Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Director of Clinical Campus , School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University , 12/09/2018 to present
  • Discipline Coordinator, Paediatrics Programme , School of Medicine , 01/01/2015 to present
  • Professor II, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, 02/01/2014 to present
  • Coordinator, Senior Clerkship Programme , School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences , 01/04/2015 to 31/08/2019
  • Head of School (Acting), School of Medicine , 12/03/2018 to 02/09/2018
  • Stream Coordinator, Year Five, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences , 01/05/2017 to 11/03/2018
  • Associate Professor I, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, 02/01/2014 to 31/05/2017
  • Associate Professor in Paediatrics and Head, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , University of Malaya , 26/11/2012 to 31/12/2013
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • MBBS, THE UNIVERSIY OF QUEENSLAND, Australia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Asian Centre of Evidence Synthesis (a chapter of the Global Evidence Synthesis Initiative (GESI)) , Founding member , 2017 to 2022 (International)
  • Credentialialed as subspecialist in Neonatology (Paediatrics) by the Malaysian National Specialist Register, Member, Since 2011 (National)
  • Credentialiad as Specialist in Paediatrics by the Malaysian National Specialist Register , Member, Since 2009 (National)
  • College of Paediatrics, Academy of Medicine Malaysia , Academic Member, Since 2008 (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Paediatrics (Paediatrics, Neonatology, Evidence Synthesis, Evidence based practice, Medical Education, Medical Quality Improvement )
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2020)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2019)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2018)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2017)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2016)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2015)
  • Paediatrics , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (12/2014)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Article in Journals
2023
  • Muhamad NA, Ma'amor NH, Mustapha N, Leman FN, Rosli IA, Umar M, Aris T, Lai NM. Nondrug Intervention for Opportunistic Infections in Individuals With Hematological Malignancy: Systematic Review. Interact J Med Res. 2023 Mar 31;12:e43969. doi: 10.2196/43969. PMID: 37000482; PMCID: PMC10132047. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mohamed-Yassin MS, Rosman N, Kamaruddin KN, Miptah HN, Baharudin N, Ramli AS, Abdul-Razak S, Lai NM; GLOBALDYS Study Investigators. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of dyslipidaemia among adults in Malaysia. Sci Rep. 2023 Jul 7;13(1):11036. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-38275-7. PMID: 37419924; PMCID: PMC10328969. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee SW, Chen WS, Sellappans R, Md.Sharif SB, Metzendorf M-I, Lai NM. Interventions for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus fasting during Ramadan. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD013178. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013178.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Muhamad NA, Maamor NH, Leman FN, Mohamad ZA, Bakon SK, Abdul Mutalip MH, Rosli IA, Aris T, Lai NM, Abu Hassan MR. The Global Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and its Association With Cancers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Interact J Med Res. 2023 Jul 19;12:e40653. doi: 10.2196/40653. PMID: 37467012; PMCID: PMC10398554. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Tan TYC, Lim XY, Norahmad NA, Chanthira Kumar H, Teh BP, Lai NM, Syed Mohamed AF. Neurological Applications of Celery (Apium graveolens): A Scoping Review. Molecules. 2023; 28(15):5824. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28155824 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chekima K, Yan SW, Lee SWH, Wong TZ, Noor MI, Ooi YB, Metzendorf MI, Lai NM. Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Jun 22;6(6):CD005105. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005105.pub3. PMID: 37345841; PMCID: PMC10313499. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ciapponi A, Lai NM. What is the accuracy of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) or amino-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) for the diagnosis of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) in preterm infants?on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2023. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4229
  • Lai NM. Is there RCT evidence to support the use of zinc supplementation in children for preventing mortality, morbidity, and growth failure? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4284.
  • Tort S, Lai NM. What are the effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4321
  • Tort S, Lai NM. What are the effects of prostaglandin inhibitor drugs for the treatment of symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4327.
  • Tort S, Lai NM. In preterm infants, how does nasal high-flow (nHF) therapy compare with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or with nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)?on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4342.
  • Webbe J, Baba A, Butcher NJ, Rodrigues C, Stallwood E, Goren K, Monsour A, Chang ASM, Trivedi A, Manley BJ, McCall E, Bogossian F, Namba F, Schmölzer GM, Popat H, Nguyen KA, Doyle LW, Jardine L, Rysavy MA, Konstantinidis M, Muhd Helmi MA, Lai NM, Hay S, Onland W, Choo YM, Gale C, Soll RF, Offringa M; CORE OUTCOME REPORTING IN NEONATAL TRIALS (CORINT) STUDY GROUP. Strengthening Reporting of Neonatal Trials. Pediatrics. 2023 Sep 1;152(3):e2022060765. doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-060765. PMID: 37641894. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Baba A, Webbe J, Butcher NJ, Rodrigues C, Stallwood E, Goren K, Monsour A, Chang ASM, Trivedi A, Manley BJ, McCall E, Bogossian F, Namba F, Schmölzer GM, Harding J, Nguyen KA, Doyle LW, Jardine L, Rysavy MA, Konstantinidis M, Meyer M, Helmi MAM, Lai NM, Hay S, Onland W, Choo YM, Gale C, Soll RF, Offringa M; Core Outcome Reporting in Neonatal Trials Study Group. Heterogeneity and Gaps in Reporting Primary Outcomes From Neonatal Trials. Pediatrics. 2023 Sep 1;152(3):e2022060751. doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-060751. PMID: 37641881. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Stafford IG, Lai NM, Tan K. Automated oxygen delivery for preterm infants with respiratory dysfunction. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD013294. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013294.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Muhamad NA, Ma’amor NH, Rosli IA, Leman FN, Abdul Mutalip MH, Chan H-K, Yusof SN, Tamin NSI, Aris T, Lai NM, Abu Hassan MR. Colorectal cancer survival among Malaysia population: data from the Malaysian National Cancer Registry. Frontiers in Oncology. 2023;13. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM. How does paracetamol (acetaminophen) compare with other interventions for treating preterm or low-birthweight infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2023. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4254.
  • Lai NM. What are the effects of opioids for neonates with procedural pain? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2023. DOI10.1002/cca.4393.
