Children’s Genital and Urinary Conditions August 16, 2024 Dr. In The House, Kidney, Prostate & Bladder Care As a parent, you would worry if your child complains of pain or other problems related to urination. You’d also be anxious if there appears to be abnormal development of their genital organs. Consultant...
Desperate For Kidneys (And Other Organs) August 9, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Recently, several news outlets highlighted the illegal organ trade in Malaysia, particularly involving the sale of kidneys. The New Straits Times reported that a man had advertised and sold one of...
Are There Carcinogens In Our Makeup? July 12, 2024 Cancers in Men & Women, Dr. In The House Are our beauty products harbouring carcinogens? Public concerns about asbestos in talcum powder increased when a multitude of lawsuits were filed against Johnson & Johnson for their baby powder products....
Why Do We Love Health Hacks – Even If They’re Wacky July 5, 2024 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Whether you’re scrolling through social media or talking to friends, you can easily hear about the latest health hack - little tips and advice on how you can incorporate healthier habits into your life or...
Is Spermageddon Upon Us? June 28, 2024 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging For a long time, infertility among couples has always been placed on the shoulders of the woman, but as reports of male infertility continue to rise, we dive into what’s causing the decrease in sperm counts...
Cancer Control Through Global South Cooperation June 21, 2024 Cancers in Men & Women, Dr. In The House Geography determines whether or not you receive treatment for cancer, and whether you will suffer painfully or live with a good quality of life. This is a fact of the cancer divide, placing the...
Protecting Older Adults From Abuse and Neglect June 14, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics The idea of subjecting an elderly person - the grandfathers and grandmothers in our lives - to abuse or neglect is an abhorrent one. And yet, elder abuse does occur with horrifying frequency around the...
Is The Tobacco Industry Targeting Our Kids? May 31, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Innovations & Advancements Tobacco companies have had decades of experience marketing their products to appeal to a wider consumer base, including the youths, and these strategies have seemed to only grow more aggressive as companies...
Silent Mentors For Medical Students May 17, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist; Prof Dr Saw Aik, Programme Director, Silent Mentor Description: Medical students rely on cadavers during their years in medical school to learn the fundamentals of...
All You Want To Know About UTIs May 10, 2024 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Kidney, Prostate & Bladder Care A urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections to affect humans; in fact, if you’re a woman, you’re even more likely to have a UTI at some point in your life. But despite how common and...