The increasing prevalence of vaping, particularly among adolescents and young adults, has sparked significant research interest in its potential health implications, especially regarding mental health and addiction. This synthesis aims to chronologically highlight the progression of research on the dangers of vaping by organizing studies according to emerging questions and findings. In early studies, concerns…
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Sang Tabib Yang Setia
Wahai anak muda yang berjiwa mulia, Jadilah engkau tabib yang setia, Bukan kerana mahkota dunia, Bukan kerana kemewahan yang fana. Langkahkan kaki di jalan derita, Jangan mengharap hamparan permata, Berjalanlah dalam sabar dan duka, Kerana syurga itu mahal harganya. Tidur malam pendek dan resah, Bangkit siang penuh lelah, Demi satu senyuman yang pulih megah, Demi…
Training Critical Thinking and Logical Thinking in the Age of AI for Biostatistics and Epidemiology
The arrival of generative AI tools like ChatGPT is changing the way we teach and practise biostatistics and epidemiology. Tasks that once took hours, like coding analyses or searching for information, can now be completed within minutes by simply asking the right questions. This development brings many opportunities, but it also brings new challenges. One…
Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Light of Divine Unity
In the Islamic worldview, knowledge is not categorised into ‘Islamic’ and ‘secular.’ There is only one knowledge — al-‘ilm — bestowed by Allah, whether discovered through divine revelation (wahy) or human reason (‘aql). All beneficial knowledge should ultimately draw us closer to Allah, the All-Knowing. This article explores the field of epidemiology and biostatistics through…
A Decade Too Soon: Uniting Tawhid and Public Health for Malaysia’s Future
Jamalludin Ab Rahman Malaysia is facing a silent but accelerating epidemic. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not only the leading cause of death in the country, but it is also affecting Malaysians a decade earlier than in advanced nations (APAC CVD Alliance, 2024). Nearly one in four CVD patients was under the age of 50 in…