SIVALINGAM A/L NALLIAH



Salutation
Professor Dato'

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position
Professor

Email
sivalingam_nalliah@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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Certificate of Appreciation (Bioethics and Humanity), 2023 International Medical University
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Master in Instructional Design and Technology (Instructional Design), 2020 Open University Malaysia
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Master in Education 2010 (Education), 2010 Open University Malaysia
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MCGP Diplomate (Family Medicine), 1981 College of General Practitioners Malaysia ( AFM)
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MRCOG (Obstetrics & Gynecology), 1980 Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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MBBS (Medicine), 1974 University of Malaya

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Memberships

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International Medical University Member 2022 - Present
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Open University Malaysia Master OUM 2020 - Present
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International Medical University Awrrdee 2018 - Present
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International Medical University TEA 2016 - Present
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Open University Malaysia Master OUM 2010 - Present
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Medical Council of Malaysia Consultant O&G 2007 - Present
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Academy of Medicine Malaysia Fellow 2001 - Present
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Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology UK Fellow 1993 - Present
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Open University Malaysia Master OUM 1990 - Present
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Academy of Medicine Malaysia Member 1984 - Present
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College of General Practitioners Malaysia ( Academy of Family Physicians) Member 1981 - Present
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Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology UK Member 1980 - 2023
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University of Malaya Graduate of University of Malaya 1974 - Present

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Research Funding
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Quality appraisal of clinical guidelines for selected vulvar disorders and systematic analysis of the level of evidence for recommendation for clinical practice using the AGREE II tool IMU Internal Research Grant | 09 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
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User Experience (UX) and Usability in Completing a MOOC on Emergency Medicine Core Content Course (iEM/Lecturio) : A Case Study IMU Internal Research Grant | 29 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023

