1.
Rampal, G R Lekhraj; Azhar, M Z; Rampal, S
A Study on the Profile of 1016 Drug Addicts in Malaysia Journal Article
In: Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 1-12, 2005.
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author = {G R Lekhraj Rampal and M Z Azhar and S Rampal},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
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2.
Hazreen, A M; Myint, S Myint; Farizah, H; Rashid, M Abd; Chai, C C; Dymna, V K; Gilbert, W; Rahayu, S Sri; Diana, M A Seri; Huzaimnah, H Noor
An evaluation of information dissemination during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak among selected rural communities in Kuala Kangsar Journal Article
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 60, no. 2, pp. 180-7, 2005, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283.
@article{RN806,
title = {An evaluation of information dissemination during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak among selected rural communities in Kuala Kangsar},
author = {A M Hazreen and S Myint Myint and H Farizah and M Abd Rashid and C C Chai and V K Dymna and W Gilbert and S Sri Rahayu and M A Seri Diana and H Noor Huzaimnah},
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3.
Hazreen, A M; Myint, S Myint; Farizah, H; Rashid, M Abd; Chai, C C; Dymna, V K; Gilbert, W; Rahayu, S Sri; Diana, M A Seri; Huzaimnah, H Noor
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 60, no. 2, pp. 180-7, 2005, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283.
@article{RN14557,
title = {An evaluation of information dissemination during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak among selected rural communities in Kuala Kangsar},
author = {A M Hazreen and S Myint Myint and H Farizah and M Abd Rashid and C C Chai and V K Dymna and W Gilbert and S Sri Rahayu and M A Seri Diana and H Noor Huzaimnah},
issn = {0300-5283 (Print)
0300-5283},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Med J Malaysia},
volume = {60},
number = {2},
pages = {180-7},
abstract = {To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on SARS and its preventive measures among the rural population of Kuala Kangsar district. This KAP study was also done to identify the expectation and preference of rural population upon obtaining health information. This is a cross-sectional study of 201 households from four villages in Kuala Kangsar. Face-to-face interview was done regarding knowledge, attitude and practice on SARS and its preventive measures. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS (Version 10.0). A scoring system was used to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards SARS. Ninety one percent of the study population was aware of SARS. Majority of them have good attitude towards SARS based on the formulated scoring system. Television was found to be the first hand information about SARS and most preferred source of information by the rural population. Knowledge and attitude of respondents concerning SARS were good. Television was found to be the preference among the rural population in obtaining health information.},
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To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on SARS and its preventive measures among the rural population of Kuala Kangsar district. This KAP study was also done to identify the expectation and preference of rural population upon obtaining health information. This is a cross-sectional study of 201 households from four villages in Kuala Kangsar. Face-to-face interview was done regarding knowledge, attitude and practice on SARS and its preventive measures. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS (Version 10.0). A scoring system was used to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards SARS. Ninety one percent of the study population was aware of SARS. Majority of them have good attitude towards SARS based on the formulated scoring system. Television was found to be the first hand information about SARS and most preferred source of information by the rural population. Knowledge and attitude of respondents concerning SARS were good. Television was found to be the preference among the rural population in obtaining health information.
4.
Bulgiba, A M
Are examination findings important in screening for angina in the Malaysian patient? Journal Article
In: Prev Med, vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 696-701, 2005, ISSN: 0091-7435 (Print) 0091-7435.
