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Prince Court hospital successfully perform ESG procedure

January 15, 2025

Prince Court Medical Centre has made history as the first hospital in Malaysia to successfully perform the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) procedure, a groundbreaking new treatment for obesity. In a statement, the medical centre said that the procedure was performed […]

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HPUSM handled more than RM200,000 assistance to 68 patients

January 13, 2025

The Universiti Sains Malaysia Specialist Hospital (HPUSM) has aided 68 patients through the Patient Welfare Fund, handing out assistance worth a total of RM206,398 as of December 2024. Its director, Prof Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani said this is an […]

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Govt demand to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health

January 10, 2025
Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today stressed the need for the government to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health (SDH) to create a healthier population in Malaysia. He said national policies such […]

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Alpro Foundation initiates safe medication disposal campaign in Malaysia

January 2, 2025
Alpro Foundation initiates safe medication disposal campaign in Malaysia

Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals and expired medicines, such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, contaminates water sources, according to the Alpro Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Alpro Pharmacy—Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy […]

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Glow up for the New Year with the right sunscreen

December 27, 2024
Glow up for the New Year with the right sunscreen

By Dr Nur Ashikin Ahmad, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) Consultant Dermatologist Getting into the sunscreen habit With Malaysia’s tropical climate providing year-round sunshine, protecting your skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays is not just advisable–it’s essential for maintaining long-term […]

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MOH reports 1,342 dengue cases, two deaths; advises vigilance

December 17, 2024

The Ministry of Health (MOH) recorded 1,342 dengue fever cases and two deaths during Epidemiological Week 49 (ME49), posting an increase from the previous week’s 1,249 cases with no deaths. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan reported that […]

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Malaysia’s HSOP boosts healthcare access – Health Minister

December 11, 2024
Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad

Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad reported that as of November 30, a total of 24,734 patients have been referred to private hospitals since the implementation of the Hospital Services Outsourcing Programme (HSOP) in July. These referrals include […]

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Alpro Group and AGTC Genomics bring precision medicine to Malaysia

December 10, 2024
Alpro Group and AGTC Genomics bring precision medicine to Malaysia

Medication errors and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are major health concerns globally, with ADRs being a leading cause of hospitalisations. In Malaysia, about 1 in 10 hospitalised patients experience an ADR, with over 30% of these incidents being preventable. These […]

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What Your Pulse and Tongue Reveal About Your Health

December 5, 2024
What Your Pulse and Tongue Reveal About Your Health

By Dr Ong Siew Siew, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine at IMU University The ancient practices of observing the tongue and evaluating the pulse reveal a wealth of information about an individual’s health and constitutional […]

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Take charge of your health to fight diabesity

December 3, 2024
Dr Alex Teo, Director

By Dr Alex Teo, Director, Research Development and Scientific Affairs, Asia Pacific, Herbalife Diabetes is on the rise 1 in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the region is expected to become the largest contributor to the global economic burden of diabetes by […]

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