Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara, Malaysia, and
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Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara, Malaysia and
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Year: 2008
Abstract: This book contains abstracts of studies that have been carried out by National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB) from 1974-2004.
Abstract: In the light of the growth of the older population, there is a need to respond to the increasing proportion and the absolute number of older persons in the total population. In Malaysia, unlike Japan and other developed countries, the issue of aging is not as critical. However, with...[Read More]
A role for cholesterol synthesized de novo by human umbilical cord
Item Type: Article
Author:
A, Loganath and
R., Gunasegaram and
K.L., Peh and
P.C.T., Chew and
S.S., Ratnam and
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Year: 1990
Abstract: We have previously shown that the human umbilical cord in-vitro possess the ability to synthesize isocaproic acid and presumbly pregnenolone from cholesterol. Here, we examined the ability of the cord to synthesize cholesterol from acetate. Homogenates of umbilical cord (36-41 weeks...[Read More]
A five-year review of diagnostic laparoscopy and female sterilizations in 52 centers in Malaysia
Item Type: Article
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Ang, Eng Suan and
Arshat, Hamid and
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Year: 1987
Abstract: Doctors participating in the Laparoscopy Program of the National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia return data on all cases of diagnostic laparoscopy and female sterilizations carried in their centres. Data on 2,179 cases of diagnostic laparoscopy and 4,740 cases of...[Read More]
A prospective study of the acceptability of today vaginal contraceptive sponge among Malaysian women
Item Type: Article
Author:
M.T.M., Ismail and
A.J., Halim and
Arshat, Hamid and
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Year: 1987
Abstract: Fifty volunteers were selected in a two month prospective study to evaluate the acceptability of the Today vaginal sponge contraceptive among Malaysian women. One participant developed allergic reaction to the sponge and was taken off at an early stage of the study. Fourty- nine...[Read More]
Action -oriented research and training for improved management of population programme
Item Type: Research Report
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National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia, and
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National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia and
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Year: 1986
Abstract: This study was conducted with the aim to identify and clarify some of the management issues and problem involved in the implementation of family planning services to all strata across the country.It has also hopes to develop improved management concepts for the application to the...[Read More]
Apparent benefit from corticosteroids in bronchopulmonary dysplasia: a case report
Item Type: Article
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Hussain, Abdul Kader and
Scanlon, John W. and
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Year: 1984
Abstract: A case of bronchopulmonary dysplasia complicating the ventilatory management of respiratory distress syndrome is described. The diagnosis was documented by typical clinical radiological and cytopathologic criteria. The infant's abrupt clinical deterioration was reversed by the use of...[Read More]
Age of biological maturity of Malaysian girls by ethnicity
Item Type: Article
Author:
Abu Bakar, Noor Laily and
K. Majumdar, Prasanta and
Tan, Boon Ann and
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Year: 1983
Abstract: This study tries to estimate the age of biological maturity of Malaysian girls by ethnicity by employing an indirect methodology. Age at biological maturity is estimated by considering retrospective fertility and family survey data on marriage, first birth, and contraceptive use. The...[Read More]
Actinomyces-like organisms in the cervical smears of IUCD users
Item Type: Article
Author:
Jamal, Farida and
Mohd. Yasin, Mohd. Salleh and
Zainal, Zooraidah and
Arshat, Hamid and
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Year: 1983
Abstract: Cervical smears of 128 intrauterine contraceptive device users were stained by Gram stain and screened for the presence of Actinomyces-like organisms. Actinomyces-like organisms were observed in 5.5 percent, pus cell in 20.1 percent and yeast cells in 10.2 percent of the smears...[Read More]
