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2. Prevalence and factors associated with lipid-lowering medications use for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases among Malaysians: the REDISCOVER study
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Baharudin, Noorhida, Mohamed-Yassin, Mohamed-Syarif, Daher, Aqil Mohammad, Ramli, Anis Safura, Khan, Nor-Ashikin Mohamed Noor, and Abdul-Razak, Suraya
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- 2022
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3. Prevalence and factors associated with lipid-lowering medications use for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases among Malaysians: the REDISCOVER study
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Noorhida Baharudin, Mohamed-Syarif Mohamed-Yassin, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Anis Safura Ramli, Nor-Ashikin Mohamed Noor Khan, and Suraya Abdul-Razak
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Lipid-lowering medication ,Statin ,Primary prevention ,Secondary prevention ,Malaysia ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background Lipid-lowering medications (LLM) are commonly used for secondary prevention, as well as for primary prevention among patients with high global cardiovascular risk and with diabetes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of LLM use among high-risk individuals [participants with diabetes, high Framingham general cardiovascular (FRS-CVD) score, existing cardiovascular disease (CVD)] and the factors associated with it. Methods This is a cross-sectional analysis from the baseline recruitment (years 2007 to 2011) of an ongoing prospective study involving 11,288 participants from 40 rural and urban communities in Malaysia. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify characteristics associated with LLM use. Results Majority (74.2%) of participants with CVD were not on LLM. Only 10.5% of participants with high FRS-CVD score, and 17.1% with diabetes were on LLM. Participants who were obese (OR = 1.80, 95% CI: 1.15–2.83), have diabetes (OR = 2.38, 95% CI: 1.78–3.19), have hypertension (OR = 2.87, 95% CI: 2.09–3.95), and attained tertiary education (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.06–4.78) were more likely to be on LLM. Rural residents had lower odds of being on LLM (OR = 0.58, 95% CI: 0.41–0.82). In the primary prevention group, participants with high FRS-CVD score (OR = 3.81, 95% CI: 2.78–5.23) and high-income earners (OR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.06–2.24) had higher odds of being on LLM. Conclusions LLM use among high CVD-risk individuals in the primary prevention group, and also among individuals with existing CVD was low. While CVD risk factors and global cardiovascular risk score were positively associated with LLM use, sociodemographic disparities were observed among the less-educated, rural residents and low-income earners. Measures are needed to ensure optimal and equitable use of LLM.
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- 2022
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4. Postmortem findings in COVID-19 fatalities: A systematic review of current evidence
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Menezes, Ritesh G., Rizwan, Tehlil, Saad Ali, Syed, Hassan, Wardah, Khetpal, Akash, Aqil, Mohammad, Madadin, Mohammed, Jamal Siddiqi, Tariq, and Shariq Usman, Muhammad
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- 2022
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5. Engineered Extracellular Vesicles for Drug Delivery in Therapy of Stroke
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Waqas Ahmed, Muhammed Shibil Kuniyan, Aqil Mohammad Jawed, and Lukui Chen
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extracellular vesicles ,engineering ,stroke ,blood-brain-barrier ,drug delivery ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are promising therapeutic modalities for treating neurological conditions. EVs facilitate intercellular communication among brain cells under normal and abnormal physiological conditions. The potential capability of EVs to pass through the blood–brain barrier (BBB) makes them highly promising as nanocarrier contenders for managing stroke. EVs possess several potential advantages compared to existing drug-delivery vehicles. These advantages include their capacity to surpass natural barriers, target specific cells, and stability within the circulatory system. This review explores the trafficking and cellular uptake of EVs and evaluates recent findings in the field of EVs research. Additionally, an overview is provided of the techniques researchers utilize to bioengineer EVs for stroke therapy, new results on EV–BBB interactions, and the limitations and prospects of clinically using EVs for brain therapies. The primary objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the advantages and challenges related to engineered EVs drug delivery, specifically focusing on their application in the treatment of stroke.
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- 2023
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6. Scholarly output of energy and fuels research in Saudi Arabia during 1972–2020: a bibliometric analysis
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Aqil, Mohammad, Abdul Mujeebu, Muhammad, Rehman, Shafiq Ur, and Ahmad, Shakil
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- 2022
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7. High prevalence of dyslipidaemia subtypes and their associated personal and clinical attributes in Malaysian adults: the REDISCOVER study
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Mohamed-Syarif Mohamed-Yassin, Noorhida Baharudin, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Najmin Abu Bakar, Anis Safura Ramli, Suraya Abdul-Razak, Nor-Ashikin Mohamed Noor Khan, Mariam Mohamad, and Khalid Yusoff
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Dyslipidaemia ,LDL-c ,HDL-c ,Non-HDL-c ,Triglycerides ,Hypercholesterolaemia ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract Background Dyslipidaemia refers to lipid abnormalities consisting of either one or any combination of the following: elevated total cholesterol (TC), elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), elevated triglycerides (TG), and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). The prevalence of hypercholesterolaemia is steadily increasing in Malaysia. However, data on the prevalence of dyslipidaemia subtypes among Malaysians are lacking. This is important as it may have implications for preventive and management strategies for this increasing public health challenge. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence of dyslipidaemia subtypes and their associated personal and clinical attributes in Malaysians. Methods REDISCOVER, a prospective study, enrolled 11,288 adults where sociodemographic data, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, fasting lipid profile and glucose, and history of diabetes, hypertension, and smoking were obtained. The cross-sectional analytic sample presented in this article comprised 10,482 participants from baseline recruitment. The data was analysed by descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression. Results The overall prevalence of elevated TC, elevated LDL-c, elevated TG, low HDL-c, and elevated non-HDL-c were 64.0% (95% CI 63.0–65.0), 56.7% (CI 55.7–57.7), 37.4% (CI 36.5–38.4), 36.2% (CI 35.2–37.1), and 56.2% (CI 55.3–57.2), respectively. Overweight, obesity, and central obesity were highly prevalent and significantly associated with elevated TC and all dyslipidaemia subtypes. Older age was associated with elevated TC, elevated LDL-c and elevated non-HDL-c. Hypertension was associated with elevated TC, elevated TG, and elevated non-HDL-c, while diabetes was associated with elevated TG and low HDL-c. Conclusions Elevated TC and all dyslipidaemia subtypes are highly prevalent in Malaysia where increased body mass seems the main driver. Differences in the prevalence and associated personal and clinical attributes may facilitate specific preventive and management strategies.
