A5087876550- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Adolescent Health and Behaviors
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Educational Methods and Impacts
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Global Health Care Issues
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
University of Malaya
2016-2025
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI
2022
Institute for Medical Research
2005-2021
Eastern Illinois University
2021
Ministry of Health
2021
University Malaya Medical Centre
2016-2018
Public Health Department
2018
Karolinska Institutet
2009-2014
Objective To study the association between silica exposure, separately as well combined with smoking, and risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or without presence antibodies against citrullinated peptide antigens (ACPA). Methods This Swedish population based case–control analysed 577 incident RA cases 659 randomly selected controls, all men aged 18–70 years, included during May 1996 to 2006. Self-reported defined exposure stone dust, rock drilling crushing cigarette smoking was...
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the usefulness triglyceride hdl-c ratio (TG:HDL-C) as an insulin resistance (IR) marker for overweight and obese children. A total 271 blood samples children aged 9–16 years were analysed fasting glucose, lipids insulin. Children divided into IR non-insulin resistance, using homeostasis model assessment (HOMA). then stratified by tertiles TG: HDL-C ratio. strength between TG:HDL-C other parameters quantified Pearson correlation...
Abstract Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease in which genetic and environmental factors interact the etiology. In this study, we investigated whether smoking HLA-DRB1 shared-epitope (SE) alleles differently development of two major subgroups rheumatoid (RA), anti-citrullinated proteins antibody (ACPA)-positive ACPA-negative disease, multiethnic population Asian descent. Methods A case-control study comprising early diagnosed RA cases was carried out...
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important predictor of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. This study aims to examine the clinical utility triglyceride high-density lipoprotein ratio (TG : HDL-C) identifying cardiometabolic risk and insulin resistance (IR) among children with obesity, comparison MetS as defined by International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Data 232 obesity aged 10–16 years were obtained from our study, MyBFF@school conducted between January December 2014. Children divided...
An early warning system for dengue is meant to predict outbreaks and prevent cases by aiding timely decision making deployment of interventions. However, only a which accepted utilised the public would be sustainable in long run. This study aimed explore perception attitude Malaysian towards system. The sample consisted 847 individuals who were 18 years above living/working Petaling District, an area adjacent Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A questionnaire consisting personal information three...
Abstract Background MyBFF@school program consisting physical activity in the formed small-sided games (SSG), nutrition and psychology education was designed to combat obesity among schoolchildren Malaysia. It expected improve cardiorespiratory fitness, hence, contributing treatment prevention. Thus, we aimed study effects of on fitness overweight obese primary schoolchildren. Methods Twenty-three out 1196 government schools central Peninsular Malaysia participated this cluster-randomized...
Abstract Background The increasing global and national prevalence of childhood obesity particularly among schoolchildren has warranted a more viable school-based intervention. Apart from physical activity, nutrition is important in any intervention package. This study examined the effects MyBFF@school program with education (NEI) on knowledge attitude overweight obese secondary schoolchildren. Methods cluster randomized controlled trial which involved aged 13, 14 16 years old 15 out 415...
Abstract Background School-based obesity interventions are a promising strategy for combating childhood obesity. In this study, we examined the efficacy of “My Body is Fit and Fabulous at School” (MyBFF@school) program with nutrition education intervention (NEI) improving knowledge attitude among overweight obese primary schoolchildren. Methods A school-based cluster randomized controlled trial MyBFF@school was conducted schoolchildren aged 9–11. Out 1,196 eligible government schools in...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (was-was) are psychological and spiritual concerns necessitating a comprehensive treatment strategy to alleviate obsessive, compulsive symptoms emotional turmoil. This study seeks evaluate the efficacy of Quran-based psychotherapy, incorporating components zikr, prayers tazkiyah (self-purification), in assisting Muslim patients stress management equilibrium enhancement. The discussion concurrently addresses incorporation contemporary methodologies, such...
To examine 5-year trends and variations in dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) prescription among multiethnic Malaysian patients aged 60 years older. Using the National Cardiovascular Disease-Acute Coronary Syndrome (NCVD-ACS) registry, DAPT temporal prescribing patterns at discharge were examined. Multivariate logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of prescription. The 1-year all-cause mortality by Cox proportional hazard model (adjusted ratio, aHR) using inverse...
