Tag: health
Drug abuse contributes to mental disorders
Drug abuse is a contributing factor to mental health disorders in the state, according to a psychiatrist at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital, Nik Lili Ariantie Ahmad. She said that based on hospital data last year, a total of 543 patients who […]
People take safety measure during heat wave
People in the state are taking precautions in carrying out daily activities following high temperatures during the day due to the Level 1 and 2 heat waves that hit several districts. Temperature readings reaching between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius […]
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 […]
Malaysia’s medicine supply remains stable, says Health Ministry
The supply of medicines in the country is stable and under control, says the Health Ministry. In a statement on Monday (March 23), it assured the public that based on the current assessment of supply, the impact of the conflict […]
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 […]
Singapore study links common bacterium to slow-healing wounds
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and partner institutions have identified how a common bacterium disrupts the body’s immune response, contributing to persistent and hard-to-treat wound infections. The study focused on Enterococcus faecalis, a bacterium frequently […]
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 […]
Nephrologist: Kidney disease often detected too late as early stages show no symptoms
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), often described as a “quiet disease”, progresses silently and is frequently detected only after significant kidney damage has occurred, prompting experts to urge women to prioritise early screening. Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplantation Physician at Sunway […]
MyNuCLEaR, a gamechanger for Malaysia’s nuclear medicine services
Malaysia is advancing its nuclear medicine capabilities through MyNuCLEaR, or the Malaysian Nuclear Medicine Care Locator, Education and Resources online platform, which is a nationwide initiative designed to serve as a central information and access point for patients and healthcare […]
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 […]
