The concept of antagonistic metallic couples: a possible antidote for Alzheimer's by Shahab, Syed Alwi

“…The concept that there are naturally occuring antidotes to combat diverse forms of human physical illness has long enthralled the human imagination. …”
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The experience of living with an anorexic voice: an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Mullins, Angela

“…Initially experienced as benevolently enticing AN engagement, as illness progressed, AV presence became malevolent. …”
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Environmental design consideration for courtyards in residential buildings in hot-humid climates: A review by Zakaria, Mohd Azuan, Kubota, Tetsu

“…Mean-while, natural ventilation has been commonly utilized in woodenstructured traditional build-ings in hot-humid climates. However, most of the urban houses in Southeast Asian regions are becoming heavy-weight brick-walled buildings nowadays. …”
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Physcial and mental health problems of the elderly in nursing homes in Kuantan, Pahang by Md Aris, Mohd Aznan, Draman, Samsul

“…The respondents were interviewed using a structured questionnaire which included the biodata, social background, medical illness, presence of cognition, depression and ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL). …”
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Letter from Barry-Walsh to Tom by Barry-Walsh, J. O., Anti-Partition League, APL

“…Manuscript letter apologising for the author's inability to leave Ireland due to illness. Dated 30 December 1938.…”
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Letter from Michael McLoughlin by Cork County Association, CCA

“…Manuscript letter, enquiring into the possibility of a dance in aid of Cornelius Balwin, who is seriously ill. Date unknown.…”
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Managing ‘schizophrenia in the midst of schizophrenia’- the role of assertive community treatment by Md Rosli, Ahmad Nabil, M, Marhani, B, Azlin

“…This case report emphasizes the role of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in managing a family with four members suffering from mental illness, mainly schizophrenia. We report a case of middle-aged lady who was diagnosed with treatment resistant schizophrenia (TRS) living with two other family members with the same illness and their carer who developed major depression from shouldering the burden of caring for mentally ill family members. …”
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One common world, two different stories: the beliefs and practices of Malaysia and South Africa traditional healers by Mohamad Diah, Nurazzura

“…Keywords: traditional healers, Malaysia, Africa, beliefs, illness, Islam …”
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Letter to J O Barry-Walsh by Anti-Partition League, APL

“…Typescript letter conveying sympathy for Mr Barry-Walsh's illness and informing him of recent developments. …”
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Enteral Nutrition in Intensive Care: 'Tiger Tube'-For Small Bowel Feeding in Acute Pancreatitis. Case Report. by Mat Nor, Mohd Basri

“…Nutritional support is vital in improving the clinical outcomes of the critically ill patients. Almost all published guidelines regarding nutritional support in the critically ill recommend the use of enteral nutrition over parenteral nutrition. …”
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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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