Medical Journal of Malaysia

MED J MALAYSIA Vol 78 No 6, November 2023 Download pdf version Click here to Download

Editorial

Evaluating healthcare response to COVID-19 across Southeast Asia: A post-Pandemic Reflection and Way Forward
Lekhraj Rampal, Liew Boon Seng, Mahesh Choolani, Shefaly Shorey

Original Articles

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among adults with vitiligo in a Malaysian tertiary hospital
Yen Loo Ting, Ting Guan Ng

The usage of Gellhorn pessary in pelvic organ prolapse and in regards to success, continuity of use and effect on symptoms: a retrospective study of 2 years
Shasindran Ramanujam, Sivakumar S Balakrishnan

Validation study of AR Gynae endotrainer - a new mobile laparoscopic simulator
Ahmad Akram Omar, Erinna Mohamad Zon, Mohd Pazudin Ismail, Masyitah Mahdi, Adibah Ibrahim, Engku Husna Engku Ismail, Nur Hidayah Mohd Fauzi

The association between COVID-19 and atopy in Baghdad, Iraq, 2022
Ziyad Hazim Ibrahim, Jawad Kadhim Al-Diwan

CKD-CHECK toolkit to improve doctors’ practice in managing chronic kidney disease rapid progressors: a pilot study in primary care setting
Ang Wan Sin, Teh Rohaila Jamil, Rahmah Kamaludin, Ruslinda Mustafar

A prospective study of incidence and outcome of acute kidney injury among hospitalised patients in Malaysia (My-AKI)
Ching Yan Goh, Visvanathan Ravindran, Chin Tho Leong, Lai Seong Hooi, Chin Chin Ch’ng, Seow Yeing Yee, Khairul Anuar Abdul Manaf, Lily Mushahar, Kheng Wee Goh, Yew Fong Liew, Anita Manocha, Loke Meng Ong

Factors associated with in-hospital mortality among infective endocarditis patients
Yik Hon Ho, Caryn Tsujean Lim, Chelfi Zhi Fei Chua, Han Bing Chow, Hock Hin Chua, Alan Yean Yip Fong

Pulmonologist-led ultrasound guided lung biopsy safety and efficacy: a 4-year experience from a tertiary centre in Northern Malaysia
Izzatul Nadzirah Ismail, Arvindran Alaga

Peripartum hysterectomy clinical characteristics and outcomes- a hospital based retrospective audit study
Nor Aini Mohamad, Jagdeesh Kaur, Mohd Fairudzi Afzanizam Salleh, Kamarul Azhar Kamaruddin, Yusmadi Abdullah, Noraslawati Razak, Malina Osman, Roziana Ramli

Parent’s perception of digital device use among their preschool children and its associated factors in Kota Setar, Kedah
Tanusha N, Leelavathi M, Noor Azimah Muhammad

Awareness of pelvic organ prolapse and attitude towards its treatment among Malaysian women
Bahiyah Abdullah, Suriani Idris, Siti Anisah Md Jaafar, Nur Lissa Asyura Ghazali, Nur Salsabila Mat Liki, Anisa Aisyah Aminuddin

Comparison of pineapple juice and mannitol as oral contrast agents for magnetic resonance enterography
Ahmad Farid Zulkifle, Siti Soraya Ab Rahman, Hamzaini Abdul Hamid

Prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) among bereaved relatives in a Malaysia Palliative Care Unit (PCU)
Carol Cheng Kim Lai, Yuzeana Julea Yaacub, Yen Ching Siow, Nurakmal Binti Baharum

Self-reported bone fracture among Malaysian adults: Baseline findings of PURE Malaysia cohort study
Zaleha Md Isa, Noor Hassim Ismail, Azmi Mohd Tamil, Mohd Hasni Ja’afar, Rosnah Ismail, Hasidah Abdul-Hamid, Razif Dasiman, Najihah Zainol Abidin, Nurul Hafiza Ab Razak, Khairul Hazdi Yusuf

Characterisation of admissions and readmissions after 20 days of illness among COVID-19 patients
Chen Yong Tan, Wafiatul Najiha Md Hamsin, Sharon Mei Wern Chang, Ai Xuan Tee, Ai Wee Lim

COVID-19 vaccine safety and side effects in children aged 5-11 years: a cross-sectional study
Nurhani binti Mohamad Ansor, Farah Hanan binti Md Sidek, Ili Najihah binti Muhammad Amin, Zahidah binti Abdul Razak, Rahimah binti Bahiki, Nabilah Huda binti Kamaluzaman, Gan Li Lian, David Ng Chun-Ern

Comparison of the effect of scalp block analgesia bupivacaine 0.25% and clonidine 2 μg/kg with bupivacaine 0.25% and dexamethasone 8 mg on cortisol levels and Numeric Rating Scale in craniotomy tumour
Nurmala Dewi Maharani, Iwan Fuadi, Radian Ahmad Halimi

Posterolateral tibial plateau bone bruises in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and its association with lateral meniscal injuries
Rajesh Rampal, Moganadass Muniandy, Choo Chin Yin

A model of acceptance for family caregivers in the management of severe mental disorders
Dian Pitaloka Priasmoro, Respati S.Dradjat, Lilik Zuhriyah, Retno Lestari, Subagiyono

Systematic / Narrative Review Article

The clinical implications of Porphyromonas gingivalis and its detection methods – a systematic review
Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin, Nur Aina Nabilah Suhaimi, Hairul Aini Hamzah, Sulhi Abidin, Edre Mohammad Aidid, Ramli Musa

Commentary

Teaching clinical toxinology in medical schools: The need, challenges and opportunities
Keng Sheng Chew

Screening for Lung Cancer in High-Risk Non-Smokers: A Step too Far or Time to Address an Unmet Need?
Anand Sachithanandan

Short Communication

Safeguarding against potential injury from an eye drops bottle
Krishnan Rajam, Shivali Shamsher, Adzura Salam

Acknowledgement