BACKGROUND Primary liver cancer (PLC) is the fifth most common malignancy worldwide and is still associated with high mortality. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma are the two most common PLCs, and their incidence varies across regions. Currently there are no published data available on the incidence of PLC in Brunei Darussalam. MATERIALS AND METHODS All proven PLCs between...

Abstract This chapter is an ethnographic account of the spiritual function female wedding attendants and ritual experts ( pengangun ) in Brunei-Muara district, Brunei Darussalam. It details examines important role women these rituals. The discussion then further considers ways which their has changed contemporary everyday challenges they face.

Like most ASEAN countries, Brunei faces an epidemic of non-communicable diseases. To deal with the complexity of NCDs prevention, all perspectives--be it social, familial or occupational--need to be considered. In Brunei Darussalam, occupational health services (OHS) offered by its Ministry of Health, among others, provide screening and management of NCDs at various points of service. The OHS d...

Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common in the West and increasing in the East. Little is known regarding the prevalence among the Nepalese population. This questionnaire study assessed the prevalence of IBS among the Nepalese residing in the Brunei Darussalam. Materials and Methods: Subjects living in two army quarters were invited to participate in this study. Diagnosis of IBS ...

Heterotopic pregnancy (HP), although common with assisted reproductive techniques, is very rare in spontaneous conceptions. We report the case of a HP in a 41-year-old lady who presented to us with a viable intrauterine pregnancy and an adnexal mass. The ectopic pregnancy was not suspected at her initial presentation. Although cases of HP presenting with ruptured ectopic pregnancy have been rep...

A total of 15 species of Manota Williston, 1896 are recorded from Brunei, based on the investigations in 2013-2014. Thirteen species are recorded from Ulu Temburong National Park and three species from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Campus in Tungku. Six species are described as new to science: Manota belalongensis sp. n., M. kaspraki sp. n., M. macrothrix sp. n., M. megachaeta sp. n. and M. ...

Correspondence: Hilda Ho, MBChB, MPhil, FRCPsych, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam BA1710 Email: [email protected] INTRODUCTION Brunei Darussalam is a small country (population 406,000) in Southeast Asia, which scores highly in economic, health and aa social indicators. Mental health care services have undergone a period of expansion and developm...