TENG CHEONG LIENG



Salutation
Professor

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Family Medicine

Position
Professor


Professional Network


Education

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Fellowship (Family Medicine), 1995 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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M Fam Med (Family Medicine), 1994 University of Malaya
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MBBS (Medicine), 1987 University of Malaya

Memberships

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Malaysian Medical Association Life Member 2008 - Present
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Academy of Medicine, Malaysia Fellow & Life Member 2003 - Present
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Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ordinary Member 1995 - Present
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia Fellow 1990 - Present

Research Funding
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Knowledge, attitude and practice concerning osteoporosis in Malaysia: A systemic review of Malaysian studies. IMU Internal Research Grant | 19 Oct 2023 - 24 Mar 2024
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Physical inactivity among diabetes patients: a systematic review of Malaysian studies IMU Internal Research Grant | 21 Jun 2023 - 20 Aug 2024
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A long term longitudinal big data approach for developing precision health for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) in Malaysia IMU, MOH | 01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2033
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Awareness and opinions of International Medical University students towards the effects of E-cigarettes IMU | 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Nov 2020
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Peri-operative morbidity and mortality during elective surgery and endoscopy in COVID-19 Patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. IMU | 01 May 2020 - 01 Dec 2020
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Variable thresholds of HbA1c as screening test of diabetes: a meta-analysis of prevalence studies IMU | 01 Apr 2020 - 01 Dec 2020
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Postpartum Depression (PPD) Detection Among Postgraduate Trainees in Academy of Family Physician Malaysia (AFPM) IMU | 01 Mar 2020 - 01 Aug 2020
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Bibliography of Primary Care Research of Malaysia (extension) AFPM Research Grant | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2018
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Bibliography of Primary Care Research of Malaysia AFPM Research Grant | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015

