Soo Huat Teoh

Advanced Medical and Dental Institute · Department of Clinical Medicine

Diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity account for the highest burden of non-communicable diseases. There is increasing evidence showing therapeutic patient education (TPE) as a clinically and cost-effective solution to improve biomedical and psychosocial outcomes among people with DM and obesity. The present systematic review and meta-analysis present...

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) is becoming more common as the United States (U.S.A) population ages, along with the present of obesity pandemic. In general, HFpEF is the most common type of heart failure (HF) found in general population, however, the elderly, especially women are mostly suffering from it. It is primarily cau...

Obesity is a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition that induces the generation of oxidative stress and inflammation. This oxidative stress and inflammation stimulate brain atrophy and some morphological changes in the brain that eventually result in cognitive impairments. However, there is no exact study that has summarized the role of oxidative...

Obesity is thought to be a complicated, multifaceted chronic disease that results from the combination of environmental and genotypic variables. Implementing a wide strategy for obesity prevention and management is required given the variety and complexity of factors impacting obesity. Most healthcare practitioners use dietary therapies such calori...

Obesity is known as a transgenerational vicious cycle and has become a global burden due to its unavoidable complications. Modern approaches to obesity management often involve the use of pharmaceutical drugs and surgeries that have been associated with negative side effects. In contrast, natural antioxidants, such as flavonoids, have emerged as a...

After a careful and comprehensive review of our data and the figures in our manuscript, we have identified an area where we believe a correction is warranted in order to enhance the clarity and precision of our findings [...]

In Malaysia, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer. Early detection through screening programmes is one of the most important public health initiatives in reducing cancer-related death. For decades, Malaysia has a colorectal cancer screening program in government-funded primary care facilities. However, screening uptake is min...

Maternal obesity, characterized by an elevated body mass index (BMI) during pregnancy, is known to have adverse effects on the offspring. However, a recent study suggests that Elateriospermum tapos (E. tapos) yogurt may hold potential in mitigating excessive weight retention post-pregnancy. Thus, this study aims to employ network pharmacology to ex...

Makan dan makanan merupakan rutin harian manusia yang mempunyai pelbagai tafsiran dari segi fungsi makanan dan makna simbolik. Tafsiran makanan mungkin berbeza bagi individu yang tidak mempunyai batasan untuk makan dan seseorang yang mempunyai batasan untuk makan. Cara seseorang mentafsir makna makanan berbeza sebelum dan selepas mendapat sakit. Ka...

Maternal obesity is the key predictor for childhood obesity and neurodevelopmental delay in the offspring. Medicinal plants are considered to be the safe and best option, and at the same time, probiotic consumption during pregnancy provides beneficial effects for both the mother and the child. Current research has shown that Elateriospermum tapos (...

Maternal obesity can be considered an intergenerational cycle and is also an important indicator of cognitive impairments. It is thought that using natural products is the best and safest way to combat maternal obesity and associated complications. Recent studies have shown that Elateriospermum tapos (E. tapos) contains bioactive compounds with ant...

Emerging evidence suggests that cognitive impairments may result from various factors, such as neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, impaired neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption, amyloid β protein (Aβ) deposition, and gut dysbiosis. Meanwhile, dietary polyphenol intake in a recommended dosage...

Pre-pregnancy weight gain induces dysregulation in the metabolic profile of the offspring, thereby serving as a key factor for cognitive decline and anxiety status in the offspring. However, early probiotic supplementation during the gestational period is linked with improved metabolic health. At the same time, a natural plant known as Elateriosper...

Maternal obesity is an intergenerational vicious cycle and one of the primary causes of cognitive deficits and high anxiety levels in offspring, which often manifest independently of sex. It is proven that curbing the intergenerational inheritance of obesity through early intervention during the gestation period has a positive outcome on the body c...

Maternal obesity is a key predictor of childhood obesity and a determining factor for a child’s body composition. Thus, any form of maternal nutrition during the gestational period plays a vital role in influencing the growth of the fetus. Elateriospermum tapos (E. tapos) yogurt has been found to comprise many bioactive compounds such as tannins, s...

This case report illustrates how a primary care physician managed a 60-year-old woman with severe obesity, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and low self-esteem for many years. Through a primary care physician, bariatric surgery is recommended for patients with severe obesity, which is then co-managed in a tertiary hospital through a multidisciplinar...

Andrographis paniculata is a local medicinal plant that is widely cultivated in Malaysia. It is comprised of numerous bioactive compounds that can be isolated using water, ethanol or methanol. Among these compounds, andrographolide has been found to be the major compound and it exhibits varieties of pharmacological activities, including anti-cancer...

BPA is one of the most common endocrine disruptors that is widely being manufactured daily nationwide. Although scientific evidence supports claims of negative effects of BPA on humans, there is also evidence suggesting that a low level of BPA is safe. However, numerous in vivo trials contraindicate with this claim and there is a high possibility o...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) and determine its association with various factors and social support among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic after the end of movement lockdown. Design, setting and participants: This online crosssectional study recruited 316 participants. The inclusion criteria were...

