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View article: Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Hidden Role of Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Hidden Role of Vitamin D Deficiency Open
View article: Integrating Hygienic Chemistry Experiments with Preventive Medicine Practice: A Holistic and Innovative Pedagogical Framework
Integrating Hygienic Chemistry Experiments with Preventive Medicine Practice: A Holistic and Innovative Pedagogical Framework Open
Hygienic chemistry experimental teaching constitutes an indispensable cornerstone within the preventive medicine educational ecosystem, exerting a profound influence on the cultivation of proficient public health professionals. This paper …
View article: Hypertension in obstructive sleep apnea: the hidden role of renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system dysregulation
Hypertension in obstructive sleep apnea: the hidden role of renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system dysregulation Open
View article: Assessing the effectiveness of group motivational interviewing in raising awareness of mobile gaming addiction among medical students: a pilot study
Assessing the effectiveness of group motivational interviewing in raising awareness of mobile gaming addiction among medical students: a pilot study Open
View article: Unveiling the benefits of Vitamin D3 with SGLT-2 inhibitors for hypertensive obese obstructive sleep apnea patients
Unveiling the benefits of Vitamin D3 with SGLT-2 inhibitors for hypertensive obese obstructive sleep apnea patients Open
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with poorer quality of life (QoL) and increased cardiovascular risks, which may be exacerbated by hypovitaminosis D. Sodium glucose transporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) provides cardiovasc…
View article: Correction: Robust radiogenomics approach to the identification of EGFR mutations among patients with NSCLC from three different countries using topologically invariant Betti numbers
Correction: Robust radiogenomics approach to the identification of EGFR mutations among patients with NSCLC from three different countries using topologically invariant Betti numbers Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244354.].
View article: Topological radiogenomics based on persistent lifetime images for identification of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation in patients with non-small cell lung tumors
Topological radiogenomics based on persistent lifetime images for identification of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation in patients with non-small cell lung tumors Open
We hypothesized that persistent lifetime (PLT) images could represent tumor imaging traits, locations, and persistent contrasts of topological components (connected and hole components) corresponding to gene mutations such as epidermal gro…
View article: Mindful breathing for cancer pain: efficacy of a single 20-minute session – a randomised controlled study
Mindful breathing for cancer pain: efficacy of a single 20-minute session – a randomised controlled study Open
Objectives Cancer pain is a prevalent and challenging symptom affecting a significant number of patients globally, with inadequate control remaining a substantial challenge despite advancements in pain management. Non-pharmacological inter…
View article: Evidence for motivational interviewing in educational settings among medical schools: a scoping review
Evidence for motivational interviewing in educational settings among medical schools: a scoping review Open
Background Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person-centred approach focused on empowering and motivating individuals for behavioural change. Medical students can utilize MI in patient education to engage with patients’ chronic health ai…
View article: Post-discharge spirometry evaluation in patients recovering from moderate-to-critical COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
Post-discharge spirometry evaluation in patients recovering from moderate-to-critical COVID-19: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Post-Discharge Spirometry Evaluation in Patients Recovering from Moderate-to-Critical COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study
Post-Discharge Spirometry Evaluation in Patients Recovering from Moderate-to-Critical COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
To determine the prevalence and types of spirometry abnormalities among post-COVID-19 patients in Malaysia, with secondary objective focusing on associated factors. Conducted at the COVID-19 Research Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University…
View article: Does dose reduction of afatinib affect treatment outcomes of patients with EGFR-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in real-world clinical practice?
Does dose reduction of afatinib affect treatment outcomes of patients with EGFR-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in real-world clinical practice? Open
Lower afatinib doses (EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC and may be more suited to Asian patients, minimizing side effects that may occur at higher dosages of afatinib leading to dose interruptions and affecting treatment outcomes.