To investigate the associations between HLA-DRB1 shared epitope (SE) alleles and rheumatoid arthritis in subsets of defined by autoantibodies three Asian populations from Malaysia.1,079 patients 1,470 healthy controls were included study. Levels antibodies to citrullinated proteins (ACPA) factors assessed PCR-SSO method was used for genotyping.The proportion ACPA positivity among Malay, Chinese Indian 62.9%, 65.2% 68.6%, respectively. An increased frequency SE observed ACPA-positive ethnic...
Journal Article Silica exposure is associated with an increased risk of developing ACPA-positive rheumatoid arthritis in Asian population: evidence from the Malaysian MyEIRA case–control study Get access Abqariyah Yahya, Yahya Institute Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenInstitute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Correspondence to: Nobel väg 13, Box 210, 17177 Sweden. Tel: +46-852487482. Fax: +46-8313961. E-mail:...
Objective To determine the association between maternal lipaemia and neonatal anthropometrics in Malaysian mother–offspring pairs. Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Single tertiary multidisciplinary antenatal clinic Malaysia. Population A total of 507 mothers: 145 with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); 94 who were obese normal glucose tolerance (NGT) (pre‐gravid body mass index, BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m 2 ), 268 not NGT. Methods Maternal demographic, anthropometric, clinical...
This study aimed to estimate the cost of colorectal cancer (CRC) management and explore prevalence determinants catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) among CRC patients their families arising from costs management. Data were collected prospectively 138 patients. Patients interviewed by using a structured questionnaire at time diagnosis, then 6 months 12 following diagnosis. Simple descriptive methods multivariate binary logistic regression used in analysis. The mean managing was RM8306.9...
Background This study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors of vitamin D deficiency (vitamin ≤ 50 nmol/L) among 15-year-old Malaysian adolescents. By identifying potential factors, prevention strategies interventions can be carried out improve status in Methods findings Stratified random sampling design was used select adolescents from 15 urban rural secondary schools Selangor, Perak Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data collection 1st April 2014 30th June 2014. Information regarding...
Sarcopenia is a condition that highly prevalent among older adults. This linked to numerous adverse health outcomes, including cognitive impairment impairs healthy ageing. While sarcopenia and may share common pathway, limited longitudinal studies exist show the relationship between these two conditions. Therefore, this study aimed examine association impairment. cohort adults residing in Kuala Pilah District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. There were 2404 respondents at baseline 1946 one-year...
We investigated the association between cigarette smoking and risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Malaysian population. A total 1,056 RA patients 1,416 matched controls aged 18-70 years within a defined area Peninsular Malaysia were evaluated case-control study August 2005 December 2009. case was as person with early diagnosed using 1987 American College Rheumatology criteria for RA. Controls randomly selected sex, age, residential area. Cases answered questionnaire on broad...
We investigated the association between cigarette smoking and risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Malaysian population. A total 1,056 RA patients 1,416 matched controls aged 18–70 years within a defined area Peninsular Malaysia were evaluated case–control study August 2005 December 2009. case was as person with early diagnosed using 1987 American College Rheumatology criteria for RA. Controls randomly selected sex, age, residential area. Cases answered questionnaire on broad...
Endocrine dysfunction due to iron overload secondary frequent blood transfusions is a common complication in children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (TDT). We ascertained the prevalence of endocrine TDT seen hospital setting Malaysia.We reviewed all patients who had ≥ 8 per year. Patients history stem cell transplantation, concurrent autoimmune diseases or were newly diagnosed have excluded. Standard diagnostic criteria used diagnosis various dysfunctions.Of 82 TDT, 65% at least one...
Introduction The global surge in mental health issues, particularly among the youth, is evident. Despite proliferation of digital services, their adoption remains limited, hindered by various barriers. To address this issue, an evidence-based, validated intervention necessary. Although much research has explored effectiveness such interventions, there was limited evidence supporting those within youth population. objective to assess effects interventional module on depression, anxiety, and...