A comparative perception and impact of pictorial warnings on cigarette packaging among Malaysian smokers and non-smokers.

Introduction: In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that pictorial warnings on tobacco products be used to educate consumers on the negative health impacts associated with tobacco use. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of pictorial warnings on cigarette packaging among smokers and non-smokers.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted in Kuala Lumpur.

Assessment of Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge and Practices About Radioactive Iodine Preparation in Thyroid Cancer Patients.

Background Radioactive iodine (iodine-131) therapy is widely used for treating thyroid cancer. However, the knowledge and practices of healthcare professionals in preparing patients for radioactive iodine therapy may vary, potentially affecting patient outcomes. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of healthcare professionals at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Jeddah, regarding the preparation of patients with thyroid cancer for radioactive iodine therapy.

Disease Risk Score Derivation and Validation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Cardiovascular disease risk assessment is a key tool in primary prevention. The ADRS (Abu Dhabi Risk Study) is a retrospective cohort study aiming to develop 10-year risk prediction equations for coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and validate international risk equations.

Methods And Results: The 8699 participants were examined in the Abu Dhabi cardiovascular screening program from 2011 to 2013 with a subsequent average follow-up of 9.

A systematic review: enhancing stroke recovery through complementary interventions-Clinical outcomes and neural activity insights.

Unlabelled: The growing interest in complementary interventions for stroke recovery necessitates the need for neural insights to aid in making evidence-based clinical decisions. This systematic review examined the brain activation effects of complementary therapies, including acupuncture ( = 5), motor imagery therapy (MIT) ( = 5), music ( = 3), and virtual reality (VR) interventions ( = 3), on clinical outcomes and neural activity in stroke patients. All therapies engaged motor and sensory networks, frontal regions, parietal regions, and temporal regions, suggesting their potential to improve motor control, attention, memory, and cognitive function.

To assess the knowledge, awareness, and perception of non-dentists offering orthodontic treatment among the Malaysian young adult population.

Background: The increasing number of young adults seeking cheaper and easily accessible orthodontic treatment from unlicensed practitioners in Malaysia poses significant risks to patients. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate their motivations and awareness regarding such practices. The objective of our study was to assess the knowledge, awareness, and perceptions of non-dentists offering orthodontic treatment among the Malaysian young adult population.