A low cost, sustainable, locally delivered intervention to promote exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural Bangladeshi women by Haque Rema, Sanjida

“…Conclusion: The study successfully found that the TBA-led breastfeeding education intervention resulted in better outcomes for infant feeding, growth and illness. It is likely that the better infant growth and illness resulted from improved breastfeeding practice. …”
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Indispensability of enhancing palliative care and rebuttal of utilitarian autonomy argument for euthanasia by Malik, Mohammad Manzoor

“…However, in regards to terminally ill patients, this right becomes very problematic in regards to end of life decisions. …”
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Nutritional armor in evolution: Docosahexaenoic Acid as a determinant of neural, evolution and hominid brain development by Crawford, Michael A., Broadhurst, C. Leigh, Cunnane, Stephen, Marsh, David E., Schmidt, Walter F., Brand, Annette, Ghebremeskel, Kebreab

“…A purpose of this article is to suggest that the present paradigm of food production currently based on protein requirements, should change to serve the specific lipid needs of the brain to address the rise in mental ill-health.…”
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The health needs of the Greek Cypriot people living in two London boroughs by Papadopoulos, Irena

“…Policy makers and health providers need to compile a detail profile of the health, illness and lifestyles of the Greek Cypriot community which, in North London at least, forms one of the largest minority ethnic communities. …”
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Cost of treating hypertension in Malaysia by Al-Efan, Qais Muhammad Ahmad

“…Background: Cost of illness studies approximate the economic burden of any disease on the society. …”
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Diagnosing and treating cortisol insufficiency in ICU by Mat Nor, Mohd Basri

“…Critical illness elicits a major stress response that activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. …”
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Perception of the Islamic ruling on smoking among muslim adults in Malaysia; a preliminary survey by Che Abdullah, Shahrin Tarmizi, Mohd Shah, Azarisman Shah, A.M., Puteri Melor, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, How, Soon Hin

“…Knowledge of smoking-related illnesses and the religious ' fatwa '(edict) on smoking was assessed. …”
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Fever and rash in an 11-month-old girl by Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shanaz

“…The child remained well and active throughout the course of the illness. The rash subsequently subsided within a couple of days.…”
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Continuous versus intermittent beta-lactam infusion in severe sepsis: a meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized trials by Roberts, Jason A., Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Hafiz, Davis, Joshua S., Dulhunty, Joel M., Cotta, Menino O., Myburgh, John, Bellomo, Rinaldo, Lipman, Jeffrey

“…Conclusions: Compared with intermittent dosing, administration of β-lactam antibiotics by continuous infusion in critically ill patients with severe sepsis is associated with decreased hospital mortality.…”
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The associated factors of depression and quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcer in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan by Tze, Lin Chan, Zainal, Nor Zuraida, Musa, Ramli

“…Major depressive disorder was found to be significantly associated with the family history of depression (p=0.015, OR=8.667 ), another chronic medical illnesses (1-2 chronic illnesses p=0.033, OR=5.093; ≥3 chronic medical illnesses p=0.009, OR=13.200), three and more diabetes complication( p=0.025, OR=5.564). …”
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Prolonged administration of β-lactam antibiotics - a comprehensive review and critical appraisal by Osthoff, Michael, Siegemund, Martin, Balestra, Gianmarco, Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Hafiz, Roberts, Jason A.

“…There is a need for prospective randomised controlled trials that assess patientcentred outcomes (e.g. mortality) of a personalised approach in selected critically ill patients including prolonged infusion of β-lactams compared with the current standard of care.…”
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The prevalence of depression among elderly patients attending primary care clinics in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia by Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Samsuddin, Niza

“…Most respondents (90.7%) suffered from chronic illness, 19.8% were functional dependent (according to Barthel index), 15.4% had cognitive impairment (according ECAQ) and 17.0% had depression (according to GDS-14). …”
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Pilot study on the effect of Yasiin recitation on the haemodynamics of ventilated patients by Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Taib, Mai Nurul Ashikin, Razali, Maryamjameelah, Johari, Bushra, Wan Ahmad, Wan Azman

“…Introduction: Qur’anic verses recitations to ill patients are practiced by many Muslims as a form of healing and worship. …”
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The doctrine of loss of chance: a saviour in cases of unclear causation? by Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie

“…The phrase reasonable medical probability means more than fifty percent chance that the negligence caused the injury. 3 If the plaintiff fails to prove causation on balance of probabilities, then the plaintiff gets nothing in term of damages. 4 However, in cases where the patient claims that the doctor's failure to give prompt diagnosis and treatment deprived him of the chances of making full recovery from the illness or injury he originally suffered, proving causation on balance of probabilities is quite an impossible task. …”
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Examining the relationship between health behaviours and mental health in a Luxembourg sheltered work environment : a quantitative study by Kohl, Diane

“…Background: People suffering from severe mental illness (SMI) engage in fewer health behaviours and, in return, suffer a reduced lifespan by up to 25 years. …”
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Improving dementia patient quality of life (QoL) by utilizing augmented reality mobile application by Engku Mat Nasir, Engku Mohd Nasri

“…Dementia illness defines as a condition where the patient lost the ability to recall memory entirely. …”
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Effect of multiple deconvolution parameters on the resolvability of decay rates of multiexponential signals by Jibia, Abdussamad U., Salami, Momoh Jimoh Emiyoka, Khalifa, Othman Omran

“…Noise reduction in deconvolution process has been a challenge to researchers in the field of signal processing. The problem is ill-posed and various algorithms have been developed to reduce noise enhancement. …”
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Consent to intercourse and the transmission of veneral or serious diseases: a comparative overview by Mohamad Yunus, Mohamad Ismail

“…Should any sexually transmissible disease or illness qualify for this purpose? What if the man suspects he might have a disease, but does not know for sure?…”
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Attitudes towards euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide among physicians and patients in a multi-cultural society of Malaysia by Rathor, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi, Shahar, Mohamed Arif, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Che Abdullah, Shahrin Tarmizi, Omar, Ahmad Marzuki, Mohd Shah, Azarisman Shah

“…Due to globalization and changes in the health care delivery system, there has been a gradual change in the attitude of the medical community as well as the lay public towards greater acceptance of euthanasia as an option for terminally ill and dying patients. Physicians in developing countries come acros situations where such issues are raised with increasing frequency. …”
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Attitudes toward euthanasia and related issues among physicians and patients in a multi-cultural society of Malaysia by Rathor, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Rani, Mohammad Fauzi, Shahar, Mohammad Arif, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Che Abdullah, Shahrin Tarmizi, Omar, Ahmad Marzuki, Mohamad Shah, Azarisman Shah

“…As euthanasia has gained world‑wide prominence, the objectives of our study therefore were to explore the attitude of physicians and chronically ill patients toward euthanasia and related issues. …”
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