Tag: health
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 […]
Thailand halves beverage sugar for health
Many people consume far more sugar than their bodies need, often through sweetened drinks and snacks. Excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain, energy crashes, poor skin health, and an increased risk of diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver, […]
MRI artifacts: Head position matters
A pilot study shows that head position during brain and inner ear magnetic resonance imaging can create artifacts that impact interpretation and patient comfort. Dark, diamond-shaped spots in inner ear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are not always signs of […]
Health inspectors to monitor Ramadan bazaars in Kelantan
The Kelantan Health Department (JKN) is deploying 87 teams, comprising 181 health inspectors, to conduct regular checks at 62 Ramadan bazaar locations across the state this year. Its director, Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob, said random food samples will be […]
Malaysia records 503 new TB cases
A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the fifth epidemiological week. In a statement issued on Sunday (Feb 15), the Health Ministry said the latest detections brought the cumulative number of tuberculosis cases to 2,571 […]