Publications

Research Articles

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Diabetes knowledge among Malaysian adults: A scoping review and meta-analysis. MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2024
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Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD): assessing the knowledge and practice of primary care doctors in Seremban District, Negeri Sembilan MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2024
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Impact factor and other citation metrics: The impact on scholarly writing INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2023
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Gender and Ethnic Differences in Diabetes Self Care in Malaysia: An Individual Participant Meta-Analysis of Summary of Diabetes Self Care Activities Studies THE MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES: MJMS 2023
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Developing A Clinical Evidence Retrieval Service In Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL STUDENTS 2023
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) detection-family medicine postgraduate trainee knowledge, attitude and practice MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2023
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Prevalence and associated factors of lipohypertrophy in insulin-injected patients with diabetes in selected primary care clinics in Peninsular Malaysian: A cross-sectional study MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2023
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Salivary amylase and adiponectin as potential non-invasive markers of glycaemic control in Malaysian type 2 diabetes mellitus participants International e-Journal of Science Medicine and Education 2023
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Effect of constraint-induced music therapy in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis NOISE AND HEALTH 2022
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Nap patterns of children in kindergartens and childcare transit facility: a study in northern Peninsular Malaysia SLEEP SCIENCE 2022
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Association Between Sleep and Temperament of Preschool Children in Malaysia JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH 2022
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Seroprevalence of Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV) Infection among Outpatients in a Clinic in Rembau, Malaysia BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: BES 2022
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TRANSLATION OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE INTO TOBACCO CONTROL POLICY IN MALAYSIA: A NARRATIVE REVIEW JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022
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Impact and paybacks of biomedical research findings in Malaysia 2005–2015 EVIDENCE & POLICY 2022
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Medication Adherence of Persons with Type 2 Diabetes in Malaysia: A Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis JOURNAL OF THE ASEAN FEDERATION OF ENDOCRINE SOCIETIES 2022
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Gestational Diabetes in Malaysia: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcomes SAINS MALAYSIANA 2021
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding atrial fibrillation among primary care physicians: the potential role of postgraduate training MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2021
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Medical students’ perspective on social media posts in the International Medical University: A preliminary study EDITORIAL BOARD 2021
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Rheumatological publications from Malaysia: a bibliometric study CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY 2020
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Peak expiratory flow in the standing and sitting positions is equivalent in adults: a cross-over study FAMILY PRACTICE 2020
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Bridging the Gap between the Health Policymakers and Biomedical Researchers in Malaysia--A Qualitative Study. MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH 2020
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Prevalence of white coat hypertension in adult primary care attenders AUSTRALASIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL (ONLINE) 2019
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A bibliometric study of the publication type and citation count of Medical Journal of Malaysia for the period 1980-2016. INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION 2019
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Pre-independence medical journals in British Malaya: A content analysis INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION 2019
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Performance of medical students in final professional examination: Can in-course continuous assessments predict students at risk? NATL. MED. J. INDIA 2018
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Patient‐adjusted versus health professional‐adjusted insulin dosing for type 2 diabetes mellitus THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2018
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Pteropine orthoreovirus: An important emerging virus causing infectious disease in the tropics? THE JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 2017
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Do statins adversely affect the HbA1c of diabetic patients? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2017
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Antibiotic prescribing in public and private practice: a cross-sectional study in primary care clinics in Malaysia BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2016
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A systematic review of anxiety prevalence in adults within primary care and community settings in Malaysia ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2016
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Does a single cup of caffeinated drink significantly increase blood pressure in young adults?: A randomised controlled trial AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2016
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Ethnic differences in the prevalence of knee pain among adults of a community in a cross-sectional study BMJ OPEN 2016
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Views of faculty members in a medical school with regards to error disclosure and reporting to parents and/or higher authorities MED J MALAYSIA 2016
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Parental preferences with regards to disclosure following adverse events occurring in relation to medication use or diagnosis in the care of their children–perspectives from Malaysia MED J MALAYSIA 2016
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Development and validation of an instrument to assess the prescribing readiness of medical students in Malaysia BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2015
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Discordance between medication adherence and blood pressure control in primary care clinics in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: the problem of therapeutic inertia INT EJ SCI MED EDUC 2015
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Pteropine orthoreovirus infection among out‐patients with acute upper respiratory tract infection in Malaysia JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY 2015
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Antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections in the Asia-Pacific region: A brief review MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2014
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Bibliography of clinical research in malaysia: methods and brief results. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2014
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Cough and cold medication in children: a public health concern. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2014
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An adult woman with fever, cough and abnormal liver function Malaysian Family Physician: the Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2013
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Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2013
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A guide on guidelines Malaysian Family Physician: the Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2013
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Community-based cardiovascular Risk Factors Intervention Strategies (CORFIS) in managing hypertension: A pragmatic non-randomised controlled trial MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2013
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Malaysian biomedical journals on the web Malaysian Family Physician 2013
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Evidence-based practice in Malaysia: where are we and what more can be done? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2013
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Does negative IgM dengue serology rule out dengue fever in an adult with fever for three days? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2013
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Usage of glucometer is associated with improved glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Malaysian public primary care clinics: an open-label, randomised controlled trial SINGAPORE MED J 2013
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Prevalence of insomnia and its impact on daily function amongst Malaysian primary care patients ASIA PACIFIC FAMILY MEDICINE 2012
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Process of care and prescribing practices for hypertension in public and private primary care clinics in Malaysia ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2012
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Assessing Undergraduate Competence in Evidencebased Medicine: A Preliminary Study on the Correlation Between Two Objective Instruments EDUCATION FOR HEALTH 2012
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Clinical knowledge management at the point of care INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2012
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What do medical students think about primary care in Malaysia? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2012
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Antibiotics for URTI and UTI: prescribing in Malaysian primary care settings AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2011
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Interpreting systematic reviews: are we ready to make our own conclusions? A cross-sectional study BMC MEDICINE 2011
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Self-perceived competence correlates poorly with objectively measured competence in evidence based medicine among medical students BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2011
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A comparison of morbidity patterns in public and private primary care clinics in Malaysia MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2011
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The place and barriers of evidence based practice: knowledge and perceptions of medical, nursing and allied health practitioners in malaysia BMC RESEARCH NOTES 2010
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Writing Case Reports MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2010
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SCOPUS, EMCARE, DOAJ, Open J-Gate, Google Scholar, MyAIS, WPRIM MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2010
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Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2009
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Daytime sleepiness and sleep quality among Malaysian medical students. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2009
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Text messaging reminders to reduce non-attendance in chronic disease follow-up: a clinical trial BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE 2009
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Are Indians and females less tolerant to pain? An observational study using a laboratory pain model MED J MALAYSIA 2009
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A woman with fever and neck pain MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2009
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Bibliography of Primary Care Research in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, MALAYSIA 2008
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Should Beta Blockers Still be Recommended as First-Line Therapy for Essential Hypertension in Younger Patients? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2008
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EDITOR’S NOTE Cooperation, collaboration… MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008
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Bibliography of Primary Care Research in Malaysia MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008
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Dr MK Rajakumar’s legacy MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008
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Dietary supplements: Usage and opinions among health sciences students INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2008
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In Search Of Malaysia: Pubmed, Google Scholar Or Scopus? IEJSME 2008
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Factors influencing parental decision to consult for children with upper respiratory tract infection JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH 2008
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White coat effect and white coat hypertension: one and the same? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2008
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The effect of “group detailing” on drug prescribing in primary care MED J MALAYSIA 2008
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The accuracy of mother's touch to detect fever in children: a systematic review JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PEDIATRICS 2008
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Epidemiology of insomnia in Malaysian adults: a community-based survey in 4 urban areas ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2008
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General practice consultations.-letter AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2007
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Should statins be started in all type 2 diabetics irrespective of LDL-cholesterol level? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2007
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Editor’s Note The UTI papers MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2007
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EDITOR’S NOTE Looking to 2008 and beyond MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2007
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Notes for the Primary Care Teachers: PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2007
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Learning resources and activities: students' feedback from two Malaysian medical schools. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2007
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Assessment of basic practical skills in an undergraduate medical curriculum LEJSME 2007
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Snoring and breathing pauses during sleep in the Malaysian population RESPIROLOGY 2007
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The use of text messaging to improve attendance in primary care: a randomized controlled trial FAMILY PRACTICE 2006
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Knowledge of diabetes mellitus among diabetic and non-diabetic patients in Klinik Kesihatan Seremban. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2006
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Antibiotic prescribing for childhood febrile illness by primary care doctors in Malaysia JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH 2006
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Modifying antibiotic prescribing: the effectiveness of academic detailing plus information leaflet in a Malaysian primary care setting. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2006
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Pain morbidity in primary care-preliminary observations from two different primary care settings. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2006
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How To Analyse Your Research Data? Illustrations With Hands-On Exercises Using Spss MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2006
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What study design should I choose? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2006
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SMS reminder is more cost effective than telephone reminder in reducing non-attendance MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2006
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Antibiotic prescribing in primary care MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2006
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What do medical students think about primary care in Malaysia? A qualitative study. EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE 2005
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PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS'PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE IN MELAKA STATE: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2005
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Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2005
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Antibiotic Prescription In Upper Respiratory Tract Infections. ASIA PACIFIC FAMILY MEDICINE 2004
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General and URTI-specific antibiotic prescription rates in a Malaysian primary care setting INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS 2004
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Metered-dose inhaler technique in asthmatic patients--a revisit of the Malaysian scene. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2004
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Faculty perception of online learning in a medical school in Malaysia EDITORIAL BOARD 3 EDITORIAL 4 2004
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Are doctors in the university-based primary care clinic more evidence-based? MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2004
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The Impact of Patient Expectation on the Process of Care-A Pilot Study in General Practice MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2004
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Upper respiratory tract infections: to what extent is the management evidence-based? MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2003
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Health beliefs, concerns and expectations of patients presenting with non‐acute pain: A preliminary study from a government health clinic in Malaysia ASIA PACIFIC FAMILY MEDICINE 2003
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The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in an outpatient setting. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2003
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Continuity of care of diabetic patients in a family practice clinic: How important is it? ASIA PACIFIC FAMILY MEDICINE 2003
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Morbidity and process of care in urban Malaysian general practice: the impact of payment system MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2003
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Rural health care in Malaysia AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH 2002
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Antibiotic Prescription in Klinik Kesihatan Seremban MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2002
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The management of upper respiratory tract infections MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2001
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A study of clinical questions in primary care. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2000

