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Professor Dr Lai Nai Ming


Academic Qualification

  • MBBS, THE UNIVERSIY OF QUEENSLAND, Australia

Professional Qualification

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Areas of Expertise

  • Medical And Health Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Paediatrics

Research Interest

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Publications

2024
  • Medicinal plants for allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis (ISI-Indexed), PLOS ONE - Article in Journals
  • Dexmedetomidine for analgesia and sedation in newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Are newer drugs better? An analysis of neonatal pharmacological treatments across generations (ISI-Indexed), Medical Principles and Practice - Article in Journals
2023
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of dyslipidaemia among adults in Malaysia (ISI-Indexed), Scientific Reports - Article in Journals
  • Interventions for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus fasting during Ramadan (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Nondrug Intervention for Opportunistic Infections in Individuals With Hematological Malignancy: Systematic Review (ISI-Indexed), Interactive Journal of Medical Research - Article in Journals
  • Low glycaemic index or low glycaemic load diets for people with overweight or obesity (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • The Global Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and its Association With Cancers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (ISI-Indexed), Interactive Journal of Medical Research - Article in Journals
2022
  • Using artificial intelligence methods for systematic review in health sciences: A systematic review (ISI-Indexed), Research Synthesis Methods - Article in Journals
  • Effects of pharmacist interventions on pain intensity: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (ISI-Indexed), Journal of the American Pharmacists Association - Article in Journals
  • 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 (ISI-Indexed), Frontiers in Public Health - Article in Journals
  • Methodological approaches for assessing certainty of the evidence in umbrella reviews: A scoping review. (ISI-Indexed), Plos One - Article in Journals
  • Online Searching as a Practice for Evidence-Based Medicine in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University of Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia: Cross-sectional Study. (SCOPUS-Indexed), Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Formative Research - Article in Journals
2021
  • Using vibrating and cold device for pain relieves in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Pediatric Nursing - Article in Journals
  • Use of Composite Outcomes in Neonatal Trials: An Analysis of the Cochrane Reviews (ISI-Indexed), Neonatology - Article in Journals
  • Antiseptic solutions for skin preparation during central catheter insertion in neonates (Protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • The health effects of chocolate: a systematic review (ISI-Indexed), Nutrient - Article in Journals
  • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) exposures exert a sustained influence on the progression of gut microbiota and metabolome in the first year of life (ISI-Indexed), Nature: Scientific Reports - Article in Journals
2020
  • Comparative efficacy and safety of warfarin care bundles and novel oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (ISI-Indexed), Nature Scientific Reports - Article in Journals
  • The Choice of Population and Outcomes in Neonatal Trials on Hyperbilirubinemia: Are They Relevant? An Analysis of Cochrane Neonatal Reviews (ISI-Indexed), Neonatology - Article in Journals
  • Directly Acting Antivirals for COVID-19: Where Do We Stand? (ISI-Indexed), Frontiers in Microbiology - Article in Journals
  • Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia. (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • How Often Are Patient-Important Outcomes Represented in Neonatal Randomized Controlled Trials? An Analysis of Cochrane Neonatal Reviews (ISI-Indexed), Neonatology - Article in Journals
2019
  • Animal-assisted therapy for dementia (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Factors affecting consumers decisions on the use of nutraceuticals: a systematic review. (ISI-Indexed), International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition - Article in Journals
  • Automated oxygen delivery for preterm infants with respiratory dysfunction (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • A web-based educational intervention module to improve knowledge and attitudes towards thalassaemia prevention in Malaysian young adults. (SCOPUS-Indexed), Medical Journal of Malaysia - Article in Journals
  • How does ibuprofen compare with standard indomethacin therapy for preterm/low birth weight infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?, Cochrane Clinical Answers - Article in Journals
2018
  • Clinical evidence on dietary supplementation with chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.): a systematic review and meta-analysis (ISI-Indexed), Nutrition Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Interventions and Strategies to Improve Oral Anticoagulant Use in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews (ISI-Indexed), Clinical Drug Investigation - Article in Journals
  • In preterm and/or low birth weight infants, how does plastic wrap or bag compare with routine care for preventing hypothermia?, Cochrane Clinical Answers - Article in Journals
  • In preterm infants with evolving or established bronchopulmonary dysplasia, what are the effects of systemic corticosteroids administered within eight days after birth?, Cochrane Clinical Answers - Article in Journals
  • Does vitamin D supplementation help to prevent pneumonia in infants?, Cochrane Clinical Answers - Article in Journals
2017
  • Stopping feeds for prevention of transfusion-associated necrotising enterocolitis in preterm infants (Protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • A systematic review on Chinese herbal treatment for radiotherapy-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients (ISI-Indexed), Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - Article in Journals
