Clinical features and risk factors for HIV encephalopathy in children by Abd Hamid, Mohd Zaini, Aziz, Noor Azah, Syed Zakaria, Syed Zulkifli, Othman, Norlijah, Mohd Razali, Kamarul Azhar

“…A prospective cohort study was conducted to determine the incidence of progressive encephalopathy (PE) and its associated clinical manifestations amongst a cohort of HIV infected children attending the HIV/AIDS clinic of the Pediatric Institute, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia. Neurological and neurobehavioral assessments were performed in 55 children with HIV over a 24-month study period. …”
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Quality of life among patients with brain pathology in a Malaysian hospital by Das, Priscilla, Naing, Nyi Nyi, Wan Abdul Jamil, Wan Arfah Nadiah, Khin, Ohnmar Naing @ Noor Jan, Kueh, Yee Cheng, Rasalingam, Kantha

“…A total of 100 respondents in Kuala Lumpur Hospital were included in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Preferred cataract surgery practices in Malaysia: a survey based study by Yong Zheng Wai, Yong Yuin Chong, Lik Thai Lim, Jan Bond Chan, Sudhashini Chandrasekaran

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Co-Occurrence of Exogenous and Endogenous Cushing’s Syndromes—Dilemma in Diagnosis by Chin Voon Tong, Subashini Rajoo

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Fourteen new mutations of BCKDHA, BCKDHB and DBT genes associated with maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) in Malaysian population by Ernie Zuraida Ali, Lock-Hock Ngu

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Best practice guidelines for ASEANPlus: Management of diabetic foot wounds by Prof. Aziz Nather, Dr. Sidartawan Soegondo, Dr. John M. F. Adam, Dr. Harikrishna K.R. Nair, Dr. Ahmad Hafiz Zulkilfly, Dr. Martin Anthony A Villa, Dr. Luinio S. Tongson, Dr. Benjamin Chua Soo Yeng, Prof. Mandika Wijeyaratne, Dr. Noel Somasundaram, Dr. Pramook Mutirangura, Dr. Apirag Chuangsuwanich

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Pattern of antibiotic prophylaxis practice for dental procedures in children with congenital heart disease by Jama'iah Mohd Sharif, Raja Zarina Raja Shahardin, Ganasalingam Sockalingam

“…The aim of the study is to determine the pattern of antibiotic prophylaxis practice for dental procedure in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Materials and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study of dental records from 2010 to 2015 was done by collecting data on the source and reason of referral, types of heart condition, dental procedure, and antibiotic given. …”
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Whole exome sequencing identifies compound heterozygous variants of gene in monozygotic twin patients with common variable immunodeficiency by Adiratna Mat Ripen, Hamidah Ghani, Chai Teng Chear, Mei Yee Chiow, Sharifah Nurul Husna Syed Yahya, Asiah Kassim, Saharuddin Bin Mohamad

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Relationship of psychological flexibility and mindfulness to caregiver burden, and depressive and anxiety symptoms in caregivers of people with dementia by Khai, Pin Tan, Jin, Kiat Ang, Eugene, Boon Yau Koh, Nicholas, Tze Ping Pang, Mat Saher, Zanariah

“…This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the geriatric psychiatry clinic of Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia, and the sample (n = 82) was recruited via a universal sampling method over three months. …”

Correction: An international, stepped wedge, cluster-randomized trial investigating the 0/1-h algorithm in suspected acute coronary syndrome in Asia: the rational of the DROP-Asian... by Kenji Inoue, Jack Tan Wei Chieh, Lim Chiw Yeh, Shuo-Ju Chiang, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Pannipa Suwanasom, Sazzli Kasim, Bakhtiar Ahmad, Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, Farina Mohd Salleh, Shunsuke Oyamada, Yohei Hirano, Shohei Ouchi, Moriyuki Terakura, Naoyuki Yokoyama, Ken Kozuma, Mamoru Nanasato, Ryosuke Higuchi, Kazuhiko Yumoto, Tomoyuki Fukuzawa, Issei Shimada, Evangelos Giannitsis, Raphael Twerenbold, Tohru Minamino