Causes of postmenopausal bleeding can vary from malignancy to more seemingly benign causes such as a retained/forgotten intrauterine device. Obtaining a history of contraceptive device used in an older population who are post child-bearing age may be considered as less relevant when investigating the cause of postmenopausal bleeding. We present a c...

Both mental health issues and obesity are widespread problems with major public health implications. Because of their increasing prevalence and the fact that they carry an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, a potential association between depression, anxiety, and stress and obesity has been presumed and repeatedly examined. As various studi...

Although healthcare workers play a crucial role in helping curb the hazardous health impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), their lives and major functioning have been greatly affected by the pandemic. This study examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life (QoL) of Malaysian healthcare workers and its predictive fac...

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of telemedicine in the delivery of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: We searched seven databases up to July 2020 for randomized controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of telemedicine in the delivery of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. We extracted da...

Obesity is a serious chronic disease and a public health concern in both developing and developed countries. Managing obesity has been a great challenge for both health care professionals and patients alike. Among the various diet programs aimed at promoting weight loss, the ketogenic diet, a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates, has been at t...

Joint pain is a common complaint in the paediatric age group with overuse and traumatic injury being the common causes. However, joint pain involving multiple sites, persistent or recurrent, and severe may suggest other diagnoses. One of the possible groups of diagnosisis rheumatology in nature, which is often difficult to diagnose, especially in p...

Obesity is currently on the rise and has been classified as a non-communicable disease by the World Health Organization (WHO). There are two ways to determine obesity which is through the calculation of their Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist-hip ratio measurement. Most common factors of obesity are imbalance of food intake with low engagement of phy...

Background: In recent decades, advances in information technology have given new momentum to telemedicine research. These advances in telemedicine range from individual to population levels, allowing the exchange of patient information for diagnosis and management of health problems, primary care prevention, and education of physicians via distance...

Metabolic syndrome is closely related to several disturbances in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Apolipoprotein E (apoE) e4 genotype prevalence varies among patients with metabolic syndrome by region and within each country. Further exploration is warranted to better understand the substantial heterogeneity of these prevalence estimates. This rev...

Covid-19 remains a worldwide pandemic. This is obviously due to new cases increasing and made worse by co-existing medical problems including death. The main issues in the management are movement control order and screening of the disease at an early stage in order to prevent transmission, complications and treat them early. The incidence of Covid-...

Aim: To determine the proportion of traditional and complementary medicine use and its associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 202 patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The inclusion criteria are age more than 18 years old, diagnosed to have diabetes type 2 and on oral...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and poor quality of life. It also has substantial social and financial implications because over 75% of patients with DM live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In this context, it is often opined that diabetes care can be improved by employing telemedicine interven...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and poor quality of life. It also has substantial social and financial implications because over 75% of patients with DM live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In this context, it is often opined that diabetes care can be improved by employing telemedicine interven...

Gilbert’s syndrome (GS) is a benign condition that presents with recurrent jaundice due to isolated hyperbilirubinemia which predominates by its unconjugated component. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and often missed by attending physician. The uncertainty of diagnosis may cause anxiety among patients especially in pregnant women fearing the condit...

Actinomycosis is a type of bacterial infection which manifests in a subacute and chronic manner. It is characterized by a contiguous spread with suppuration and granulomatous inflammation. Actinomycesis a normal flora inhabiting the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract. The commonest type of infection is the cervico facial followed by...

Malaysia has been reported to have the highest prevalence of obesity among Southeast Asian countries. The recent Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey also found that the prevalence of overweight and obesity has markedly increased as compared to fifteen years ago. It can be attributed to changes in dietary and physical activity patterns th...

Letter to Editor. Discussion about importance of digital health technologies in chronic diseases management particularly in primary care.

Objectives: Undiagnosed glycaemic disorders remain a major health concern as in such cases the opportunity for early interventions that can potentially prevent complications is missed. Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been suggested as a predictor for glycaemic disorders in men. However, data on men with ED having undiagnosed glycaemic disorders is li...

We report a case of 61-year-old lady who presented with signs and symptoms of acute dacryocystitis, preseptal and facial cellulitis secondary to carbimazole induced agranulocytosis. Her condition was complicated by sepsis whereby she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics, subcutaneous Filgrastim administration and surgical intervention. Banglad...

Background: blood pressure (bP) control among Malaysian is poor and doctor's adherence to clinical practice guideline (cPG) has been a well-known factor that may improve it. this study was designed to evaluate patients' bP control, doctors' adherence to the latest hypertension cPG and their association. Factors associated with bP control and cPG a...

I report a case of 40-year-old lady who presented with symptoms and signs suggestive of fibromyalgia but was disregarded by attending doctor. She was infuriated and lodged a complaint to Family Medicine Specialist (FMS) whereby further assessment confirmed the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and subsequently treated in primary care setting.