Introduction Vaping was once promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. However, emerging evidence indicates that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may pose equal or even greater health risks compared to traditional cigarettes, particularly among youth. Unlike conventional tobacco products, vape liquids often contain a complex mix of chemicals, heavy metals, and flavouring agents that can bypass…
Separating Prescriptions and Medicines: Can It Reduce Healthcare Costs?
Healthcare costs in Malaysia are rising, and one of the main reasons is the high price of medicines. A policy that is often discussed as a possible solution is dispensing separation (DS). This means doctors will only diagnose and prescribe medicines, while pharmacists will be the ones to supply the medicines. Right now in Malaysia,…
The Evolution of Research on Vape
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…
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…
BEV Battery Consumption Efficiency
Model Brand Battery Size (kWh) Energy Consumption (kWh/100 km) Neta V Neta 38.54 10.1 Proton eMAS 7 Prime Proton 49.52 11.0 Proton eMAS 7 Premium Proton 60.22 11.5 GAC Aion Y Plus (Standard Range) GAC 63.2 12.9 GAC Aion Y Plus (Extended Range) GAC 68.3 13.2 BYD Dolphin BYD 44.9 13.8 Xpeng G6 Xpeng 66…
Proposed Tawhidic Epistemology Principles in IIUM Medical Curriculum
The proposed Tawhidic Epistemology (TE) framework provides a holistic and integrated approach to education, ensuring that knowledge acquisition, application, and dissemination align with Islamic values, ethics, and social responsibility. Rooted in the concept of Tawhid (Divine Unity), TE emphasises the harmonisation of revealed (naqli) and rational (aqli) knowledge, fostering an educational system that not only produces competent professionals but also…
The Silent Weight
They turn to me with hopeful eyes,Believing I hold the answers wise.From halls of knowledge to matters of gold,From guiding the young to fulfilling the old. A leader, they say, must always stand,With strength unshaken, a steady hand.No room for weakness, no time to break,Yet how much more can this heart take? The burdens rise,…