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8. Sustainable water planning and management research in Saudi Arabia: a data-driven bibliometric analysis
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Almulhim, Abdulaziz I., Aqil, Mohammad, Ahmad, Shakil, and Abdel-Magid, Isam Mohammed
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- 2021
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9. A Bibliometric Review of Leadership Literature in Library and Information Science Profession, 1959–2022
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Ashiq, Murtaza, primary, Ur Rehman, Shafiq, additional, Ahmad, Naved, additional, Atoum, Ibrahim, additional, Aqil, Mohammad, additional, and Ahmad, Shakil, additional
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- 2023
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10. Engineered Extracellular Vesicles for Drug Delivery in Therapy of Stroke
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Ahmed, Waqas, primary, Kuniyan, Muhammed Shibil, additional, Jawed, Aqil Mohammad, additional, and Chen, Lukui, additional
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- 2023
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11. Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and socio demographic determinants of hypertension in Malaysian adults
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Suraya Abdul-Razak, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Anis Safura Ramli, Farnaza Ariffin, Md Yasin Mazapuspavina, Krishnapillai S. Ambigga, Maizatullifah Miskan, Hasidah Abdul-Hamid, Nafiza Mat-Nasir, Mohamed Noor Khan Nor-Ashikin, Kien Keat Ng, Hapizah Nawawi, Khalid Yusoff, and for the REDISCOVER Investigators
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Prevalence ,Awareness ,Treatment ,Control ,Hypertension ,Malaysia ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background Hypertension is the leading cardiovascular risk factor globally as well as in Malaysia. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and the socio demographic determinants of hypertension among Malaysian adults. Method The analytic sample consisted of 11,288 adults aged ≥ 30 years recruited at baseline in 2007–2011 from the REDISCOVER Study which is an ongoing, prospective cohort study involving 18 urban and 22 rural communities in Malaysia. Socio-demographics, anti-hypertensive treatment details and an average of at least two blood pressure measurements were obtained. Results The age-adjusted prevalence was 42.0 % (CI: 40.9–43.2) and was higher in men [43.5 % (CI: 41.2–45.0)] than women [41.0 % (CI: 39.8–42.3)]. Participants from rural areas (APR: 1.12, CI: 1.04–1.20); aged at least 40–49 years (APR: 1.86, CI: 1.62–2.14); who were overweight (APR: 1.24, CI: 1.15–1.34) and obese (APR: 1.54, CI: 1.43–1.6) were more likely to have hypertension. The Indigenous ethnic group was less likely to be aware (APR: 0.81, CI: 0.69–0.92) and to be on treatment (APR: 0.66, CI: 0.55–0.79). Those in rural areas were less likely to have their hypertension controlled (APR: 0.61, CI: 0.49–0.75). On the other hand, control was more likely in females (APR: 1.25, CI: 1.01–1.54) and Indigenous group (APR: 1.64, CI: 1.19–2.25). Conclusion Hypertension is common in the Malaysian adults. The control of hypertension has increased over the years but is still quite low. Public health measures, as well as individual interventions in primary care are crucial to reduce their risk of developing complications.
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12. Current trends and prospects of multiple sclerosis research in Arab countries
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Taslim, Najla, primary, Aqil, Mohammad, additional, Jbeen, Akira, additional, Ahmad, Shakil, additional, and Siddiqi, Aysha, additional
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13. Glycaemic control and quality of life among ethnically diverse Malaysian diabetic patients
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Daher, Aqil Mohammad, AlMashoor, Syed Ahmad H., and Winn, Than
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- 2015
14. Evaluation of serological transfusion-transmitted viral diseases and mutliplex nucleic acid testing in malaysian blood donors
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Yaseen, Saif Ghazi, Ahmed, S.A., Johan, M.F., Kiron, R., and Daher, Aqil Mohammad
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- 2013
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15. Reduction of oxidative-nitrosative stress underlies anticataract effect of topically applied tocotrienol in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
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Nurul Alimah Abdul Nasir, Renu Agarwal, Siti Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir, Sushil Vasudevan, Minaketan Tripathy, Igor Iezhitsa, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Mohd Ikraam Ibrahim, and Nafeeza Mohd Ismail
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Cataract, a leading cause of blindness, is of special concern in diabetics as it occurs at earlier onset. Polyol accumulation and increased oxidative-nitrosative stress in cataractogenesis are associated with NFκB activation, iNOS expression, ATP depletion, loss of ATPase functions, calpain activation and proteolysis of soluble to insoluble proteins. Tocotrienol was previously shown to reduce lens oxidative stress and inhibit cataractogenesis in galactose-fed rats. In current study, we investigated anticataract effects of topical tocotrienol and possible mechanisms involved in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in Sprague Dawley rats by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin. Diabetic rats were treated with vehicle (DV) or tocotrienol (DT). A third group consists of normal, non-diabetic rats were treated with vehicle (NV). All treatments were given topically, bilaterally, twice daily for 8 weeks with weekly slit lamp monitoring. Subsequently, rats were euthanized and lenses were subjected to estimation of polyol accumulation, oxidative-nitrosative stress, NFκB activation, iNOS expression, ATP levels, ATPase activities, calpain activity and total protein levels. Cataract progression was delayed from the fifth week onwards in DT with lower mean of cataract stages compared to DV group (p
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- 2017
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16. Parental knowledge and care-seeking practices towards pediatric ear infections: a study from Iraq
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Aqil Mohammad Daher, Abdulla Alnakshabandi, Khaled Hashim Sultan, and Allya Mohammad Ali
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Knowledge ,Paediatric ,Practice Smoking status ,Ear infection ,Care-seeking Ear infection Knowledge Paediatric Practice Smoking status - Abstract
An ear infection (EI) is one of the most common pediatric illnesses. This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, care-seeking practices, and factors associated with them. A cross-sectional study involved a sample of parents attending hospitals in three selected cities in Iraq. Data were collected with a questionnaire composed of three parts: i) Sociodemographic characteristics, ii) Questions related to knowledge of symptoms, risk factors, and complications of an EI, and iii) Questions related to care-seeking practices. The mean age of respondents was 34.99 (±9.85) years. Females made up 58.90% of the sample. More than half reported holding tertiary education. Most participants showed satisfactory knowledge of EI symptoms (88.10%) and proper practices of seeking medical attention from a doctor or other medic (95.80%). Respondents with tertiary education had higher odds of having satisfactory knowledge (OR 4.63, 95% CI 1.18-18.19) and proper care-seeking practices (OR 14.96, 95% CI 1.12-28.80) than those with primary education and below. Current smokers had higher odds of having unsatisfactory knowledge (OR 0.12, 95% CI 0.02-0.70) than non-smokers. In conclusion, respondents had sufficient knowledge and care-seeking practices. Educational level was associated with adequate knowledge and care-seeking practices, and former smoking status was associated with unsatisfactory knowledge.
