Let Communities Lead HIV Prevention December 1, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Sexual Health & Fertility, STI & HIV To end the AIDS epidemic, community-based action must be an integral part of the process. But what does that look like here in Malaysia? In conjunction with World AIDS Day, which is commemorated on the 1st of...
We Don’t Want A Post-Antibiotic World November 24, 2023 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is commemorated every year from 18-24 November. The theme for WAAW 2023 is "Preventing antimicrobial resistance together", continuing the theme from the...
Why Is One Dose of The HPV Vaccine Enough? November 17, 2023 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Innovations & Advancements 2023 marks the 13th year of HPV vaccination in Malaysia’s national immunisation programme, where 13-year-old girls in Form 1 receive the vaccination in schools. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we had achieved...
Being Prepared For Stroke Rehabilitation November 3, 2023 Dr. In The House A stroke is a severe and sudden medical condition that can have profound consequences for survivors and families. Rapid treatment, as well as proper stroke rehabilitation can help one recover from a stroke,...
Is Ultra Processed Food Ultra Bad For You? October 6, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Innovations & Advancements, Reviews Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist; Assoc Prof Dr Wong Jyh Eiin, Head of Nutrition Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Description: It tastes good and...
Malaysia’s Blueprint for The Aged Population September 29, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Innovations & Advancements, Reviews Malaysia’s Midterm Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan has a specific focus on improving the wellbeing of the aged population as one of the key strategies in empowering specific target groups. In conjunction...
How You Can Support Suicide Prevention September 8, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Attempted suicide has been decriminalised in Malaysia but the work does not end there. In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Alia...
Japan Releases Fukushima Wastewater August 25, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics In 2011, a major earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a tsunami which flooded the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, causing a major nuclear disaster. Efforts to decontaminate the...
What Happens When Cosmetic Surgery Goes Wrong August 11, 2023 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging It was recently reported that a 29-year-old woman had died following a breast enhancement surgery that had gone wrong. What was especially worrying was that the procedure was done by a beautician, rather than...
Life Expectancy vs Age – Which One Matters More? August 4, 2023 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Age is not just a number when it comes to health choices. Your age is one of the main factors that determines the types of health screenings that you need and when to go for them. But at a time when we’re...