Medical Journal of Malaysia

MED J MALAYSIA Vol 79 No 2, March 2024 Download pdf version Click here to Download

Original Articles

Risk factors of emerging multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in burn patients at burn Unit of Dr. Soetomo Hospital
Medisa Primasari, Agus Santoso Budi, Lynda Hariani, Neneng Dwi Kurniati, Iswinarno Doso Saputro

Tracheostomy decannulation readiness: A cross sectional study comparing standardised evaluation for tacheostomy decannulation to flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing examination
Susyana Tamin, Febby Shabrina, Syahrial M. Hutauruk, Elvie Zulka Kautzia Rachmawati, Fauziah Fardizza, Trimartani Koento, Joedo Prihartono

Comparison of adverse effects following immunisation degree after the administration COVID-19 vaccine of different platforms
Bastiana Bermawi, Adyan Donastin, Nathalya Dwi Kartika Sari, Diyan Wahyu Kurniasari, Agus Aan Adriansyah, Muhammad Auzan Ferdiansyah, Ihsan Fahmi Rofananda, Prima Ardiansah Surya

Unmasking domestic violence: Examining victim and perpetrator characteristics and injury patterns in Kuching, Sarawak
Keng Sheng Chew, Shirly Siew-Ling Wong, Ke Lin Siew, Vanitha Kandasamy

Endoscopic sphincterotomy with balloon dilatation versus sphincterotomy alone for common bile duct stones removal: a randomised controlled trial
Ooi Jie Soang, Ikhwan Sani Mohamad, Mohd Azem Fathi Mohammad Azmi, Leow Voon Meng, Syed Hassan Syed Abd Aziz

Optimising care: Impact of regular nephrologist appointments on clinical outcome for chronic kidney disease patients in primary care
V Paranthaman, How Mei Yee, Charanjit Kaur, Koh Siew Li

Role of colchicine to reduce NLRP3 marker in STEMI patients undergo primary PCI: A randomised controlled clinical trial
Birry Karim, Idrus Alwi, Muhammad Yamin, Merci Monica Pasaribu, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Nafrialdi, Rivaldo, Henrico Citrawijaya

Scoring systems, expert assessment, and identification of risk factors for the emergence of delirium in paediatric patients: Prospective cohort study
Djayanti Sari, Yunita Widyastuti, Haniifa Herly Hendy, Ignasius Adi Dharma, Anindita Pancarani, Andre Krislee

Effects of Malaysian thermal spring water as adjunct therapy for mild to moderate acne vulgaris – a prospective, randomised, controlled, split face study
Ummu Aiman Faisal, Adawiyah Jamil, Hafiz Jaafar, Wan Syaidatul Aqma, Mohan Arumugam

A retrospective study of breathlessness supportive therapy on chronic refractory breathlessness in a palliative care unit
Khek Tjian Tay, Nik Nathasha Binti Nik Isahak, Nirmala Kasinathan, Choi Ling Yeat, Nur Dalila Saad

Clinical characteristic and management of haemophilia patients in Malaysia: A single centre experience
Kee Tat Lee, Sui Keat Tan, Ai Sim Goh

Improving routine health data in Indonesia: Utilising the WHO data quality tool for Aplikasi Satu Data Kesehatan
Guardian Yoki Sanjaya, Khairani Fauziah, Rio Aditya Pratama, Nur Ayu Fitriani, Mohammad Yusuf Setiawan, Ina Amali Fauziah, Lutfan Lazuardi, Surahyo Sumarsono, Sandra Hakiem Afrizal, Farida Sibuea, Evida Veronika Manullang

The effect of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy towards multi-organ complications and its early outcome at a Malaysian district hospital
Wei Hung CHONG, Hui Yun ONG, Jin Sheng OOI, Eleen Ying Ying KHAW, Lee Min LIM, Mei Mei TEW, Ho Wai KOO, Siti Aishah ABDUL RAHIM, Phei Wen GOH

The current state of understanding of oncology expanded access programs in Malaysia
Fung Lin Yong, Wuan Chin Tan

Salvage neck surgery in recurrent nodal NPC: Do all patients require a comprehensive neck dissection in the modern MRI era?
Daniel Xingcheng Yin, Si Min Chiow, Amit Karandikar, Julian Park Nam Goh, Bundele Mahadeorao Manish, Jereme Yijin Gan, Ernest Weizhong Fu, Hao Li, Ming Yann Lim

Systematic / Narrative Review Article

Rebalancing of the skin microbiome with an emollient ‘plus’ for effective management of atopic dermatitis: A mini review
Chin Chwen Ch’ng

Intraocular pressure measurements in paediatric glaucoma: A narrative review on accuracy, tolerability, and ease of use
Dian Estu Yulia, Sabrina Tan

Interventions to Improve Adherence to Medication on Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients: A Scoping Review
Peppy Octaviani, Zullies Ikawati, Nanang Munif Yasin, Susi Ari Kristina, Ikhwan Yuda Kusuma

Exploring measurement tools to optimise hospital physician distribution
Mohd Azri Mohd Suan, Shahrul Aiman Soelar, Rosilawati Abd Rani, Nur Anisah Anuar, Khairul Azlan Abdul Aziz, Huan-Keat Chan, Wee Kooi Cheah, Saiful Safuan Md Sani, Rosaida Md Said, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan

Short Communication

Audit on data accuracy of the Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry (MDTR)
Thong Kah Mean, Maisarah Jalalonmuhali, Choo Cheh Loo, Yee Seow Yeing, Rosnawati Yahya, Philip Navaratnam Jeremiah, Sunita Bavanandan, Hooi Lai Seong

A real-world experience of a prescribing policy for SGLT2-inhibitors in HFrEF in a Malaysian public tertiary cardiac centre
Vee Sim Yong, Chia How Yen, Sahrin Saharudin, Sze Ling Tan, Nor Fadhilah Kaukiah, Houng Bang Liew

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