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17. Detection of sarcocystosis in goats in Malaysia by light microscopy, histology, and PCR
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Kutty, Methil Kannan, Latif, Baha, Muslim, Azdayanti, Hussaini, Jamal, Daher, Aqil Mohammad, Heo, Chong Chin, and Abdullah, Sulaiman
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- 2015
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18. Modern Phytomedicine: Turning Medicinal Plants into Drugs
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Iqbal Ahmad, Farrukh Aqil, Mohammad Owais, Iqbal Ahmad, Farrukh Aqil, Mohammad Owais and Iqbal Ahmad, Farrukh Aqil, Mohammad Owais, Iqbal Ahmad, Farrukh Aqil, Mohammad Owais
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- 2006
19. Parental knowledge and care-seeking practices towards pediatric ear infections: a study from Iraq
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Daher, Aqil Mohammad, primary, Alnakshabandi, Abdulla, additional, Sultan, Khaled Hashim, additional, A.Al-Abdely, Basim, additional, and Mohammad Ali, Allya, additional
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- 2022
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20. Patient satisfaction and loyalty to the private hospitals in Sana'a, Yemen
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ANBORI, ALI, GHANI, SIRAJOON NOOR, YADAV, HEMATRAM, DAHER, AQIL MOHAMMAD, and SU, TIN TIN
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- 2010
21. Journal of Hospital Librarianship: A Bibliometric Analysis 2001-2020
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Haq, Ikram Ul, primary, Rehman, Shafiq Ur, additional, Aqil, Mohammad, additional, Siddiqi, Aysha, additional, Muhammad, Asif Ali Bao, additional, and Jbeen, Akira, additional
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- 2022
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22. Self-medication of antibiotics: investigating practice among university students at the Malaysian National Defence University
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Golam Mohammad Kibria, Seraj Zohurul Haque, Judy McKimm, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Anwarul Azim Majumder, Nur Syamirah Aishah Binti Othman, Mainul Haque, Nor Azlina A Rahman, Shahidah Leong Binti Abdullah, Siti Nur Najihah Binti Lutfi, Sayeeda Rahman, Russell Kabir, Zainal Zulkifli, and Zakirul Islam
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0301 basic medicine ,Pharmacology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,medicine.drug_class ,education ,030106 microbiology ,Antibiotics ,Pharmacy ,SMA ,03 medical and health sciences ,Health services ,0302 clinical medicine ,Infectious Diseases ,Antibiotic resistance ,Family medicine ,Health care ,medicine ,Pharmacology (medical) ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Drug reaction ,business ,Self-medication - Abstract
Background: Self-medication of drugs to alleviate symptoms is a common global behavior, helping relieve burdens on health services, but many drugs eg, antibiotics are prescription-only. Self-medication of antibiotics (SMA) is an irrational use of drugs, contributing to microbial resistance increasing health care costs and higher mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to assess SMA among university students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among medical and non-medical students of the National Defence University of Malaysia. A validated instrument was used to gather data. Ethics approval was obtained. Random and universal sampling was adopted, and SPSS 21 was used for data analysis. Results: A total of 649 students participated in the study: 48.5% male and 51.5% female, 39.3% reported self-medicating with antibiotics. Penicillin, doxycycline, clarithromycin were the antibiotics most used with the majority reporting no adverse drug reactions. Cost savings and convenience were the principal reasons for SMA which were mainly obtained from local retail pharmacies. Despite medical students (particularly the more senior) having better knowledge of antibiotic use than non-medical students, 89% of all research participants responded that practicing SMA was a good/acceptable practice. Conclusion: SMA is common amongst Malaysian students and, despite understanding why SMA is unwise, even medical students self-medicate.
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- 2019
23. Feasibility of Internet of Things Application for Real-Time Healthcare for Malaysian Pilgrims
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Azizah Suliman, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Marini Othman, Omar Adil Mahdi, and Ali Ibrahim Latif
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Computational Mathematics ,business.industry ,Computer science ,Internet privacy ,Health care ,General Materials Science ,General Chemistry ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Condensed Matter Physics ,business ,Internet of Things - Published
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24. A Bibliometric Analysis of Marxian Political Economy Research in Canada.
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Akhter, Mohd, Singh, Paramjit, Aqil, Mohammad, and Ahmad, Shakil
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SOCIAL scientists ,NEOLIBERALISM ,DATA analysis ,BIBLIOMETRICS - Abstract
The present Scopus-based study is an attempt to examine Marxian political economy research by Canadian social scientists. The data analysis was done using bibliometric software, including MS Excel, VOS Viewer, and biblioshiny (R Studio). The growth of publications over time and their citations are analyzed first, followed by top authors, leading institutions, international collaboration and top journals. Further, the cooccurrence of keywords and top-cited articles are analyzed. The results show that Giroux, H A from McMaster University, is the most productive author. At the same time, Peck, J from The University of British Columbia is most influential among the top authors, and the University of Toronto is the most productive institution. The results also reveal that capitalism, neoliberalism, globalization, democracy, and ideology are the most important research topics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
25. Differentiating case-based learning from problem-based learning after a twoday introductory workshop on case-based learning
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Aqil Mohammad Daher, M. Kannan Kutty, and Harbindar Jeet Singh Gurcharan Singh
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lcsh:R5-920 ,business.industry ,differences ,05 social sciences ,050301 education ,instructional design ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,General Medicine ,Problem-based ,Problem-based learning ,case-based ,040103 agronomy & agriculture ,Mathematics education ,0401 agriculture, forestry, and fisheries ,Medicine ,business ,medical education ,lcsh:Medicine (General) ,0503 education - Abstract
Background Considerable overlap exists between case-based learning (CBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) and differentiating between the two can be difficult for a lot of the academicians. Aims This study gauged the ability of members of medical school, familiar with a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum, to differentiate between case-based learning (CBL) and PBL after a two-day workshop on CBL. Methods A questionnaire was distributed to all participants, attending the introductory course on CBL. It was designed to document the basic characteristics of the respondents, their preference for either CBL or PBL, their ability to recognize differences between CBL and PBL, and their overall perception of the course. Results Of the total workshop participants, 80.5 per cent returned the completed questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 44.12±12.31 years and women made up a slight majority. Majority favoured CBL over PBL and felt it was more clinical, emphasizes on self-directed learning, provides more opportunities for learning, permits in-depth exploration of cases, has structured environment and encourages the use of all learning resources. On the respondents’ ability to discriminate CBL from PBL, a weighted score of 39.9 per cent indicated a failure on the part of the respondents to correctly identify differences between CBL and PBL. Less than half opined that CBL was a worthwhile progression from PBL and about third would recommend CBL over PBL. Conclusion It seems that majority of the respondents failed to adequately differentiate between CBL and PBL and didn’t favour CBL over PBL.
