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View article: Evaluation of 2 Artificial Intelligence Software for Chest X-Ray Screening and Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Protocol for a Retrospective Case-Control Study
Evaluation of 2 Artificial Intelligence Software for Chest X-Ray Screening and Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Protocol for a Retrospective Case-Control Study Open
Background According to the World Bank, Malaysia reported an estimated 97 tuberculosis cases per 100,000 people in 2021. Chest x-ray (CXR) remains the best conventional method for the early detection of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) infecti…
View article: Fenofibrate for the prevention of progression of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy: review, consensus recommendations and guidance for clinical practice
Fenofibrate for the prevention of progression of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy: review, consensus recommendations and guidance for clinical practice Open
The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR), and associated morbidity is high in the Asia-Pacific region. Emerging evidence suggests a potential role for fenofibrate in the prevention of progression of DR, especially in patients with cardi…
View article: Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection in Malaysia: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection in Malaysia: Protocol for a Scoping Review Open
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is 1 of the 20 notable neglected tropical diseases according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. In 2010, it is estimated that 1.73 billion p…
View article: The application of environmental management methods in combating dengue: a systematic review
The application of environmental management methods in combating dengue: a systematic review Open
Among several vector control methods commonly used, environmental management is one of the control measures to mitigate dengue in such vulnerable communities. Since there is no curative treatment for dengue yet, targeted environmental and …
View article: Cluster of COVID-19 Cases in a Workplace: the First Cluster of a Workplace- related Outbreak in Malaysia, 2020
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases in a Workplace: the First Cluster of a Workplace- related Outbreak in Malaysia, 2020 Open
In the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, there was no specific guideline for handling an outbreak if it occurred in a workplace. This study aimed to describe the first and one of the largest clusters linked to a business corporate in Ma…
View article: Evaluation of 2 Artificial Intelligence Software for Chest X-Ray Screening and Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Protocol for a Retrospective Case-Control Study (Preprint)
Evaluation of 2 Artificial Intelligence Software for Chest X-Ray Screening and Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Protocol for a Retrospective Case-Control Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND According to the World Bank, Malaysia reported an estimated 97 tuberculosis cases per 100,000 people in 2021. Chest x-ray (CXR) remains the best conventional method for the early detection of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) infect…
View article: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Malaysia : A scoping review protocol (Preprint)
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Malaysia : A scoping review protocol (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is one of the 13 notable Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) according to the CDC and WHO. In 2010, it is estimated that 1.73 billion people are infected with STH globally of which 70% o…
View article: The application of environmental management methods in combating dengue: a systematic review
The application of environmental management methods in combating dengue: a systematic review Open
Among several vector control methods commonly used, environmental management is one of the control measures to mitigate dengue in such vulnerable communities. Since there is no curative treatment for dengue yet, targeted environmental and …
View article: Preparing for and conducting the National Health and Morbidity Survey in Malaysia amid the COVID-19 pandemic: balancing risks and benefits to participants and society
Preparing for and conducting the National Health and Morbidity Survey in Malaysia amid the COVID-19 pandemic: balancing risks and benefits to participants and society Open
Problem: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic adversely affected the preparation of Malaysia’s National Health and Morbidity Survey for 2020 because conducting it would expose data collectors and participants to an increa…
View article: Comorbidities and clinical features related to severe outcomes among COVID-19 cases in Selangor, Malaysia
Comorbidities and clinical features related to severe outcomes among COVID-19 cases in Selangor, Malaysia Open
Background: Pre-existing comorbidities are predictive of severe COVID-19 infection requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. This study determined comorbidity and additional predictive factors for invasive ventilatory support among …
View article: Characteristics of paediatric patients with tuberculosis and associated determinants of treatment success in Malaysia using the MyTB version 2.1 database over five years
Characteristics of paediatric patients with tuberculosis and associated determinants of treatment success in Malaysia using the MyTB version 2.1 database over five years Open
View article: Socioeconomic Factors and Medical Conditions Associated with Elderly Depression
Socioeconomic Factors and Medical Conditions Associated with Elderly Depression Open
Introduction Elderly depression among elderly is a common mental illness with worldwide prevalence of 7% It is one of the ten leading Malaysian burden of disease • Known factors for elderly depression in the global populat…
View article: Effect and safety of gemtuzumab ozogamicin for the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukaemia: a systematic review protocol
Effect and safety of gemtuzumab ozogamicin for the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukaemia: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells or platelets. Gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO) holds promise as a new agent that als…
View article: Evaluating rate of cataract surgery through smart partnership between Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council
Evaluating rate of cataract surgery through smart partnership between Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council Open
Background Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in developing countries including Malaysia. Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and Ministry of Health, Malaysia (MOH) have established a cataract day care centre called…
View article: Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of 1,375 Cases of COVID-19 in Selangor, Malaysia
Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of 1,375 Cases of COVID-19 in Selangor, Malaysia Open
View article: Environmental management for dengue control: a systematic review protocol
Environmental management for dengue control: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Dengue is among the most important mosquito-borne diseases, with more than half of the world’s population at risk of infection in dengue endemic countries. Environmental management, which includes any activities that involve e…
View article: Environmental risk factors of leptospirosis in urban settings: a systematic review protocol
Environmental risk factors of leptospirosis in urban settings: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Leptospirosis is the most common zoonotic disease that causes morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease can cause sporadic epidemics and recent epidemics have become more apparent in urban localities. There is lack of doc…
View article: Achieving high uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination in Malaysia through school-based vaccination programme
Achieving high uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination in Malaysia through school-based vaccination programme Open
View article: Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability and Validity of the Malay Version of Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) V3.1
Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability and Validity of the Malay Version of Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) V3.1 Open
Introduction: A psychoactive substance has become an overwhelming public health burden globally. It causes social problems for the user and surrounding people which may affect work or study and cause negative economic impact. Objective: Th…
View article: Ambient Air Pollution and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Malaysia
Ambient Air Pollution and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Malaysia Open
Introduction: The possible impact of ambient air pollution exposure on the development of active tuberculosis (TB) remains obscure. This study investigated the potential role of ambient air pollution in activating pulmonary TB (PTB) compar…
View article: Association between Self-Efficacy and Health Behaviour in Disease Control: A Systematic Review
Association between Self-Efficacy and Health Behaviour in Disease Control: A Systematic Review Open
BACKGROUND: Self-efficacy is defined as his or her belief of their capacity to produce specific performance attainments where represent the ability of positive and negative control over their own motivation, behavior, and social environmen…
View article: Doktor Muda Competencies: Self-efficacy and Hand Washing Demonstration Skill among School Children in Malaysia
Doktor Muda Competencies: Self-efficacy and Hand Washing Demonstration Skill among School Children in Malaysia Open
INTRODUCTION: “Doktor Muda” (DM) programme was developed by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia to train a group of pupils as peer educator for change in motivating and assisting their peers to adopt healthy practices especially in hand…