  • Fluid supplementation for neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Chloral hydrate as a sedating agent for neurodiagnostic procedures in children (review) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Comparative Efficacy of Antimicrobial Central Venous Catheters in Reducing Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Adults: Abridged Cochrane Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis (ISI-Indexed), Clinical Infectious Diseases - Article in Journals
2016
  • Cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease (review) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) for treatment of constipation in children (Review) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Growth hormone therapy for people with thalassaemia (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacological Interventions For Preventing Migraine In Children And Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis (ISI-Indexed), Value in Health - Article in Journals
2015
  • A single centre study on birth of children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia in Malaysia and reasons for ineffective prevention (ISI-Indexed), Prenatal Diagnosis - Article in Journals
  • Antibiotic lock for the prevention of catheter-related infection in neonates (review) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease (Protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Chloral hydrate as a sedating agent for neurodiagnostic procedures in children (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Fluid supplementation for neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
2014
  • Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters (review). (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • 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 (ISI-Indexed), Stem Cells and Development - Article in Journals
  • Non-pharmacological measures for preventing opportunistic infection in patients with haematological malignancies (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Post-transfusion Hypertension and Seizure in Congenital Hemolytic anemia: A Case Report and Literature Review (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - Article in Journals
2013
  • Clinical profile, morbidity, and outcome of adult-onset generalized pustular psoriasis: ANALYSIS of 102 cases seen in a tertiary hospital in Johor, Malaysia (ISI-Indexed), International Journal of Dermatology - Article in Journals
  • Counseling for prenatal diagnosis and termination of pregnancy due to thalassemia major: A survey of health care workers' practices in Malaysia (ISI-Indexed), Prenatal Diagnosis - Article in Journals
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treatment of constipation in children (Protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Antibiotic lock for the prevention of catheter-related sepsis in neonates (Protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Different sources of autologous mononuclear cells and stem cells for critical lower limb ischaemia (protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
2012
  • Surfactant for bacterial pneumonia in late preterm and term infants (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Telemedicine for the support of parents of high-risk newborn infants. (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • An epidemiological and clinical analysis of cutaneous adverse drug reactions seen in a tertiary hospital in Johor, Malaysia (ISI-Indexed), Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology - Article in Journals
  • Co-bedding in neonatal nursery for promoting growth and neurodevelopment in stable preterm twins (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • Skin antisepsis for reducing central venous catheter related infections (Protocol) (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
2011
  • Interpreting systematic reviews: Are we ready to make our own conclusions? A cross-sectional study. (ISI-Indexed), BMC Medicine - Article in Journals
  • Self-perceived competence correlates poorly with objectively measured competence in Evidence Based Medicine among medical students (ISI-Indexed), BMC Medical Education - Article in Journals
2010
  • Over-investigated and under-treated: Children with febrile convulsion in a Malaysian district hospital. (ISI-Indexed), Singapore Medical Journal - Article in Journals
  • Information-seeking Practices of Senior Medical Students: The Impact of an Evidence-based Medicine Training Programme (SCOPUS-Indexed), Education for Health (Abingdon) - Article in Journals
  • The place and barriers of evidence based practice: Knowledge and perceptions of medical, nursing and allied health practitioners in Malaysia (SCOPUS-Indexed), BMC Research Notes - Article in Journals
2009
  • Dissecting students bedside clinical questions using the PICO framework (ISI-Indexed), Medical Education - Article in Journals
  • Competence in evidence-based medicine of senior medical students following a clinically integrated training programme. (ISI-Indexed), Hong Kong Medical Journal - Article in Journals
  • Evidence Based Medicine series: Asking focused answerable clinical questions (SCOPUS-Indexed), Malaysian Family Physicians - Article in Journals
  • Evidence Based Medicine Series: Part 4. Why Some Good Studies with Clinically Important Results Cannot be Applied to Our Patients (SCOPUS-Indexed), Malaysian Family Physician - Article in Journals
  • The educational environment and self-perceived clinical competence of senior medical students in a Malaysian medical school (SCOPUS-Indexed), Education for Health - Article in Journals
2007
  • The concept and implementation of "distributed learning" - Our early experience (ISI-Indexed), Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - Article in Journals
  • Medical students in their final six months of training: Progress in self-perceived clinical competence, and relationship between experience and confidence in practical skills (ISI-Indexed), Singapore Medical Journal - Article in Journals
2006
  • Increased energy intake for preterm infants with (or developing) bronchopulmonary dysplasia/chronic lung disease (ISI-Indexed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Article in Journals
  • The product of outcome-based undergraduate medical education: Competencies and readiness for internship (ISI-Indexed), Singapore Medical Journal - Article in Journals

