Dystrophin gene analysis in Duchenne/Becker dystrophy in a Malaysian population using multiplex polymerase chain reaction by Tan, J., Chan, J.H.M., Tan, K.L., Annuar, A.A., Lee, M.K., Goh, K.J., Wong, Kum Thong

“…A positive detection rate of 58 (28/48) was observed, where 84 (16/19) Indian, 35 (6/17) Chinese and 50 (6/12) Malay ethnic groups showed deletions in their dystrophin genes. …”
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A direct sequencing assay for pharmacogenetic testing of thiopurine-intolerant NUDT15 alleles in an Asian population by Kok-Siong Poon, Izz Irfan B. Imran, Silvester Kheng-Han Chew, Patrice Tan, Karen Mei-Ling Tan

“…Our study confirmed a high frequency of NUDT15 c.415C>T and c.55_56insGAGTCG variants in the Chinese and Malay ethnic groups in Singapore, highlighting the importance of determining NUDT15 genotype prior to thiopurine dosing.…”
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Relationship polymorphism exon 17 of insulin receptor (INSR) gene with polycystic ovarian syndrome among Malay ethnic in South Sumatera by Okta Emilia, Legiran, Safyudin, Syifa Alkaf

“…There was no significant relationship between genotypic polymorphism and allotype exon 17 of INSR with PCOS in Malay ethnic groups in South Sumatera.…”
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Qualitative study on identification of common coping strategies practised by Indigenous Peoples (Orang Asli) in Peninsular Malaysia during periods of food insecurity by Law, Leh Shii, Sulaiman, Norhasmah, Gan, Wan Ying, Mohd Nasir, Mohd Taib

“…Subjects: Sixty-one OA women from three ethnic groups (Senoi, Proto-Malay and Negrito) for in-depth interviews and nineteen OA women from the Proto-Malay ethnic group for three FGD. Results: The findings identified twenty-nine different coping strategies and these were divided into two main themes: food consumption (sub-themes of food consumption included dietary changes, diversification of food sources, decreasing the number of people and rationing) and financial management (sub-themes of financial management included increasing household income, reducing expenses for schooling children and reducing expenses on daily necessities). …”
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A longitudinal study of physical activity among Malaysian breast cancer survivors by Yi Lin Lee, Tania Islam, Mahmoud Danaee, Nur Aishah Taib

“…Thus, it is vital to communicate about the benefits of PA on cancer outcomes and continue to encourage breast cancer survivors to be physically active throughout the extended survivorship period, especially in the Malay ethnic group and underweight patients.…”
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Prevalence of Traditional and Complementary Alternative Medicine’s Use among Cancer Patients in South Peninsular Malaysia by Nurul Huda Razali, Aisyah Ali, Siew Hua Gan, Chun Sen Lim

“…The majority of the participants was females (79.9%) and was from the Malay ethnic group (79.2%) with most having only a secondary education (41.8%). …”
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The Effect Of The Role Of Public Manager On The Satisfaction Of The Kerinci Ethnic Community In The Tourism Sector by Hilfa Relonius, Dasman Lanin

“…Kerinci is an area where there are still indigenous or native Malay ethnic groups scattered in Kerinci Regency which must be preserved and guarded by the Kerinci Regency Tourism and Culture Office. …”
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A longitudinal study of physical activity among Malaysian breast cancer survivors. by Yi Lin Lee, Tania Islam, Mahmoud Danaee, Nur Aishah Taib, MyBCC study group

“…Thus, it is vital to communicate about the benefits of PA on cancer outcomes and continue to encourage breast cancer survivors to be physically active throughout the extended survivorship period, especially in the Malay ethnic group and underweight patients.…”
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Clinico-pathological study of malignant odontogenic tumours from a national referral centre by Hans Prakash Sathasivam, Chee Lynn Saw, Shin Hin Lau

“…The ethnic distribution appeared to reflect the Malaysian population with most cases seen amongst the Malay ethnic group (66.7%). Ameloblastic carcinoma was the most frequently diagnosed malignant odontogenic tumour (45.8%) and was also predominantly seen in males (90.9%). …”
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Anthropometric Study of Three-Dimensional Facial Morphology in Malay Adults. by Siti Adibah Othman, Lynnora Patrick Majawit, Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan, Mang Chek Wey, Roziana Mohd Razi

“…To establish the three-dimensional (3D) facial soft tissue morphology of adult Malaysian subjects of the Malay ethnic group; and to determine the morphological differences between the genders, using a non-invasive stereo-photogrammetry 3D camera.One hundred and nine subjects participated in this research, 54 Malay men and 55 Malay women, aged 20-30 years old with healthy BMI and with no adverse skeletal deviation. …”
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Effectiveness of using post operative drain support system post parotid and thyroid surgery in Hospital Sains Malaysia by A/L Appannan, Vengatesh Rao

