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View article: Irrational Use of Drugs
Irrational Use of Drugs Open
Irrational use of drugs could be detrimental issues in the practices of healthcare communities. This problem arises either because of the wrong prescription or inappropriate self-medication. Faulty prescribing practices and incorrect self-…
View article: Ethnomedicine in Sabah : past trends and future perspectives
Ethnomedicine in Sabah : past trends and future perspectives Open
Introduction: The objective of this presentation is to carry out a review of the historical status and possible future outlook of the practice of ethnomedicine in the State of Sabah. As in many parts of the world, there are many types of t…
View article: Traditional Medicine in Sabah: A Case Study from the District of Kota Marudu
Traditional Medicine in Sabah: A Case Study from the District of Kota Marudu Open
Background: As in other parts of the world, the practice of traditional healing has been part of the local healthcare system for most of the indigenous ethnic groups, since time immemorial. Using descriptive research format, this study loo…
View article: Factors Affecting the Prescribing Pattern of Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs at Outpatient Departments in Government and Private Polyclinics in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Factors Affecting the Prescribing Pattern of Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs at Outpatient Departments in Government and Private Polyclinics in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Open
The main objective of this study was to obtain information regarding the effects of educational and socio-economic status of the patients on the prescribing pattern of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by the qualified medical…
View article: Alcohol-stress interaction: possible stress alleviating prpoerties of ethanol
Alcohol-stress interaction: possible stress alleviating prpoerties of ethanol Open
Stress is an inevitable part of daily life to every individual. Stress may be eustress or distress. It depends on stress exposure and individual's perception to experience the extent to which one is vulnerable. Daily stressors are unavoida…