Comparison studies of GSH isolation from several Malaysian local fruits by mechanical methods by Baiti, Arif Afraha, Jamal , Parveen, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed

“…Therefore, the practice of traditionally used natural plants as medicines is one of the alternative ways to cure the illnesses. Besides, this study was done in order to investigate the production of GSH from fruits since most of the studies that had been conducted before were done on the isolation of GSH from other sources. …”
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A new tool for assessment of mould growth on building materials by Aibinu, Abiodun Musa, Salami, Momoh Jimoh Emiyoka, Shafie, Amir Akramin, Bamgbopa, Ibrahim A., Ali, Maisarah, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen

“…The phenomenon of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Building Related Illness (BRI) have also been attributed to mould exposure in the indoor environment. …”
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Coal-fired power plant airborne particles impact towards human health by Mohd. Din, Shamzani Affendy, Nik Yahya, Nik Nurul Hidayah, Hanapi, Norsyamimi, Abdullah, Alias

“…It is believed that the smaller offers particulate higher degree of illness. Thus, it is believed, the airborne particles dissemination from its sources is affected by the climate of an environment. …”
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Factors associated with prescription opioid overdose deaths in patients with non-cancer pain: a literature review by Ismail, Fadhilah, Zin, Che Suraya

“…Other factors included male patients, middle aged and having mental illness. Prescription opioid overdose deaths were primarily caused by concomitant use of opioid with benzodiazepines. …”
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Perception and practices of folk medicines among youth in Pakistan by Rani, Samina, Rehman, Adeela, Mohamad Diah, Nurazzura

“…Pakistani youth mostly prefer specialized doctors for their treatment rather than applying home-based treatment due to rapid cure and they perceived folk treatment to be slow in curing illnesses. It is recommended that folk wisdom about the usage of traditional healing practices must be transferred to the next generation by their elders as well as via education based awareness campaigns. …”
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‘I can’t pray’ – The spiritual needs of Malaysian Muslim patients suffering from depression by Md Rosli, Ahmad Nabil, SM, Saini, N, Nasrin, R, Bahari, S, Sharip

“…Two major themes emerged in relation to the spiritual needs which are (i) religious needs; need for worship, religious knowledge and guidance, religious reminders, and (ii) existential needs; need for calmness, sensitivity and empathy, self-discipline, certainty, hope , physical help, ventilate and meaning of illness. These needs are essential for patients during the time of crisis. …”
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Lipid modulation activity of garcinia atroviridis extract on 3T3-L1 cell line by Hamidon, Hanisuhana, Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Darnis, Deny Susanti

“…Obesity is a global public health problem and it is a risk factor for many chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular illness and cancer. Malaysia has been rated as the highest among Asian countries for obesity. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among disadvantaged adolescents: results from a population-based study in Bangladesh by Nasreen, Hashima E

“…Older age (15-19 years), poverty, and poor parental relation were found to be associated with depressive symptoms of both sexes; family history of depressive symptoms for boys; and reproductive illness and sexual abuse for girls. More than 80% of depressed adolescents sought no help. …”
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Factors associated with prescription opioid overdose deaths in patients with non-cancer pain: A literature review by Ismail, Fadhilah, Zin, Che Suraya

“…Other factors included male patients, middle aged and having mental illness. Conclusion: Prescription opioid overdose deaths were primarily caused by concomitant use of opioid with benzodiazepines. …”
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Medical negligence litigation in Malaysia: whither should we travel? by Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie

“…Furthermore, the current fault-based sysytem seems ill equipped to provide non-legal remedies such as explanation and investigation of events leading to the mishap. …”
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Phytochemistry, traditional use and pharmacological activity of picrasma quassioides: a critical reviews by Mohd Jamil, Muhammad Daniel Hakim, Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Darnis, Deny Susanti, Rahman, Md Atiar, Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin

“…Picrasma quassioides is a member of the Simaroubaceae family commonly grown in the regions of Asia, the Himalayas, and India and has been used as a traditional herbal medicine to treat various illnesses such as fever, gastric discomfort, and pediculosis. …”
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Iman-restoration therapy (IRTI) : a new counseling approach and its usefulness in developing personal growth of Malay adolescents by Abdul-Razak, A.L., Mohamad, M., Alias, Alizi

“…This is coupled with their diminutive efforts to link spirituality and science in most of their research works and intellectual frameworks in relation to counseling and treating psychological illnesses. However, it has been found in recent past that three quarters of counselors, even with secular and Christian belief system, reported using spirituality as an intervention tool in their research. …”
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Narratives of women’s breast cancer experience and how this impacts on their working lives by Dowling, Dianne

“…Whilst some women struggled to retain their jobs, others changed career paths or retired early due to ill-health continuing long after diagnosis.…”
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Effects of parenting experiences and early maladaptive schemas on adjustment to atopic dermatitis by Kalaki, Elli

“…Existing studies on this topic have considered factors such as: age of onset of the condition, demographic characteristics, disease severity and visibility, cognitive representations of illness and condition appraisals. Most of these studies however are limited in the explanations that they offer. …”
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"Eternity in an hour ...": exploring the role of mindfulness with patients receiving palliative care : an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Shannon, David

“…Due to the growing popularity of mindfulness, patients who require palliative care will increasingly have had some exposure to mindfulness before becoming seriously ill. This study sought to pre-empt this societal shift. …”
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Anti-social behaviour: local perception and reporting behaviour in a small urban location by Venables, Lucie Mary

“…Those with a disability or long term illness were significantly more likely to report anti-social behaviour. …”
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A Rule-based Mobile Application for Diagnosing Pet Disease: Design and Implementation by Ng Ling Li, Ng Ling Li, Hanayanti Hafit, Hanayanti Hafit, Ruhaya Ab. Aziz, Ruhaya Ab. Aziz, Nur Liesa Mohammad Azemi, Nur Liesa Mohammad Azemi, Siti Hawa Anurddin, Siti Hawa Anurddin

“…It will help pet owners identify potential illnesses before their animals develop chronic ones. …”
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Study of prevalence and etiological factors in relation with recurrent admissions of patients in Psychiatric department at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan,Pahang, Malaysia by Ali, Syed Masroor, Musa, Ramli, Al-Ani, Ali Sabri Radeef, Abu Bakar, Ahmad Zafri

“…. • To interview, using questionnaires about mental illness, precipitating factors, high expressed emotion, and psychiatric services. …”
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Evidence based review on the effect of Islamic dietary law towards human development by Md Sawari, Siti Salwa, Ghazali, Mohd Al'Ikhsan, Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan, Mustapha, Nurul Izzah

“…This is to promote healthy lifestyle and prevent from illness caused by food consumption. Healthy lifestyle starts since the beginning of the time and dietary practices is connected with religious practices. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among disadvantaged adolescents: results from a population-based study in Bangladesh. by Nasreen, Hashima E, Alam, Mohammad Ariful, Edhborg, Maigun

“…Older age (15-19 years), poverty, and poor parental relation were found to be associated with depressive symptoms of both sexes; family history of depressive symptoms for boys; and reproductive illness and sexual abuse for girls. More than 80% of depressed adolescents sought no help. …”
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