Primary care management of mild cognitive impairment in a stroke survivor: A case report on facilitating return to work.

This case report delves into facilitating return to work (RTW) in a working-age stroke survivor. The patient was a 42-year-old Malay man who experienced multifocal lacunar infarctions in April 2022. He demonstrated substantial motor function recovery but presented with subtle cognitive deficits impacting various domains.

Facial features of cartoon characters and their perceived attributes.

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between skeletal antero-posterior profile of popular family cartoon characters and their perceived personal characteristics. The Internet Movie DataBase (IMDB) was used to identify popular animated family movies released since 2000. Cartoon characters were identified, and classified based on their gender (male/female), skeletal profile (Class I, II or III) and character assessment (protagonist/antagonist).

Generalized Gaussian Distribution Improved Permutation Entropy: A New Measure for Complex Time Series Analysis.

To enhance the performance of entropy algorithms in analyzing complex time series, generalized Gaussian distribution improved permutation entropy (GGDIPE) and its multiscale variant (MGGDIPE) are proposed in this paper. First, the generalized Gaussian distribution cumulative distribution function is employed for data normalization to enhance the algorithm's applicability across time series with diverse distributions. The algorithm further processes the normalized data using improved permutation entropy, which maintains both the absolute magnitude and temporal correlations of the signals, overcoming the equal value issue found in traditional permutation entropy (PE).

Immunoinformatic approach for multi-epitope vaccine design against Staphylococcus aureus based on hemolysin proteins.

Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium that causes a variety of infections in humans. This microorganism produces several virulence factors, including hemolysins, which contribute to its disease-causing ability. The treatment of S.

Validation of the Malay version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) among Malaysian undergraduates.

The study's objective is to validate the Malay version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4) among Malaysian undergraduates. A cross-sectional survey was distributed at three universities in Malaysia (N = 500; mean age = 21.66 ± 1.

Enhanced efficiency of bifacial perovskite solar cells using computational study.

The most rapidly expanding type of solar cells are the Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs), because of its high device performance, ease of synthesis, high open-circuit voltage, and affordability. Despite these advantages, the development of perovskite-based solar cells continues to be impeded by the issues with perovskite stability and the utilization of the hazardous heavy element lead (Pb). The study emphasizes on the bifacial structure that maintains the conventional absorber layer and electron transport layer (ETL) in the optimized PSC structure.

Breast imaging in focus: A bibliometric overview of visual quality, modality innovations, and diagnostic performance.

Introduction: Breast imaging plays a crucial role in the early detection and management of breast cancer, with visual quality, modality innovation and diagnostic performance being key factors in achieving accurate diagnoses and optimal patient outcomes. This paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on the three above elements focusing on breast imaging, aiming to uncover publication trends, identify influential works and authors, and highlight future research directions.

Methods: We employed a methodical bibliometric approach, making use of Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases for gathering literatures.

Efficacy of natural enzymes mouthwash: a randomised controlled trial.

Objectives: Natural enzymes mouthwash has been proposed as salivary substitutes to treat xerostomia. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the mouthwash to treat xerostomia.

Materials And Methods: A double-blind, parallel group randomised control clinical trial involving N = 49 adult participants with xerostomia was carried out.

Criteria and Indicators for Centers of Clinical Excellence in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation: A Global Consensus Facilitated by ISRRA.

Background: The aim of the International Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Alliance is to create a world where worldwide collaboration brings major breakthroughs for the millions of people living with stroke. A key pillar of this work is to define globally relevant criteria for centers that aspire to deliver excellent clinical rehabilitation and generate exceptional outcomes for patients.

Objectives: This paper presents consensus work conducted with an international group of expert stroke recovery and rehabilitation researchers, clinicians, and people living with stroke to identify and define criteria and measurable indicators for Centers of Clinical Excellence (CoCE) in stroke recovery and rehabilitation.

The Efficacy of Apple Cider Vinegar at Different pH Values as an Antimicrobial Agent: An Study.

Aims And Background: This study evaluates the antimicrobial activities of commercially available 5% apple cider vinegar (ACV) against , , and Materials and methods: Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) were conducted using the broth microdilution method. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) of 5.25% was used as a positive control, and comparisons were also made with acetic acid (AA) as the main ingredient in ACV.

Unexplained subfertility: active or conservative management?

Objectives: Unexplained subfertility (UEI) describes a couple whose standard subfertility workout consider acceptable but unable to conceived.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the Advanced Reproductive Centre, UKM Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, from January 2016 to December 2019. The data of 268 UEI couples were obtained from the clinical database.

Efficient adsorption of organic pollutants phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) utilizing magnetite functionalized covalent organic frameworks (MCOFs): A promising future material for industrial applications.

The utilization of phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) as the major component in plastic and its derivative industry has raised concerns among the public due to the harmful effects caused by these organic pollutants. These pollutants are found to exhibit unique physicochemical properties that allow the pollutants to have prolonged existence in the environment, thus causing damage to the environment. Since phthalates and bisphenol A are used in a variety of industrial applications, the industry must recover these compounds from its water before releasing the pollutants into the environment.

The quality of life and body image disturbances of Turner syndrome patients in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Turner Syndrome (TS) is a rare sex chromosome abnormality occurring in 1 in 2500 female live births. To date, there is limited data on TS patients in Malaysia. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life (QoL) and body image disturbances among adult population with TS in comparison to age-matched controls in a tertiary hospital in Kuala Lumpur: Hospital Chancellor Tuanku Mukhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM, UKM).

The influence of learning styles on academic procrastination among students in mathematics.

Introduction: Procrastination is a complex psychological and behavioral construct that is strongly influenced by certain personality traits. In mathematics learning, students find it difficult to master the concepts because of less exposure to learning styles. Poor knowledge of mathematical concepts leads to academic procrastination in the subject of Mathematics among students.

Broad vs. narrow traits: a scoping review of measuring personality traits in teacher selection using the situational judgment test.

Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) have gained popularity and are commonly used as a measurement technique in a variety of professions, particularly those that include hiring, promoting, and professional development. In various educational sectors around the world, SJTs are being utilized as a measure by which to choose individuals who possess the requisite non-academic attributes for the profession. The objective of this review is to identify and analyze the traits that are measured in teacher selection using SJTs, in terms of both broad and narrow traits.