Publications

Research Articles

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Victor Lim, Sivalingam Nalliah, Nilesh Kumar, Hla Yee Yee EDITORS: JOON-WAH MAK, PATRICIA KIM-CHOOI LIM & IVAN KOK-SENG YAP 2022
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When Health Intersects with Gender and Sexual Diversity: Medical Students’ Attitudes towards LGBTQ Patients JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY 2022
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Impact and paybacks of biomedical research findings in Malaysia 2005–2015 EVIDENCE & POLICY 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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Joon-Wah Mak, Michael Thomas Haneline, Sivalingam Nalliah EDITORS: JOON-WAH MAK, PATRICIA KIM-CHOOI LIM & IVAN KOK-SENG YAP 2022
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Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: Review of classification and current developments in diagnosis and management INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2022
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Evaluation of empathy among clinical students at the International Medical University using the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy EDITORIAL BOARD 2022
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Impact factor and other citation metrics: The impact on scholarly writing INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2022
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Quality appraisal of guidelines on umbilical cord prolapse with AGREE II: a systematic review AUTHOREA PREPRINTS 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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Self-assessment, attitude and perception of interprofessional learning in hospital acquired infection control practices among health professionals in Klang Valley, Malaysia BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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Applying interprofessional simulation to improve knowledge, attitude and practice in hospital-acquired infection control among health professionals BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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Prevalence of drug to drug induced QT interval prolongation in critically Ill cardiac patients in a tertiary cardiac center in Malaysia INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY 2021
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ILSI Southeast Asia symposium: prevalence, risk factors, and actions to address gestational diabetes in selected Southeast Asian countries EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION 2021
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Attitudes of future doctors towards LGBT patients in conservative Malaysian society SEXUALITY & CULTURE 2020
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P280 Concomitant use of ivabradine and cyp3a4 inhibitors in critical cardiac patients EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL 2020
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Efficacy and safety of prostaglandins vs double balloon catheter in inducing labor: a meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION, CONTRACEPTION, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020
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Prevalence of drug to drug interactions in critical cardiac patients EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL 2020
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Controlled delivery of the antiprotozoal agent (tinidazole) from intravaginal polymer matrices for treatment of the sexually transmitted infection, trichomoniasis PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY 2019
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The Training Needs of Malaysian House-Officers on Core Obstetrics and Gynecological Competencies JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019
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Development and validation of a script concordance test (SCT) to evaluate ethical reasoning ability among first and fifth year students in a medical school JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC ETHICS 2019
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The use of chemotherapeutic agents as prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infection in healthy nonpregnant women: A network meta-analysis INDIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY: IJU: JOURNAL OF THE UROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA 2019
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An association between IL-10 promoter polymorphisms and diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis of case-control studies JOURNAL OF DIABETES & METABOLIC DISORDERS 2018
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Cervical pessary in the prevention of preterm births in multiple pregnancies with a short cervix: PRISMA compliant systematic review and meta-analysis THE JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE 2018
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Online formative assessments: exploring their educational value JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONALISM 2018
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THE CHAPERONE IN A THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP: A CRITICAL DISCUSSION INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2017
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Narrative medicine: An unexplored perspective in the medical curriculum to enhance patient-centeredness and empathy in medical students INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2017
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Comparison of efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatment for the overactive bladder in women: A network meta-analysis AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2017
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Gestational diabetes mellitus: National interests using evidence based information MED J MALAYSIA 2017
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The Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises in Treating Genuine Stress Incontinence in Women: A Systematic Review INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 2016
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of depression, anxiety and stress in pregnancy INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION, CONTRACEPTION, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2016
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ETHICS OF TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY (TOP) IN MYASTHENIA GRAVIS: A CASE REPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2016
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Revisiting Cerebral Palsy: Pathogenesis and Management JOURNAL OF SOUTH ASIAN FEDERATION OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 2016
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Is Google search a useful medical diagnostic tool for third year medical students? INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2015
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The relevance of genetic polymorphism of CYP1A1, ICAM-1, TNF-α and INSR genes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND BIOENGINEERING VOL 2015
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Multifaceted usage of HPV related tests and products in the management of cervical cancer-a review ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION 2015
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Strategic interventions in the management of gestational diabetes to reduce type 2 diabetes mellitus in women in Malaysia MED. J. MALAYS 2015