  • Lai NM. What are the effects of postnatal phenobarbital for preventing intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2023. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4331.
  • Tort S, Lai NM. How does videolaryngoscopy compare with conventional direct laryngoscopy for neonatal tracheal intubation? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2023. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4373.
2022
  • Blaizot, A, Veettil, SK, Saidoung, P, Moreno-Garcia CF, Wiratunga N, Aceves-Martins M, Lai NM, Chaiyakunapruk N. Using artificial intelligence methods for systematic review in health sciences: A systematic review. Res Syn Meth. 2022; 1- 10. doi:10.1002/jrsm.1553 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Sajesh K. Veettil, George Darouiche, Ratree Sawangjit, Nicholas Cox, Nai Ming Lai, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Effects of pharmacist interventions on pain intensity: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 2022. ISSN 1544-3191, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2022.02.015. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Sadoyu S, Tanni KA, Punrum N, Paengtrai S, Kategaew W, Promchit N, Lai NM, Thakkinstian A, Ngorsuraches S, Bangpan M, Veettil S, Chaiyakunapruk N. Methodological approaches for assessing certainty of the evidence in umbrella reviews: A scoping review. PLoS One. 2022 Jun 8;17(6):e0269009. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269009. PMID: 35675337; PMCID: PMC9176806 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Maamor NH, Muhamad NA, Mohd Dali NS, Abdul Mutalip MH, Leman FN, Aris T, Lai NM, Abu Hassan MR. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Among Healthcare Workers in Asia and Africa and Its Association With Their Knowledge and Awareness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Public Health. 2022 Apr 28;10:859350. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.859350. PMID: 35570890; PMCID: PMC9096243. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Muhamad NA, Selvarajah V, Dharmaratne A, Inthiran A, Mohd Dali NS, Chaiyakunapruk N, Lai NM. Online Searching as a Practice for Evidence-Based Medicine in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University of Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia: Cross-sectional Study. JMIR Form Res. 2022 Apr 6;6(4):e30687. doi: 10.2196/30687. PMID: 35384844; PMCID: PMC9021944. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Ciapponi A, Lai NM. For very preterm or very low birth weight infants, do synbiotics prevent necrotizing enterocolitis? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3975.
  • Ciapponi A, Lai NM. How effective and safe is oral dextrose gel in correcting hypoglycemia in newborn infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3974.
  • Tort S, Lai NM. For healthy infants, what are the effects of supplementation or food fortification on anemia? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.4015.
  • Lai NM. What are the benefits and harms of vitamin A supplementation in children from six months to five years of age? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3973.
  • Lai NM. What are the benefits and harms of indomethacin for treating symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3890.
  • Tort S, Lai NM. Does palivizumab help prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3941.
  • Lai NM. What are the benefits and harms of vaccines in use for preventing rotavirus diarrhea? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2022. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3933.
  • Lim SCL, Hor CP, Tay KH, et al. Efficacy of Ivermectin Treatment on Disease Progression Among Adults With Mild to Moderate COVID-19 and Comorbidities: The I-TECH Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. Published online February 18, 2022. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.0189 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Kuan PX, Chan WK, Fern Ying DK, Rahman MAA, Peariasamy KM, Lai NM, Mills NL, Anand A. Efficacy of telemedicine for the management of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Digit Health. 2022 Sep;4(9):e676-e691. doi: 10.1016/S2589-7500(22)00124-8. PMID: 36028290; PMCID: PMC9398212. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2021
  • Hui-Chuan Su, Chia-Wen Hsieh, Nai Ming Lai, Pao-Yu Chou, Pu-Hung Lin, Kee-Hsin Chen. Using vibrating and cold device for pain relieves in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Volume 61, 2021, Pages 23-33, (ISI-Indexed)
  • Muhd Helmi MA, Lai NM, Van Rostenberghe H, Ayub I, Mading E. Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD013841. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013841. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tan TYC, Lim XY, Yeo JHH, Lee SWH, Lai NM. The health effects of chocolate: a systematic review. Nutrient: 2021, 13, 2909. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13092909 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Yap, P.S.X., Chong, C.W., Ahmad Kamar, A, Yap IKS, Choo YM, Lai NM, Teh CSJ. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) exposures exert a sustained influence on the progression of gut microbiota and metabolome in the first year of life. Scientific Reports 11, 1353 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80278-1 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tang YW, Teoh SL, Yeo JHH, Ngim CF, Lai NM, Durrant SJ, Lee SWH. Music-based Intervention for Improving Sleep Quality of Adults without Sleep Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Behav Sleep Med. 2021 Apr 25:1-19. doi: 10.1080/15402002.2021.1915787. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33896299 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Veettil SK, Wong TY, Loo YS, Playdon M, Lai NM, Giovannuci, E, Chaiyakunapruk N. Role of Diet in Colorectal Cancer Incidence: Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses of Prospective Observational Studies. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(2):e2037341. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37341 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM, Yap AQY, Ong HC, Wai SX, Yeo JHH, Koo CYE, Lah WC, Lim YS, Ovelman C, Soll RF. Use of Composite Outcomes in Neonatal Trials: An Analysis of the Cochrane Reviews. Neonatology. 2021 Mar 29:1-5. doi: 10.1159/000514402. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33780936. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Teoh SL, Ngorsuraches S, Lai NM, Chaiyakunapruk N. Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Nutraceuticals: A Discrete Choice Experiment. Value Health Reg Issues. 2021 Mar 10;24:167-172. doi: 10.1016/j.vhri.2020.09.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33714105. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lai NM. How does very early (within three days) treatment compare with expectant management of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3683.
  • Lai NM. How does restricted fluid management compare with standard fluid management for preventing transient tachypnea in neonates? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3624.
  • Lai NM. How does home fortification of foods with multiple micronutrient powder (MNP) compare with no intervention/placebo for children under two years of age? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3063.
  • Lai NM. How does nutrition education compare with conventional management for improving nutritional outcomes in term-born infants? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3359
  • Lai NM. What are the effects of different protein concentrations of human milk fortifier for promoting growth and neurological development in preterm infants? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3516.
