MED J MALAYSIA Vol 81 No 4, July 2026 
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Editorial
Beyond the treatment episode: Closing gaps across the continuum of care
Keng Sheng Chew, Boon Seng Liew
Precision medicine in Malaysia: Aligning genomics research, policy and translation
Wan Nazatul Shima Shahidan, Mohd Nor Azim Ab Patar, Sarina Sulong, Mohd Nazri Hassan, Irfan Mohamad, Bin Alwi Zilfalil
Original Articles
Psychosocial and health system factors associated with tuberculosis treatment adherence in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Veshny Ganesan, Holly Girlchy Jastin, Saravanan Jayaraman, Sarveshwarry Gangatharan, Richard Avoi
Mortality trends from 2010-2023 and excess mortalities in Perak during the COVID-19 pandemic
Arvinder-Singh HS, Ding Lay Ming, Nga Shih Hang, Nur Ashikin Ahmad Razali, SK David Raj Sinnapan, Raja-Mangeet-Singh Basant Singh, Siti Fatimah Kamaruddin, Philip Rajan Devesahayam, Jeyaseelan P Nachiappan
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality among patients undergoing complex high-risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention: A one-year review in a single non-surgical centre
Yee Shen Yew, Arvinder-Singh HS, Chai Hui Yi, Ang Jian-Gang, Chen Tai Meng, Chow Hsin Wei, Chin Wee Lee, Lim Chun Liang, Philip Rajan Devesahayam, Gurpreet Pal Singh Jugindar Singh, Ramachandran Sathappan, Kwan Yew Fung, Hazleena Mohamed Hasnan, Nor Hanim Mohd Amin
Prevalence of contact sensitisation among patients with hand eczema and factors associated with contact sensitisation and disease severity
Benjamin Liong Chee Seng, Adawiyah Jamil, Ng Ting Guan, Norazura Mohamad
Diagnostic accuracy of zero Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score in a Malaysian cohort: A 20-year retrospective analysis
Lee Jun Tsien, Muhammad Muaz Md Hazali, Siew Jit Ping
Awareness and disposal practices of unused or expired medications among patients with type 2 diabetes in Ipoh, Malaysia
Theingi Maung Maung, Aung San Phyo, Win Mar Aye, Ahmad Yusuf Wildan Bin Rosharudin, Arief Zuhaily Arman, Nurul Elyanasofia Mohd Satar, Nur Husna Nabila Bt Badrul Hisham
Transabdominal cervical length measurement as primary screening method for short cervix in the mid-trimester: A prospective observational cohort diagnostic accuracy study
LP Sii, HY Voon, Bujang Mohd Adam, LN Tan, Rafaie Amin
Medication adherence and medication concordance among chronic illness patients in selected suburban areas in Johor, Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
Thurairaj Arvin, Swe Kye Mon Min, Radha Krishnan Nithya Vaisnavi, Hon Mei Jing, Ng Wen Min, Goo Jie Ler, Yeong Livia Lin Lee, Wong Ing Zhi
Contributing factors for episiotomy in primiparous women in a tertiary hospital in Perak, Malaysia
Aruku Naidu Apana, Soe Lwin, Harpreet Kaur Harbans Singh, Hafizzuddin Mohamad, Misha Mustafa, Massuri Anusar, Dini Hamid, Huzair Shaharani
Clinical presentation of aspergillus and candida in otomycosis: A cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Central Java, Indonesia
Anton Budhi Darmawan, Nia Krisniawati, Bella Jovita Darmayan
Service utilization of a novel statewide domiciliary palliative care program in Malaysia
Yoke Yeng Leong, Yoke Ling Choo, Samuel Leong Kheng Wong, Diana Suk Chin Law, Ju Yeng Teo, Sie Zin Kong, Norafini Salamon, Rawa Bau, Shaun AP Wyan, Kia Miang Sii, Aaron K Wong
