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  1. Use of first- and second-generation antipsychotic medications in older patients with schizophrenia in Asia (2001-2009)
    Xiang YT, Kreyenbuhl J, Dickerson FB, Ungvari GS, Wang CY, Si TM, et al.
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2012 Dec;46(12):1159-64.
    PMID: 22790175 DOI: 10.1177/0004867412453625
    This study examined the prescribing patterns of several first- (FGAs) and second-generation antipsychotic (SGAs) medications administered to older Asian patients with schizophrenia during the period between 2001 and 2009.
  2. Cutting: rare in Kelantan (Malaysia)
    Pridmore S, Yaacob MJ
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2008 Oct;42(10):909.
    PMID: 18788133
  3. Mirtazapine for anorexia nervosa with depression
    Jaafar NR, Daud TI, Rahman FN, Baharudin A
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2007 Sep;41(9):768-9.
    PMID: 17687663
    To report the use of Mirtazapine in the treatment of anorexia nervosa with depression primarily regarding its propensity for weight gain.
  4. Treatment with olanzapine, risperidone or typical antipsychotic drugs in Asian patients with schizophrenia
    Lee C, Wu KH, Habil H, Dyachkova Y, Lee P
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2006 May;40(5):437-45.
    PMID: 16683970
    To examine clinical outcomes in Asian patients with schizophrenia receiving monotherapy with olanzapine, risperidone or typical antipsychotics in naturalistic settings.
  5. The oral health of people with chronic schizophrenia: A neglected public health burden
    Wey MC, Loh S, Doss JG, Abu Bakar AK, Kisely S
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2016 Jul;50(7):685-94.
    PMID: 26560842 DOI: 10.1177/0004867415615947
    OBJECTIVE: People with chronic schizophrenia have high rates of physical ill-health such as heart disease. However, there has been less attention to the issue of poor oral health including dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease, although both have consequences for quality of life and systemic physical health. We therefore measured tooth decay and gum disease in Malaysians with schizophrenia.

    METHODS: We recruited long-stay inpatients with schizophrenia from June to October 2014. Four dental specialists assessed oral health using the decayed-missing-filled teeth index, the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs and the Debris Index of the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index. Results were compared with the 2010 Oral Health survey of the general Malaysian population.

    RESULTS: A total of 543 patients participated (66.7% males, 33.3% females; mean age = 54.8 years [standard deviation = 16.0]) with a mean illness duration of 18.4 years (standard deviation = 17.1). The mean decayed-missing-filled teeth was 20.5 (standard deviation = 9.9), almost double that of the general population (11.7). Higher decayed-missing-filled teeth scores were associated with both older age (p 

