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The unusual case of child tantrum - a case report
Full text linkThis is an amazing case report about an eight years old child that displayed child tantrum more synonym of the younger age group. This case also entails how the author managed to uncover the true reasons for his tantrum that left his guardian truly amazed at the ability of physicians to solve a seemingly difficult behavioural problem
Discharging dengue fever patients with low platelets can be safe
Full text linkThis is an interesting case of Mr MS who presented with 7 days of fever, loss of appetite and lethargy. Physical examination was unremarkable. Investigation revealed a very low platelet of 11 x 109/L and haematocrit of 46%. He was managed as outpatient and recovered well despite this alarming low platelet level, proving not all dengue fever patients ,especially those with no warning signs and clinically well, needs hospital admission
Giant cell arteritis-where did we go wrong?
No full textGiant cell arteritis, or also known as temporal arteritis is one of the rheumatological condition that need an urgent diagnosis. This is to prevent its most devastating complication, i.e. bilateral irreversible blindness. This case report will look at a case of a 60 year old man who had severe headache for 2 days that resulted in permanent blindness
Suitability and uptake of vaccines in the last 4 weeks among child participants of a health screening campaign
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Vaccine can be described as a tool available to parents to protect their infants and children from potentially deadly diseases. It can prevent deaths and save lives at the same time. This study was aimed at the suitability and uptake of vaccines in the last 4 weeks among child participants of a health screening campaign. METHODS: A cross-sectional, prospective observational study was conducted at two communities through health campaign. A validated and self-administered questionnaire that includes two sections on socio-demographic details and a section on child vaccination practices was used. Statistical Package for Social Sciences v26.0 was used for data analysis. RESULTS: The mean age is 50.1±22.7 years. Majority were females (68.3), of Chinese ethnicity (21.7), married (73.3) and not employed (75.0). Majority had none or primary level of education only (60.0). Majority of the children were suitable to receive vaccine i.e. 58/60 or 96.7. CONCLUSION: The uptake of children in receiving vaccine is high. This augurs well for a nation keen to have healthy citizens that can spur the economy
Suitability and uptake of vaccines in the last 4 weeks among child participants of a health screening campaign
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Vaccine can be described as a tool available to parents to protect their infants and children from potentially deadly diseases. It can prevent deaths and save lives at the same time. This study was aimed at the suitability and uptake of vaccines in the last 4 weeks among child participants of a health screening campaign.METHODS: A cross-sectional, prospective observational study was conducted at two communities through health campaign. A validated and self-administered questionnaire that includes two sections on socio-demographic details and a section on child vaccination practices was used. Statistical Package for Social Sciences v26.0 was used for data analysis.RESULTS: The mean age is 50.1±22.7 years. Majority were females (68.3%), of Chinese ethnicity (21.7%), married (73.3%) and not employed (75.0%). Majority had none or primary level of education only (60.0%). Majority of the children were suitable to receive vaccine i.e. 58/60 or 96.7%.CONCLUSION: The uptake of children in receiving vaccine is high. This augurs well for a nation keen to have healthy citizens that can spur the economy.peer-reviewe
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding obstructive sleep apnea among primary care physicians
Full text linkPurpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked with inflammation, hypertension, and higher cardiovascular risk which cause substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, OSA is underdiagnosed and its prevalence is increasing. Primary care doctors are the first contact for most patients and primary care providers play an important role in promoting, screening, and educating patients regarding OSA. This study aims to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding OSA among primary care doctors in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among physicians who were currently working in primary care clinics in the capital state of Kuala Lumpur. The validated "Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes Questionnaire" (OSAKA) and nine additional practice questions were used as the survey instrument. Results: Of 207 physicians queried, the response rate was 100%. The mean (± SD) total knowledge score was 11.6 (± 2.8) (range 1-18). The majority of respondents had a positive attitude towards the importance of OSA but lacked confidence in managing OSA. Primary care doctors' most common practice for patients with suspected OSA was referral to the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) clinic. Conclusions: The study shows that primary care doctors demonstrated adequate knowledge about OSA and were aware of the importance of OSA as a core clinical problem. However, only a minority felt confident in managing patients with OSA. The results of the study may encourage improvement of primary care doctors' efforts to prevent and manage OSA
Efficacy of papain in reducing soft tissue swelling- a case report
Full text linkPapain or serratiopeptidase, a cysteine protease enzyme present in papaya, has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory drug. Now in modern medicine, it is being propagated as an anti-swelling medication. However, reports are mixed on the efficacy of papain in reducing swelling. This case report look at the success of papain in reducing the size of olecranon bursitis in a 50-year-old patient The amazing reduction of the size of the bursitis in just two weeks without any surgical interventions might just swing the pundits to the positive direction of its benefit As evidence on the usage of this drug has been equivocal., this case report can hopefully shed some wonderful benefit of this drug
The iatrogenic thyroid disease treatment
No full textMany factors may affect the level of thyroid hormones and thyrotropin. In treating patients, various consideration including the clinical status of the patient and possible confounding factors such as infection and age needs to be considered before starting treatment for either thyrotoxicosis or hypothyroidism. This article will look at the serious iatrogenic effect of thyroxine therapy on an elderly man
The knowledge level and practices on childhood injuries and interventions among parents at home
Full text linkBACKGROUND: There are many common household emergencies that may involve children. These includes poisoning, falls, burns, choking, animal bites, febrile illnesses and febrile fits. Knowledge about preventive measures to avert these accidents at home as well as being familiar with first aid measures may help in preventing further complications and may aid in recovery. Therefore, this study aims to find out the general public knowledge regarding the preventive steps and early emergency steps that can be taken upon emergencies occurring among children.METHODS: A cross sectional study incorporating a questionnaire/instrument that included brief socio-demographic data and 10 questions on common household injuries and emergencies, and either preventive steps or early interventions was used. Questionnaire was distributed among parents attending health talks at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) between June 2019 to November 2019. The topics covered were on poisoning, falls, burns, choking, animal bites, high fever and febrile fits.RESULTS: The total number of respondents was 119 parents. This study overall showed a good knowledge, attitude and practice among the parents towards common emergency inflicting children. Older aged and female parent were found to have more knowledge and positive attitude towards common emergencies among children, respectively.CONCLUSION: Group identified as having a lower knowledge, attitude and/or practice should be targeted in future community education programmes to increase the knowledge as well as to inculcate positive attitudes and practices towards identifying and managing common household emergencies among children.peer-reviewe
Treatment of Prion Disease: Is it possible? A Review
Full text linkJust when scientists believed they had a stronghold on human micro-organisms, up come a new group of disease called prion disease. This new category of disease is fatal in both infected humans and animals. First detected as scrapie in sheep and goats in as early as 1730s, it has evolved and possibly mutated to now infect humans who consume meats of sheep, goats and cows, among others. This review article attempts to look at existing and potential treatment for this currently incurable disease. It is hoped that this article will give scientists hope to continue their tireless struggle to find a cure for this illness
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