@article{RN14559,
title = {Are examination findings important in screening for angina in the Malaysian patient?},
author = {A M Bulgiba},
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year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Prev Med},
volume = {40},
number = {6},
pages = {696-701},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to look at how well patient history and examination findings can be used in screening for angina. METHODS: A total of 887 records were extracted from the electronic medical record system (EMR) in Selayang Hospital, Malaysia. The data was cleaned; 69 possible variables were extracted, and univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS: From the univariate analysis, it was found that 19 variables are significantly associated with a diagnosis of angina. However, multiple logistic regression reveals that only 11 of these 19 variables are significantly related to a diagnosis of angina. Chest pain aggravated by exertion, history of diabetes mellitus, and history of heart disease (regardless of whether on treatment or not) are significant predictors of angina. Sudden onset chest pain, pain that is persistent, pain relieved by other means, pain aggravated by inspiration, and findings of rhonchi are important predictors of a diagnosis other than angina. The degree of overall accuracy is high at 71.3%. There are eight factors which are significant in the univariate analysis but are not significant in the multivariate analysis. These are marital status, pain relieved by glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), pain relieved by rest, associated nausea, pain aggravated by posture, pain aggravated by cough, history of hypertension, and history of smoking. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that examination findings do not play a significant role in screening for angina.},
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BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to look at how well patient history and examination findings can be used in screening for angina. METHODS: A total of 887 records were extracted from the electronic medical record system (EMR) in Selayang Hospital, Malaysia. The data was cleaned; 69 possible variables were extracted, and univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS: From the univariate analysis, it was found that 19 variables are significantly associated with a diagnosis of angina. However, multiple logistic regression reveals that only 11 of these 19 variables are significantly related to a diagnosis of angina. Chest pain aggravated by exertion, history of diabetes mellitus, and history of heart disease (regardless of whether on treatment or not) are significant predictors of angina. Sudden onset chest pain, pain that is persistent, pain relieved by other means, pain aggravated by inspiration, and findings of rhonchi are important predictors of a diagnosis other than angina. The degree of overall accuracy is high at 71.3%. There are eight factors which are significant in the univariate analysis but are not significant in the multivariate analysis. These are marital status, pain relieved by glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), pain relieved by rest, associated nausea, pain aggravated by posture, pain aggravated by cough, history of hypertension, and history of smoking. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that examination findings do not play a significant role in screening for angina.
5.
Zainal, S B; Quek, K F; Biswajit, C
Awareness of prostatism among male patients in Teluk Intan Hospital Journal Article
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 60, no. 5, pp. 540-7, 2005, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283.
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title = {Awareness of prostatism among male patients in Teluk Intan Hospital},
author = {S B Zainal and K F Quek and C Biswajit},
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year = {2005},
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abstract = {To determine the relationship between socio-demography, knowledge and attitude regarding prostatism among male in-patients in Teluk Intan Hospital. Two hundred respondents were recruited. Questionnaires that consist of demographic data such as age, ethnicity and religion and some question that pertaining knowledge and awareness were used. The questions eliciting symptoms of prostatism were based on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). 76.0% of the respondents were symptomatic as they presented with prostatic symptoms. The prevalence of asymptomatic cases is higher (6.7%) among the adults whereas the percentage in elderly respondents is higher than the adults in moderate to severe cases (p \< 0.001). Only 10% of respondents have heard about prostatism and mass media is ranked highest as the most preferred source of information regarding this matter with 66.7% preference. About 85.70% of respondents who had a severe score and 18.5% who had a moderate score were dissatisfied with their quality of life due to prostatic symptoms. This study provides a deeper understanding on the prevalence and severity of the prostatic symptoms and its association with the quality of life. It also illustrates low awareness, poor health seeking behaviour and poor knowledge pertaining to prostatism among the study population.},
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To determine the relationship between socio-demography, knowledge and attitude regarding prostatism among male in-patients in Teluk Intan Hospital. Two hundred respondents were recruited. Questionnaires that consist of demographic data such as age, ethnicity and religion and some question that pertaining knowledge and awareness were used. The questions eliciting symptoms of prostatism were based on the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). 76.0% of the respondents were symptomatic as they presented with prostatic symptoms. The prevalence of asymptomatic cases is higher (6.7%) among the adults whereas the percentage in elderly respondents is higher than the adults in moderate to severe cases (p < 0.001). Only 10% of respondents have heard about prostatism and mass media is ranked highest as the most preferred source of information regarding this matter with 66.7% preference. About 85.70% of respondents who had a severe score and 18.5% who had a moderate score were dissatisfied with their quality of life due to prostatic symptoms. This study provides a deeper understanding on the prevalence and severity of the prostatic symptoms and its association with the quality of life. It also illustrates low awareness, poor health seeking behaviour and poor knowledge pertaining to prostatism among the study population.
6.
Goh, K L; Quek, K F; Yeo, G T; Hilmi, I N; Lee, C K; Hasnida, N; Aznan, M; Kwan, K L; Ong, K T
Colorectal cancer in Asians: a demographic and anatomic survey in Malaysian patients undergoing colonoscopy Journal Article
In: Aliment Pharmacol Ther, vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 859-64, 2005, ISSN: 0269-2813 (Print) 0269-2813.
