Lack of association between TYK2 and STAT3 genes and Crohn’s disease in the Malaysian population by Lee, W.S., Lian, L.H., Lau, T.P., Lee, V.L., Hilmi, I., Goh, K.L., Chua, K.H.

“…In our current study, none of the single nucleotide polymorphisms of either TYK2 or STAT3 was statistically associated with the susceptibility to CD in our local population (P > 0.05). In contrast, there was a statistically significant association between the G/G homozygotes of the STAT3 rs2293152 and the healthy control group (χ² = 6.229, P < 0.05). …”
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Lack of association between TYK2 and STAT3 genes and Crohn's disease in the Malaysian population by Lian, L.H., Lau, T.P., Lee, V.L., Lee, W.S., Hilmi, I., Goh, K.L., Chua, K.H.

“…In our current study, none of the single nucleotide polymorphisms of either TYK2 or STAT3 was statistically associated with the susceptibility to CD in our local population (P > 0.05). In contrast, there was a statistically significant association between the G/G homozygotes of the STAT3 rs2293152 and the healthy control group (chi(2) = 6.229, P < 0.05). …”
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First molecular genotyping of voltage gated sodium channel alleles in Culex quinquefasciatus populations in Malaysia by Low, V.L., Chen, C.D., Lim, P.E., Lee, H.L., Tan, T.K., Lim, Y.A.L., Sofian-Azirun, Mohd

“…Based on the results of AS-PCR, homozygous susceptible (SS) genotype was found in nine out of 14 populations with 38 individuals from a total sample size of 140. …”

Association of a functional FAAH polymorphism with methamphetamine-induced symptoms and dependence in a Malaysian population by Sim, M.S., Hatim, A., Reynolds, G.P., Mohamed, Z.

“…This study investigated the association of the Pro129Thr polymorphism of the FAAH gene with methamphetamine dependence, methamphetamine-induced psychosis, manic episodes and panic disorder in a Malaysian population. Materials & methods: This polymorphism was genotyped in 232 male methamphetamine-dependent subjects and in 241 male controls of four different ethnicities: Malay, Chinese, Kadazan-Dusun and Bajau. …”

Risk factors associated with dyspepsia in a rural Asian population and its impact on quality of life by Mahadeva, S., Yadav, H., Rampal, S., Goh, Khean-Lee

“…METHODS: A door-to-door survey was conducted in a representative rural population in Malaysia. Dyspepsia was defined according to the Rome II criteria, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) was assessed using the Euroqol (EQ-5D) instrument. …”

Molecular analysis of HLA Class I and Class II genes in four indigenous Malaysian populations by Jinam, T.A., Saitou, N., Edo, J., Mahmood, A., Phipps, M.E.

“…Principal component analysis based on high-resolution HLA-A, -B and -DRB1 allele frequencies showed close affinities among all four groups, including the Negritos, with other Southeast Asian populations. These results showed the scope of HLA diversity in these indigenous minority groups and may prove beneficial for future disease association, anthropological and forensic studies.…”

Population Pharmacokinetics of Doripenem in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis in a Malaysian Intensive Care Unit by Abdul-Aziz, M.H., Abd Rahman, A.N., Mat-Nor, M.B., Sulaiman, H., Wallis, S.C., Lipman, J., Roberts, J.A., Staatz, C.E.

“…Serial blood samples were collected on 2 different days, and population pharmacokinetic analysis was performed using a nonlinear mixed-effects modeling approach. …”

Multiple regression analysis of factors influencing dominant hand grip strength in an adult Malaysian population by Hossain, M.G., Zyroul, R., Pereira, B.P., Kamarul, Tunku

“…We assessed how various physical and social factors predict normal grip strength in an adult Malaysian population of mixed Asian ethnicity (254 men, 246 women). …”

A retrospective review of mucocutaneous infections by human herpesvirus 1 and 2 in an urban population in Malaysia by Hooi, P.S., Chua, B.H., Karunakaran, R., Lam, S.K., Chua, K.B.

“Allah will decide my life and death”: Religion and spirituality among populations at risk for HIV in Malaysia by Shaw, Stacey Anne, Cornwell, Olivia, Lim, Sin How, Saifi, Rumana, Ung, Lik Teng, Kamarulzaman, Adeeba

Oral health care for the elderly population in Malaysia: A review of current status and future direction by Ahmad, Mas Suryalis, Razak, Ishak Abdul, Borromeo, Gelsomina Lucia

“…Poor oral health status among the elderly population in Malaysia could be associated with various limitations in accessing oral health care services experienced by these individuals. …”

Diagnostic Efficacy of Synthesized 2D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in Multi-ethnic Malaysian Population by Ab Mumin, Nazimah, Rahmat, Kartini, Fadzli, Farhana, Ramli, Marlina Tanty, Westerhout, Caroline Judy, Ramli, Norlisah, Rozalli, Faizatul Izza, Ng, Kwan Hoong

“…Hence, synthesized 2D images are comparable to FFDM with reduction in radiation dose within the limits of Malaysian multi-ethnic population. © 2019, The Author(s).…”

Genetic data for 15 STR loci in a Kadazan-Dusun population from East Malaysia by Kee, B.P., Lian, L.H., Lee, P.C., Lai, T.X., Chua, K.H.

“…Various statistical parameters were calculated and the combined power of discrimination for the 15 loci in the population was calculated as 0.999999999999999. These loci are thus, informative and can be used effectively in forensic and genetic studies of this indigenous population.…”
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A study of association of the complement C4 mutations with systemic lupus erythematosus in the Malaysian population by Puah, S.M., Lian, L.H., Chew, C.H., Chua, K.H., Tan, S.Y.

Reliability and validity of the Malay version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) in the Malaysian population. by Quek, K.F., Low, W.Y., Razack, A.H., Chua, C.B., Loh, C.S.

“…It can be concluded that the Mal-IIEF-15 is suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical change in the Malaysian population.…”

Validity and reliability study of Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) in heroin addicts population in Malaysia by Abd Rashid, R., Irnee, W.A., Zahari, M.A., Nordin, A.S.A., Sulaiman, A.H., Robson, N.Z., Peters, H., Said, M.A., Harun, N., Rahim, A., Habil, H.

Correlation of plasma C-reactive protein levels to sialic acid and lipid concentrations in the normal population by Qvist, R., Ismail, I.S., Muniandy, S., Vellasamy, K.M., Chinna, K.

“…Levels of sialic acid, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and plasma lipids were measured in a normal population consisting of 80 subjects. The possible correlation between sialic acid and CRP was also studied. …”

Essential oil profile of major populations Zingiber officinale Rosc. utilized in Malaysia for traditional medicine by Charles Santhanaraju Vairappan, Ong, Jit Beng, Thilahgavani Nagappan, Januarius Gobilik, Tulasiramanan Ramachandram

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Population data and forensic evaluation of six alu insertions in indigenous groups from Sabah, Malaysia by Boon, Pin Kee, Chua, Kek Heng, Lee, Ping Chin

“…The primary aim was to assess the genetic relationships among these populations and with populations from other parts of the world by examining the distribution of these markers. …”
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among community remote areas in Sabah: Population-Based Study by Nor Ain Mior Nizam, Malehah Mohd Noh, Shamsul Bahari Shamsuddin

“…In this population-based study, we determined the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) of community in remote areas of Ranau, Sabah to have accurate information for health-care planning. …”
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