  • Lai NM. How do different head positions during nursing compare for improving outcomes for preterm infants? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3356
  • Lai NM. How does Families and Schools Together (FAST) compare with no intervention or usual care for improving behavior, education, and health outcomes for children and their families? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3475.
  • Lai NM. What are the benefits and harms of ibuprofen for preventing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm and/or low birth weight infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3507.
  • Lai NM. How does early (within 7 days) treatment compare with expectant management of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021. DOI: 10.1002/cca.3680.
  • Ismail, S.R., Lee, S.W.H., Merom, D., Puteri SMK, Chong MS, Ong TIW, Lai NM. Evidence of disease severity, cognitive and physical outcomes of dance interventions for persons with Parkinson’s Disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Geriatr 21, 503 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02446-w (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM, Gerard JP, Ngim CF, Kamar AA, Chen KH. The Association between Serum Bilirubin and Kernicterus Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neonatology. 2021 Nov 3:1-11. doi: 10.1159/000519497. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34731859. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Kyaw, L, Lai, NM, Iyer, SG, Loh, DSKL, Loh, SEK, Mali, VP. Percutaneous transhepatic interventional therapy of portal vein stenosis in paediatric liver transplantation: A systematic review of efficacy and safety. Pediatr Transplant. 2021; 00:e14187. https://doi.org/10.1111/petr.14187 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mohamed-Yassin MS, Baharudin N, Abdul-Razak S, Ramli AS, Lai NM. Global prevalence of dyslipidaemia in adult populations: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open. 2021 Dec 3;11(12):e049662. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049662. PMID: 34862282; PMCID: PMC8647546. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM. How does continuous nasogastric milk feeding compare with intermittent bolus milk feeding for preterm infants? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021
  • Burch J, Lai NM. What are the effects of sunlight for infants with hyperbilirubinemia? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021
  • Lai NM. For preterm infants, does avoidance of bottles during establishment of breast-feeding help to increase the extent and duration of breast-feeding? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021
  • Lai NM. For preterm infants with evolving or established bronchopulmonary dysplasia, what are the effects of systemic corticosteroids administered within eight days after birth? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021
  • Lai NM. How does surfactant administration via thin catheter (S-TC) compare with surfactant administration through an endotracheal tube (S-ETT) for preterm infants with or at risk of respiratory distress syndrome? on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2021
2020
  • Ng, S.S., Lai, N.M., Nathisuwan, S. et al. Comparative efficacy and safety of warfarin care bundles and novel oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Sci Rep 10, 662 (2020) doi:10.1038/s41598-019-57370-2 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM, Lee SWH, Wai SX, Teh ZW, Chan MY, Lim YS, Ovelman C, Soll R. The Choice of Population and Outcomes in Neonatal Trials on Hyperbilirubinemia: Are They Relevant? An Analysis of Cochrane Neonatal Reviews. Neonatology. 2020 Dec 2:1-7. doi: 10.1159/000511656. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33264799. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Teoh SL, Lim YH, Lai NM and Lee SWH (2020) Directly Acting Antivirals for COVID-19: Where Do We Stand? Front. Microbiol. 11:1857. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01857 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Ngim CF, Lai NM, Hong JYH, Tan SL, Ramadas A, Muthukumarasamy P, Thong M-K. Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD012284. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012284.pub3. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM, Leom DYX, Chow WL, et al. How Often Are Patient-Important Outcomes Represented in Neonatal Randomized Controlled Trials? An Analysis of Cochrane Neonatal Reviews [published online ahead of print, 2020 Mar 25]. Neonatology. 2020;1-8. doi:10.1159/000506703 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Choo YM, Springer S, Yip KX, Ahmad Kamar A, Wong EH, Lee SWen Huey, Lai NM. High- versus low-dose conventional phototherapy for neonatal jaundice (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003308. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003308.pub2. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM. How do oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs affect outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis lung disease? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2020. DOI:10.1002/cca.2774
  • Lai NM. How does zinc supplementation compare with placebo for promoting growth in infants before six months of age?(on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2020. DOI:10.1002/cca.3159
  • Sawangjit R, Dilokthornsakul P, Lloyd-Lavery A, Lai NM, Dellavalle R, Chaiyakunapruk N. Systemic treatments for eczema: a network meta‐analysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 9. Art. No.:10.1002/14651858.CD013206.pub2. CD013206. DOI: (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Ai Ch’i Liew, Si Yan Chan, Ren Jye Lim, Wan Najbah Nik Nabil, Shi Min Hoo, Nai Ming Lai, Evidence mapping of interactions on concomitant use of Chinese medicine and platinum-based chemotherapy: a scoping review protocol. Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 9, Issue 2, 2020, 100392, ISSN 2213-4220, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2020.01.014. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2019
  • Siew Li Teoh, Surachat Ngorsuraches, Nai Ming Lai, Mukdarut Bangpan, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk: Factors affecting consumers’ decisions on the use of nutraceuticals: a systematic review. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 01/2019;, DOI:10.1080/09637486.2018.1538326 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Chang MWS, Siok Shen Ng, Fiona Stanaway, Shir Ley Tan, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk: Animal-assisted therapy for dementia (protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 01/2019;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD013243. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Tan K, Lai NM, Jones LJ, Plottier GK, Dargaville PA. Automated oxygen delivery for preterm infants with respiratory dysfunction. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD013294. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013294. (ISI-Indexed)
  • CF Ngim, H Ibrahim, N Abdullah, NM Lai, RKM Tan, CS Ng, A Ramadas. A web-based educational intervention module to improve knowledge and attitudes towards thalassaemia prevention in Malaysian young adults. Med J Malaysia Vol 74 (3) June 2019 219-225. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM. How does ibuprofen compare with standard indomethacin therapy for preterm/low birth weight infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2019. DOI:10.1002/cca.2393
  • Nai Ming Lai, Joni M.J. Ong, Kee-Hsin Chen, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Colleen Ovelman, Roger Soll: Are Neonatal Trials Better Conducted and Reported over the Last 6 Decades? An Analysis on Their Risk-of-Bias Status in Cochrane Reviews. Neonatology 08/2019, DOI:10.1159/000497423 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM. What are the benefits and harms of vaccines for the prevention of rotavirus diarrhea? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2019. DOI:10.1002/cca.2587
  • Nai Ming Lai, Joni Mei-Jun Ong, Kee-Hsin Chen, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Colleen Ovelman, Roger Soll: Decreasing Number of Conclusive Neonatal Reviews: Increasing Role for Shared Decision-Making?. Neonatology 09/2019;, DOI:10.1159/000502492 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Yeo KT, Kong JY, Sasi A, Tan K, Lai NM, Schindler T. Stopping enteral feeds for prevention of transfusion‐associated necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD012888. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012888.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM, Chang SMW, Ng SS, Tan SL, Chaiyakunapruk N, Stanaway F. Animal‐assisted therapy for dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD013243. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013243.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM. What are the effects of antenatal zinc or micro/macronutrient supplementation for preventing stunting in infants? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2019. DOI:10.1002/cca.2712
  • Lai NM. How does standard ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) compare with alternative RUTF approaches or formulas for children with severe acute malnutrition? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2019. DOI:10.1002/cca.2711
2018
  • Siok Shen Ng, Nai Ming Lai, Surakit Nathisuwan, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk: Interventions and Strategies to Improve Oral Anticoagulant Use in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews. Clinical Drug Investigation 03/2018;, DOI:10.1007/s40261-018-0641-5 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Siew Li Teoh, Nai Ming Lai, Possatorn Vanichkulpitak, Vladimir Vuksan, Hoang Ho, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk: Clinical evidence on dietary supplementation with chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews 02/2018; 76(4)., DOI:10.1093/nutrit/nux071 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai NM. In preterm infants with evolving or established bronchopulmonary dysplasia, what are the effects of systemic corticosteroids administered within eight days after birth? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2018. DOI: 10.1002/cca.2018.