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Non-fatal spine injuries resulting from motorcycle crashes by Zarir Hafiz Zulkipli, Siti Atiqah Mohd Faudzi, Abdul Rahmat Abdul Manap, Noor Faradila Paiman

“…Data was retrospectively collected from motorcyclists sustaining spinal injuries from road crashes treated at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia, over the 5-year period from 2005 to 2009. …”
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Predicting work engagement among young adult cancer survivors: A moderated mediation model by Siti Nur Syuhada Musa, Siti Raba'ah Hamzah, Zulaiha Muda, Soaib Asimiran, Steven E. Krauss

“…In the present study, the focus is given on the role of workplace spirituality as a mediator on the association of employee resilience and workplace social support on work engagement in a Malaysian setting, taking into consideration gender and age differences.MethodsUsing a quantitative research paradigm, data were collected from 270 respondents at Pediatric Institute Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) to test the direct, indirect, and mediation effects.Results and discussionThe findings revealed that workplace spirituality did mediate the influence of employee resilience and workplace social support on work engagement. …”
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Medical-Grade Honey Kills Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Prevents Amputation in Diabetics with Infected Ulcers: A Prospective Case Series by Harikrishna K. R. Nair, Nektarios Tatavilis, Ivana Pospíšilová, Jana Kučerová, Niels A. J. Cremers

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Establishing the cut-off scores for the severity ranges of schizophrenia on the BPRS-6 scale: findings from the REAP-AP by Seon-Cheol Park, Eun Young Jang, Kiwon Kim, Hoseon Lee, Joonho Choi, Amitava Dan, Arshad Hussain, Andi Jayalangkara Tanra, Takahiro A. Kato, Kok Yoon Chee, Sih-Ku Lin, Chay Hoon Tan, Afzal Javed, Norman Sartorius, Naotaka Shinfuku, Yong Chon Park

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Serum Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Patients with Atherosclerotic Peripheral Vascular Disease in Hospital Kuala Lumpur by N.A. Hakim, M.T. Hafizan, M.H. Baizurah, A.A. Zainal

“…METHODS: This case-controlled study was conducted between June and October 2004 in the Department of Surgery, Kuala Lumpur Hospital. A total of 100 patients were recruited and divided into control and PVD groups. …”
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A Malaysian consensus recommendation for the prevention of influenza in older persons by Maw-Pin Tan, Zamberi Sekawi, Roslina Abdul Manap, Rizah Mazzuin Razali, Hazlina Mahadzir, Nordiana Nordin, Kar-Chai Koh, Pui-Li Wong, Kejal Hasmuk, Noor Harzana Harrun, Siti Aisah Mokhtar

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Microbial keratitis in West and East Malaysia by Vanitha Ratnalingam, Thiageswari Umapathy, Kala Sumugam, Hanida Hanafi, Shamala Retnasabapathy

“…Patients referred for microbial keratitis to Sungai Buloh Hospital and Kuala Lumpur Hospital in West Malaysia and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Kuching General Hospital in East Malaysia were recruited. …”
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Pharmacists’ Perspectives of Their Roles in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Study among Hospital Pharmacists in Malaysia by Wan Mae Lai, Farida Hanim Islahudin, Rahela Ambaras Khan, Wei Wen Chong

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Establishing the cut-off score for aggression on the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Excited Component (BPRS-EC) in schizophrenia patients by Seon-Cheol Park, Eun Young Jang, Gyung-Mee Kim, Ajit Avasthi, Sandeep Grover, Andi Jayalangkara Tanra, Takahiro A. Kato, Kok Yoon Chee, Mian-Yoon Chong, Afzal Javed, Chay Hoon Tan, Norman Sartorius, Naotaka Shinfuku, Yong Chon Park

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Perceived knowledge and awareness of periodontal health amongst ante-natal mothers by Nurul Asyikin Y, Nor Shaida A, Nur Amirah Z

“…Methodology : A self-administered questionnaire with an introductory letter and consent form were given to pregnant women who came for their routine maternity check-up at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Data entry and analysis was done using Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 12. …”
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