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View article: Evolution of Stroke Care at Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital, Malaysia (1983–2025): Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions
Evolution of Stroke Care at Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital, Malaysia (1983–2025): Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions Open
Stroke remains a significant global health burden and is the third leading cause of mortality in Malaysia. Despite advances in the management of acute ischaemic stroke through reperfusion therapies, such as intravenous thrombolysis and end…
View article: Cervical Intramedullary Cavernous Haemangioma: A Rare Cause of Acute Hemiparesis
Cervical Intramedullary Cavernous Haemangioma: A Rare Cause of Acute Hemiparesis Open
This case report describes a 45-year-old female who presented with acute hemiparesis and was initially diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke. Subsequent evaluation of her non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) brain revealed a lesion in he…
View article: Stroke Chameleon: Acute Bilateral Middle Cerebral Artery Infarct Complicated with Acute Pulmonary Oedema
Stroke Chameleon: Acute Bilateral Middle Cerebral Artery Infarct Complicated with Acute Pulmonary Oedema Open
Acute bilateral middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarctions are an extremely rare event. However, it can cause disruption of bilateral corticothalamic networks leading to coma. Detection of this condition is challenging as the early ischemic …
View article: Online Assessment Using a Secured Open-Source Platform in a Malaysian Public University Medical School: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use and Acceptance
Online Assessment Using a Secured Open-Source Platform in a Malaysian Public University Medical School: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use and Acceptance Open
Online teaching, learning and assessment have become the new norms in higher education institutions, including medical schools. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical schools worldwide have been compelled to adopt the online …
View article: Serotonin Syndrome in a Toddler from Sibutramine Adulterant
Serotonin Syndrome in a Toddler from Sibutramine Adulterant Open
View article: Navigating the complexities of bilateral facial nerve palsy: A case report
Navigating the complexities of bilateral facial nerve palsy: A case report Open
A 32-year-old male presented with a 2-week history of progressive bilateral facial weakness, initially diagnosed as unilateral Bell’s palsy. Upon development of bilateral symptoms, further investigations revealed normal hematological, bioc…
View article: Embracing the Value of Amanah: A Guiding Principle for Medical School Academicians
Embracing the Value of Amanah: A Guiding Principle for Medical School Academicians Open
Excellence in medical school demands a steadfast commitment to amanah—a trust upheld with integrity and accountability. This responsibility spans academics, student mentorship, research, and service, requiring academicians to balance their…
View article: Knowledge and Confidence Level among Emergency Healthcare Workers in Airway Management and Resuscitation of Suspected Covid-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Penang and Kelantan
Knowledge and Confidence Level among Emergency Healthcare Workers in Airway Management and Resuscitation of Suspected Covid-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Penang and Kelantan Open
INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia have followed a never-ending course of spike and fall since it was first detected. Though the prominent role of infection control standard precautions were strictly applied, cases among emergency he…
View article: Trivial Complaint in an Eisenmenger Syndrome Patient: A Case Report
Trivial Complaint in an Eisenmenger Syndrome Patient: A Case Report Open
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening cardiorespiratory condition. Shortness of breath and cyanosis in an active daily living patient with Eisenmenger Syndrome (ES) obscuring the early diagnosis of acute PE. We reported a cas…
View article: Intervensi Keperawatan "Peningkatan Perfusi Jaringan Perifer Pada Pasien Ulkus Diabetik: Laporan Kasus
Intervensi Keperawatan "Peningkatan Perfusi Jaringan Perifer Pada Pasien Ulkus Diabetik: Laporan Kasus Open
Perubahan perfusi jaringan perifer pada luka diabetes penting karena dapat mempengaruhi proses penyembuhan luka, meningkatkan risiko infeksi, dan menghambat penyembuhan pada individu dengan diabetes. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskr…
View article: PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN OKSIGENASI DENGAN PEMBERIAN POSISI HEAD UP 30˚ PADA PASIEN STROKE
PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN OKSIGENASI DENGAN PEMBERIAN POSISI HEAD UP 30˚ PADA PASIEN STROKE Open
Stroke as cerebrovascular damage, is a loss of brain function caused by cessation or reduced blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in local or global neurological dysfunction. Substandard blood flow in stroke patients can lead to…
View article: Comparing the clinical effects of balanced electrolyte solutions versus normal saline in managing diabetic ketoacidosis
Comparing the clinical effects of balanced electrolyte solutions versus normal saline in managing diabetic ketoacidosis Open
The first-line treatment of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) involves fluid resuscitation with normal saline infusion to correct hypovolemia. Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis from aggressive normal saline administration was associated with wor…
View article: Psychometric properties of the environmental factors’ questionnaire for undergraduate medical students taking online learning during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Psychometric properties of the environmental factors’ questionnaire for undergraduate medical students taking online learning during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Factors associated with prehospital delay in acute myocardial infarction in Maldives
Factors associated with prehospital delay in acute myocardial infarction in Maldives Open
View article: AN ANALYSIS OF UNDERTRIAGE AT HOSPITAL SULTAN ABDUL HALIM, SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, MALAYSIA
AN ANALYSIS OF UNDERTRIAGE AT HOSPITAL SULTAN ABDUL HALIM, SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, MALAYSIA Open
Undertriage may lead to serious outcomes such as mortality, morbidity, and medical litigations. This study aimed to determine the rate, outcomes, and predictive factors of undertriage among red zone patients at Hospital Sultan Abdul …
View article: Structural Relationships between Environmental Factors, Psychological Health, and Academic Performance in Medical Students Engaged in Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Structural Relationships between Environmental Factors, Psychological Health, and Academic Performance in Medical Students Engaged in Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and the enforced quarantine, universities in Malaysia were required to switch to an online class format. The resulting changes in the environmental factors of students may have had an impact on their ps…