  • Lai NM. In preterm and/or low birth weight infants, how does plastic wrap or bag compare with routine care for preventing hypothermia? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2018. DOI: 10.1002/cca.2023.
  • Lai NM. Does vitamin D supplementation help to prevent pneumonia in infants? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2018. DOI: 10.1002/cca.2081.
  • Lai NM. How does acetaminophen (paracetamol) compare with other interventions for preterm or low birth weight infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2018. DOI: 10.1002/cca.2165.
  • Lai NM. How does higher compare with lower amino acid intake in parenteral nutrition for very low birth weight or very preterm infants? (on behalf of Cochrane Clinical Answers Editors). Cochrane Clinical Answers 2018. DOI: 10.1002/cca.2181.
  • Fadilah S. Abdul Wahid, Nor Azimah Ismail, Wan Fariza Wan Jamaluddin, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Mohamad Mohamad Azim Mohamad Idris, Nai Ming Lai: Efficacy and Safety of Autologous Cell-based Therapy in Patients with No-option Critical Limb lschaemia: A Meta-Analysis. Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy 03/2018; 13., DOI:10.2174/1574888X13666180313141416 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Abdul Wahid SF, Ismail NA, Wan Jamaludin WF, Muhamad NA, Abdul Hamid MKA, Harunarashid H, Lai NM. Autologous cells derived from different sources and administered using different regimens for 'no-option' critical lower limb ischaemia patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD010747. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010747.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lee SWH, Lai NM, Chen WS, Sellappans R. Interventions for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus fasting during Ramadan. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD013178. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013178. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Sawangjit R, Dilokthornsakul P, Lloyd‐Lavery A, Chua S, Lai NM, Dellavalle R, Chaiyakunapruk N. Systemic treatments for eczema: a network meta‐analysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD013206. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013206. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2017
  • Yeo KT, Kong JY, Sasi A, Tan K, Lai NM. Stopping feeds for prevention of transfusion-associated necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD012888. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012888. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Wan Najbah Nik Nabil, Ren Jye Lim, Si Yan Chan, Nai Ming Lai, Ai Ch'i Liew: A systematic review on Chinese herbal treatment for radiotherapy-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 10/2017; DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.004 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lai N.M., Ahmad Kamar A., Choo Y.M., Kong J.Y., Ngim C.F.(2017). Fluid supplementation for neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(8), pp. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Choong Yi Fong, Chee Geap Tay, Lai Choo Ong, Nai Ming Lai: Chloral hydrate as a sedating agent for neurodiagnostic procedures in children (review). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 11/2017;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011786.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Chong HY, Lai NM, Apisarnthanarak A, Chaiyakunapruk N: Comparative Efficacy of Antimicrobial Central Venous Catheters in Reducing Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Adults: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Clinical Infectious Diseases 04/2017; 64(suppl 2):S131-S140., DOI:10.1093/cid/cix019 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lee S.W.H., Chaiyakunapruk N., Lai N.M.(2017). What G6PD-deficient individuals should really avoid. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 83(1), pp.211-212 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai Y.K., Lai N.M., Lee S.W.H.(2017). Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and risk of diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Hematology, 96(5), pp.839-845 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee S.W.H., Lai N.M., Chaiyakunapruk N., Chong D.W.K.(2017). Adverse effects of herbal or dietary supplements in G6PD deficiency: a systematic review. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 83(1), pp.172-179 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ngim C.F., Lai N.M., Hong J.Y.H., Tan S.L., Ramadas A., Muthukumarasamy P., Thong M.-K.(2017). Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(9), pp. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2016
  • S Saokaew, R Sawangjit, N Lai, P Suan-ek, M Piromyapron, A Visudtibhan, L Thampratankul, N Chaiyakunapruk: Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacological Interventions For Preventing Migraine In Children And Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Value in Health 11/2016; 19(7):A873., DOI:10.1016/j.jval.2016.08.349 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Abdul Wahid SF, Law ZK, Ismail NA, Azman Ali R, Lai NM: Cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease (review). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 11/2016;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011742.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ng RT, Lee WS, Ang HL, Teo KM, Yik YI, Lai NM: Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) for treatment of constipation in children (Review). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 11/2016;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD010873.pub4 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chin Fang Ngim, Nai Ming Lai, Janet Y Hong, Shir Ley Tan, Amutha Ramadas, Premala Muthukumarasamy, Meow-Keong Thong: Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia (protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 07/2016; DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD012284 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ngim C.F., Lai N.M., Hong J.Y., Tan S.L., Ramadas A., Muthukumarasamy P., Thong M.-K. (2016). Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(7), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Choo Y.M., Ahmad Kamar A., Tengku Kamalden T.A.F., Looi M.L., Tan K., Lai N.M. (2016). Lutein and zeaxanthin for reducing morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(5), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Siew Li Teoh, Suthinee Sudfangsai, Pisake Lumbiganon, Malinee Laopaiboon, Nai Ming Lai, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk: Chicken Essence for Cognitive Function Improvement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 01/2016; 8(1):57., DOI:10.3390/nu8010057 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Jacqueline E Taylor, Kenneth Tan, Yao Mun Choo, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Nor Asiah Muhamad: Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters (Review). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 03/2016;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011082.pub2. