Exploring hormone replacement therapy dynamics among menopausal women in Kuala Lumpur - a community based survey.

Background: Women may lack awareness of the existence of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), its benefits, and potential drawbacks. Furthermore, they may be uninformed about the treatability of menopausal symptoms. Consequently, there is a need to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HRT among menopausal women within the Malaysian population.

Pharmacist and veterinarian collaboration in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A veterinarians' perception.

Background: The collaboration between pharmacists and veterinarians plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal animal healthcare. Understanding the willingness of veterinarians to collaborate with pharmacists and analyzing the prescribing trends by veterinarians are essential factors in improving the quality of veterinary care. By analyzing these aspects, valuable insights can be gained to enhance interprofessional collaboration and optimize medication management in veterinary practice.

Comparative effectiveness of oblique lumbar interbody fusion with anterior screw fixation versus percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for treating lumbar degenerative diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Lumbar degenerative diseases impose a substantial health burden, prompting the exploration of advanced surgical approaches such as Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF). This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the comparative efficacy of OLIF with anterior screw fixation (OLIF-AF) against OLIF with posterior pedicle fixation (OLIF-PF) in addressing these conditions.

Methods: A systematic search across multiple databases identified five studies meeting inclusion criteria, incorporating a total of 271 patients.

Polymer-assisted synthesis of ternary magnetic graphene oxide nanocomposite for the adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) ions.

The presence of chromium [Cr(VI)] and lead [Pb(II)] ions in the water bodies have adverse effects on humans and aquatic life. Graphene oxide-based magnetic nanocomposites synthesized in the presence of chitosan (mGO/CS) or polyaniline (mGO/PA) as potential adsorbents for the removal of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) ions. The FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), EDX (Energy dispersive X-ray), XRD (X-ray diffraction) and SEM (Scanning electron microscopy) were employed to investigate the chemical composition, structural, elemental analysis, crystalline size and morphology of the nanocomposites.

Naringin: Cardioprotective properties and safety profile in diabetes treatment.

Flavonoids derived from plants offer a broad spectrum of therapeutic potential for addressing metabolic syndrome, particularly diabetes mellitus (DM), a prevalent non-communicable disease. Hyperglycemia in DM is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which substantially impact global mortality rates. This review examines the potential effects of naringin, a citrus flavonoid, on both DM and its associated cardiovascular complications, including conditions like diabetic cardiomyopathy.