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Malaysia faces shortage of oncologists
Malaysia is facing a serious shortage of cancer or oncology facilities and specialists, particularly in government hospitals. This scenario raises concerns that patients may not receive timely treatment, thereby increasing mortality rates. Utusan Malaysia reported that, based on Health Ministry […]
Don’t ignore the warning signs: Heart disease is no longer just for the elderly
Resource person: Dr Yew Kuan Leong, Consultant Cardiologist, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) We are seeing a concerning trend where heart disease is affecting Malaysians in their 40s and even 30s. One in four cases in Malaysia involves individuals under […]
SEA Healthcare and Pharma Conference 2025: Pioneering the future of healthcare in the region
Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the organiser of SEACare 2025, is proud to announce the inaugural SEA Healthcare and Pharma Conference 2025, co-organised by the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) and Five Pillar Venture Capital Sdn. Bhd. This event marks […]
Beware of colon cancer at age 40s
If you’re aged 40 and above, don’t take any risks and screen yourself for colorectal cancer, say experts. National Cancer Society of Malaysia managing director Dr M. Murallitharan said it is most common among the middle aged, affecting one in […]
Microparticle technology brings new Hope for vitamin A deficiency
MIT researchers have developed a new method to fortify foods with vitamin A, a breakthrough that could help combat deficiency-related blindness and health issues affecting millions worldwide. The innovation involves encapsulating vitamin A in a polymer, protecting it from degradation […]
Needle-free capsule could enhance oral drug delivery
MIT and Novo Nordisk researchers have developed an ingestible capsule that can deliver drugs directly into the walls of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, offering a needle-free alternative to injections. Inspired by squids’ jet propulsion, the capsule uses compressed gas or […]
Knee pain: When to worry and what comes next
By Dr Abdul Razak Hussin, Consultant Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon, Ara Damansara Medical Centre (ADMC) Who is at risk? Knee injuries can affect anyone, not just athletes. Whether you run, play sports on weekends, or hike, a sudden twist or […]
KMI Healthcare to launch new 100-bed hospital in Malaysia
Kumpulan Medic Iman Sdn Bhd (KMI Healthcare), a subsidiary of TDM Bhd, has signed a build-and-lease agreement with Bertam Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd (BSHSB) to develop a 100-bed hospital in Bertam, Seberang Perai Utara, Penang. The hospital, with a gross […]
Minding the gaps in mental health care
By Robert C. Smith, MD, MACP, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; Author Why U.S. mental health care remains broken (and how people can demand change) The public does not understand […]
11% decline in influenza cases in 2024
The number of influenza cases in Malaysia declined by 11% in 2024, with 30,403 cases recorded compared to 34,173 in 2023. Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said influenza-related deaths also saw a significant 68% decline from 54 in 2023 to 17 […]