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ibrahim M., Jones L.J., Lai N.M., Tan K. (2016). Dexmedetomidine for analgesia and sedation in newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation (protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(9), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Siew Li Teoh, Suthinee Sudfangsai, Pisake Lumbiganon, Malinee Laopaiboon, Nai Ming Lai, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk: Reply to C. Stewart’s Letter to the Editor Re: Teoh SL et al., Nutrients 2016, 8, 57. Nutrients 04/2016; 8(4):228., DOI:10.3390/nu8040228 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teoh, Siew Li; Sudfangsai, Suthinee; Lumbiganon, Pisake; Laopaiboon, Malinee; Lai, Nai Ming; Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn (2016). Reply to C. Stewart's Letter to the Editor Re: Teoh SL et al., Nutrients 2016, 8, 57. NUTRIENTS, 8(4), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Abdul Wahid S.F., Law Z.K., Ismail N.A., Azman Ali R., Lai N.M. (2016). Cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(11), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai N.M., Lai N.A., O'Riordan E., Chaiyakunapruk N., Taylor J.E., Tan K. (2016). Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter-related infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(7), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ng R.T., Lee W.S., Ang H.L., Teo K.M., Yik Y.I., Lai N.M. (2016). Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) for treatment of constipation in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(7), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai N.M., Foong S.C., Foong W.C., Tan K. (2016). Co-bedding in neonatal nursery for promoting growth and neurodevelopment in stable preterm twins. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(4), pp.- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Nai An Lai, Elizabeth O'Riordan, Wilson Shu Cheng Pau, Sanjay Saint: Catheter impregnation, coating or bonding for reducing central venous catheter-related infections in adults. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 06/2013; 6(6):CD007878., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD007878.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
2015
  • Ngim C.F., Ibrahim H., Lai N.M., Ng C.S. (2015). A single centre study on birth of children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia in Malaysia and reasons for ineffective prevention. Prenatal Diagnosis 35(1), pp.51-59 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Jacqueline E Taylor, Kenneth Tan, Nai Ming Lai, Susan J McDonald: Antibiotic lock for the prevention of catheter-related infection in neonates (review). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 06/2015; 6(6)., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD010336.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Abdul Wahid SF, Zhe Kang Law, Nai Ming Lai, Nor Azimah Ismail, Azman Ali R: Cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease (Protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 06/2015;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011742. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Choong Yi Fong, Chee Geap Tay, Lai Choo Ong, Nai Ming Lai: Chloral hydrate as a sedating agent for neurodiagnostic procedures in children (protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 07/2015;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011786. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Yao Mun Choo, Juin Yee Kong, Chin Fang Ngim: Fluid supplementation for neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia (protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 09/2015; DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011891 (ISI-Indexed)
2014
  • Nai Ming Lai, Jacqueline E Taylor, Kenneth Tan, Yao Mun Choo, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Roslaili Khairudin: Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 05/2014; 3(5)., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011082. (ISI-Indexed)
  • S. Fadilah Abdul Wahid, Nor-Azimah Ismail, Mohd-Razif Mohd-Idris, Fariza Wan Jamaluddin, NorRafeah Tumian, Ernie Yap Sze-Wei, Norasiah Muhammad, Ming Lai Nai: Comparison of Reduced-Intensity and Myeloablative Conditioning Regimens for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Meta-Analysis. Stem Cells and Development 07/2014; 23(21)., DOI:10.1089/scd.2014.0123 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Rahizan Issa, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Nai Ming Lai, Rohaidah Hashim, Ezalia Esa, Mohd Yusoff Adon, Normi Mustapha, Wan Ariffin Abdullah, Tsiao Yi Yap, Azura Mohd Noor, Nik Nur Eliza Mohamed, Zalilah Abdullah: Non-pharmacological measures for preventing opportunistic infection in patients with haematological malignancies (protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 09/2014;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD011295 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chin Fang Ngim, Chen Siew Ng, Nai Ming Lai: Post-transfusion Hypertension and Seizure in Congenital Hemolytic anemia: A Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 01/2014; 60(3)., DOI:10.1093/tropej/fmu003 (ISI-Indexed)
2013
  • Siew Eng Choon, Nai Ming Lai, Norshaleyna A Mohammad, Nalini M Nanu, Kwee Eng Tey, Shang Fern Chew: Clinical profile, morbidity, and outcome of adult-onset generalized pustular psoriasis: ANALYSIS of 102 cases seen in a tertiary hospital in Johor, Malaysia. International journal of dermatology 08/2013; 53(6)., DOI:10.1111/ijd.12070 (ISI-Indexed)
  • C F Ngim, N M Lai, H Ibrahim: Counseling for prenatal diagnosis and termination of pregnancy due to thalassemia major: A survey of health care workers' practices in Malaysia. Prenatal Diagnosis 12/2013; 33(13)., DOI:10.1002/pd.4233 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ng RT, Lai NM, Lee WS, Ang HL, Teo KM: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treatment of constipation in children (Protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 12/2013;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD010873 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Taylor JE, Tan K, Lai NM, McDonald SJ: Antibiotic lock for the prevention of catheter-related sepsis in neonates (Protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 01/2013;DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD01033 (ISI-Indexed)
  • S Fadilah Abdul Wahid, Nor Azimah Ismail, Muhammad Khairul Azaham Abdul Hamid, Hanafiah Harunarashid, Muhamad Azim Mohd Idris, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Nai Ming Lai: Different sources of autologous mononuclear cells and stem cells for critical lower limb ischaemia (protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 09/2013;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD010747 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai: Teaching evidence-based medicine: a clinician’s perspective. Malaysian Family Physician 01/2013; 8(2):6-11. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chin Fang Ngim, Nai Ming Lai, Hishamshah Ibrahim, Vanassa Ratnasingam: Attitudes towards prenatal diagnosis and abortion in a multi-ethnic country: a survey among parents of children with Thalassaemia major in Malaysia. Journal of Community Genetics 01/2013; 4(2)., DOI:10.1007/s12687-012-0133-x (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2012