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- 2017
26. Tuberculosis versus COVID-19 Mortality: A New Evidence
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Al-Momen, Hayder, primary, Raham, Tareef Fadhil, additional, and Daher, Aqil Mohammad, additional
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- 2020
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27. Techniques of High Tibial Osteotomy: A Review
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Aqil, Mohammad Jawed, primary, Gang, Liyong, additional, Nawabi, Abdul Qadir, additional, Wei, Jinan, additional, and Haidari, Nasir Ahmad, additional
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- 2020
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28. Treatment of Tuberculosis: Use of Active Pharmaceuticals
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Samad, Abdus, Sultana, Yasmin, Akhter, Md. S., and Aqil, Mohammad
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- 2008
29. Self-medication of antibiotics: investigating practice among university students at the Malaysian National Defence University [Corrigendum]
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Haque,Mainul, Rahman,Nor Azlina A, McKimm,Judy, Kibria,Golam Mohammad, Azim Majumder,Md Anwarul, Haque,Seraj, Islam,Md Zakirul, Binti Abdullah,Shahidah Leong, Daher,Aqil Mohammad, Zulkifli,Zainal, Rahman,Sayeeda, Kabir,Russell, Lutfi,Siti Nur Najihah Binti, and Aishah Binti Othman,Nur Syamirah
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Haque M, Rahman NAA, McKimm J, et al. Infect DrugResist. 2019;12:1333–1351.On review of the published paper, the authors have noticedan error on page 1336, in the first sentence of theechniques of data collection section, where “Appendix I”has been cited in error. There is no appendix for this papernd the appendix citation should be disregarded. Theauthors confirm that this correction has no impact on theindings of the study. Read the original article
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30. Self-medication of antibiotics: investigating practice among university students at the Malaysian National Defence University
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Haque,Mainul, Rahman,Nor Azlina A, McKimm,Judy, Kibria,Golam Mohammad, Azim Majumder,Md Anwarul, Haque,Seraj Zohurul, Islam,Md Zakirul, Binti Abdullah,Shahidah Leong, Daher,Aqil Mohammad, Zulkifli,Zainal, Rahman,Sayeeda, Kabir,Russell, Lutfi,Siti Nur Najihah Binti, Aishah Binti Othman,Nur Syamirah, Haque,Mainul, Rahman,Nor Azlina A, McKimm,Judy, Kibria,Golam Mohammad, Azim Majumder,Md Anwarul, Haque,Seraj Zohurul, Islam,Md Zakirul, Binti Abdullah,Shahidah Leong, Daher,Aqil Mohammad, Zulkifli,Zainal, Rahman,Sayeeda, Kabir,Russell, Lutfi,Siti Nur Najihah Binti, and Aishah Binti Othman,Nur Syamirah
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Mainul Haque,1 Nor Azlina A Rahman,2 Judy McKimm,3 Golam Mohammad Kibria,1 Md Anwarul Azim Majumder,4 Seraj Zohurul Haque,5 Md Zakirul Islam,6 Shahidah Leong Binti Abdullah,1 Aqil Mohammad Daher,1 Zainal Zulkifli,7 Sayeeda Rahman,8 Russell Kabir,9 Siti Nur Najihah Binti Lutfi,1 Nur Syamirah Aishah Binti Othman11Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (National Defence University of Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia; 2Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, 25200, Malaysia; 3Swansea University School of Medicine, Grove Building, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, SA2 8PP, UK; 4Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies; 5Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK; 6Department of Pharmacology, Eastern Medical College, Burichang 3520, Bangladesh; 7Department of Surgery, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital, Temerloh, Pahang, 28000, Malaysia; 8Department of Pharmacology and Public Health, School of Medicine, American University of Integrative Sciences, Bridgetown, Barbados; 9School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, Essex, UKBackground: Self-medication of drugs to alleviate symptoms is a common global behavior, helping relieve burdens on health services, but many drugs eg, antibiotics are prescription-only. Self-medication of antibiotics (SMA) is an irrational use of drugs, contributing to microbial resistance increasing health care costs and higher mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to assess SMA among university students.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among medical and non-medical students of the National Defence University of Malaysia. A validated instrument was used to gathe
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- 2019
31. Investigating pricing strategies of hotel rooms in city centre: a case study
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Md Yusof, Zahayu, Misiran, Masnita, Aqil, Mohammad, Sien, Linda Chin Yee, Min, Ng Yiu, Md Yusof, Zahayu, Misiran, Masnita, Aqil, Mohammad, Sien, Linda Chin Yee, and Min, Ng Yiu
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In this article, the pricing strategies among hotel rooms dwelling in the city centre are investigated. A sample of 25 hotels with star ratings from 2 to 4 are selected, all situated in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. The primary data is collected, in which hotel room prices were observed for December 2018 through online travel operator, agoda.com platform. A comparative study of four forecasting methods, i.e. simple moving average, adaptive response rate exponential smoothing and multiplicative decomposition method were used to investigate the patterns of pricing strategies for these hotel rooms, with their accuracies being measured. The findings revealed that the average pricing of the room is at its peak before the public holiday, with the seasonal pattern being present, in which the prices are higher on Fridays weekly. Room prices for a hotel with higher star rating were also observed to be more sensitive to holiday effects as opposed to the hotel with a lower star rating.