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Hormonal treatment for uterine adenomyosis COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2014
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Participation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia-related placental ischemia and its potential as a marker for preeclampsia BIOMARKERS AND GENOMIC MEDICINE 2014
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Applying the learning theories to medical education: A commentary EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2014
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The ethical decision making model in obstetrics and gynaecology practice INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2014
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Vulvodynia: integrating current knowledge into clinical practice THE OBSTETRICIAN & GYNAECOLOGIST 2014
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Decision making in hyperglycaemia seen in pregnancy INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2014
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A pilot study to explore if reading fictional works of medical writers can be used as a formative assessment tool in the learning of Humanism and Bioethics: A narrative report INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERSON CENTERED MEDICINE 2014
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Uncomplicated hyperemesis gravidarum does not alter the course of cardiovascular changes during pregnancy INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2014
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Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α as a predictive marker in pre-eclampsia BIOMEDICAL REPORTS 2013
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Research at IMU: achievements, thrust areas and future challenges INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2013
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The pre-employment medical: Ethical dilemmas for GPs AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2013
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Reflective writing in case summary assignments INT EJ SCI MED EDUC 2012
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Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid nutrition amongst Malaysians are far from desirable IEJSME 2012
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The influence of working memory capacity on academic achievement of final year medical students SEREMBAN: INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2012
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Biochemical evaluation of the supporting structure of pelvic organs in selected numbers of premenopausal and postmenopausal Malaysian women INDIAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY 2012
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Mentoring in the clinical setting: Process, issues and challenges INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 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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Fundus changes in pregnancy induced hypertension INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2012
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Issues in management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy REVIEW ARTICLE 2011
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Medical Paternalism and Patient Autonomy; the dualism doctors contend with MED J MALAYSIA 2011
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Learning professionalism by role‐modelling MEDICAL EDUCATION 2010
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Association between polymorphisms in human tumor necrosis factor-alpha (− 308) and-beta (252) genes and development of gestational diabetes mellitus DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE 2010
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Effectiveness of the use of internet search by third year medical students to establish a clinical diagnosis SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL 2010
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Information-seeking practices of senior medical students: the impact of an evidence-based medicine training programme EDUCATION FOR HEALTH 2010
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Ultrastructural and immunofluorescence studies of placental tissue in hypertensive diseases of pregnancy RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2010
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Is there a genetic variation association in the IL‐10 and TNF α promoter gene with gestational diabetes mellitus? HEREDITAS 2010
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Periodic assessment of plasma sFlt-1 and PlGF concentrations and its association with placental morphometry in gestational hypertension (GH)-a prospective follow-up study BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH 2010
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The educational environment and selfperceived clinical competence of senior medical students in a Malaysian medical school EDUCATION FOR HEALTH 2009
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Is there a place for selective vaginal breech delivery in Malaysian hospitals: experiences from the Ipoh Hospital THE JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE 2009
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Learning medical ethics in a primary care clinic MEDICAL EDUCATION 2008
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The Senior Clerkship Program of the International Medical University is Effective in Facilitating the Transition from Student to Doctor **-(TM), 2008
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Clinical Research In The International Medical University STRATEGIES 2008
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Simultaneous presence of pelvic endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome IEJSME 2008
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Urinary tract infections in pregnancy MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2007
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Urinary tract infections in pregnancy MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2007
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Managing pelvic inflammatory disease MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2007
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The Concept and Implementation of``Distributed Learning''-Our Early Experience ANNALS-ACADEMY OF MEDICINE SINGAPORE 2007
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Understanding the decision-delivery interval in Cesarean births IEJSME 2007
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MJM MED J MALAYSIA 2004
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Teaching and learning of professionalism in medical schools ANN ACAD MED SINGAPORE 2004
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Delayed diagnosis of cervical pregnancy: management options SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL 2000
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Eclampsia in Kelantan. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 1990
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Transient blindness in pregnancy induced hypertension INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS 1989
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Transient blindness associated with pregnancy‐induced hypertension. Case reports BJOG: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY 1985

