Learning styles and approaches of individual undergraduate medical students vary considerably as a consequence, their learning needs also differ from one student to another. This study was conducted identify different pre-clinical, determine the relationships preferences with performances in summative examinations.A cross-sectional among randomly selected 419 International Medical University (IMU) Kuala Lumpur. The number Year 2 217 while that 3 202. Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic...

Since its introduction, optical coherence tomography (OCT) has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology and now become an indispensable, noninvasive tool in daily practice. Most ophthalmologists are familiar with use assessment monitoring retinal optic nerve diseases. However, it also important applications anterior segment structures, including cornea, conjunctiva, sclera, chamber, iris, potential to transform clinical examination these structures. In this review, we aim provide a...

Background: The point prevalence of depressive disorders in the elderly population India varies from 13 to 25%. Since World Health Organization (five) Well-being Index (1998 version) is simple and easy administer, an attempt made evaluate Indian version this instrument identify depression community. Objectives: (1) To determine among rural areas Udupi district, Karnataka, India. (2) validity reliability WHO as a screening setting. Materials Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted...

Abstract Background Effective teaching in medicine is essential to produce good quality doctors. A number of studies have attempted identify the characteristics an effective teacher. However, most literature regarding medical teacher includes student ratings or expert opinions. Furthermore, interdisciplinary for same are even fewer. We did a cross-sectional study teachers from their own perspective across and dentistry disciplines. Methods questionnaire comprising 24 statements relating...

There is a rapid increase in the population of elderly globally, and Malaysia anticipated to become an ageing nation 2030. Maintaining health, social participation, reducing institutionalization, improving quality life are public health challenges 21(st) century. Quality among Elderly Homes under researched. This study aims determine its associated factors Kuala Lumpur.This was cross-sectional 203 residents aged 60 years or more eight randomly selected Lumpur September 2014. Stratified...

Depression is a common mental health problem in geriatric population and the overall prevalence rate of depression this age group varies between 10 20%.To study socio-demographic factors associated with population.A systematic review was done on 74 community-based surveys population, which were conducted continents Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America. All studies 1955 2005. The researchers had included only cross-sectional some prospective that not excluded baseline. These...

The impact of web-based formative assessment practices on performance undergraduate medical students in summative assessments is not widely studied. This study was conducted among third-year a designated university Malaysia to compare the effect, assessment, repeated computer-based with automated feedback that single paper-based face-to face feedback.This quasi-randomized trial two groups who were selected by stratified random technique from cohort undertaking Musculoskeletal module. control...

Trans-cultural diabetes nutrition algorithm (tDNA) was created by international task force and culturally customized for Malaysian population. This study designed to evaluate its effectiveness versus usual care in primary settings.

Correspondence to: Dr. Ankur Barua, Department of Community Medicine, Sikkim-Manipal Institute Medical Sciences (SMIMS), 5th Mile Tadong, Gangtok 737 102, Sikkim, India. E-mail: ankurbarua26@yahoo.com Received: 17.05.04 All the aspects “health status”, “life style”, satisfaction”, “mental state” or “well-being” together reflect multi-daimensional nature Quality Life in an individual.(1,2) Geriatric mental health problems with respect to quality life often remains neglected.(3-5) Hence, this...

The community-based mental health studies have revealed that the point prevalence of depressive disorders in elderly population world varies between 10% and 20% depending on cultural situations.To determine median rates India various other countries world.A retrospective study based meta-analysis reports.Community-based surveys geriatric conducted continents Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America.All constituted sample were 1955 2005.After applying inclusion exclusion criteria...

<br><b>Objectives:</b> Flipped classroom (FC) is a pedagogical model to engage students in learning process by replacing the didactic lectures. Using technology, lectures are moved out of and delivered online as means provide interaction collaboration. Poll Everywhere an audience response system (ARS) which can be used FC make activities more interesting, engaging, interactive. This study aims perception undergraduate pharmacy on activity using ARS effectiveness teaching-learning tool for...

Abstract This article is a conceptual exploration of central argument developed by Ghanshamdas Rattanmal Malkani (1892–1977) to indicate that ignorance ( ajñāna ) does not have any nature and it should be invested with measure or degree substantiality. In his writings in English, we find contemporary way working through some the key problems appear on premodern Advaita exegetical landscapes. One aspect distinctiveness Malkani’s hermeneutic style that, generally speaking, he directly engage...

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is one of the major causes childhood seizures in developing countries including India and Latin America. In this study neurological pediatric cases presenting with afebrile were screened for anti-Cysticercus antibodies (IgG) their sera order to estimate possible burden cysticercal etiology. The included a total 61 seizure subjects (aged 15 years old); there was male predominance. All tested using pre-evaluated commercially procured IgG-ELISA kit (UB-Magiwell...

Objective Eating self-efficacy behavior is an important predictor of successful lifestyle intervention. This secondary analysis evaluated the changes in eating patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and overweight/obesity following structured intervention based on Malaysian customized transcultural Diabetes Nutrition Algorithm (tDNA). Methods Patients T2D (n = 230) were randomized either into tDNA group which included a low-calorie meal plan using normal foods, incorporation diabetes-specific...

The psychological stress after diagnosis of breast cancer is often severe. Most the women with and their families suffer from emotional, social, financial disturbances.A cluster non-randomized trial was conducted at a Cancer Society in Melaka, Malaysia to assess effectiveness psycho-education on well-being status depression among patients. study period for one month (11(th) June 2011 16(th) July 2011). Participants this were 34 adult suffering non-metastatic appropriate allopathic...

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. It well established that human papilloma virus (HPV) infection prime risk factor in development cervical cancer. The current screening and diagnostic tests have limitations identifying range lesions caused by HPV. study aims to evaluate value p16 immunohistochemical (IHC) investigation high-risk papillomavirus (HR-HPV) related uterine cervix Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban, Malaysia.A total 75 cases were selected...