Research

  • 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

Awards and Stewardship

  • Singapore Medical Journal Reviewer Recognition Award 2020, Services, Singapore Medical Association, Journal Reviewer Award , 2021
  • Singapore Medical Journal Reviewer Recognition Award 2018, Services, Singapore Medical Association, Journal Reviewer Award , 2019
  • Bronze Editor Award 2018: Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , Services, The Cochrane Collaboration, Editor of Cochrane review plain language summary in to Bahasa Malaysia , 2019
  • Vice Chancellor's Most Cite Academic 2018 , Special, Taylor's University, Top Cited Researcher , 2018
  • Kenneth Warren Prize , Conference, The Cochrane Collaboration, Best Cochrane review relevant to developing countries , 2018
  • Bronze Editor Award 2017: Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , Services, The Cochrane Collaboration, Bronze award for Editorial role in Cochrane Malay Translation Initiative , 2017
  • 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), Best Poster Award , 2017
  • Bronze Editor Award for Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , Services, The Cochrane Collaboration, Bronze Editor Award for Cochrane Bahasa Malaysia Translation Initiative , 2016
  • 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, Best Oral , 2013
  • 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, Best Oral , 2007

Paper Presented

  • Evidence based medicine in the digital era: challenges and opportunities , 23rd Family Medicine Scientific Conference (CONFERENCE), PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER , 25/09/2021 to 25/09/2021
  • Identifying Research Area in Mental Health under National Health Research Priority Setting in Malaysia, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR) (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020
  • The Use of Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19: A Scoping Review, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR) (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020
  • A Systematic Review of Pandemic Preparedness Plans across The World, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR) (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020
  • Effectiveness of Hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19: A Meta-analysis, 13th National Conference of Clinical Research (NCCR) (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 24/08/2020 to 26/08/2020
  • THE CHOICE OF POPULATION AND OUTCOMES IN NEONATAL TRIALS ON HYPERBILIRUBINAEMIA: ARE THEY RELEVANT? AN ANALYSIS OF COCHRANE NEONATAL REVIEWS, 25th Cochrane Colloquium (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 15/09/2018 to 18/10/2018
  • THE USE OF COMPOSITE OUTCOMES IN NEONATAL TRIALS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE COCHRANE REVIEWS, 25th Cochrane Colloquium (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 15/09/2018 to 18/09/2018
  • A Single Centre Study On Birth Of Children With Transfusion Dependent Thalassaemia In Malaysia And Reasons For Ineffective Prevention, 15th Asean Pediatric Federation Congress (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 17/09/2014 to 20/09/2014
  • The risk-of-bias profile of neonatal randomised-controlled trials in Cochrane reviews: are we better over the years? , 22nd Cochrane Colloquium (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 20/09/2014 to 26/09/2014
  • Malaysian authors perception on the degree of consensus in Cochrane review development: a preliminary survey. , 22nd Cochrane Colloquium (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 20/09/2014 to 26/09/2014