Medical Journal of Malaysia

MED J MALAYSIA Vol 74 No 6 December 2019

Original Articles

High-intensity interval training induced PGC-1∝ and AdipoR1 gene expressions and improved insulin sensitivity in obese individuals
Nur Hidayah Asilah Za’don, Amirul Farhana Muhammad Kamal, Farhanim Ismail, Sharifah Izwan Tuan Othman, Mahendran Appukutty, Norita Salim, Nor Farah Mohamad Fauzi, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin

Prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. infection among children admitted to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan
Asady Abdullah, Soraya Ismail, Marsitah, Oothuman Pakeer

A 5-year retrospective study of melioidosis cases treated in a district specialist hospital
Ray Yank Tang, Soon Hooi Lim, Jo Ee Lam, Nurasykin Salim, Su-Sian Eileen Toh, Yen Wen Chan

Comparison of the efficacy and level of adherence for morning versus evening versus before bedtime administration of simvastatin in hypercholesterolemic patients
Wei Kai Heng, Yen Ping Ng, Guat See Ooi, Habshoh Bt. Hat, Nurazlin Bt. Jamaluddin, Nor Azah Bt. M. Nawi, Hasniza Bt. Hasim, Noriza Bt. Wahab

Goals, beliefs, knowledge, and barriers for diabetes self-care in a multi-ethnic population in Malaysia: A qualitative study
Robert Saunders Neblett, Yook Chin Chia, Nurdiana Abdullah, Elizabeth Ablah

Vitamin D status in a monocentric cohort of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and correlations with clinical and immunological profile
Ong Swee Gaik, Ding Hui Jen

Comparing the outcome of monitored anaesthesia care and local anaesthesia for carpal tunnel syndrome surgery by neurosurgeons
Goh Chin Hwee, Lau Bik Liang, Teong Sook Yee, Law Wan Chung, Tan Peter Chee Seong, Ravindran Vashu, Liew Donald Ngian San, Wong Albert Sii Hieng

All-trans retinoic acid (atra) inhibits telomerase expression of BeWo choriocarcinoma cell (ATCC CCL-98)
Tatit Nurseta, Kevin Ponthy

Factors influencing paediatric neck abscess and treatment at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban
Thilaga Rajendran, Ganesh Ramalinggam, Valuyeetham Kamaru Ambu

Prevalence of overweight/obesity and its associated factors among secondary school students in semi urban area in Malaysia
Alagappan Mahaletchumy, Lekhraj Rampal, Zalilah Mohd Sharif

Diastolic dysfunction grading, echocardiographic and electrocardiogram findings in 50 patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Aslannif Roslan, Suraya Hani Kamsani, Hui Beng Koh, Yee Sin Tey, Kin Leong Tan, Chan Ho Tham, Mohd Saad Jalaluddin, Mohamed Nazrul Mohamed Nazeeb, Nay Thu Win, Ahmad Tantawi Jauhari Aktifanus, Malini Kerisnan, Wan Nabeelah, Muhd Najmi Hakim Abdul Rani, Ai Ming Tan, Amin Ariff Nuruddin

Review Article

Breastfeeding during breast milk jaundice - a pathophysiological perspective
Prameela Kannan Kutty

Short Communication

Reference interval establishment of full blood count extended research parameters in the multi-ethnic population of Malaysia
Angeli Ambayya, Andrew Octavian Sasmita, Qian-Yun Zhang, Anselm Su Ting, Chang Kian Meng, Jameela Sathar, Subramanian Yegappan

Case Reports

Japanese Encephalitis presenting with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report
Ray Jen Neo

It’s not just a heartburn and reflux disease: a case report of distal oesophageal spasm and review of literature
Khairul Najmi Muhammad Nawawi, Zhiqin Wong, Chai Soon Ngiu, Raja Affendi Raja Ali

Necrotising fasciitis caused by aeromonas sobria: Not just a simple catfish sting
Ng Bing Wui, Ong Kean Chao, Ahmad Azraf Azhar, Abdul Mutalib Abdul Wahid

Ciguatera fish poisoning: First reported case in Sabah, Malaysia
Heng Gee Lee, Chui Pin Leaw, Po Teen Lim, Steffiana J Jipanin

A case of pulmonary tuberculosis masquerading as lung carcinoma
Tan Kok Tong, Sivaraman Kannan KK, Giri Shan

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery in a young female with systemic lupus erythematosus and its operative challenges: A case report
Gurpreet Singh, Simon Jerome Vendargon, Syed Rasul Syed Hamid

A case of cough induced rib fracture with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax
Wan Nor Aida Wan Mohd Shukri, Ng Von How, Ahmad Khaldun Ismail

Isoniazid-induced encephalopathy in an end-stage renal disease patient – A case report and literature review
Jer Ming Low, Koh Wei Wong

Ways to overcome non-draining indwelling pleural catheter in malignant pleural effusion
Mohamed Faisal Abdul Hamid, Boon Hau Ng

Atypical case of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis mimicking ankylosing spondylitis in a young woman with polycystic ovary syndrome
Ong Swee Gaik, Ding Hui Jen

Acute myocarditis mimicking ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A diagnostic challenge for frontline clinicians
Kai Ping Ang, Chu Zhen Quek, Chuey Yan Lee, Hou Tee Lu

Chronic granulomatous mastitis with axillary lymphadenopathy in a nulliparous woman
Daveen Rajendran, Chew Bee See, Wong Mei Wan, Cheong Yew Teik

Acknowledgement