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Managing Festive Stress This CNY: Tips from a Clinical Psychologist
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Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions, celebrations, and festive cheer. Yet, behind the thrilling lion dances, the crackle of firecrackers, and delicious feasts, many find themselves grappling with a less festive emotion—stress. From the rush of preparing for the celebrations to [...]
Managing Mental Health and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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This article is contributed by Yap Chee Khong, Clinical Psychologist, Sunway Medical Centre. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, our society is facing uncertainties day in, day out. The public worry about being infected, transmitting the disease unknowingly, others’ wellbeing, the impact [...]
Maskne /mask-nee/ : The Struggle is Real
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What caused it? It is likely a disorder of hair follicle occlusion and directly related to increased duration of mask wear : Mechanical stress due to pressure and friction Microbiome imbalance due to heat, pH and moisture Tropical climates and outdoor [...]
Maternity
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Please read the following info to find out more what you need to prepare for admission or discharge. Useful Info Visiting hours for general wards: 9 am – 9 pm daily only A Visit Pass may be obtained from the Security Officer for visits after 9.00pm. Room [...]
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Medical Research and Drugs Abound: Say Goodbye to Breast Cancer
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When it comes to breast cancer, how much do you know about it? Dr. Christina Lai Nye Bing, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Sunway Medical Centre, says that whenever breast cancer patients ask her what breast cancer is, she usually uses the ancient Latin word for cancer, [...]
Medical Support Care
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Medical Support Services Specialist, Dr Wongβs Compassion in Medicine and at Home
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For Dr Wong Zhiyi, a Senior Manager of Medical Support Services at Sunway Medical Centre, balancing the rigors of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with family life is a daily challenge he meets with resilience and purpose. Over his seven years at the hospital, Dr Wong has risen to oversee a team of [...]
Medical Technology & Facilities
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Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year in Asia Pacific 2018
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Sunway Medical Centre Continues to Get Recognition at the Global Health and Travel 2018 APAC Healthcare & Tourism Award The Global Health and Travel 2018 APAC Healthcare & Tourism Award which was held in Saigon, Vietnam last 4 May 2018 gathered and outstanding [...]
Medication Information & Its Administration Technique
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Meet Dr Anis, The Heart Behind Pediatric Intensive Care at Sunway Medical Centre
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Working in a hospital can be hard. But for Dr Anis Siham binti Zainal Abidin, a paediatric intensivist at Sunway Medical Centre, it is her passion. She cares for very sick children in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where every second counts. Her job requires quick thinking, [...]
Meet Dr Eni, an Oncologist Who Sees the Realities of Childrenβs Cancer
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In the early days of my life as an paediatric hematologist and oncologist in Malaysia dealing with childhood cancer, life was a lot tougher than it is now. I’m talking about the 90s, back when technology wasn’t as advanced and there was a huge shortage in manpower in the healthcare [...]
Meet Dr Hiew, A Medical Officer at Sunway Medical Centre
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Dr Hiew Zhen Xiang’s story is one of love, loss, and determination. As one of the leading doctors in an ICU hospital, his journey has been shaped by personal challenges and a strong desire to help others. Becoming a Medical Doctor in Intensive Care Unit Growing up, he shared an [...]
Meet Dr Ong Shong Meng: The Orthopaedic Surgeon Who Started as a Volunteer
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Dr Ong Shong Meng Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon If you asked Dr Ong Shong Meng to choose another career, he would choose to be a doctor all over again. Dr Ong, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sunway Medical [...]
Meet Dr Zehan, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Respiratory Specialist
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Early intervention and personalised care can be life-changing, especially when it comes to children’s respiratory health. For Dr. Noor Zehan Abdul Rahim, a Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Respiratory Specialist, this philosophy is at the core of her work. Driven by the desire to [...]
Meet Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Specialist, Dr Vicky Ho
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Dr Vicky Ho never planned to be an obstetrician and gynaecologist (O&G). “Honestly, it wasn’t my first choice. In medical school, I was more interested in internal medicine, cardiology, or neurology,” she admits. But everything changed during her housemanship in [...]
Meet Our Breast Specialist and Oncoplastic Surgeon, Dr Teoh Li Ying
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Life has a way of throwing curveballs, but for Dr Teoh Li Ying, Consultant Breast and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, juggling her career, motherhood, and a love for travel is a balancing act she's mastered with grace. Her story is one of perseverance, [...]
Meet Our Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist, Dr Lim Chong Wei
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When Dr Lim Chong Wei, Consultant General Physician & Endocrinologist, made the big move back to Malaysia after 22 years in the UK, it wasn’t just about advancing his career. It was about being closer to his family. But what he also brought with him was a wealth of knowledge, a deep [...]
Meet Our Genetic Counsellor: Helping Patients to Understand the Link Between Genes and Health
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Our genes hold powerful clues about our health, influencing everything from cancer and heart disease to inherited disorders like thalassemia. Genetic testing helps doctors find out whether someone has, or may be at risk of, certain diseases. It can also guide treatment choices and help families [...]