  • Kenneth Tan, Nai Ming Lai, Ajay Sharma: Surfactant for bacterial pneumonia in late preterm and term infants. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 02/2012; 2(2):CD008155., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD008155.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Kenneth Tan, Nai Ming Lai: Telemedicine for the support of parents of high-risk newborn infants. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 06/2012; 6(6):CD006818., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD006818.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Siew-Eng Choon, Nai-Ming Lai: An epidemiological and clinical analysis of cutaneous adverse drug reactions seen in a tertiary hospital in Johor, Malaysia. Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology 11/2012; 78(6):734-9., DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.102367 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Siew Cheng Foong, Wai Cheng Foong, Kenneth Tan: Co-bedding in neonatal nursery for promoting growth and neurodevelopment in stable preterm twins. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 12/2012; 12(12):CD008313., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD008313.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Nai An Lai, Elizabeth O'Riordan, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Jacqueline E. Taylor, Kenneth Tan: Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter related infections (Protocol). Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 10/2012;, DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD010140 (ISI-Indexed)
  • N M Lai, C L Teng, S Nalliah: Assessing Undergraduate Competence in Evidence based Medicine: A Preliminary Study on the Correlation Between Two Objective Instruments. Education for Health Change in Learning & Practice 07/2012; 25(1):33-39., DOI:10.4103/1357-6283.99204 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • N M Lai, C F Ngim, P D Fullerton: Teaching Medical Students Neonatal Resuscitation: Knowledge Gained and Retained from a Brief Simulation-based Training Workshop. Education for Health Change in Learning & Practice 11/2012; 25(2):105-10., DOI:10.4103/1357-6283.103457 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Dwayne Tun Soong Chang, Nai Ming Lai, Natalie Su Quin Ng, Wei Ping Ho, Thye Yuen Tan, Juliana Leng May Chua, Mohd Nizam bin Mat Bah: Adherence to Major Standard Precautions: An Audit of Venepuncture and Intravenous Cannula Insertion in the Paediatric Unit at Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru. Malaysian Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Vol. 18 (1), June 2012: 29-39
2011
  • Nai Ming Lai, Cheong Lieng Teng, Ming Lee Lee: Interpreting systematic reviews: Are we ready to make our own conclusions? A cross-sectional study. BMC Medicine 03/2011; 9(1):30., DOI:10.1186/1741-7015-9-30 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Cheong Lieng Teng: Self-perceived competence correlates poorly with objectively measured competence in Evidence Based Medicine among medical students. BMC Medical Education 05/2011; 11(1):25., DOI:10.1186/1472-6920-11-25 (ISI-Indexed)
2010
  • N M Lai, M L Tan, S Y Quah, E L Tan, K W Foong: Over-investigated and under-treated: Children with febrile convulsion in a malaysian district hospital. Singapore Medical Journal 09/2010; 51(9):724-9. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM, Nalliah S: Information-seeking Practices of Senior Medical Students: The Impact of an Evidence-based Medicine Training Programme. Education for Health Change in Learning & Practice 04/2010; 23(1):151. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Nai Ming Lai, Cheong Lieng Teng, Ming Lee Lee: The place and barriers of evidence based practice: Knowledge and perceptions of medical, nursing and allied health practitioners in Malaysia. BMC Research Notes 11/2010; 3(1):279., DOI:10.1186/1756-0500-3-279 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2009
  • Nai Ming Lai: Dissecting students’ bedside clinical questions using the ‘PICO’ framework. Medical Education 05/2009; 43(5):479-80., DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2009.03320.x (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM, Teng CL: Competence in evidence-based medicine of senior medical students following a clinically integrated training programme. Hong Kong Medical Journal 10/2009; 15(5):332-8. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM. Evidence Based Medicine series: Asking focused answerable clinical questions. Malaysian Family Physicians 2009; 4(1): 23-25. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lai NM: Evidence Based Medicine Series: Part 4. Why Some Good Studies with Clinically Important Results Cannot be Applied to Our Patients. Malaysian Family Physician 08/2009; 4(2-3); 63-65 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lai NM, Nalliah S, Jutti RC, Hla YY, Lim VKE: The educational environment and self-perceived clinical competence of senior medical students in a Malaysian medical school. Education for Health Change in Learning & Practice 08/2009; 22(2):148. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lai NM: Evidence Based Medicine Series: Evidence Based Medicine: An Overview. Malaysian Family Physicians 04/2009; 4(1); 19-22. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Lai NM. Evidence Based Medicine Series: Part 3. Appraising the Evidence are the results valid and clinically Important? Malaysian Family Physician. 2009; 4(2-3): 57–62. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2007
  • Li-Cher Loh, Nai Ming Lai, Sivalingam Nalliah, Ramesh-Chandra Jutti: The concept and implementation of "distributed learning" - Our early experience. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 11/2007; 36(10):867-70. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM, Sivalingam N, Ramesh JC: Medical students in their final six months of training: Progress in self-perceived clinical competence, and relationship between experience and confidence in practical skills. Singapore medical journal 12/2007; 48(11):1018-27. (ISI-Indexed)
2006
  • Nai Ming Lai, Samuel V Rajadurai, K H H Tan: Increased energy intake for preterm infants with (or developing) bronchopulmonary dysplasia/chronic lung disease. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) 07/2006; 3(3):CD005093., DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD005093.pub2 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lai NM, Ramesh JC: The product of outcome-based undergraduate medical education: Competencies and readiness for internship. Singapore medical journal 01/2007; 47(12):1053-62. (ISI-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Herbal extract supplements of Trigonella foenum-graecum, Withania somnifera and Lepidium meyenii for sexual health in healthy aging males: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II clinical trial, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2024 (International)
  • Evidence synthesis to guide practice in ageing population: Focusing on the roles of physical, social and cognitive interventions, Project Leader, 2017 to 2021 (Taylor's University)
  • Effects of healthcare interventions in the health status of Orang Asli community in Kg. Teras, Slim River, Perak, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Evidence synthesis to guide practice via Cochrane Systematic Reviewing: Measures for reducing central venous catheter related infections in neonatal and adult intensive care, Project Leader, 2013 to 2015 (National)
EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Reviewer for journal: Value in Health (regional issue) , 2023 to 2023 (Reviewer for journal: Value in Health (regional issue) )
  • Reviewer for journal: Frontiers in Pediatrics , 2023 to 2023 (Reviewer: Frontiers in Pediatrics)
  • Editor: Cochrane Central Editorial Service , 2023 to 2025 (Editor: Cochrane Central Editorial Service )
  • Representing the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) in accreditation of medical schools in Malaysia. , 2023 to 2027 (Member of accreditation panel, undergraduate medical programme, Malaysian Medical Council)
  • Elected by Cochrane authors to the Council with advisory role to the Cochrane Governing Board and facilitation of author representation in decision-making., 2023 to 2025 (Cochrane Council: author representative)
  • Reviewer for journal: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine , 2022 to 2023 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: Scientific Reports (Nature) , 2022 to 2022 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: British Medical Journal (BMj) Paediatrics Open , 2022 to 2022 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021 to 2021 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: Mayo Clinic Proceeding , 2021 to 2021 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: Systematic Reviews , 2021 to 2025 (Article in Journal)
  • Associate Editor: Cochrane Neonatal (review group) , 2021 to 2026 (Article in Journal)
  • Associate Editor: Systematic Reviews, 2020 to 2022 (Article in Journal)
  • Editor: Pediatric Drugs (journal), 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: Pediatric Drugs, 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for journal: Psychiatry Research , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Frontiers in Public Health, 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: BMJ Evidence Based Medicine , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Medical Research Council (UK) Future Leaders Fellowship Grant , 2020 to 2020 (Project)
  • Journal Reviewer: Neuropediatrics , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Journal reviewer: Journal of International Medical Research , 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Grant proposal reviewer: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development , 2019 to 2019 (Project)
  • Reviewer for journal: Phytomedicine , 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition , 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for Diabetic Medicine , 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: BioMed Central (BMC) Paediatrics , 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • External Examiner: Paediatric Clinical Examination, Perdana University RCSI School of Medicine , 2018 to 2020
  • Reviewer: Swiss National Science Foundation Research Grant Application , 2018 to 2021 (Project)
  • Reviewer: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy , 2018 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Journal of Applied Microbiology , 2018 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: International Journal for Quality in Health Care , 2017 to 2017 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Nutrition , 2017 to 2017 (Article in Journal)
  • PhD External Examiner: Foo Chee Yong (Monash University Malaysia) , 2017 to 2017 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer: BMC Cancer , 2017 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Advisor- British Medical Journal (Uncertainties/Change series) , 2017 to 2023 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Paediatric Pulmonology , 2016 to 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: American Journal of Infection Control , 2016 to 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Masters (Research) Thesis Examiner: Kua Kok Pim (Monash University Malaysia) , 2016 to 2016 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer: Acta Paediatrica , 2016 to 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Pediatrics , 2016 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Critical Care Nurse, 2015 to 2015 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology , 2015 to 2015 (Article in Journal)
  • KL International Neonatology Conference , 2015 to 2017 (International Conference )
  • Reviewer: BMJ Open , 2015 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • International Advisory Committee: International Society of Evidence Based Health Care (ISEHC) Conference 2014, Taipei , 2014 to 2014 (International Society of Evidence Based Health Care (ISEHC) Conference 2014, Taipei )
  • Reviewer: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine , 2013 to 2013 (Article in Journal)
  • Associate Editor: Cochrane Clinical Answers, 2013 to 2021 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Singapore Medical Journal , 2013 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making , 2012 to 2012 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: The Clinical Teacher , 2012 to 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Teaching and Learning in Medicine , 2012 to 2012 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: BMC Medical Education , 2012 to 2017 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Journal of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine , 2009 to 2009 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Biomedical Central (BMC) Research Notes , 2009 to 2009 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Malaysian Family Physicians , 2009 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer- British Medical Journal , 2009 to 2022 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: PLOS One , 2009 to 2022 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Health Policy and Risk Management , 2008 to 2008 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer: Medical Education , 2007 to 2021 (Article in Journal)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • Consultant: Malaysian National Health Research Priority Planning (2021-2025) , National Institute of Health (NIH), Malaysia , 15/06/2020 to 31/12/2020, Consultant  (Government Sector)
  • Palm oil and Human Health: Evidence Synthesis Project , National Institute of Heath, Ministry of Health, Malaysia , 01/08/2016 to 31/12/2017, Consultant  (Government Sector)
  • Visiting Consultant Paediatrician, Hospital Bentong , Hospital Bentong , 01/03/2016 to 31/07/2020, Clinical Consultant  (Government Sector)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
  • The Practice of Evidence Based Medicine amongst physicians in Malaysia ,  Vinesha Selvarajah , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Clinical Evidence Synthesis and Consumer Preferences on Nutraceuticals , Teoh Siew Li , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Clinical and Economic Evaluation of Anticoagulation Interventions for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in South East Asia Countries, Ng Shiok Shen , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Fenofibrate for newborn infants requiring phototherapy for hyperbilirubinaemia: randomised controlled trial, Vaishnavi A/P Nadesonmulu , Master by Coursework  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS OF ANTIPYRETIC DRUG USE IN THE AGEING POPULATION, A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, SEEMA MAHESH  (Main Supervisor)
