Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become more popular in recent years. Psychosocial factors
such as attitude towards CAM has been suggested as a predictor of CAM use in certain populations. This study
investigated the association…
The total phenolic contents (TPC) and antioxidant activities of five popular Malay raw saladsor Ulam were investigated using DPPH radical scavenging and reducing ferric ion antioxidant power(FRAP) assays. The Ulam studied were the leaves of Cosmos…
This is a case of a 65 year old lady who presented with Cushing’s syndrome secondary to ingestion of a complementary and alternative medicine that has been adulterated with exogenous glucocorticoids. In a clinical consultation, it is important to…
Although studies have shown that a large proportion of cancer patients use CAM, no study on CAM use amongst orthopaedic oncology patients has been published. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence, characteristics and factors…
In Malaysia, traditional postpartum practices have long been practised among the community. Although
the cultural aspects of postpartum practices among the Malays are widely described in the literature, no one has attempted to describe in detail the…