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- 2019
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32. Ellagic Acid Increases Osteocalcin and Alkaline Phosphatase After Tooth Extraction in Nicotinic-Treated Rats
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Aqil Mohammad Daher, Fouad Hussain M.H Al-Bayaty, Omar Emad Ibrahim, Rami Al Batran, and Mazen M. Jamil Al-Obaidi
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Male ,0301 basic medicine ,Nicotine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Thiobarbituric acid ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Osteocalcin ,H&E stain ,010501 environmental sciences ,01 natural sciences ,Bone and Bones ,Superoxide dismutase ,Lipid peroxidation ,03 medical and health sciences ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,Ellagic Acid ,Internal medicine ,Drug Discovery ,medicine ,Animals ,Saline ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,Pharmacology ,Wound Healing ,biology ,Alkaline Phosphatase ,Rats ,030104 developmental biology ,Endocrinology ,chemistry ,Biochemistry ,Tooth Extraction ,biology.protein ,Alkaline phosphatase ,Ellagic acid - Abstract
OBJECTIVES -To examine the effect of nicotine (Ni) on bone socket healing treated with Ellagic acid (EA) after tooth extraction in rat. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-Two Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats were divided into four groups. The group 1 was administrated with distilled water intragastrically and injected sterile saline subcutaneously. The group 2 was administrated with EA orally and injected with sterile saline subcutaneously. The groups 3 & 4 were subcutaneously exposed to Ni for 4 weeks twice daily before tooth extraction procedure, and maintained Ni injection until the animals were sacrificed. After one month Ni exposure, the group 4 was fed with EA while continuing Ni injection. All the groups were anesthetized, and the upper left incisor was extracted. Four rats from each group were sacrificed on 14(th) and 28(th) days. Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) were applied to assess in serum rat at 14th and 28(th) days. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBRAS) levels were assessed to evaluate the antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation accordingly after tooth extraction in homogenized gingival maxilla tissue of rat at 14(th) and 28(th) days. The socket hard tissue was stained by eosin and hematoxylin (HE immunohistochemical technique was used to assess the healing process by Osteocalcin (OCN) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) biomarkers. RESULTS Ni-induced rats administered with EA compound (Group 4) dropped the elevated concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines significantly when compared to Ni-induced rats (Group 3) (p
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33. Self-medication of antibiotics: investigating practice among university students at the Malaysian National Defence University [Corrigendum]
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Mainul Haque, Nor Azlina A Rahman, Judy McKimm, Golam Mohammad Kibria, Md Anwarul Azim Majumder, Seraj Haque, Md Zakirul Islam, Shahidah Leong Binti Abdullah, Aqil Mohammad Daher, Zainal Zulkifli, Sayeeda Rahman, Russell Kabir, Siti Nur Najihah Binti Lutfi, and Nur Syamirah Aishah Binti Othman
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Pharmacology ,Infectious Diseases ,Pharmacology (medical) - Published
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34. Investigating Pricing Strategies of Hotel Rooms in City Centre: A Case Study
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Min, Ng Yiu, primary, Sien, Linda Chin Yee, primary, Aqil, Mohammad, primary, Misiran, Masnita, primary, and Yusof, Zahayu Md, primary
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35. Detection of sarcocystosis in goats in Malaysia by light microscopy, histology, and PCR
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Azdayanti Muslim, Methil Kannan Kutty, Sulaiman Abdullah, Jamal Hussaini, Baha Latif, Aqil Mohammad Daher, and Chong Chin Heo
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Pathology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Sarcocystosis ,H&E stain ,Polymerase Chain Reaction ,Sensitivity and Specificity ,law.invention ,Food Animals ,law ,Sarcocystis capracanis ,Microscopy ,medicine ,Animals ,Cyst ,Muscle, Skeletal ,Polymerase chain reaction ,Goat Diseases ,biology ,Goats ,Malaysia ,Sarcocystis ,Histology ,biology.organism_classification ,medicine.disease ,Animal Science and Zoology ,Abattoirs - Abstract
A number of methods have been used for the detection of the presence of microsarcocysts in animals, but little information exists on the value between the various methods. This study therefore examined for Sarcocystis spp. using three different methods in 105 samples of skeletal muscle collected from goats slaughtered in an abattoir in Selangor, Malaysia from January to February 2014. Three methods were used, direct light microscopy of squashed fresh muscle tissues; histological examination of fixed, sectioned, and hematoxylin and eosin (HE)-stained samples of muscle; and molecular identification by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Of the 105 tissue samples, 55 (52.38 %) were positive by light microscopy (LM), 46 (43.8 %) by histology, and 95 (90.48 %) by PCR. Only 29 (27.6 %) and 5 (4.76 %) samples were positive and negative, respectively, by all three methods. The cysts were elongated to a spindle shape with a mean size of 393.30 × 81.6 μm and containing banana-shaped bradyzoites of size 12.32 × 2.08 μm. The wall of the cyst was radially striated with a thickness of 2.83 μm. Samples were tested for the presence of Sarcocystis-specific 18S rRNA and were identified as Sarcocystis capracanis. Of the three methods used, the PCR test appears to be the most useful method for the diagnosis of sarcocystosis especially for species identification.
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- 2015
36. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in the Treatment of Single Ureteric Stone. Initial Data from Iraq
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Basim Jasim Abdulhussein, Muhamed T. Osman, Abdulsalam Hatem Nawar, Aqil Mohammad Daher, and Yarub Fadhil Hussein
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Ureteric Stone ,urogenital system ,business.industry ,First line ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Ureteric colic ,urologic and male genital diseases ,medicine.disease ,medicine.icd_9_cm_classification ,Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy ,female genital diseases and pregnancy complications ,Surgery ,Conservative treatment ,medicine ,Bowel preparation ,Microhematuria ,business ,Hydronephrosis - Abstract
Background: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) became the first line in the treatment of ureteric stone after failure of conservative treatment because of its safety, simplicity and effectiveness. It is not invasive procedure and can be done on outpatient basis without anesthesia and with few complications which is most probably temporary and treatable. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency and safety of ESWL in treatment of ureteric stone in Iraq. Materials and Methods: A total of 112 Iraqi patients with ureteric stones were participated in this prospective observational study in which patients scheduled for ESWL treatment for a period of 6 months. Patients were divided into 2 groups: 1) Group 1: 52 patients with proximal ureteric stone; 2) Group 2: including 60 patients with distal ureteric stone. Preoperatively all patient underwent bowel preparation and were asked to fast for 8 hours before the procedure. Results: The age ranged between 22 and 55 with mean of 42 (SD = 5) years. Around 46% had proximal ureteric stone and the rest were in distal ureter. Around 44% needed one session and 40% needed two sessions to be stone-free respectively. In regards to associated symptoms, 74% had ureteric colic, 3% haematuria, 43% microhematuria and 12% UTI. Mild hydronephrosis was found in 90% of the cases and 30 reported had previous intervention. Success rate was 90%. Conclusions: ESWL is safe and effective in treatment of ureteric stone with few complications and must be regarded first choice after conservative treatment in a patient with uncomplicated ureteric stone.
