Nor Azwany Yaacob
Universiti Sains Malaysia
49 Papers
52 Citations
Nor Azwany Yaacob is an academic researcher from Universiti Sains Malaysia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Population. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 37 publications.
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Papers
Comparing the clinical effects of balanced electrolyte solutions versus normal saline in managing diabetic ketoacidosis: A systematic review and meta-analyses
TL;DR: The first-line treatment of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) involves fluid resuscitation with normal saline infusion to correct hypovolemia, which is associated with worse clinical outcomes in managing DKA as discussed by the authors .
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients on Ramadan Fasting at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
TL;DR: Type 2 diabetes patients exhibited a good attitude toward Ramadan fasting despite deficits in knowledge and inappropriate practice, according to a cross-sectional study.
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Back Pain amongDental Personnel in North-Eastern State of Malaysia
TL;DR: The prevalence of back pain among dental personnel in North-Eastern State of Malaysia was relatively high and the significant risk factors associated with it were poor posture and being a dental auxiliary.
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Adult Malaysians: An Update
Wan Nazaimoon Wan Mohamud,Kamarul Imran Musa,Amir Sharifuddin Md Khir,Aziz Al-Safi Ismail,Ikram Shah Bin Ismail,Khalid Abdul Kadir,Nor Azmi Kamaruddin,Nor Azwany Yaacob,Norlaila Mustafa,Osman Ali,Siti Harnida Md Isa,Wan Mohamad Wan Bebakar +11 more
TL;DR: There was a 3- and 2-folds increase in the prevalence of newly diagnosed diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance respectively, among obese subjects (BMI>30 kg/m2) who initially claimed to have no diabetes.
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale among Medical Students in Malaysia.
TL;DR: The CFA showed that the SAS-M is a valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire to measure the level of smartphone addiction among medical students.