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title = {Colorectal cancer in Asians: a demographic and anatomic survey in Malaysian patients undergoing colonoscopy},
author = {K L Goh and K F Quek and G T Yeo and I N Hilmi and C K Lee and N Hasnida and M Aznan and K L Kwan and K T Ong},
doi = {10.1111/j.1365-2036.2005.02646.x},
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year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Aliment Pharmacol Ther},
volume = {22},
number = {9},
pages = {859-64},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of gastrointestinal cancer in the world today. In the Asia-Pacific area, it is the fastest emerging gastrointestinal cancer. AIM: To determine the basic demographic features of patients with colorectal cancer and the anatomic distribution and characteristics of the tumour in a local Asian population. METHODS: We conducted a review of consecutive patients who had undergone colonoscopy from 1999 to 2003 at the University of Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RESULTS: Analysis was carried out on 3404 patients who underwent colonoscopy. A total of 228 patients (7%) were diagnosed with carcinoma. The mean age of diagnosis (+/-s.d.) was 64.4 +/- 13.1 years. The male to female ratio was 1.15. Polyps were noted in 470 patients (14%). Polyps detected concomitantly with a colorectal cancer were noted in 55 patients (2%). Four patients (0.1%) were diagnosed to have familial adenomatous polyposis coli. Of the 228 patients 209 (92%) had tumours at only one site whereas 19 (8%) had synchronous lesions. Tumours were mainly left sided [198 of 248 patients (80%)] with the majority located in the recto-sigmoid region. Detailed records of treatment were available only in 176 patients. A total of 147 of 176 patients (84%) underwent surgery and 50 (28%) also received adjuvant or palliative chemotherapy (28%). Seven of 154 patients (5%) were diagnosed to have stage A cancers, 64 (42%), stage B, 23 (15%), stage C and 60 (39%), stage D. Multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age \> or =65 years (OR = 1.78; 95% CI: 1.35- 2.36) and Malay (OR = 2.09; 95% CI: 1.30-3.35) and Chinese (OR = 1.77; 95% CI: 1.77-2.69) race were significant independent predictive factors for colorectal cancer. CONCLUSIONS: The demography of colorectal cancer is different from western patients. Tumours were mainly left sided in our patients. However, no differences in anatomic location were found between races, men and women and younger and older age groups. Colorectal cancer presented in an advanced stage in the majority of patients.},
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BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of gastrointestinal cancer in the world today. In the Asia-Pacific area, it is the fastest emerging gastrointestinal cancer. AIM: To determine the basic demographic features of patients with colorectal cancer and the anatomic distribution and characteristics of the tumour in a local Asian population. METHODS: We conducted a review of consecutive patients who had undergone colonoscopy from 1999 to 2003 at the University of Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RESULTS: Analysis was carried out on 3404 patients who underwent colonoscopy. A total of 228 patients (7%) were diagnosed with carcinoma. The mean age of diagnosis (+/-s.d.) was 64.4 +/- 13.1 years. The male to female ratio was 1.15. Polyps were noted in 470 patients (14%). Polyps detected concomitantly with a colorectal cancer were noted in 55 patients (2%). Four patients (0.1%) were diagnosed to have familial adenomatous polyposis coli. Of the 228 patients 209 (92%) had tumours at only one site whereas 19 (8%) had synchronous lesions. Tumours were mainly left sided [198 of 248 patients (80%)] with the majority located in the recto-sigmoid region. Detailed records of treatment were available only in 176 patients. A total of 147 of 176 patients (84%) underwent surgery and 50 (28%) also received adjuvant or palliative chemotherapy (28%). Seven of 154 patients (5%) were diagnosed to have stage A cancers, 64 (42%), stage B, 23 (15%), stage C and 60 (39%), stage D. Multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age > or =65 years (OR = 1.78; 95% CI: 1.35- 2.36) and Malay (OR = 2.09; 95% CI: 1.30-3.35) and Chinese (OR = 1.77; 95% CI: 1.77-2.69) race were significant independent predictive factors for colorectal cancer. CONCLUSIONS: The demography of colorectal cancer is different from western patients. Tumours were mainly left sided in our patients. However, no differences in anatomic location were found between races, men and women and younger and older age groups. Colorectal cancer presented in an advanced stage in the majority of patients.
7.
Quek, K F; Chua, C B; Razack, A H; Low, W Y; Loh, C S
In: Int J Urol, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 39-45, 2005, ISSN: 0919-8172 (Print) 0919-8172.