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- 2015
37. Students' evaluation of health promotion learning outcomes: a case from a Malaysian institute
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Aqil Mohammad Daher, Muhamed T. Osman, Aini M. Noor, and Mohd Ikhsan Selamat
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Medical education ,business.industry ,media_common.quotation_subject ,education ,Population health ,Structural equation modeling ,law.invention ,Test (assessment) ,Health promotion ,Nursing ,law ,Respondent ,CLARITY ,Medicine ,business ,Curriculum ,Autonomy ,media_common - Abstract
Background: Health promotion (HP) is getting recognition in most medical school curricula. The aim of this study is to assess students’ perception of learning outcomes and the main factors affecting these outcomes . Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional which involved all year four medical students who completed the population health posting for two successive academic sessions 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Self-administered questionnaire was used to assess course characteristics, teaching environment and acquired knowledge, skills and attitude. Response to each survey question was described. Structural Equation Modelling was used to test the relation between course characteristics, teaching environment and knowledge, skills and attitude. Path coefficients with corresponding significance test were presented. Results: Three hundred and thirty students with mean age of 22.6 years returned the completed questionnaire. There were about 69.1 % female students and 30.9 % males. Most respondents gave positive feedback regarding course characteristics. However, around 47% were not sure about clarity of the objectives. Students provided favourable responses to the statement evaluating lecturer performance and the class environment including opportunities for learning. Majority of respondents showed favourable response to statement assessing the defined attitude, skills and attitude. Lower higher ratings were observed for statements reflecting respondent autonomy, ability to work in difficult situation and managerial abilities. Path model showed that teaching environment impacted knowledge, skills and attitude, while course characteristic impacted the gained attitude only . Conclusions: Health promotion program is perceived to be sufficient to prepare students for professional life. Teaching environment had more impact on learning outcomes.
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- 2015
38. Bianthraquinones from Cassia siamea
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Koyama, Junko, Morita, Izumi, Tagahara, Kiyoshi, and Aqil, Mohammad
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39. HIV-Related Stigma and Discriminatory Attitudes among a Semi-Urban Population
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Halyna, Lugova, Aye Aye, Mon, Aqil Mohammad, Daher, and Adlina, Suleiman
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Stigma and discriminatory attitudes (SDAs) have a negative impact on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, testing, and treatment as well as on family and social networks. There is a lack of understanding about HIV-related SDAs among people living outside large cities. This study is aimed to determine the level of HIV-related SDAs among a semi-urban population in Malaysia and to compare the SDA results among people with different sociodemographic characteristics.A sample of 106 respondents was generated by convenience sampling during the screening campaign in Alor Gajah, Malaysia. Data collection was carried out based on a pre-tested questionnaire via face-to-face interviews.More than half of the respondents (62.3%) thought that an HIV-positive teacher should not be allowed to continue teaching at school; 81.1% were unsure or were unwilling to care for their family member with AIDS at home; 81.2% thought children with HIV/AIDS should not continue to be raised in families; and 77.3% thought they would not reveal if a family member had HIV/AIDS.Priority should be given to evidence-based interventions to reduce HIV-related SDAs. This study did not reveal any significant relationship between sociodemographic profiles and HIV-related SDAs. Therefore, further research with a larger sample size is needed to investigate the underlying causes of HIV-related SDAs.
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- 2017
40. Relationship between coping styles and lipid profile among public university staff
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Jo Anne Saw, Siti Aminah Omar, Mohd Ariff Fadzil, Nafiza Mat Nasir, Ng Kien Keat, Maizatullifah Miskan, Salmi Razali, Nurul Azreen Hashim, Osman Che Bakar, Gurpreet Kaur, Suthahar Ariaratnam, Mazapuspavina Md Yasin, Ambigga Devi S. Krishnapillai, Aqil Mohammad Daher, and Damayanthi Durairajanayagam
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Coping (psychology) ,Universities ,Cross-sectional study ,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ,Coping styles ,Clinical Biochemistry ,Clinical nutrition ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Endocrinology ,Health care ,medicine ,Humans ,Medical history ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Psychiatry ,Triglycerides ,Malay ,Biochemistry, medical ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,Research ,Biochemistry (medical) ,Cholesterol, HDL ,Biochemical marker ,Cholesterol, LDL ,Cardiovascular disease ,Faculty ,language.human_language ,Lipid profile ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Public university ,language ,Female ,business ,Stress, Psychological ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
Background The scarcity of data about coping styles with a biochemical marker namely lipid profile, potentially associated with cardiovascular risk factors is most striking among professionals working in public university. Hence, this research aimed to investigate the relationship between coping styles and lipid profile comprising total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), HDL-cholesterol (high density lipoprotein-cholesterol) and LDL-cholesterol (Low density lipoprotein-cholesterol) among this group of professionals. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted among staff from a tertiary education centre. Subjects were contacted to ascertain their medical history. A total of 320 subjects were interviewed and 195 subjects were eligible and subsequently recruited on a suitable date for taking blood and administration of the questionnaires. The subjects completed questionnaires pertaining to demographic details and coping styles. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to measure the strength of association between lipid profile and coping styles. Results Majority of the subjects were non-academic staff (60.0%), female (67.2%), Malay (91.8%), married (52.3%) and educated until Diploma level (34.9%). Academic staff scored significantly higher mean scores in task-oriented coping styles (Mean = 64.12). Non-academic staff scored significantly higher mean scores in emotion (Mean = 48.05) and avoidance-oriented coping styles (Mean = 57.61). Malay subjects had significantly higher mean scores in emotion (Mean = 47.14) and avoidance-oriented coping styles (Mean = 55.23). Non-malay subjects (Mean = 66.00) attained significantly higher mean scores in task-oriented coping styles. Single/divorced/widowed individuals scored significantly higher mean scores in emotion (Mean = 48.13) and avoidance-oriented coping styles (Mean = 56.86). There was a significant negative correlation between TC (r = −0.162) and LDL (r = −0.168) with avoidance-oriented coping styles (p = 0.023, p = 0.019 respectively). Conclusion Avoidance-oriented coping style was more likely to engender favourable lipid profile. Hence, assessment of coping styles would certainly assist health care practitioners in predicting subjects who would be at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
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41. Glycaemic control and quality of life among ethnically diverse Malaysian diabetic patients
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Than Winn, Syed Hassan Almashoor, and Aqil Mohammad Daher
