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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IIUM Ibadah Disability Scale (IIDS): design and conceptual framework by Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Wan Husin, Wan Rumaizi, Taib, Mai Nurul Ashikin

“…Illness does not alleviate the obligation of Muslim patients to perform religious duties such as prayer. …”
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IIUM Ibadah disability scale (IIDS): design and conceptual framework by Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Wan Husin, Wan Rumaizi, Taib, Mai Nurul Ashikin

“…Illness does not alleviate the obligation of Muslim patients to perform religious duties such as prayer. …”
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The effect of information booklets on family members' satisfaction with decision making in an Intensive Care Unit of Malaysia by Othman, Hamidah, Subramanian, Pathmawathi, Mohd Ali, Noor Azizah, Hassan, Haszalina, Haque, Mainul

“…Subjects: 84 family members of critically ill patients were conveniently assigned to an intervention group and a control group. …”
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Hospitalised patients' awareness of their rights: a cross-sectional survey from a tertiary care hospital on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia by Rathor, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi, How, Soon Hin, Akter, Seikh Farid Uddin, Shah, Anis

“…CONCLUSION: Patients were reasonably informed about their illness. Their privacy and religious beliefs were duly respected. …”
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The decisive study: defining beta-lactam concentration in Intensive care unit patients. by Mat Nor, Mohd Basri, Mazlan, Mohd Zulfakar, Sulaiman, Helmi, Kamarulzaman, Adeeba, Hasan, Mohd Shahnaz, Wan Mat, Wan Rahiza

“…To achieve favourable outcomes, the goal is to achieve effective drug concentrations at the site of infection. In critically ill patients, development of organ failure may complicate antibiotic dosing. …”
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Iman Restoration Therapy(IRT): A new counseling approach and it's usefulness in developing personal growth of Malay adolescent clients by Abdul Razak, Abdul Latif, Mohamad, Mardiana, Alias, Alizi, Mohd Kassim, Nordinah

“…This is coupled with their diminutive effort to link spirituality and science in most of their research works and intellectual framework in relation to counseling and treating psychological illness. However, it has been found in recent past that some counselors in their research studies reported using spirituality as an intervention tool, though, among participants with secular and Christian belief system…”
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Violence, abuse and mental health in England (REVA project, briefing 1) by Scott, Sara, Williams, Jennie, McManus, Sally, MacNaughton Nicholls, Carol, Brown, Ashley, Harvey, Shannon, Kelly, Liz, Lovett, Jo

“…This research extends the evidence base by showing how mental illness is linked with experience of abuse and violence. …”
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Medical negligence law in Malaysia (Revised edition) by Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie

“…Instead, they want to be treated as co-producers or partners able to manage their illnesses. The aim of producing the Revised Edition of Medical Negligence Law in Malaysia is to highlight the new medical negligence cases and examine the changes for future reform. …”
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Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide: a review from Islamic point of view by Rathor, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi

“…Due to globalizing trend of homogenisation of culture, changes in the health care delivery system and market economics infringing on the practice of medicine, there has been a gradual shift 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 across situations where such issues are raised with increasing frequency. …”
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A preliminary study on the acceptance of assistive devices among elderly in dementia day care centre in Malaysia by Ahmad Safawi, Nur Balqis, Abdul Rahim, Asiah, Hj. Zen, Ismawi

“…Assistive device is a tool used to ease people in everyday life especially those with the cognitive illnesses. Nowadays, assistive devices have widely been used in many countries as a way to increase their quality of life. …”
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Combining creatinine and volume kinetics identifies missed cases of acute kidney injury following cardiac arrest by Pickering, John W., Md Ralib, Azrina, Endre, Zoltan H.

“…Introduction Fluid resuscitation in the critically ill often results in a positive fluid balance, potentially diluting the serum creatinine concentration and delaying diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI). …”
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