View article: Fuzzy adaptive resonance theory failure mode effect analysis non-healthcare setting for infectious disease: review
Fuzzy adaptive resonance theory failure mode effect analysis non-healthcare setting for infectious disease: review Open
Fuzzy adaptive resonance theory (ART) is an ART network that is developed as one of the alternative methods to evaluate risk priority number (RPN) in failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA). Not only is FMEA are common technique as a…
View article: Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing During the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing During the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
The public exhibited a high willingness to perform COVID-19 self-testing during the transition to the endemic phase in Malaysia. Future strategies to promote COVID-19 self-testing uptake in Malaysia should focus on vulnerable groups, addre…
View article: Symptom Reduction in Advanced Cancer from Multi-session Mindful Breathing: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Symptom Reduction in Advanced Cancer from Multi-session Mindful Breathing: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promising effects among patients with advanced cancer and other health conditions. While evidence of symptom reduction in palliative care from a single session of mindful breathing is …
View article: COPD exacerbations and patient-reported outcomes according to post-bronchodilator FEV1 – a post-hoc analysis of pooled data
COPD exacerbations and patient-reported outcomes according to post-bronchodilator FEV1 – a post-hoc analysis of pooled data Open
Background Management strategies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) need to be tailored to the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) , exacerbations, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of individual patients. In thi…
View article: Three-dimensional topological radiogenomics of epidermal growth factor receptor Del19 and L858R mutation subtypes on computed tomography images of lung cancer patients
Three-dimensional topological radiogenomics of epidermal growth factor receptor Del19 and L858R mutation subtypes on computed tomography images of lung cancer patients Open
View article: Influence and implications of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in obstructive sleep apnea: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis
Influence and implications of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in obstructive sleep apnea: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Summary Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic, sleep‐related breathing disorder, which is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system regulates salt and water homeostasis, blood pressure, …
View article: The willingness of parents to vaccinate their children younger than 12 years against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
The willingness of parents to vaccinate their children younger than 12 years against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia Open
View article: Exacerbation Frequency, COPD Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients According to Post-Bronchodilator FEV1 – A Post-hoc Analysis of Pooled Data from Two Cross-Sectional Studies
Exacerbation Frequency, COPD Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients According to Post-Bronchodilator FEV1 – A Post-hoc Analysis of Pooled Data from Two Cross-Sectional Studies Open
Background: This study aimed to compare and correlate the post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second (PB-FEV 1 ), exacerbation frequency, and scores of modified Medical Research Council (mMRC), COPD Assessment Tool (CAT), a…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Among the General Population During the Later Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: A \nCross-Sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Among the General Population During the Later Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: A
\nCross-Sectional Study Open
Purpose: A different pattern of mental health issues was reported during the later stage of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, few
\nstudies have examined Malaysians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) prevalent during this time.
\nPat…
View article: Three-Dimensional Topological Radiogenomics of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Del19 and L858R Mutation Subtypes on Computed Tomography Images of Lung Cancer Patients
Three-Dimensional Topological Radiogenomics of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Del19 and L858R Mutation Subtypes on Computed Tomography Images of Lung Cancer Patients Open
View article: The Willingness of Malaysian Parents To Vaccinate Their Children Below 12 Years Old Against COVID-19 – A Large Cross-Sectional Study
The Willingness of Malaysian Parents To Vaccinate Their Children Below 12 Years Old Against COVID-19 – A Large Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The administration of a new drug such as the COVID-19 vaccine in children could be a major concern for their parents. This study aims to assess the willingness of Malaysian parents to vaccinate their children < 12 years old aga…
View article: The effect of a single session of 30-min mindful breathing in reducing fatigue among patients with haematological cancer – a randomised controlled trial
The effect of a single session of 30-min mindful breathing in reducing fatigue among patients with haematological cancer – a randomised controlled trial Open
Background Patients with haematological cancer had considerable symptom burden, in which fatigue was the most prevalent. Almost 70% of haematological cancer patients reported fatigue. Methods We conducted a parallel-group, non-blinded, ran…
View article: Mindful gratitude journaling: psychological distress, quality of life and suffering in advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial
Mindful gratitude journaling: psychological distress, quality of life and suffering in advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial Open
Context Numerous studies have shown that gratitude can reduce stress and improve quality of life. Objective Our study aimed to examine the effect of mindful gratitude journaling on suffering, psychological distress and quality of life of p…
View article: Management of Asthma Exacerbations in Southeast Asian Tertiary Care
Management of Asthma Exacerbations in Southeast Asian Tertiary Care Open
Although the management of asthma exacerbations in tertiary hospitals in Southeast Asia is largely congruous with international guidelines, there is room for improvement. As there is a marked discrepancy between patient-perceived and guide…
View article: Depression level and coping responses toward the movement control order and its impact on quality of life in the Malaysian community during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based cross-sectional study
Depression level and coping responses toward the movement control order and its impact on quality of life in the Malaysian community during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based cross-sectional study Open
View article: P68.01 Qualitative Computed Tomographic Features Predict Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations in Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma
P68.01 Qualitative Computed Tomographic Features Predict Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations in Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma Open
View article: The Effect of a Single Session of 30-Minute Mindful Breathing in Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Haematological Cancer – A Randomised Controlled Trial.
The Effect of a Single Session of 30-Minute Mindful Breathing in Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Haematological Cancer – A Randomised Controlled Trial. Open
Background: Patients with haematological cancer had considerable symptom burden, in which fatigue was the most prevalent. Almost 70% of haematological cancer patients reported fatigue. Methods: We conducted a parallel-group, non-blinded, r…
View article: Robust radiogenomics approach to the identification of EGFR mutations among patients with NSCLC from three different countries using topologically invariant Betti numbers
Robust radiogenomics approach to the identification of EGFR mutations among patients with NSCLC from three different countries using topologically invariant Betti numbers Open
Objectives To propose a novel robust radiogenomics approach to the identification of epidermal growth factor receptor ( EGFR ) mutations among patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using Betti numbers (BNs). Materials and method…