Publications by authors named "Siti Nur Hidayah Abd-Rahim"
Article Synopsis
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) during pregnancy is a rare condition that's often misdiagnosed, leading to serious risks for mothers and high mortality rates.
- A case study highlights a 31-year-old pregnant woman with a high-grade fever who was initially treated for an infection but ultimately died from HLH linked to T-cell lymphoma.
- The report stresses the importance of early detection and treatment of HLH, especially in the context of malignancies, to avoid severe complications and improve patient outcomes.
The Prevalence of Limited Health Literacy and Its Associated Factors among Elderly Patients Attending an Urban Academic Primary Care Clinic in Malaysia.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2021
Limited health literacy (HL) is linked to many negative health outcomes, including poor self-management of chronic diseases and medication adherence among patients. There are a lack of data regarding HL in the elderly population in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of limited HL levels and its associated factors among elderly patients in an urban academic primary care clinic in Selangor, Malaysia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the proven benefit of secondary prevention medications (SPMs), their utilisation remains suboptimal in many countries. This study aimed to assess the use of SPMs in a Malaysian primary care clinic and factors associated with it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Trichoblastoma is a rare, benign, cutaneous adnexal neoplasm arising from rudimentary hair follicles. The incidence and prevalence in the general population is unknown. However, most cases occur in adults aged 40 years and older.
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