@article{RN13915,
title = {Construction of the Mandarin version of the International Prostate Symptom Score inventory in assessing lower urinary tract symptoms in a Malaysian population},
author = {K F Quek and C B Chua and A H Razack and W Y Low and C S Loh},
url = {http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.00988.x/abstract},
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year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Int J Urol},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {39-45},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to validate the Mandarin version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (Mand-IPSS) in a Malaysian population. METHODS: The validity and reliability were studied in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS; benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH] group) and without LUTS (control group). Test-retest methodology was used to assess the reliability while Cronbach alpha was used to assess the internal consistency. Sensitivity to change was used to express the effect size index in the preintervention versus post-intervention score in patients with LUTS who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate. RESULTS: For the control group and BPH group, the internal consistency was excellent and a high degree of internal consistency was observed for all seven items (Cronbach alpha = 0.86-0.98 and 0.90-0.98, respectively). Test-retest correlation coefficients for all items were highly significant. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was high for the control (ICC = 0.93-0.99) and BPH group (ICC = 0.91-0.99). The sensitivity and specificity showed a high degree of sensitivity and specificity to the effects of treatment. A high degree of significance between baseline and post-treatment scores was observed across all seven items in the BPH group but not in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The Mand-IPSS is a suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive instrument to measure clinical change in the Malaysian population.},
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to validate the Mandarin version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (Mand-IPSS) in a Malaysian population. METHODS: The validity and reliability were studied in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS; benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH] group) and without LUTS (control group). Test-retest methodology was used to assess the reliability while Cronbach alpha was used to assess the internal consistency. Sensitivity to change was used to express the effect size index in the preintervention versus post-intervention score in patients with LUTS who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate. RESULTS: For the control group and BPH group, the internal consistency was excellent and a high degree of internal consistency was observed for all seven items (Cronbach alpha = 0.86-0.98 and 0.90-0.98, respectively). Test-retest correlation coefficients for all items were highly significant. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was high for the control (ICC = 0.93-0.99) and BPH group (ICC = 0.91-0.99). The sensitivity and specificity showed a high degree of sensitivity and specificity to the effects of treatment. A high degree of significance between baseline and post-treatment scores was observed across all seven items in the BPH group but not in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The Mand-IPSS is a suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive instrument to measure clinical change in the Malaysian population.
8.
Quek, K F
Factors affecting health-related quality of life among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms Journal Article
In: Int J Urol, vol. 12, no. 12, pp. 1032-6, 2005, ISSN: 0919-8172 (Print) 0919-8172.
@article{RN14556,
title = {Factors affecting health-related quality of life among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms},
author = {K F Quek},
doi = {10.1111/j.1442-2042.2005.01198.x},
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0919-8172},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Int J Urol},
volume = {12},
number = {12},
pages = {1032-6},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the association of factors such as pain, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), anxiety, depression and psychiatric morbidity on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with LUTS. METHODS: A total of 227 patients with LUTS were recruited into the study. The patients were assessed on pain, LUTS, anxiety, depression, psychiatric morbidity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using standardized questionnaires. RESULTS: The study showed that after adjustment, age, pain, anxiety, depression, psychiatric morbidity and LUTS contributed 31%, 13%, 45%, 16% and 48% respectively to the variability of the physical, mental, social, global and overall HRQoL. CONCLUSION: Age, pain, psychiatric morbidity, anxiety and depression are associated with HRQoL among patients with LUTS.},
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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the association of factors such as pain, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), anxiety, depression and psychiatric morbidity on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with LUTS. METHODS: A total of 227 patients with LUTS were recruited into the study. The patients were assessed on pain, LUTS, anxiety, depression, psychiatric morbidity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using standardized questionnaires. RESULTS: The study showed that after adjustment, age, pain, anxiety, depression, psychiatric morbidity and LUTS contributed 31%, 13%, 45%, 16% and 48% respectively to the variability of the physical, mental, social, global and overall HRQoL. CONCLUSION: Age, pain, psychiatric morbidity, anxiety and depression are associated with HRQoL among patients with LUTS.
9.
Bulgiba, A M; Razaz, M
How well can signs and symptoms predict AMI in the Malaysian population? Journal Article
In: Int J Cardiol, vol. 102, no. 1, pp. 87-93, 2005, ISSN: 0167-5273 (Print) 0167-5273.