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Environmental Factors’ Questionnaire for Undergraduate Medical Students Taking Online Learning during COVID 19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Psychometric Properties of the Environmental Factors’ Questionnaire for Undergraduate Medical Students Taking Online Learning during COVID 19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Environmental factors are important for students learning during online classes, especially during COVID-19. This study aimed to validate the environmental factors’ questionnaire during online learning. Methods A total of 218 un…
View article: Localized tetanus mimics acute perforated viscus
Localized tetanus mimics acute perforated viscus Open
Abdominal tetanus is the rarest presentation of localized tetanus in which other muscles are not involved. Proper diagnosis is challenging as it mimics acute abdomen. We describe the challenges in diagnosing this atypical localized tetanus…
View article: Pattern of admission and outcome of patients admitted to dedicated trauma intensive care unit (ticu), emergency department, teaching hospital, north-eastern malaysia
Pattern of admission and outcome of patients admitted to dedicated trauma intensive care unit (ticu), emergency department, teaching hospital, north-eastern malaysia Open
Background: The role of dedicated Trauma ICU (TICU) in Emergency Department is vital in the chain of trauma care to ensure rehabilitation and sustainable critical care for a better survival outcome. This study is conducted to find out demo…
View article: Motivasi dan Efikasi Diri (Self Efficacy) dalam Manajemen Perawatan Diri Pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2
Motivasi dan Efikasi Diri (Self Efficacy) dalam Manajemen Perawatan Diri Pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 Open
Pendahuluan: Motivasi dan efikasi diri yang tinggi dalam pelaksanaan pengobatan pada pasien Diabetes Mellitus akan berakibat pada meningkatnya perawatan diri. Maka dari itu, dengan peningkatan keyakinan diri serta motivasi pasien akan meni…
View article: The Effect of Psych Education on Post Partum Depression in the Syech Yusuf Gowa Hospital, Indonesia
The Effect of Psych Education on Post Partum Depression in the Syech Yusuf Gowa Hospital, Indonesia Open
Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Psych education on the incidence of postpartum depression at Syech Yusuf Gowa Hospital.Method: This study was a quasi experimental with pre-post test design. The population …
View article: Norepinephrine in Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Norepinephrine in Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
In minimizing the occurrence of an arrhythmia, norepinephrine is superior to other vasopressors, making it safe to be used in septic shock. However, there was insufficient evidence concerning mortality and achievement of the target MAP out…
View article: Planning and Implementing an Online Undergraduate Medical Student SelectionExercise during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience of the School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Planning and Implementing an Online Undergraduate Medical Student SelectionExercise during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience of the School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Open
This article described the context, planning and implementation of a video-conference-based undergraduate student selection exercise held in response to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A task force has brainstormed the ideas and…
View article: Recommendations for High-Stakes Examinations for Public Malaysian Medical Faculties during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recommendations for High-Stakes Examinations for Public Malaysian Medical Faculties during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Deans’ Council of Public Malaysian Medical Faculties to tackle the issue of examinations in the face of movement control orders (MCO). A task force decided that final professional examination is necessary a…
View article: Haemoptysis in a toddler: An uncommon presentation of unusual foreign body ingestion
Haemoptysis in a toddler: An uncommon presentation of unusual foreign body ingestion Open
Introduction: Haemoptysis is uncommon in toddler. Lower respiratory tract infections and foreign body are among the common causes. Case Presentation: We are reporting a case of a child presented to emergency department with complaint of mi…
View article: Online Clinical Teaching and Learning for Medical Undergraduates during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Experience
Online Clinical Teaching and Learning for Medical Undergraduates during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Experience Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced medical universities in Malaysia to switch from face-to-face teaching to online teaching and learning (T&L).This new learning paradigm requires students' selfmotivation to learn in front of a computer, good…
View article: A Study On Comparison Of Pain Score Between Upper Limb And Lower Limb Fractures
A Study On Comparison Of Pain Score Between Upper Limb And Lower Limb Fractures Open
Introduction: Pain is the most common chief complaint of patients presenting to Emergency Department (ED). Pain is not simply a signal for tissue injury, but also a signal to seek repair and recuperation. The aim of this study was to deter…
View article: Profiling of Medical Graduates of Universiti Sains Malaysia: What the Data Said
Profiling of Medical Graduates of Universiti Sains Malaysia: What the Data Said Open
Generally, this tracer study determines the profiling of medical graduates of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in duration of 10 years (1999)(2000).Specifically, it emphasises on the graduates' employment information, areas of specialisatio…
View article: Commemorating the 40-Year Journey of the School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Commemorating the 40-Year Journey of the School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Open
The School of Medical Sciences of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is the launching pad for this journal. From the school's humble beginning at the USM Main Campus in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, it has grown in stature at its current location i…
View article: UPAYA PEMELIHARAAN TEKANAN DARAH BAGI PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI RSUD SYEKH YUSUF KABUPATEN GOWA
UPAYA PEMELIHARAAN TEKANAN DARAH BAGI PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI RSUD SYEKH YUSUF KABUPATEN GOWA Open
Hipertensi dapat didefenisikan sebagai tekanan darah pasien persisten dimana tekanan sistoliknya diatas 140 mmHg dan tekanan diastolik diatas 90 mmHg.Tujuan penelitan ini untuk mengetahui upaya pasien dalam mengontrol tekanan darah pada pa…