“…Results: 39 patients participated in this study aged from 18 to 80 from the Malaysian community comprising of the Malay and non-Malay ethnic group. Results showed difference in pain score observed between the two groups. …”
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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in Malaysia: An Early Report From the MyBCC Study by Aina Farhana Zulkipli MS, Tania Islam PhD, Nur Aishah Mohd Taib MD, Maznah Dahlui PhD, Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy PhD, Nabilla Al-Sadat PhD, Hazreen Abdul Majid PhD, Samsinah Hussain PhD

“…Dietary supplementation (n = 107, 77.0%) was the most frequently used type of CAM, followed by spiritual healing (n = 40, 28.8%) and traditional Chinese medicine (n = 32, 23.0%). Malay ethnic group (n = 61, 43.9%) was the largest group of CAM users, followed by Chinese (n = 57, 41.0%) and Indian (n = 20, 14.4%). …”
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Wound contraction and epithelisation effects of Acrostichum aureum L. in rabbits by Hendy Putra Herman, Deny Susanti, Shahbudin Saad, Muhammad Taher, Norazsida Ramli

“… Introduction: Rhizomes paste from Acrostichum aureum Linné was used traditionally by Malays ethnic groups in Malaysia for wound healing treatment. …”
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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in Malaysia: An Early Report From the MyBCC Study by Zulkipli, Aina Farhana, Islam, Tania, Mohd Taib, Nur Aishah, Dahlui, Maznah, Bhoo-Pathy, Nirmala, Al-Sadat, Nabilla, Majid, Hazreen Abdul, Hussain, Samsinah

“…Dietary supplementation (n = 107, 77.0%) was the most frequently used type of CAM, followed by spiritual healing (n = 40, 28.8%) and traditional Chinese medicine (n = 32, 23.0%). Malay ethnic group (n = 61, 43.9%) was the largest group of CAM users, followed by Chinese (n = 57, 41.0%) and Indian (n = 20, 14.4%). …”

Academic performance of preclinical medical students in association with gender, ethnicity and entry qualification by Mohamad Zainal, Nurul Hayati, Lang, Debby Marissa, Shahbudin, Shahadatunnur Najad, Vimalanathan, Prrashant, Mohd Nor, Nurul Huda

“…The Chinese ethnic group had a significant association with good academic performance, whereas the Malay ethnic group had an association with poor academic performance. …”

Effect of physical activity intervention on physical activity, body mass index, blood pressure, blood lipid and fasting blood sugar among overweight and obese military personnel by Ahmad Fuad, Ahmad Farhan, Ismail, Suriani, Abdul Rahman, Hejar

“…Most of participants were aged above 40 years, male, from Malay ethnic group, completed secondary education and had monthly income above RM 4000. …”
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Factors associated with falls among the elderly attending a government clinic in Kuala Lumpur by Leong, Joyce Whye Sook, Mohd Zukri, Intan Nadia, Ching, Siew Mooi, Devaraj, Navin Kumar

“…The majority who had falls were females (n=76, 41.8%) and between the age of 80-89 years old (n=29, 44.6%). Malay ethnicity group, reported more falls compared to other ethnicities (n=93,44.5%). …”
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A cross-sectional study on the rate of non-adherence to anti-seizure medications and factors associated with non-adherence among patients with epilepsy. by Kai Xuan Teh, Nevein Philip Botross Henien, Lyang Shenz Wong, Zoe Kee Hui Wong, Raja Zarina Raja Ismail, Hamdi Najman Achok, Jeevitha Mariapun, Nor'azim Mohd Yunos

“…The median age of the study participants was 35 years (IQR 26-44). 58.2% were females and majority, 55.8%, were from the Malay ethnic group. Based on the MCQ scoring, 89 patients (42.8%) were non-adherent. …”
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Detection of FZD4, LRP5 and TSPAN12 genes variants in Malay premature babies with retinopathy of prematurity by Siti Zulaikha Nashwa Mohd Khair, Abdul Salim Ismail, Zunaina Embong, Abdul Aziz Mohamed Yusoff

“….*39C>T variants of TSPAN12 could be common polymorphisms in the Malay ethnic group; however, this requires further elucidation. …”
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Radiopathological characteristics and outcomes of phyllodes tumor of the breast in Malaysian women by Hamid, Shamsiah Abdul, Rahmat, Kartini, Ramli, Marlina Tanty, Fadzli, Farhana, Jamaris, Suniza, See, Mee Hoong, Teoh, Kean Hooi, Taib, Nur Aishah Mohd

“…The median age for benign PT was 43, borderline 48.5, and malignant 42 years. The Malay ethnic group constitute 52.6% of cases, with 27.6% and 18.4% in Chinese and Indian ethnic groups, respectively. …”