Psychological distress and associated stressors with proposed stress reduction model for Chinese international postgraduate students in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
Ying Liu, Velu Perumal, Subapriya Suppiah, Poh Foong Lee, Abdul Rohim Tualeka
Profile, risk factors, genotype and outcome of Staphylococcus aureus catheter related blood stream infection in a Malaysian tertiary hospital
Nian Jye Tay, Wei Chuan Chua, Intan Baiduri Badri, Habsah Hasan, Mohammed Hussain Abdulrazak, Siti Asma’ Hassan
Factors associated with non-attendance at initial tuberculosis screening among contacts in Kudat, Sabah
Holly Girlchy Jastin, Veshny Ganesan, Mohd Helmi Abdul Hamid, Richard Avoi
The impact of lymphovascular space invasion on recurrence and survival rate among women with stage I endometrioid endometrial cancer
Wadeea Gherbal, Yin Ping Wong, Tan Geok Chin, Su Ee Phon, Nirmala Chandralega Kampan
Antenatal Hepatitis B screening in pregnancy: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission strategy in Kedah, Malaysia
Nor Sarina Ismail, Tan Wei Leong, Mohd Azri Mohd Suan, Shahrul Aiman Soelar, Rahimah Ab Razak
Assessment of acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the mindfulness and well-being toolkit for depression in Malaysian primary care clinics: A cross-sectional study
Asma’ Khalil, Zahir Izuan Azhar, Chen Xin Wee, Norley Shuib
Exploring the integration of Islamic practice in a tertiary shariah-compliant hospital: A qualitative study
Nazri Mohd Yusof, Sanisah Saidi, Muhammad Anas Mahmood, Sarah Shakina Suhaimey, Asma’ Anuar, Aasim Padela
Determinants of oral health-related quality of life among undergraduate university students: A cross-sectional study
Nurhidayah Zahrulsham, Norkhafizah Saddki, Khuzaimah Kamarazaman
Comparing failure rate and complications between Seldinger and conventional chest drainage techniques in pneumothorax: A retrospective cohort study
Shan Kai Ing, Yih Hoong Lee, Jeffrey Soon Yit Lee, Nga Hung Ngu
Ethnicity-specific polygenic risk score for predicting coronary heart disease mortality in Malaysian patients with type 2 diabetes
Khairul Anwar Zarkasi, Nor Azian Abdul Murad, Noraidatulakma Abdullah, Nurul Ain Mhd Yusuf, Nazihah Abd Jalal, Norliza Ismail, Mohd Arman Kamaruddin, Norfazilah Ahmad, Rahman Jamal
Ear, nose and throat foreign bodies: A cross sectional study on incidence, clinical factors and dimensions
Hardip Singh Gendeh, Goh Bee See
Interobserver and intra-observer agreement among radiographers in assessing the quality of chest radiograph
Dwi Rochmayanti, Kusworo Adi, Catur Edi Widodo, Akhmad Haris Sulistiyadi, Siti Daryati
Determinants of self-care and psychosocial readiness among hypertensive patients: Implications for nursing in low-resource settings
Ni Putu Ayu Ratna Dewi, Nursalam, Ni Luh Putu Inca Buntari Agustini, Ni Wayan Sri Wahyuni, Komang Ardidhana Nugraha Putra
Systematic / Narrative Review Article
The diagnostic and prognostic role of miRNA-21 and miRNA-223 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review with exploratory meta-analysis
Khoirul Anam, Afiati, Devy Ariany
Trends in adipokine-related studies in cardiovascular disease: A bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2024
Sunita Sunita, Mohammad Rizki Akbar, Mohammad Ghozali, Iis Inayati Rakhmat, Agung Riyadi, Annisa Dewi Nugrahani, Ratih Rinendyaputri, Gaga Irawan Nugraha, Mas Rizky A A Syamsunarno
Hospital noise exposure: a systematic review of levels, sources, and effects on patients and staff
Ailin Razali, Nurnajiha Mazeli