Other Publications

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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Detection: Family Medicine Postgraduate Trainee Knowledge, Attitude and Practice 9th Asia-Pacific Primary Care Research Conference | 03 Jun 2023
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Why are research proposals rejected by IMUJC? An insider's views SOMRAC Research Webinar | 01 Jun 2023
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Supervision & Management of Clinical Research Seminar on Research Supervision and Project Management, | 27 May 2023
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Peer Level Discourse 16th IMU Family Medicine Clinical Skills Course | 27 May 2023
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The Informed Consent & the Patient Information Sheet 20th Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Seminar | 15 Mar 2023
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Exploring the challenges to prescribing competency from the perspectives of final year medical students JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY | 01 Jan 2011


Supervisions
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Lee Yung Chyi; Akash; Aisha binti Abdul Halim; Emily Tan Yun Ying | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2023 - 20 Aug 2024 Thesis: Physical activity among diabetes patients: a systematic review of Malaysian studies
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Chow Li Yuet | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2022 - 01 Jan 2024 Thesis: A study on diabetes knowledge among Malaysian patients in a district hospital in Pahang, Malaysia
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Lai Pei Kuan | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Impact and Utilization of Biomedical Research Findings in the Healthcare Policies of Malaysia: 2005-2015
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Helen Thong Yen Sim | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015 Thesis: Salivary amylase and adiponectin as biomarkers of glycaemic management in type 2 diabetes: a pilot study.
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Nik Sherina Haidi Hanafi | Master (Coursework) | 01 Jan 2004 - 01 Jan 2005 Thesis: Continuity of care: Assessment of provider continuity and its impact on diabetes mellitus in family practice.
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Narayanan Sundram | Master (Coursework) | 01 Jan 1999 - 01 Jan 2000 Thesis: A study of self care practices and reasons for clinic visits among patients with symptoms of upper respiratory infection
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Ruziaton Hashim | Master (Coursework) | 01 Jan 1997 - 01 Jan 1998 Thesis: Study of psychiatric morbidity among the adult primary care patients of University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.
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Nik Azhan Nik Mohamed | Master (Coursework) | 01 Jan 1996 - 01 Jan 1997 Thesis: A study of patient satisfaction with primary care services at the general clinic (klinik am) in the Department Of Primary Care Medicine, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur