Characterization of Salmonella spp. isolated from patients below 3 years old with acute diarrhoea by Shobirin, M.H. Anis, Shuhaimi, M., Abu‐Bakar, F., Ali, A.M., Ariff, A., Nur‐Atiqah, N.A., Yazid, A.M.

“…The isolates were tested for their susceptibility to a range of antimicrobial agents, and typed by serological tests and randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting. …”
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Anticholinergic burden and cognitive function in psychosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mancini, V, Latreche, C, Fanshawe, J, Varvari, I, Chambrez-Zita, Z, McGinn, N, Ana, C, Pillinge, T, McGuire, PK, McCutcheon, RA

“…</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Of 1,337 citations retrieved, 40 met inclusion criteria, comprising 25 anticholinergic burden studies (4,620 patients), six serological anticholinergic activity studies (382 patients), and nine tapering studies (186 patients). …”

Progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity: a Taiwanese case and review of literature by Chang, A, Lin, K-Y, Chuang, K-J, Waters, P, Irani, SR, Mgbachi, V, Yeh, H-L, Lien, L-M, Chiu, H-C, Chen, W-H

“…However, the outcome is still variable with different serological and tumor associations, and the elements to good response with less relapse is yet to be elucidated. …”

In Children, N -Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antibody Encephalitis Incidence Exceeds That of Japanese Encephalitis in Vietnam by Huong, NHT, Toan, ND, Thien, TB, Khanh, TH, Tuan, NM, Truc, TT, Nghia, NA, Thinh, LQ, Thoa, NTK, Nhan, LNT, Minh, NNQ, Turner, HC, Thwaites, CL, Hung, NT, Tan, LV, Irani, SR, Quy, DT

“…Results: We recruited 164 children with a clinical diagnosis of encephalitis. Etiologies were determined as NMDAR antibody encephalitis in 23 of 164 cases (14.0%), Japanese encephalitis virus in 14 of 164 (8.5%), and herpes simplex virus in 4 of 164 (2.4%). …”

Spectrum on non-surgical causes of internal jugular vein thrombosis in otorhinolaryngology practice by Mohamed, Mohd Hazmi, Ishak, Azlan Iskandar, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Aliaa

“…Internal jugular vein thrombosis is an uncommon entity secondary to various aetiologies. In the pre-antibiotic era, it was commonly associated with Lemierre syndrome, a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein secondary to oropharyngeal infection. …”
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Autoimmune encephalitis by Irani, SR

“…In turn, these clinical features in combination with serologic findings and selective paraclinical testing, direct the rationale for the administration of immunotherapies. …”

Psychotropic taxonomies: constructing a therapeutic framework for psychiatry by McCutcheon, RA, Cowen, P, Nour, MM, Pillinger, T

“…Finally, we consider how data-driven methods might address the issue of classification at an intermediate level, based around transdiagnostic neurobiological and psychopathological markers.</p>…”

Connecting genomic results for psychiatric disorders to human brain cell types and regions reveals convergence with functional connectivity by Yao, S, Harder, A, Darki, F, Chang, Y, Li, A, Nikouei, K, Volpe, G, Lundström, JN, Zeng, J, Wray, NR, Lu, Y, Sullivan, PF, Hjerling-Leffler, J

“…Identifying cell types and brain regions critical for psychiatric disorders and brain traits is essential for targeted neurobiological research. By integrating genomic insights from genome-wide association studies with a comprehensive single-cell transcriptomic atlas of the adult human brain, we prioritized specific neuronal clusters significantly enriched for the SNP-heritabilities for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder along with intelligence, education, and neuroticism. …”

Molecular and immunological profiling of Bartonella spp. in shelter cat population in Peninsular Malaysia by Alias, Nurul Najwa Ainaa

“…A total of 122 serum collected were subjected to serological detection of IgM and IgG while 110 whole blood that were kept in -80°C freezer were subjected for immunophenotyping of CD4 and CD8. …”
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Not Function but Function Conquered: Against a Functionalist Theory of Directives by Hill, John

“…According to functionalism, performing a directive is making an utterance with the etiological function of causing hearers to act in response to one’s utterance. …”
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Characterization and identification of Oya virus, a Simbu serogroup virus of the genus Bunyavirus, isolated from a pig suspected of Nipah virus infection by Kono, Y., Yusnita, Y., Mohd Ali, A. R., Maizan, M., Sharifah, S. H., Fauzia, O., Kubo, M., Aziz, A. J.