ONGOING
  • LIM YI HENG  (Main Supervisor)
  • ZHANG YANG  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Practice of rapid evidence synthesis among systematic review authors in Ministry of Health, Malaysia, Global Evidence Summit , 13/09/2017 to 16/09/2017, Cochrane South Africa, International Society of Evidence Based Health Care, Joanna Briggs Institute and Guideline International  (International)
  • Use of Cochrane Reviews in developing Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) in Malaysia, 23th Cochrane Colloquium, Vienna , 03/10/2015 to 08/10/2015, Cochrane Austria  (International)
PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • Evidence based medicine in the digital era: challenges and opportunities , 23rd Family Medicine Scientific Conference , 25/09/2021 to 25/09/2021, The Family Medicine Association Malaysia (National)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • A Systematic Review of Pandemic Preparedness Plans across The World, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR), 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Malaysia  (National)
  • The Use of Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19: A Scoping Review, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR) , 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Malaysia  (National)
  • Identifying Research Area in Mental Health under National Health Research Priority Setting in Malaysia, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR), 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Malaysia.  (National)
  • Effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19: A Meta-analysis, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR), 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health, Malaysia  (National)
  • THE CHOICE OF POPULATION AND OUTCOMES IN NEONATAL TRIALS ON HYPERBILIRUBINAEMIA: ARE THEY RELEVANT? AN ANALYSIS OF COCHRANE NEONATAL REVIEWS, 25th Cochrane Colloquium , 15/09/2018 to 18/10/2018, The Cochrane Collaboration  (International)
  • THE USE OF COMPOSITE OUTCOMES IN NEONATAL TRIALS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE COCHRANE REVIEWS, 25th Cochrane Colloquium , 15/09/2018 to 18/09/2018, The Cochrane Collaboration  (International)
  • Randomized control trial using fenofibrate in combination with phototherapy compared to phototherapy alone in treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in neonates: an interim analysis (awared first prize) , Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference (KLINC), 22/11/2017 to 25/11/2017, University of Malaya Paediatric Department, College of Paediatrics Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International)
  • How conclusive are Cochrane neonatal reviews?, 24th Cochrane Colloquium, 23/10/2016 to 28/10/2016, Cochrane Korea  (International)
  • How often are patient-important outcomes represented in neonatal randomized-controlled trials? An assessment of Cochrane neonatal reviews, 24th Cochrane Colloquium, Seoul , 23/10/2016 to 28/10/2016, Cochrane Korea  (International)
  • Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters. , Australia and New Zealand Perinatal Society Congress 2015, 17/04/2015 to 20/04/2015, Australia and New Zealand Perinatal Society (International)
  • The risk-of-bias profile of neonatal randomised-controlled trials in Cochrane reviews: are we better over the years? , 22nd Cochrane Colloquium , 20/09/2014 to 26/09/2014, Cochrane South Asia  (International)
  • Malaysian authors perception on the degree of consensus in Cochrane review development: a preliminary survey. , 22nd Cochrane Colloquium , 20/09/2014 to 26/09/2014, Cochrane South Asia  (International)
  • A Single Centre Study On Birth Of Children With Transfusion Dependent Thalassaemia In Malaysia And Reasons For Ineffective Prevention, 15th Asean Pediatric Federation Congress , 17/09/2014 to 20/09/2014, Malaysian Paediatric Association  (International)
OTHERS
  • International Faculty (from 2010 to present) , Asia Pacific Evidence Based Medicine and Nursing Conference and Workshop , 08/02/2010 to 09/02/2018, Singapore National University Health System, Cochrane Singapore (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Singapore Medical Journal Reviewer Recognition Award 2020, Services, Singapore Medical Association, 2021 (Journal Reviewer Award)
  • Singapore Medical Journal Reviewer Recognition Award 2018, Services, Singapore Medical Association, 2019 (Journal Reviewer Award)
  • Bronze Editor Award 2018: Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , Services, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2019 (Editor of Cochrane review plain language summary in to Bahasa Malaysia )
  • Vice Chancellor's Most Cite Academic 2018 , Special, Taylor's University, 2018 (Top Cited Researcher)
  • Kenneth Warren Prize , Conference, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2018 (Best Cochrane review relevant to developing countries )
  • Bronze Editor Award 2017: Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , Services, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2017 (Bronze award for Editorial role in Cochrane Malay Translation Initiative )
  • Nadesonmulu V, Choo YM, Kamar AA, Lai NM, Nasir FAM. Randomized control trial using fenofibrate in combination with phototherapy compared to phototherapy alone in treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in neonates: an interim analysis. KL International Neonatology Conference (KLINC), Kuala Lumpur, 22-25 November 2017 (International) (First Prize in poster presentation). , Conference, University of Malaya (UM), 2017 (Best Poster Award)
  • Bronze Editor Award for Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , Services, The Cochrane Collaboration, 2016 (Bronze Editor Award for Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative )
  • Ngim CF, Lai NM, Ratnasingam V, Karbassi Z, Thurairajasingam S, Dominic NA. Enhancing Horizontal Interdisciplinary Integration Among Year four Medical Students Using Case-Based Learning. Oral presentation, 10th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), 16 - 20 January 2013, Singapore (Best Oral Award). , Conference, National University of Singapore, 2013 (Best Oral)
  • Lai NM, Ohnmar K, Nair S, Tan TW, Foong KW, Siti Zaleha MS. The impact of a standard asthma clerking document on in-patient assessment of childhood asthma in a district hospital: A close-loop audit (Abstract). Q Convention, 29-30 August 2007, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (first prize in oral presentation category). , Conference, International Medical University, 2007 (Best Oral)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • Chief Organiser: Blood Donation Campaign , Lightbox Building, Sungai Buloh, 18/12/2018 to 18/12/2018 (Community)
  • Kampung Sungai Teras Orang Asli Health Screening project , 09/09/2017 to 15/09/2019 (Community)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • 16th Asia Pacific Evidence Based Medicine and Nursing Conference and Workshop , Research, 05/02/2018 to 09/02/2018 (International)
  • 15th Asia Pacific Evidence-Based Medicine & Nursing Workshop and Conference, Research, 20/02/2017 to 24/02/2017