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How to Handle 5 Medical Emergencies at Home?
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Emergencies can happen any time, even when we are at the comforts of our homes. With some know-how on handling medical home emergencies, we can potentially save a life. In this issue, Dr Low Kwai Siong, shares useful tips on how you can manage 5 common home medical emergencies to keep yourself and [...]
How to Prevent Malnutrition in Cancer Patients?
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Cancer patients are at higher risk of malnutrition compared to the general population. Malnutrition in cancer patients occur when their protein and energy intake is less than required by the body. The consequence of this is weight loss and reduction in body fat and muscles. Malnutrition should be [...]
How to Treat Sinusitis: Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What is sinusitis? A. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the membrane lining of the sinus cavity. Acute sinusitis is a short-term condition that responds well to antibiotics and decongestants. Chronic sinusitis is characterized by recurrences of acute sinusitis and persistent sinus [...]
Hyperinflammation in Kids’ Bodies
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Some children might experience multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) after Covid-19 infection. These children might experience prolonged fever with stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rashes, bilateral red eyes and sometimes dizziness, while others might complain of tiredness, worsening [...]
Hypertension: A Growing Concern Among Young Malaysians
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KUALA LUMPUR - Once thought to primarily affect the elderly, hypertension is increasingly becoming a serious issue among younger Malaysians, particularly those under the age of 40, according to a medical expert. Consultant General Physician (Internal Medicine) at the Wellness Centre, Sunway [...]
Identifying Early Warning Symptoms of Dementia
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Every year, 10 million new dementia cases are diagnosed, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). More than 55 million people worldwide live with a form of dementia and it is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases. In Malaysia, 204,000 to 264,000 adults had dementia [...]
Importance of Childhood Vaccines: Debunking Anti-Vaccination Myths
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According to UNICEF, Edward Jenner demonstrated the value of immunizsation against smallpox. Nearly 200 years later, smallpox was eradicated . Ever since, many more kinds have been administered to children . Many years of research have also demonstrated the safety of these [...]
Importance Of Regular Health Screening
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The age-old adage “prevention is better than cure” resonates profoundly, where our health often takes a backseat amidst our busy schedules and responsibilities in today’s fast-paced world. According to the Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, only 49 per cent of Malaysians [...]
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IMTJ Medical Travel Awards
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Infant Massage Workshop 2023
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Infant Massage Workshop 2023 Attention New Parents! Looking to build a closer bond and improve your baby’s health? Join this special workshop to learn soothing baby massage techniques as well as the essentials of nutrition and baby skincare! Date: 7 October 2023 [...]
Infections During Pregnancy Impact Newborn Development - OBGYN
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KUALA LUMPUR - Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, yet it brings unique challenges, notably impacting a woman's immune system and rendering her more vulnerable to infections. Resident Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist Obstetrician at the country’s [...]
Influenza is not a common cold but a deadly infectious disease
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When influenza hit Malaysia early this year with a few regions having confirmed cases of influenza A, people panicked and scrambled to get vaccinated, causing a shortage in vaccines. The situation was as if there was a “new” epidemic never seen before when in fact, the flu is [...]
Influenza vs Common Cold
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Oh, no! You are tired, coughing and have a runny nose. Is it influenza (flu) or merely a cold? Although both influenza and cold can make a patient miserable, each is caused by different bugs that settle in different places. Difference between Influenza vs Common Cold Here are some of the key [...]
Influenza: A Silent Threat To Adults and Children Alike
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Amid rising influenza cases in the world and Asia, the recent passing of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu from influenza-related pneumonia, followed by the death of Chinese actor Liang You Cheng from flu infection, and, most recently, a three-year-old Malaysian girl due to [...]
Integrative Medicine Approach for Joint Pain
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Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition with a high incidence in middle age and elderly population. In a recent webinar organised by Sin Chew Daily, Dr Chua Hwa Sen, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City and Mr Lim Chiang Fong, Senior TCM Physician, Sunway [...]
International Clinical Fellowship Programme in Orthopaedic Hand & Microsurgery
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International Orthopaedic Hand & Microsurgery Fellowship in Malaysia for Foreign Doctors Advance your surgical expertise with the International Clinical Fellowship Programme in Orthopaedic Hand & Microsurgery at Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia. This short-term medical fellowship offers 1 [...]
International Day of Older Persons Celebration 2024
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Join us at our International Day of Older Persons 2024 for an exciting day dedicated to health and wellness in your golden years. Date: 20 October 2024 (Sunday) Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Location: SunMed Convention Centre, Level 4, Tower A, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Don't [...]
International Hospital of the Year Award 2016
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Nadiah Wan, Director of Business Development & Corporate Communications, Sunway Medical Centre receiving the International Hospital of the Year Award from Mr Keith Pollard, Managing Editor of IMTJ & CEO of Intuition Communication at the recent IMTJ Award ceremony held in Madrid, [...]
