Publications by authors named "Mohd Shafiq Aazmi"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among Malaysia's indigenous Negritos, finding a high overall prevalence of 63.3% despite past intervention efforts.
- Trichuris trichiura and Ascaris lumbricoides are the most common infections, with moderate-to-heavy infections significantly linked to the presence of infections in other household members.
- The results highlight the urgent need for comprehensive anthelmintic treatment for all age groups and recommend local policy changes to target older members of the Orang Asli community to improve health outcomes for future generations.
Background And Objectives: While influenza circulates year-round in Malaysia, research data on its incidence is scarce. Yet, this information is vital to the improvement of public health through evidence-based policies. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to determine the trends and financial costs of influenza.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The primary purpose of the study is to determine the variation of gut microbiota composition between first (T1) and third trimester (T3); gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and non-gestational diabetes mellitus (NGDM); and also within a different category of Body Mass Index (BMI) of selected pregnant Malaysian women.
Methods: A prospective observational study on selected 38 pregnant Malaysian women attending a tertiary medical centre was carried out. Those with preexisting diabetes, metabolic syndrome or any other endocrine disorders were excluded.