  6. Gender differences in depressive symptom profiles and patterns of psychotropic drug usage in Asian patients with depression: Findings from the Research on Asian Psychotropic Prescription Patterns for Antidepressants study
    Park SC, Lee MS, Shinfuku N, Sartorius N, Park YC
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2015 Sep;49(9):833-41.
    PMID: 25829482 DOI: 10.1177/0004867415579464
    The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there were gender-specific depressive symptom profiles or gender-specific patterns of psychotropic agent usage in Asian patients with depression.
  7. Quality of life of community-based chronic schizophrenia patients in Penang, Malaysia
    Mubarak AR, Baba I, Chin LH, Hoe QS
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2003 Oct;37(5):577-85.
    PMID: 14511086
    This is a study of the quality of life (QOL) of 174 community-based chronic schizophrenia patients in Penang, Malaysia.
  8. Religious--sociocultural psychotherapy in patients with anxiety and depression
    Razali SM, Hasanah CI, Aminah K, Subramaniam M
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1998 Dec;32(6):867-72.
    PMID: 10084352
    To show the effectiveness of incorporating religious-sociocultural components in the management of patients with generalised anxiety disorders and major depression who have strong religious and cultural backgrounds as compared with a normal psychotherapeutic approach.
  9. Cost-effectiveness of cyclic antidepressants in a developing country
    Razali SM, Hasanah CI
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1999 Apr;33(2):283-4.
    PMID: 10336231
  10. High prevalence of thyroid function test abnormalities in chronic schizophrenia
    Othman SS, Abdul Kadir K, Hassan J, Hong GK, Singh BB, Raman N
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1994 Dec;28(4):620-4.
    PMID: 7794205
    The thyroid status of 249 patients with chronic schizophrenia (males = 136, females = 113) with a median age of 36 years (range: 16 to 58 years) and a median duration of hospitalisation of 10 years (range: 1 to 30 years) was assessed. Thyroid antibodies (TAb) were found in 51 patients (20%). In female patients, 32 (28%) were TAb positive compared to 13% (n = 152, p = 0.01) in healthy female blood donors. In male patients, the prevalence of TAb was 14% compared to 7% (n = 449, p = 0.01) in healthy male blood donors. Of the 183 patients who had thyroid hormone measurements, 60% had normal test, 5% had elevated TSH and 17% had low TSH. The T4, FT41 and FT31 were significantly lower in those with low or high TSH (p < 0.001) compared to those with normal TSH. Of the 143 patients with normal TSH, 33 (23%) had low T3. In conclusion, there is a spectrum of thyroid function test abnormalities in chronic schizophrenia; this may be related to an abnormality in the central regulation of the hypothalamo-pituitary thyroid axis as well as at the peripheral level. However the association between chronic schizophrenia and the presence of thyroid antibodies, and the clinical relevance of these biochemical abnormalities, are still not clear.
  11. Aspects of psychiatric admissions of migrants to hospitals in Perth, Western Australia
    Bruxner G, Burvill P, Fazio S, Febbo S
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1997 Aug;31(4):532-42.
    PMID: 9272263
    Recent Australian Government initiatives have emphasised problems with service provision to the ethnic mentally ill. This study aims to address the paucity of contemporary data describing the disposition of the ethnic mentally ill in hospital settings.
  12. A Malay crosscultural worldview and forensic review of amok
    Hatta SM
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1996 Aug;30(4):505-10.
    PMID: 8887701
    This article attempts to review the criteria for the amok phenomenon since the late 15th century and how its meaning has evolved into its present day usage.
  13. Quantity frequency (consumption index) versus "CAGE" in the detection of alcoholism
    Indran SK
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1992 Sep;26(3):493-501.
    PMID: 1417638
    The aim of this study was to compare and validate two simple methods of detecting excessive alcohol drinkers in a Malaysian hospital population. All 621 patients in the Medical, Surgical and Orthopaedic units of the General Hospital Kuala Lumpur were screened with the "CAGE" Questionnaire (a four question screening test to discriminate excessive drinkers) and two questions on the frequency and quantity of drinking called the Consumption Index. All CAGE scores had poor agreement (K = 0.37 to K = 0.1) with a psychiatric diagnosis of alcohol abuse and dependence using DSM III diagnosis. Reasons why the Consumption Index is a better screening instrument than the CAGE are discussed.
  14. Psychiatry in Peninsula Malaysia
    Buhrich N
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1980 Dec;14(4):299-304.
    PMID: 6945096
  15. Frequency of presentation of anorexia nervosa in Malaysia
    Buhrich N
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1981 Jun;15(2):153-5.
    PMID: 6945106
  16. A cross-cultural study of the possession-trance in Singapore
    Kua EH, Sim LP, Chee KT
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1986 Sep;20(3):361-4.
    PMID: 3467715
    Possession-trance is a common culture-bound syndrome in Singapore. The characteristic features as seen in 36 young men of the three different ethnic communities are described. At follow-up four to five years later, none of the 26 who could be contacted showed any evidence of mental illness. The psychopathology of the possession-trance is discussed.
  17. A Malay cultural explanation for epilepsy
    Peng KL
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1983 Dec;17(4):397-9.
    PMID: 6581801
    The causal explanation given by a 24-year-old Malay woman from a low socioeconomic class for her epilepsy is described. This case illustrates how cultural explanations can protect an individual from the stigma of illness. The Malay concept of the supernatural and the causation of illness is discussed.
  18. Malaysian child psychiatric practice: a pragmatic and rational approach
    Yeoh KL, Ong SB
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1982 Jun;16(2):61-6.
    PMID: 6957184
    A pragmatic and rational approach to the management of five child psychiatric cases in Malaysia is briefly reviewed. The significance of sociocultural factors in treating these cases within the context of a rapidly developing plural society is emphasized. The implications of overemphasis on educational and material achievements are noted.
  19. Depression preceding Marchiafava-Bignami disease
    Zhen NB, Gaillard F, Walterfang M, Mohd Zain NR, Yoon CK
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2021 02;55(2):224-225.
    PMID: 32720512 DOI: 10.1177/0004867420945786
  20. A case of TREM2 mutation presenting with features of progressive non-fluent aphasia and without bone involvement
    Chee KY, Gaillard F, Velakoulis D, Ang CL, Chin LK, Ariffin R
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 2017 Nov;51(11):1157-1158.
    PMID: 28462591 DOI: 10.1177/0004867417707821
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