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Adult ,Blood Glucose ,Male ,Gerontology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Cross-sectional study ,medicine.medical_treatment ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Asian People ,Quality of life ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Diabetes mellitus ,Ethnicity ,Humans ,Insulin ,Medicine ,Aged ,media_common ,Aged, 80 and over ,business.industry ,Public health ,Confounding ,Malaysia ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Hospitals ,humanities ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ,Quality of Life ,Female ,Worry ,business - Abstract
To assess the relationship between glycaemic control and quality of life (QoL) among a sample of Malaysians with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study is a cross-sectional hospital-based study involving 256 patients from three major ethnic groups in Malaysia. Data about QoL were collected with the 18-item Audit of Diabetes Dependent QoL questionnaire. Other data about putative predictors of QoL including personal characteristics and disease-related factors were also collected. Hierarchical multiple linear regression was used to determine factors associated with QoL and to control for confounding variables. The mean age of participants was 56.79 years. Participants were mostly women, employed and married and had attained secondary education. More than a third of the patients had a disease duration of more than 10 years, and about two-thirds had HbA1c ≥ 6.5 %. Those with desired glycaemic control had poorer QoL than those with less than desired glycaemic control moderated by the use of insulin. Hierarchical multiple linear regression showed that desired glycaemic control (HbA1c), diabetes worry, use of insulin, more than 10 years’ duration of diabetes, neuropathy and retinopathy were associated with poor QoL, whereas being satisfied with waiting time for consultation was associated with better QoL. The results of this study show that diabetes was associated with negative impact on quality of life. The use of insulin to achieve desired glycaemic control was particularly associated with negative impact on QoL.
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- 2014
42. Evaluation of serological transfusion-transmitted viral diseases and mutliplex nucleic acid testing in malaysian blood donors
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S.A. Ahmed, Muhammad Farid Johan, Saif Ghazi Yaseen, R. Kiron, and Aqil Mohammad Daher
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Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Blood transfusion ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Blood Donors ,Serology ,Cohort Studies ,Random Allocation ,medicine ,Humans ,Blood Transfusion ,Prospective Studies ,Transmission (medicine) ,business.industry ,fungi ,Malaysia ,Blood Screening ,Transfusion medicine ,Hematology ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Virus Diseases ,Nat ,Immunology ,Female ,Viral disease ,Complication ,business ,Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques - Abstract
Background Transmission of infectious diseases is a recognized complication of blood transfusion and blood products. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) may contribute to improved efficiency of blood screening and thereby increase the safety margin for transfused blood. Methods Unscreened blood samples from 1388 randomized donors were selected for this study at the Transfusion Medicine Unit of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). Informed consent was obtained from all donors and blood samples were tested for HIV, HBV and HCV serologically and by NAT assay. Results Of the 1,388 tested samples, 1,360 were non-reactive for both assays. Four samples (0.29%) were both serologically and NAT reactive. The remaining twenty-four samples were divided into two groups. Of these, five samples (0.366%) were NAT reactive and nineteen samples (1.37%) were serologically reactive. However, serology confirmation tests run on the latter nineteen samples were non-reactive. Conclusions Hence, NAT adds benefit of detecting “false positive” reactions via standard serology, the cost of administering NAT also need further consideration and study.
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43. Nanoemulsion-Based Transdermal Drug Delivery System for the Treatment of Tuberculosis
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Wais, Mohammad, primary, Aqil, Mohammad, additional, Goswami, Priyanka, additional, Agnihotri, Jaya, additional, and Nadeem, Sayyed, additional
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44. ANALISIS PERUBAHAN NILAI TANAH DI AREA LERENG GUNUNG KELUD PASCA ERUPSI 2014 (Studi Kasus: Kecamatan Ngancar, Kabupaten Kediri)
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Deviantari, Udiana Wahyu, primary, Budisusanto, Yanto, additional, and Aqil, Mohammad Ibnu, additional
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45. An assessment of scientific impact of Indian journals
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Ahmad, Shakil, primary, Waris, Abu, additional, Abdel-Magid, Isam Mohammed, additional, and Aqil, Mohammad, additional
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46. Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and socio demographic determinants of hypertension in Malaysian adults
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Yasin Mazapuspavina, Nafiza Mat-Nasir, Aqil Mohammad Daher, M. N. K. Nor-Ashikin, Maizatullifah Miskan, Kien Keat Ng, Anis Safura Ramli, Suraya Abdul-Razak, Farnaza Ariffin, Krishnapillai S. Ambigga, Hapizah Md Nawawi, Hasidah Abdul-Hamid, and Khalid Yusoff
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Adult ,Male ,Rural Population ,Gerontology ,Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ,medicine.medical_specialty ,animal structures ,Urban Population ,Ethnic group ,Psychological intervention ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,Overweight ,03 medical and health sciences ,Age Distribution ,0302 clinical medicine ,Population Groups ,Risk Factors ,Control ,Ethnicity ,Prevalence ,medicine ,Humans ,Obesity ,Prospective Studies ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Sex Distribution ,Risk factor ,Prospective cohort study ,Antihypertensive Agents ,business.industry ,lcsh:Public aspects of medicine ,Public health ,Malaysia ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,lcsh:RA1-1270 ,Health Status Disparities ,Middle Aged ,Awareness ,Treatment ,Blood pressure ,Hypertension ,Female ,Rural area ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Research Article ,Demography - Abstract
Background Hypertension is the leading cardiovascular risk factor globally as well as in Malaysia. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and the socio demographic determinants of hypertension among Malaysian adults. Method The analytic sample consisted of 11,288 adults aged ≥ 30 years recruited at baseline in 2007–2011 from the REDISCOVER Study which is an ongoing, prospective cohort study involving 18 urban and 22 rural communities in Malaysia. Socio-demographics, anti-hypertensive treatment details and an average of at least two blood pressure measurements were obtained. Results The age-adjusted prevalence was 42.0 % (CI: 40.9–43.2) and was higher in men [43.5 % (CI: 41.2–45.0)] than women [41.0 % (CI: 39.8–42.3)]. Participants from rural areas (APR: 1.12, CI: 1.04–1.20); aged at least 40–49 years (APR: 1.86, CI: 1.62–2.14); who were overweight (APR: 1.24, CI: 1.15–1.34) and obese (APR: 1.54, CI: 1.43–1.6) were more likely to have hypertension. The Indigenous ethnic group was less likely to be aware (APR: 0.81, CI: 0.69–0.92) and to be on treatment (APR: 0.66, CI: 0.55–0.79). Those in rural areas were less likely to have their hypertension controlled (APR: 0.61, CI: 0.49–0.75). On the other hand, control was more likely in females (APR: 1.25, CI: 1.01–1.54) and Indigenous group (APR: 1.64, CI: 1.19–2.25). Conclusion Hypertension is common in the Malaysian adults. The control of hypertension has increased over the years but is still quite low. Public health measures, as well as individual interventions in primary care are crucial to reduce their risk of developing complications.
