Defining Normal Enthesis Stiffness Range in A Healthy Adult Population.

Objectives: This study explores the correlation between volunteer demographics with enthesis stiffness and intra and inter -observer agreements using shear wave elastography (SWE).

Methods: 98 healthy volunteers were recruited. SWE was performed on quadriceps, suprapatellar, infrapatellar, and Achilles entheses.

Influence of genetic polymorphisms on pharmacokinetics and treatment response of mycophenolic acid: a scoping review.

This scoping review explores the impact of genetic polymorphisms on the pharmacokinetics and treatment responses of mycophenolic acid (MPA), an immunosuppressant. The study includes 83 articles from 1226 original studies, focusing on transplantation (n = 80) and autoimmune disorders (n = 3). Genetic variants in uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase ( and ) and transmembrane transporters ( and ) significantly affected MPA's pharmacokinetics and susceptibility to its adverse effect.

Predictive factors of psoriatic arthritis in a diverse population with psoriasis.

Objective: We aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with psoriasis and determine the predictive factors of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed among patients with psoriasis. Demographic and clinical data were collected.

2D shear wave elastography for the assessment of quadriceps entheses-a methodological study.

Objective: To establish the scanning protocol for 2-dimensional shear wave elastography (SWE) on normal entheses by investigating the possible confounding factors that may increase the variability of measured elasticity.

Material And Methods: 30 normal quadriceps entheses were scanned using SWE to compare the stiffness and coefficient variation by changing the ultrasonic coupling gel thickness, knee position, region of interest size, and scanning plane.

Results: No significant difference in median shear wave velocity (SWV) was observed in different coupling gel thicknesses.

Exploring Malaysian Physicians' Intention to Discriminate Against Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men Patients.

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) experience high levels of stigma and discrimination. Minimizing the stigma and discrimination is critical to fostering an inclusive environment for care and optimizing health outcomes. This study aimed at exploring the factors related to physicians' intention to discriminate against MSM in Malaysia.

Fatigue and associated factors in a multi-ethnic cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Introduction: Fatigue is an important yet infrequently evaluated component in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may have a major impact on quality of life.

Objectives: To evaluate fatigue, identify factors associated with fatigue and assess the effect of fatigue on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a multi-ethnic cohort of RA patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in patients who fulfilled European League Against Rheumatism/ American College of Rheumatology 2010 criteria for RA.

Evaluating Physicians' Intention to Discriminate Against Patients Living with HIV in Malaysia.

People with HIV (PWH) in Malaysia experience high levels of stigma, which may act as a barrier to accessing healthcare. Stigma against PWH in medical settings is understudied in Malaysia. In the present study, we examine factors associated with physicians' intention to discriminate against PWH in Malaysia.

Factors Associated with Medical Doctors' Intentions to Discriminate Against Transgender Patients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Purpose: Transgender people are frequent targets of discrimination. Discrimination against transgender people in the context of healthcare can lead to poor health outcomes and facilitate the growth of health disparities. This study explores factors associated with medical doctors' intentions to discriminate against transgender people in Malaysia.