Medical Journal of Malaysia

MED J MALAYSIA Vol 79 No 6, November 2024 Download pdf version Click here to Download

Original Articles

Drug-resistant tuberculosis in Malaysia: Prevalence, characteristics, and treatment outcomes
Mohd Fahmin Kamarul Zaman, Mohd Yusof Sidek, Nik Rosmawati Nik Husain, Zamzurina Abu Bakar

Prevalence of occupational noise-induced hearing loss and its associated factors among marine technicians working on the Royal Malaysian Navy vessels
Wan Mohd Muizzuddin Wan Mohamed, Siti Hajar Adam, Khairul Anwar Zarkasi, Siti Zulaili Zulkepli

Correlation between auditory brainstem responses, hyperacusis, and severity of autism spectrum disorder in young children with normal hearing at a tertiary referral center in Indonesia
Margaretta Simamora, Semiramis Zizlavsky, Tri Juda Airlangga Hardjoprawito, Tjhin Wiguna, Bernie Endyarni Medise, Retno Wibawanti

Pre-operative carcino-embryonic antigen prognosticates early disease-free survival following curative surgery for non-small cell lung cancer
Anand Sachithanandan, Azliana Abu Bakar Sajak, Hoh Hong Huat

Diagnostic Evaluation of Technetium-99 metastable TRODAT-1 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computed Tomography in the Differential Diagnosis of Parkinsonism in Hospital Kuala Lumpur: A preliminary experience
Kamalia Kamarulzaman, Nadiah Abd Razak, Ahmad Shahir Mawardi, Siti Zarina Amir Hassan

Cardiac manifestations of post-acute withdrawal syndrome from a history of synthetic cathinone and opioid use
Ainur Shukimbayeva, Maria Prilutskaya, Jamila Mansurova

Assessing the impact of a 4-week physical training regimen on cardiorespiratory fitness among firefighter recruits
Rosnah Ismail, Noor Dalila Inchi Zainal Abidin, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Fathiah Jabir, Nor Hisham Mohammad, Abdul Khair Osman, Ismail Abdul Ghani, Ashrul Riezal Asbar

The impact of oral multinutrient supplementation on in vitro fertilisation or intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcomes: A prospective controlled study
Gopinath Muruti, Siti Khadijah Idris, Ruhaima Ramli, Nuguelis Razali, Mukhri Hamdan

Parental perception on home therapy and its associated factors for children with cerebral palsy: A qualitative study in Malaysia
Thanalactchumy Chandrabose, Subapriya Suppiah, Aishah Ahmad Fauzi, Julia Patrick Engkasan, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli

The efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy in Malaysia
Si-Lei Fong, Kheng-Seang Lim, Raymond Azman Ali, Hui-Jan Tan, Ching-Soong Khoo, Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed, Choong-Yi Fong, Sanihah Abdul Halim, Zamzuri Idris, Jafri Malin Abdullah, Sangita Dharshini Terumalay, Azmi Alias, Suganthi S Chinnasami, Sapiah Sapuan, Nor Azni Yahaya, Sin-Shen Tan, Chong-Tin Tan

Exploring alternative approaches to next of kin consenting in the semi-emergency neurosurgical scenario
Erina Natasha Zakaria, Norli Anida Abdullah, Dharmendra Ganesan

Prognostic role of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio in critically ill COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study
Wulandari Wulandari, Muhammad Zulfadli Syahrul, Sabrina Ermayanti, Zelly Dia Rofinda, Elly Usman, Dedy Kurnia, Mutia Lailani

A multicentre, retrospective study of epidemiology and outcome of aplastic anaemia among adult population in Sabah and Sarawak from year 2006 to 2017
Grace Wan Chieng Lee, Mei Yee Yeap, Xin Yee Tan, Andy Sing Ong Tang, Yoke Fun Ho, Kian Boon Law, Shalin Wan Fei Lee, Lee Ping Chew, Lily Lee Lee Wong

Factors associated with the incidence of low birth weight in Pontianak City, Indonesia
Lidia Hastuti, Anggi Litasari, Tutur Kardiatun, Ridha Mardiyani, Annisa Rahmawati, Suriadi Jais

Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in heart rate variability in post-on-call trainees
Low Hsueh Jing, Cheah Onn Kee, Ng Boon Hau, Siti Nidzwani Mohamad Mahdi, Wan Rahiza Wan Mat, Liu Chian Yong

Evaluation of educational intervention on knowledge and awareness regarding glaucoma among working adults in northeast of Malaysia
Wen Khang Chong, Daniel Sen Kai Phang, Ibrahim Mohd-Ismail, Ab Hamid Siti-Azrin, Ahmad Tajudin Liza-Sharmini, Yaakub Azhany

IL-41: A novel serum marker correlates with disease activity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Baneen Mueen Ali, Inas K Sharquie, Faiq I Gorial

Systematic / Narrative Review Article

Ethical deliberations on video recording of patients in healthcare facilities– a scoping review
Hafizah Zainal Abidin, Hazdalila Yais Haji Razali

Short Communication

Quality control of Actinium-225 radiopharmaceuticals: Current challenges and solutions in Malaysia
Zarif Ashhar, Muhammad Fakhrurazi Ahmad Fadzil, Mohamad Aminudin bin Said, Abdullah Mujahid Muhammad, Subapriya Suppiah

Commentary

Take C.A.R.E of patient safety: A call to action
Alex Ren Jye Kim, Keng Sheng Chew, Hie Ung Ngian

Acknowledgement