Neutropenic Diet
A Neutropenic diet is a low bacteria diet that safeguards individuals with weakened immune systems due to reasons like transplant procedures, cancer treatment, viral infections, and aplastic anemia. A...
Kidney Tumours
Our kidneys are crucial organs in our bodies and are responsible for the excretion of urine from our bodies. However, what should you do if you suspect you have a kidney tumour? Dr Thana Balan explain...
Flu infection in Children. A guild to parent
Flu (also known as influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that affect the nose, throat, and lung. Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly by droplets made when som...
Neonatal Jaundice (Jaundice In Newborn Babies)
What is jaundice? Jaundice is yellow colour of the skin and whites of the eyes that is common in newborn babies. It is caused by accumulation of bilirubin, a breakdown product of red blood cells which...
A Shot at Preventing Cancer - Why Not?
Cervical Cancer is one of the very few gynaecological cancers that can easily be screened, detected, treated, and cured at an early stage. Find out more on how can this be done.
Beating heart surgery
That’s right, the heart was still beating during the bypass surgery. (Conventional bypass would neccesitate the cessation of heart function during surgery).
Winning The Battle Against Diabetes
Malaysia has the highest incidence of diabetes in South-East Asia. Dr. Saiful explains the impacts of diabetes and what we can do to mitigate the effects.
Prostate Cancer - One of the Leading Cancers in Malaysian Men
As more and more men enjoy longer life expectancy, an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer are becoming more apparent
Vitamins & Supplements For Kids: Do Healthy Children Need Them?
Minerals and vitamins are required for children's healthy growth and development. However, children do not get energy from vitamins. Instead, they assist our biological systems to run normally.
The Mighty Prostate
The prostate is a very important part of sexual health in a man. It’s central to the ejaculatory process and despite its small size, it has a mammoth function and responsibility.
Gamma Knife For Brain Surgery
Gamma Knife is a highly accurate radiosurgery procedure that is usually performed with the application of a stereotactic frame.
Thinking of Skipping Your Second Covid-19 Vaccine Shot?
Thinking of skipping your second Covid-19 vaccine shot? Dr Saiful explains what happens when you choose to skip this crucial step!
Brain Tumours: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth or mass of cells in or around the brain. Spinal tumours and brain tumours are called central nervous system (CNS) tumours. These tumours may be malignant (can...
Does Bacteria Cause Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a build-up of abnormal cells that form a mass in part of the stomach. One risk factor for stomach cancer is infection with a type of bacteria call...
POLYCYSTIC Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) And Its Implications
POLYCYSTIC ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disease among women of childbearing age. Although this condition has not received much publicity, it impacts many young ...
All You Need To Know About Pituitary Tumours
Pituitary tumors are tumors that form in the pituitary gland near the brain that can cause changes in hormone levels in the body.
Understanding Lymphoma And The Treatment Options
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body.
Getting To The Root Of Persistent Bladder Issues
Urodynamics is a study that assesses how well the bladder and urethra store and release urine. This consists of tests assessing the functionality of the urinary tract, pinpoint urinary obstructio...
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COLORECTAL CANCER - Second deadliest cancer among Malaysians
Cancer of the colon and rectum is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysian. Recent research has shown that appropriate screening and treatment can alleviat...
