Category: Top Story
Thyroid cancer in Malaysia: Subtle signs until they’re not
Resource persons: Dr Tan Teik Hin, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician and Dr Wong Mei Wan, Consultant Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) Thyroid cancer, one of the most treatable cancers, remains under-discussed in Malaysia. According […]
Asia on alert as Hantavirus cases spur global action
Cruises are regarded as the ultimate stress reliever and the epitome of a dream vacation. But that was likely not the case for the 147 passengers and crew aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship where the World Health Organization (WHO) reported […]
Celebrating moms-to-be: Preparing for pregnancy and parenthood
Resource person: Dr Sharmina Kamal Binti Shamsul Kamal, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, SMC As we celebrate Mother’s Day this second Sunday of May, we also honor the dedication of mothers-to-be who prepare themselves — mind, body, and heart — to give […]
Immunization coverage falters in Southeast Asia; zero-dose children a top concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia region has raised an important healthcare issue that could save lives, calling for sustained efforts to expand vaccine access while warning that millions remain unprotected despite decades of progress in immunization. It said […]
Improving quality of life in Parkinson’s Disease through care and DBS surgery
Resource persons: Dr Phua Chun Seng, Consultant Neurologist and Physician /Dr Kalai Arasu Muthusamy, Consultant Neurosurgeon Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition globally, and its impact is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. In Malaysia, […]
Asia’s medical device manufacturing strained amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
The disruption in naphtha supplies due to the ongoing Iran conflict, leading to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is significantly impacting medical device manufacturing in Asia by increasing raw material costs, forcing production cuts, and complicating logistics for […]
From Epic Fury to Epic Risks: global healthcare in peril
Logistics navigating risky waters Iran’s retaliatory airstrikes on US military bases in several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with restrictions on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted global trade. Major carriers have ceased using this key […]
Silent kidney risks women should know about
Spokesperson: Dr Rosnawati Binti Yahya, Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplantation Physician, Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is often described as a “quiet disease”, one that progresses silently until damage is advanced. The worldwide prevalence of CKD shows […]
Women’s health month marks a turning point in women’s care
March is Women’s Month, a time not only for recognition but also for awareness. In health care, awareness can directly influence outcomes. New research, regulatory changes, and medical technologies are changing how diseases affecting women are detected, treated, and prevented. […]
Colorectal cancer: Age doesn’t matter, but early screening does
For fans of the late 90s TV series Dawson’s Creek, the passing of cast member James Van Der Beek, who played the teenage aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery, was a shock. It has also brought into the spotlight the fact that […]
