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Reasons to Not Avoid and Delay Dental Checkups
By Prof Seow Liang Lin, Dean, School of Dentistry of IMU University. Dental phobia Everyone knows they should get their teeth checked at least once a year, but how many do? After all, if it doesn’t hurt, there’s really no […]
Orthopaedic Innovations for Sports Injuries
By Dr Mazzre Mahmod, Consultant Orthopaedic, Sports & Trauma Surgeon at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) From diagnosis to rehabilitation for full recovery Sports injuries are an inevitable aspect of an athlete’s life, from minor sprains to more serious conditions […]
Understanding the Communication Struggles of Older Generations
By Dr Mugilarasi Arasarethinam, Hub Leader of the Active Ageing Impact Lab, Taylor’s University During my medical school days, I witnessed a bus conductor yelling at an older man who was sitting behind me, not at all perturbed by the […]
Alzheimer’s care: Early diagnosis and Slowing disease progression
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder affecting millions globally and is becoming more common as populations age. In Malaysia, about 44,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s, and this number is expected to grow. As we mark World Alzheimer’s Day this […]
How Early Detection Can Help Prevent and Slow Dementia
By Dr Lim Su Yin, Consultant Neurologist and Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University Dr Yau Weng Keong, Associate Professor of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of […]
Hepatitis Awareness in Malaysia: A Quick Guide to Prevention and Management
Resource Person: Dr Chua Siew Houy, general physician and rheumatologist at IMU University. Many people do not realise that the hepatitis virus can cause chronic liver disease and even lead to liver cancer. When it comes to one’s health and […]
Malaysia Launches Crucial Vaccination Drive versus Dengue
Dengue fever remains a formidable global health challenge, with over 7 million cases reported worldwide by April 2024, surpassing last year’s total. Malaysia, where dengue is hyper-endemic, has seen a 27% rise in cases and a 50% increase in deaths […]
Misconceptions on Mpox that You Should Know (and Public Perception in Malaysia)
By Dr Durga Vettivel is a senior lecturer in family medicine at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same […]
Malaysian researchers innovate vaccine and medicine manufacturing
A team of academic researchers in Malaysia has developed a new method for purifying recombinant virus-like particles (VLPs) produced in bacterial cells, potentially simplifying and reducing the cost of producing essential vaccines and medicines. The research team includes Dr. Lee […]
MOH Vows to Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices in Medicine Procurement
The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia has relayed its commitment to addressing issues of exclusivity, price collusion, and anti-competitive practices in the procurement of medicines. This move is a response to concerns about pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers charging the […]