“…The phylogenetic analysis of the data showed that the Oya virus is grouped in Simbu serogroup, but is genetically distinct from the serogroup viruses that have been analyzed molecularly. Serological surveys revealed that the virus distributed widely and densely in Malaysia.…”

Autoimmune encephalitis: recent clinical and biological advances by Varley, JA, Strippel, C, Handel, A, Irani, SR

“…Now, in 2023, we present an update of the subject which reflects the rapid expansion and refinement of associated clinical phenotypes, further autoantibody discoveries, and a more detailed understanding of immunological and neurobiological pathophysiological pathways which mediate these diseases. …”

Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes: a practical approach to diagnosis and management by Binks, S, Uy, C, Honnorat, J, Irani, SR

“…Overall, the clinical, serological and oncological features in an individual patient help to determine the clinical relevance of the syndrome and hence guide its management. …”

Origins and immunopathogenesis of autoimmune central nervous system disorders by Ramanathan, S, Brilot, F, Irani, SR, Dale, RC

“…The field of autoimmune neurology is rapidly evolving, and recent discoveries have advanced our understanding of disease aetiologies. In this article, we review the key pathogenic mechanisms underlying the development of CNS autoimmunity. …”

Optimising expression and purification of Dengue soluble E protein by Poh, Nina Yong Xin

“…The soluble E (sE) protein, obtained by truncation of Transmembrane Domain (TMD), serves as an antigen for serological assays, aiding diagnosis and seroprevalence assessment. …”
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Advancing specificity in delirium: the delirium subtyping initiative by Bowman, EML, Brummel, NE, Caplan, GA, Cunningham, C, Evered, LA, Fiest, KM, Girard, TD, Jackson, TA, LaHue, SC, Lindroth, HL, Maclullich, AMJ, McAuley, DF, Oh, ES, Oldham, MA, Page, VJ, Pandharipande, PP, Potter, KM, Sinha, P, Slooter, AJC, Sweeney, AM, Tieges, Z, Van Dellen, E, Wilcox, ME, Zetterberg, H, Cunningham, EL

“…<p><strong>Background</strong></p> Delirium, a common syndrome with heterogeneous etiologies and clinical presentations, is associated with poor long-term outcomes. …”

Detection, characterisation and risk factor of Leptospira spp. among dogs and dog handlers by Goh, Soon Heng

“…Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonosis commonly associated with dogs. However, serological diagnosis remains a challenge, especially among vaccinated dogs. …”
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Detection and seroprevalence of Q fever infection in dairy goats in Besut district, Malaysia by Ahmad, Khairunnisa, Nik Mustaffa, Nik Danial Asyraf, Azmi, Nur Syafiqa, Zainal Ariffin, Siti Mariam, Ghazali, Mohd Faizal, Ibrahim, Noor Syaheera

“…Material and Methods: One hundred dairy goats (n = 100) aged 6 months to 6 years were randomly selected, and blood samples were collected for serological analysis using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique. …”
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The effect of nonlinear pedagogical principles on herding behaviour in a modified football game by Lee, Wei Jie

“…The interactions of mass individuals in social, neurobiological systems such as bird flocks and fish schools provide countless examples of spontaneous pattern formation. …”
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Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of outer membrane protein p2 (OMPP2) of Glaesserella (Haemophilus) parasuis isolates in Central State of Peninsular Malaysia by Lee, Chee Yien, Ong, Hui Xin, Tan, Chew Yee, Low, Suet Ee, Phang, Lai Yee, Lai, Jyhmirn, Ooi, Peck Toung, Fong, Michelle Wai Cheng

“…Glaesserella (Haemophilus) parasuis, the etiological agent of Glässer’s disease, is an economically significant pathogen commonly associated with serofibrinous polyserositis, arthritis, fibrinous bronchopneumonia and/or meningitis. …”
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