Publications by authors named "N Izza Ab Ghani"

Introduction: Sacroiliac joint disruption, resulting from high energy trauma can cause significant morbidity if no proper treatment given. Many techniques can be used to stabilise pelvic ring injuries. We studied the functional and radiological outcome following open reduction and anterior fixation of the sacroiliac joint and agreement between both outcomes.

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  • The review focused on how technology can enhance exercise adherence and motivation, examining different types of tech used in exercise prescriptions within healthcare settings.
  • A systematic search yielded 45 relevant studies, identifying mobile apps, exercise gaming, wearable trackers, and websites as common technology tools that promote exercise.
  • The findings highlight the importance of specific features in these tools to boost user motivation and adherence, suggesting healthcare professionals should carefully consider these technologies when recommending exercise programs.
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Background: Treating children's eyes is not just a privilege for a child, it is an essential requirement for their visual health. Parents, as caregivers, have a paramount responsibility to make decisions regarding their children's eye health. Thus, this review aims to identify and summarise published information about parents' knowledge and practices on children's eye health care.

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Purpose Studies regarding the relationship between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) conflict: while some support that AMD is protective against DR, others find the opposite. The mechanism by which AMD may protect against DR is unclear. We sought to assess the association between AMD and DR when controlling for glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type II.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents a public health challenge due to its progressive neurodegeneration, cognitive decline, and memory loss. The amyloid cascade hypothesis, which postulates that the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptides initiates a cascade leading to AD, has dominated research and therapeutic strategies. The failure of recent Aβ-targeted therapies to yield conclusive benefits necessitates further exploration of AD pathology.

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