Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EARLY VERSUS DELAYED ENDOVASCULAR COILING FOR RUPTURED INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS: CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND PRE-PROCEDURAL STRATEGIES

Abstract Background: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a critical neurologic emergency with high mortality and disability. Prompt aneurysm securing is essential to reduce the risk of rebleeding, yet the optimal timing of endovascular coiling remains debated—especially...

Adaptation to Malay Culture among Non-Malays: The Psychometric Properties of the Vancouver Index of Acculturation (VIA)

Introduction The VIA assesses acculturation through two dimensions: (1) retention of one’s heritage culture and (2) adaptation to mainstream (host) culture practices. Objective To validate the VIA English version for assessing acculturation among Malaysian non-Malays and non-Mala...

The Impact of Rain classroom-based flipped classroom (RC-BFC) on surgical nursing education enhancement

Clinical nursing education is essential for facilitating students’ successful transition into professional practice. The Rain Classroom-based Flipped Classroom (RC-BFC) model represents an innovative teaching strategy that emphasizes active, student-centered learning through the...

Vitamin D deficiency among adults screened for orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and implications for trial recruitment

Vitamin D deficiency remains highly prevalent in the Middle East and may influence both oral-health research planning and orthodontic trial feasibility. This study estimated vitamin D deficiency prevalence in adults screened for orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia and quantifie...