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Study utilising Malaysia-specific data underlines solutions to diabetes dilemma

April 24, 2024
Study utilising Malaysia-specific data underlines solutions to diabetes dilemma

“Eat less carbs and cut back on sugar!” With 1 in 5 adults in Malaysia diagnosed with diabetes 1, this advice is doled out freely but is that all? Experts say there is much more to it, as diabetes is […]

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Transforming Healthcare Norms for Women; Novartis Malaysia Takes the Lead in Empowering Women

April 19, 2024
Transforming Healthcare Norms for Women; Novartis Malaysia Takes the Lead in Empowering Women

Novartis Malaysia celebrated International Women’s Day with a resolute call for gender parity in STEM leadership. At an event titled “Women in Healthcare: Empowering Others to Pay it Forward,” prominent figures like Dr. Mastura Md Yusof, Grace Tam, Elsie Chang, […]

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BTMC collaborates with KL Fertility Centre , Amden Capital to Improve Fertility Services, Accessibility

April 17, 2024
BTMC collaborates with KL Fertility Centre , Amden Capital to Improve Fertility Services, Accessibility

Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC), KL Fertility Centre, and Amden Capital have partnered to enhance fertility services and patient care. This collaboration aims to improve accessibility, quality, and innovation in fertility treatments. KL Fertility Centre and BTMC will work closely […]

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CRMY Initiates “Support Our Scientist” Drive to Advance Cancer Research

April 17, 2024
CRMY Initiates "Support Our Scientist" Drive to Advance Cancer Research

“Save Our Ship,” or SOS, takes on a fresh significance at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY), now symbolizing “Support Our Scientists.” Established in 2000, Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) stands as the nation’s pioneering and sole independent, non-profit cancer research organization. Solely […]

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MOH and Cancer Research Malaysia Bridge Care Gap for Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients

March 22, 2024
MOH and Cancer Research Malaysia Bridge Care Gap

Malaysia’s fight against cancer According to data from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), survival rates for breast cancer patients are notably higher in high-income settings, with nine out of ten patients surviving the disease, compared to only 5 out of […]

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Approaches to Curb the Chronic Kidney Disease Burden in Malaysia

March 19, 2024
Approaches to Curb the Chronic Kidney Disease Burden in Malaysia

By: Dr Rosnawati Yahya, Consultant Nephrologist & Kidney Transplantation, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Malaysia faces a silent but growing epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a long-term condition that is described as a gradual loss of kidney function over […]

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Endemetriosis : the “silent” health threat affecting millions of females worldwide

March 12, 2024
Endemetriosis : the “silent” health threat affecting millions of females worldwide

Despite it being fairly common, many women are still not familiar with the symptoms and causes of endometriosis, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In Malaysia, endometriosis affects an estimated 350,000 women—and roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age […]

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Alpro Group, Panasonic collaborate to elevate indoor air quality

January 26, 2024
Alpro Group, Panasonic collaborate to elevate indoor air quality

Alpro Group, the holding company of Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy chain, Alpro Pharmacy, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Malaysia. The strategic partnership aims to improve air quality across all Alpro outlets and its headquarters using […]

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