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title = {How well can signs and symptoms predict AMI in the Malaysian population?},
author = {A M Bulgiba and M Razaz},
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year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Int J Cardiol},
volume = {102},
number = {1},
pages = {87-93},
abstract = {The aim of the study was to use data from an electronic medical record system (EMR) to look for factors that would help us diagnose acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with the ultimate aim of using these factors in a decision support system for chest pain. We extracted 887 records from the electronic medical record system (EMR) in Selayang Hospital, Malaysia. We cleaned the data, extracted 69 possible variables and performed univariate and multivariate analysis. From the univariate analysis we find that 22 variables are significantly associated with a diagnosis of AMI. However, multiple logistic regression reveals that only 9 of these 22 variables are significantly related to a diagnosis of AMI. Race (Indian), male sex, sudden onset of persistent crushing pain, associated sweating and a history of diabetes mellitus are significant predictors of AMI. Pain that is relieved by other means and history of heart disease on treatment are important predictors of a diagnosis other than AMI. The degree of accuracy is high at 80.5%. There are 13 factors that are significant in the univariate analysis but are not among the nine significant factors in the multivariate analysis. These are location of pain, associated palpitations, nausea and vomiting; pain relieved by rest, pain aggravated by posture, cough, inspiration and exertion; age more than 40, being a smoker and abnormal chest wall and face examination. We believe that these findings can have important applications in the design of an intelligent decision support system for use in medical care as the predictive capability can be further refined with the use of intelligent computational techniques.},
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The aim of the study was to use data from an electronic medical record system (EMR) to look for factors that would help us diagnose acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with the ultimate aim of using these factors in a decision support system for chest pain. We extracted 887 records from the electronic medical record system (EMR) in Selayang Hospital, Malaysia. We cleaned the data, extracted 69 possible variables and performed univariate and multivariate analysis. From the univariate analysis we find that 22 variables are significantly associated with a diagnosis of AMI. However, multiple logistic regression reveals that only 9 of these 22 variables are significantly related to a diagnosis of AMI. Race (Indian), male sex, sudden onset of persistent crushing pain, associated sweating and a history of diabetes mellitus are significant predictors of AMI. Pain that is relieved by other means and history of heart disease on treatment are important predictors of a diagnosis other than AMI. The degree of accuracy is high at 80.5%. There are 13 factors that are significant in the univariate analysis but are not among the nine significant factors in the multivariate analysis. These are location of pain, associated palpitations, nausea and vomiting; pain relieved by rest, pain aggravated by posture, cough, inspiration and exertion; age more than 40, being a smoker and abnormal chest wall and face examination. We believe that these findings can have important applications in the design of an intelligent decision support system for use in medical care as the predictive capability can be further refined with the use of intelligent computational techniques.
10.
Moy, F M; Atiya, A S
LIFESTYLE PRACTICES AND PREVALENCE OF OBESITY IN A COMMUNITY WITHIN A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS Journal Article
In: JUMMEC: Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (Formerly known as Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre), vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 33-38, 2005, ISSN: 2289-392X.
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title = {LIFESTYLE PRACTICES AND PREVALENCE OF OBESITY IN A COMMUNITY WITHIN A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS},
author = {F M Moy and A S Atiya},
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year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
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pages = {33-38},
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11.
Ghani, S Noor; Saimy, I
Management studies in medical education Journal Article
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 60 Suppl D, pp. 66-8, 2005, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283.
