Can Medical Insurance Remain Affordable? December 17, 2021 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics If you own a medical insurance policy, you probably dread receiving that letter every few years, informing you that your premiums are increasing. To understand the complex factors driving the increase of...
Men or Women – Who Bears the Responsibility for Family Planning? December 10, 2021 Battle of the Sexes & Social Media, Dr. In The House It was recently reported that a Malaysian gynaecologist had created the “world’s first unisex condom”, which would make what is traditionally a male contraception also usable for women. But what does...
First Professor of Urology in Cambridge November 26, 2021 Dr. In The House, Medical Innovations & Advancements The Doctor in the House meets the first Professor of Urology in Cambridge University. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee joins us for a chat with Prof Vincent Gnanapragasam - also an honorary consultant...
Everything You’ve Been Afraid To Ask About Prostate Cancer November 19, 2021 Cancers in Men & Women, Dr. In The House Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer among men in Malaysia, but it’s still uncommon for men to talk about their prostate problems. When such an important health issue is shrouded in secrecy, men...
Malaysia Says ‘No’ to Ivermectin November 12, 2021 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements The Ministry of Health Malaysia has released the results of its study on ivermectin, which found that the drug does not prevent patients with COVID-19 symptoms from progressing into stage four or five, and...
Doctor in the House: How is the Health Budget Put Together? October 29, 2021 Dr. In The House, Medical Innovations & Advancements What exactly goes into planning a budget for health? With Budget 2022 being tabled today (29th October), we take a look into what the process looks like - who is involved, how long it takes and the...
World Polio Day – Malaysia Ends Polio October 22, 2021 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Innovations & Advancements In December 2019, polio was detected in Malaysia for the first time in 27 years. In September 2021, the country declared the polio outbreak to be over. To commemorate World Polio Day on 24 September,...
Ready or Not, COVID-19 is Here to Stay October 15, 2021 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Innovations & Advancements “We have to learn to live with COVID-19” is a phrase we’ve been hearing all too often these days. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has reiterated that we need to reopen safely and to start treating...
World Mental Health Day – Is Mental Health Care A Reality For All? October 8, 2021 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging This year, World Mental Health Day on 10 October will be commemorated with the theme ‘Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality’. Despite great strides being made in awareness, what still stands...
On Vaccinating Teens and Real-World Efficacy of COVID Vaccines October 1, 2021 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Innovations & Advancements With COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents aged between 12 to 17 years old underway, we take a look at what concerns parents might still have and some of the misinformation that is going around. We also...