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Other Publications

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The toll on health care provision as a result of climate related stressors Webinar: Climate Change and Global Warming : What is the effect on human health? and its effect on health | 11 Feb 2023
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Research Proposal Writing SOMRAC: Research Proposal Writing Talk/workshop | 25 Aug 2022
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Fetal Growth Restriction CPD O&G WEBINAR 2022 | 20 Aug 2022
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Borderline Ovarian Tumour in Young Patient OVARIAN CANCER HYBRID SYMPOSIUM 2022: ADAPTING TO NEW PARADIGM IN OVARIAN CANCER MANAGEMENT’ pada 17 – 18 Mac 2022. | 17 Mar 2022
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Ethnicity Aging and Gender Issues in Clinical Practice Talk Reducing Bias and Building Equity for Sustainability in HPE 2022 | 19 Feb 2022
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Prophylactic chemotherapeutic agents for recurrent UTI in nonpregnant women: a network meta-analysis BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | 01 Jan 2021
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Prevalence of drug to drug interactions in critical cardiac patients EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL | 01 Jan 2020
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Factors affecting choice of delivery of breech presentation amongst patients and doctors in two large hospitals in Malaysia BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | 01 Jan 2012
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Variations in the Human IL-10 Promoter Gene and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus DIABETES | 01 Jan 2009
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Periodic Assessment of Plasma Sflt-1 and Plgf Concentrations and It's Association with Structural and Vascular Changes of the Placenta in Pregnancy Induced Hypertension HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY | 01 Jan 2008
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Predicting and Preparing for Preterm delivery 2th Annual Perinatal Congress (Perinatal Society of Malaysia | 19 Mar 2005
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Effect of Maternal Nutrition on Fetal and Neonatal outcomes 13th Congress of the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies | 11 Apr 2004
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Enhancing the Teaching of Professionalism in Medicine Medical Education Colloquim | 15 Mar 2004
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Postpartum Collapse Obstetric Emergency Course General Hospital Kuala Lumpur | 06 Oct 2003
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Maternal Health and Mortality in Malaysia Lecture to Part 2 MOG Preparatory Course UKM | 26 Sep 2003
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Role of Misoprostol In Current Obstetrics MOG Preparatory Course Part 2 UKM | 26 Sep 2003
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Request for Cesarean Section is a woman’s right 8th World Congress of the International Maternal and Neonatal Associations | 23 Aug 2003
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Heart Disease in Pregnancy-the Malaysian experience 8th World Congress of the International Maternal And Neonatal Associations | 23 Aug 2003
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Surgical Management of Female Stress Incontinence 35th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine | 24 Aug 2001
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Maintaining Women’s Health : Progress in Reproductive Health 2nd Asean Conference on Primary Health Care | 18 Mar 2001
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Heart Disease in Pregnancy : Local Experience 8th National Perinatal Congress | 24 Feb 2001
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Hypertension in Pregnancy: Prediction, Prevention and Prescription 8th National Perinatal Congress | 23 Feb 2001
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Amniotic Fluid Embolism- are the concepts correct Department of O&G Invitation | 07 Nov 2000
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Perioperative Mortality Review in Malaysia –Lessons to Learn Update Seminar in O&G | 05 Nov 2000
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Clinical implications of substance abuse affecting fetal growth 10th Malaysian Congress of O&G | 03 Jun 2000
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Beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection-implications in pregnancy 3rd Conference on Infection and Infection Ccontrol | 03 Mar 2000
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The effects of blood lead level in Pregnancy Symposium on Lead Poisoning | 21 Feb 2000
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Management of Severe Preeclampsia Consultant's Coneference | 26 Nov 1999
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Physiological changes in CVS in pregnancy National Seminar in Heart Disease in Pregnancy | 20 Nov 1999
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Menopause and your heart: who can, and who cannot use HRT Malaysian Menopause Society Training Seminar | 14 Nov 1999
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Medical Genetics MRCOG Part 1 Preparation COurse | 13 Aug 1999
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Pelvic congestion syndrome Academy of Medicine (Chapter of Surgeon) | 08 Aug 1999
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Bladder dysfunction following hysterectomy 2nd Asia-Pacific Continence Meeting | 16 Jul 1999
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Evidence based medicine in Gynecology and Obstetrics 9th Malaysian Congress of O&G | 13 Jun 1999
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Options in management: oral vs non-oral HRT 2nd Malaysian Congress on Menopause | 08 May 1999
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease- new treatment options National Update Seminar in Gynecology Oncology | 06 Feb 1999
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The At-Risk Fetus: Limitations in Recognition and Monitoring 5th Annual Congress :Perinatal Society of Malaysia | 06 Mar 1998
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Perinatal Determinants of Growth 5th Annual Perinatal Society of Malaysia | 05 Mar 1998
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Management of the abnormal smear National Consensus on Pap Smear | 04 Sep 1997
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'Perinatal Determinants of Growth Restrictio 'Perinatal Determinants of Growth Restrictio | 03 Jan 1995
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Vaginal Infection -a recurring problem National Conference | 08 Jul 1994

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Books

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International Medical University (2018). Living with Empathy in the 21st Century


Supervisions
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Guan Meng Fong, Annie Tay, Sivalingam Nalliah, MBBS, FRCOG | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jan 2021 Thesis: BIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF PELVIC ORGANS IN PRE AND POST MENOPAUSAL MALAYSIAN WOMEN *
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Lai Pei Kuan | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2021 Thesis: Impact and Utilization of Biomedical Research Findings In Healthcare Policy of Malaysia 2005-2015
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Mr. Suresh Shanmugam PHD Candidate (IMU) | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2022 Thesis: Controlled delivery of microbicides from intra-vaginal polymer matrices for the treatment and prevention of trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis
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Aminah Mazwin Mohd Arif | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Prospective Observational Study of Clinical Decision Support in Drug Related Adverse Events in Critical Cardiac Critical Care in a selected hospital
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Lim Sin Ling | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2015 Thesis: Diagnostic role of micro vascular density in the evaluation of neoplastic cervical lesions in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban
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Vivekananda Mahalingam | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2012 Thesis: Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α as a predictive marker in pre-eclampsia
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Kamalan Jeevaratnam1 | Master (Research) | 01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2009 Thesis: PERIODIC ASSESSMENT OF PLASMA SFLT-1 AND PLGF CONCENTRATIONS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH STRUCTURAL AND VASCULAR CHANGES OF THE PLACENTA IN GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION
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Shabnam Montezari | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2010 Thesis: The predictive value of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the human tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha) and Interleukin-10 in Human Gestational Diabetes

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