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47. Performance of the Malay Audit of Diabetes Dependent Quality of Life-18 and Associates of Quality of Life among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus from Major Ethnic Groups of Malaysia
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Syed Hassan A. AlMashoor, Aqil Mohammad Daher, and Than Winn
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Blood Glucose ,Male ,Gerontology ,Epidemiology ,Cross-sectional study ,Social Sciences ,lcsh:Medicine ,Ethnic Malays ,Type 2 diabetes ,Biochemistry ,Geographical Locations ,Endocrinology ,0302 clinical medicine ,Quality of life ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Medicine and Health Sciences ,Ethnicity ,Ethnicities ,Psychology ,Insulin ,Medicine ,030212 general & internal medicine ,lcsh:Science ,Language ,Multidisciplinary ,Population groupings ,Exploratory factor analysis ,Confirmatory factor analysis ,Type 2 Diabetes ,language ,Female ,Research Article ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Asia ,Endocrine Disorders ,030209 endocrinology & metabolism ,Ethnic Epidemiology ,03 medical and health sciences ,Diabetes mellitus ,Diabetes Mellitus ,Humans ,Obesity ,Malay ,Diabetic Endocrinology ,business.industry ,lcsh:R ,Malaysia ,Cognitive Psychology ,Biology and Life Sciences ,Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ,medicine.disease ,Hormones ,language.human_language ,Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ,Metabolic Disorders ,Quality of Life ,Physical therapy ,Cognitive Science ,lcsh:Q ,People and places ,business ,Chinese People ,Neuroscience - Abstract
Introduction Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is notorious for its metabolic effect, acute and chronic complications and impact on Quality of Life (QoL). Successful intervention to improve QoL necessitates a valid and reliable measurement tool to identify areas of concern to patients with diabetes. Objectives To (1) assess the factor structure of the Malay Audit of Diabetes Dependent Quality of Life-18 (ADDQoL-18) questionnaire; (2) determine the impact of DM on QoL; and (3) identify areas of concern to patients with type 2 DM from three major ethnic groups in Malaysia. Methods Data was obtained from a cross sectional study involving 256 patients with type 2 DM attending the diabetes clinic of the National University of Malaysia Medical Centre. The Malay version of ADDQoL-18 survey was translated from its English version according to standard guidelines and administered by a trained research assistant. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with oblimin rotation was used to determine factor structure of the data. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the factor structure. Hierarchical liner regression was used to determine factors associated with QoL. Results Unforced factor solution yielded two factors for the whole sample. Forced one factor solution was ascertained for the whole sample and for each ethnic group. Loadings ranged between 0.588 and 0.949. Reliability coefficients were all higher than 0.955. CFA showed that the two factor model had better fit statistics. QoL was associated with the use of insulin and desired glycaemic control, longer diabetes duration, worry about diabetes, and diabetes complications. Conclusions The Malay ADDQoL-18 is a valid tool to be used among patients with diabetes from different ethnic groups in Malaysia. The use of insulin to achieve desired glycaemic control had more negative impact on QoL than the use of tablets and/or dietary changes.
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48. Current status, challenges and needs for Pilgrim Health Record Management sharing network, the case of Malaysia
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Aqil Mohammad Daher, Marini Othman, Ali Ibrahim Latif, and Azizah Suliman
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Pilgrim ,business.industry ,Medical record ,Interoperability ,Internet privacy ,Electronic medical record ,020206 networking & telecommunications ,02 engineering and technology ,General Medicine ,Health records ,Computer security ,computer.software_genre ,Current practice ,Structured interview ,Health care ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Medicine ,020201 artificial intelligence & image processing ,business ,computer - Abstract
Background: Providing healthcare services to travelers has become very diffiult especially when there is an urgent need to access their health records. During the pilgrim season, in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, the hospitals are having great diffiulties in providing healthcare services to all the pilgrims. This paper discusses the current situation of pilgrim health record management in Malaysia and probe challenges and needs for implementing electronic medical records sharing framework Methods: A number of studies are scrutinized to establish the issues involved in creating, archiving, accessing, updating and sharing electronic patient health records. These issues include technical barriers,data integrity and security, individual privacy and confientiality, and trust in the receiver and its environment to correctly implement policies and vice-versa.A structured interview survey was conducted to gather data on the current practice of health record management by TabungHaji. Findings: After analyzing the fidings, several possible approaches are suggested for TabungHajitotake towards collaboration with the global health system. Conclusions: Benefis may include increased EHR adoption, interoperable medical records, and improved healthcare for Malaysian Hajjj pilgrims.
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49. Analisis Perubahan Nilai Tanah Akibat Erupsi Gunung Kelud Tahun 2014 DI Kecamatan Ngancar Kabupaten Kediri
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Aqil, Mohammad Ibnu, primary and Budisusanto, Yanto, additional
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50. Relationship between coping styles and lipid profile among public university staff
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Ariaratnam, Suthahar, primary, Krishnapillai, Ambigga Devi, additional, Daher, Aqil Mohammad, additional, Fadzil, Mohd Ariff, additional, Razali, Salmi, additional, Omar, Siti Aminah, additional, Keat, Ng Kien, additional, Mat Nasir, Nafiza, additional, Miskan, Maizatullifah, additional, Md Yasin, Mazapuspavina, additional, Saw, Jo Anne, additional, Durairajanayagam, Damayanthi, additional, Kaur, Gurpreet, additional, Che Bakar, Osman, additional, and Hashim, Nurul Azreen, additional
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- 2017
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