26 results for "Navin Kumar Devaraj"
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Efficacy of papain in reducing soft tissue swelling- A case report
Papain 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…
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Dhat Syndrome as a Manifestation of a Culture-Bound Syndrome - A Case Report
Objectives: Dhat syndrome is one of the culture-bound syndromes related to fear of death due to loss of semen, common in India but extremely rare outside of India. This case report looks at a rare case of Dhat syndrome that presented to a primary care physician in Malaysia. Methods: This case…
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Prevalence of offering menopause hormone therapy among primary care doctors and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study
Background: Guidelines recommend Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) as the most effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. However, a local study found that the usage of MHT among menopausal women was low (8.1%), with one of the main reasons being it is not recommended by doctors. Therefore, the…
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Intention to make preconception lifestyle changes among married men in an urban primary care clinic and its association with self-efficacy
Men’s lifestyle is a relevant factor influencing pregnancy outcomes; however, their participation in preconception health is often overlooked. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of men’s intention to implement preconception lifestyle changes and the factors that…
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Primary care doctors’ practices in managing menopausal symptoms and views on patient clinical conditions influencing their decision to offer menopause hormone therapy: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Menopausal symptoms, such as vasomotor disturbances, mood changes and atrophic vaginitis, significantly affect women’s quality of life. This study aimed to examine how primary care doctors (PCDs) manage these symptoms and the clinical conditions influencing their decision to offer…
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A life-threatening condition — ruptured ectopic pregnancy with negative urine pregnancy test: A case report
Ectopic pregnancy is an extra-uterine pregnancy and is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to death from intra-peritoneal hemorrhage. This case reports a rare occurrence of ruptured tubal pregnancy in which the patient presented early with abdominal pain and a negative urine…
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Defining the concepts of a smart nursing home and its potential technology utilities that integrate medical services and are acceptable to stakeholders: a scoping review
Abstract Background and objectives Smart technology in nursing home settings has the potential to elevate an operation that manages more significant number of older residents. However, the concepts, definitions, and types of smart technology, integrated medical services, and stakeholders’…
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Salt content of instant noodles in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study
Objective To determine the salt content in instant noodles sold in Malaysia.Study design A cross-sectional survey was done involving 707 different flavours and packaging of instant noodles sold in six hypermarkets and retailer chains in Malaysia and the corresponding brand’s official websites in…
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Effectiveness of Integrated Technology Apps for Supporting Healthy Food Purchasing and Consumption: A Systematic Review
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition, though literature showed that there are various factors affecting the intention to purchase and consume healthy food. Technology integration is known to be useful in various aspects, but findings from studies on the efficacy of technology…
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Psychological distress among healthcare providers during COVID-19 in Asia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare providers (HCPs) globally. This review is aimed at determining the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, fear, burnout and resilience and its associated factors among HCPs in Asia…
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Effect of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review with Meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Objectives: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common problem associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). There have been anecdotal reports of the efficacy of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2Is) in improving liver…
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A Systematic Review on the Usability of Web-Based Applications in Advocating Consumers on Food Safety
Food safety is an important indicator of public health, as foodborne illnesses continue to cause productivity and economic loss. In recent years, web-based applications have been extensively used by the online users’ population. Almost one third (28.3%) of online users found web-based application…
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Stroke and Novel Coronavirus Infection in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: As the world witnessed the devastation caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, a growing body of literature on COVID-19 is also becoming increasingly available. Stroke has increasingly been reported as a complication of COVID-19 infection. However, a systematic…
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Prevalence and predictors of road crash involvement among medical doctors in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study protocol
Introduction Medical doctors are often subjected to long working hours with minimal rest in between the shifts. This has led to many fatal and non-fatal road crash involvement (RCI). This study aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of RCI among medical doctors in Malaysia.Methods and…
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Prevalence and factors associated with peripheral neuropathy in a setting of retail pharmacies in Malaysia–A cross-sectional study
Peripheral neuropathy is a common cause for neurological consultation, especially among those with diabetes mellitus. However, research on peripheral neuropathy among the general population is lacking in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with peripheral…
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Prevalence and associated factors of lipohypertrophy in insulin-injected patients with diabetes in selected primary care clinics in Peninsular Malaysian: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of lipohypertrophy in insulin-injecting patients with diabetes at selected primary care clinics in Malaysia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among adults aged ≥18 years with type 1 or 2 diabetes…
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Effects of qigong on systolic and diastolic blood pressure lowering: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Abstract Background The benefits of qigong for systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) reduction have been noted in previously published systematic reviews; however, the data on its effectiveness has been at best scarce. We aimed to update the evidence of qigong on blood pressure reduction after…