@article{RN16061,
title = {Management studies in medical education},
author = {S Noor Ghani and I Saimy},
issn = {0300-5283 (Print)
0300-5283},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-01-01},
journal = {Med J Malaysia},
volume = {60 Suppl D},
pages = {66-8},
abstract = {In 1977, the World Health Assembly (WHA) set the social target--the "Health For All" goal and in 1995, urged member states to "re-orientate medical education and medical practice for "Health For All" (resolution WHA 48.8). This led to World Health Organisation to enunciate the "5-star doctor" needing skills in healthcare management, quality assurance and health economics. The Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya introduced the New Integrated Curriculum (NIC) in 1995. The objective was aimed at producing a competent doctor with a holistic approach to the practice of medicine. This was to be achieved by having 3 strands of studies i.e. The Scientific Basis of Medicine (SBM), the Doctor, Patient, Health and Society (DPHS), and Personal and Professional Development (PPD) over the 5-year programme, split into 3 phases. Elements of the "5-star doctor" were introduced in strand 2--DPHS and strand 3--PPD. Management studies were introduced in the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) strand. This led to an instructional module--"Principles of Management in Health Care Services (PMGT)" comprising of the Management of Self, Resources and People and incorporating a three week field programme. Evaluation is undertaken at the end of the phase IIIA of the studies. This NIC approach will be able to produce a "5-star doctor", a team player, leader, communicator and an effective manager.},
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In 1977, the World Health Assembly (WHA) set the social target--the "Health For All" goal and in 1995, urged member states to "re-orientate medical education and medical practice for "Health For All" (resolution WHA 48.8). This led to World Health Organisation to enunciate the "5-star doctor" needing skills in healthcare management, quality assurance and health economics. The Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya introduced the New Integrated Curriculum (NIC) in 1995. The objective was aimed at producing a competent doctor with a holistic approach to the practice of medicine. This was to be achieved by having 3 strands of studies i.e. The Scientific Basis of Medicine (SBM), the Doctor, Patient, Health and Society (DPHS), and Personal and Professional Development (PPD) over the 5-year programme, split into 3 phases. Elements of the "5-star doctor" were introduced in strand 2--DPHS and strand 3--PPD. Management studies were introduced in the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) strand. This led to an instructional module--"Principles of Management in Health Care Services (PMGT)" comprising of the Management of Self, Resources and People and incorporating a three week field programme. Evaluation is undertaken at the end of the phase IIIA of the studies. This NIC approach will be able to produce a "5-star doctor", a team player, leader, communicator and an effective manager.
12.
Nissapatorn, V; Kuppusamy, I; Sim, B L; Quek, K F; Anuar, A Khairul
Tuberculosis in HIV/AIDS patients: a Malaysian experience Journal Article
In: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, vol. 36, no. 4, pp. 946-53, 2005, ISSN: 0125-1562 (Print) 0125-1562.
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title = {Tuberculosis in HIV/AIDS patients: a Malaysian experience},
author = {V Nissapatorn and I Kuppusamy and B L Sim and K F Quek and A Khairul Anuar},
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year = {2005},
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number = {4},
pages = {946-53},
abstract = {This retrospective study was conducted at the National Tuberculosis Center (NTBC) where 252 HIV-positive patients coexisting with tuberculosis (TB/HIV) were examined. We found that patients with pulmonary (PTB) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) had similar mean age. A higher sex ratio between male to female (10.7:1) was observed in patients with PTB. The other characteristics of patients with pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis were not statistically different from each other. Cough (88%) and hemoptysis were the most common presenting symptoms, significantly related to patients with PTB. Lymphadenopathy (33.5%) was the most common sign in patients with EPT. The majority of patients with pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis had CD4 cell counts of less than 200 cells/mm3 (range 0-1,179 with a median of 57 cells/mm3). Lung (89%) and miliary (55.6%) forms were the most frequent disease locations in patients with PTB and EPT, respectively. A higher percentage of patients with PTB (42%) were treated successfully with short-course (6 months) therapy, whereas in patients with EPT (43%) needed a longer period (9 months) for successful treatment. Of the patients who defaulted treatment, a higher proportion (87%) had PTB. No MDR-TB or relapse cases were found in this study.},
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This retrospective study was conducted at the National Tuberculosis Center (NTBC) where 252 HIV-positive patients coexisting with tuberculosis (TB/HIV) were examined. We found that patients with pulmonary (PTB) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) had similar mean age. A higher sex ratio between male to female (10.7:1) was observed in patients with PTB. The other characteristics of patients with pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis were not statistically different from each other. Cough (88%) and hemoptysis were the most common presenting symptoms, significantly related to patients with PTB. Lymphadenopathy (33.5%) was the most common sign in patients with EPT. The majority of patients with pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis had CD4 cell counts of less than 200 cells/mm3 (range 0-1,179 with a median of 57 cells/mm3). Lung (89%) and miliary (55.6%) forms were the most frequent disease locations in patients with PTB and EPT, respectively. A higher percentage of patients with PTB (42%) were treated successfully with short-course (6 months) therapy, whereas in patients with EPT (43%) needed a longer period (9 months) for successful treatment. Of the patients who defaulted treatment, a higher proportion (87%) had PTB. No MDR-TB or relapse cases were found in this study.