“Doctor, I can’t remember the last time I had a Pap smear…” The above is one of the most commonly encountered sentences in my practice. It is not the end of the world, of course, but why do doctors insist…
The Importance of Pap Smears- Dr Ayu Akida
Author: Hidayah
The Malaysian Medical Gazette Event – LIMITED EDITION T-shirt
The Malaysian Medical Gazette (MMG) is holding a public event in conjunction with its 2nd year of publication. The event will be held on the 5th December 2015 at Level 1, Carnival Court, IOI Mall, Puchong (2.00pm-6.00pm). There will be health talks,…
COPD? What is That? – Dr Hidayatul Radziah Ismawi
When it comes to respiratory diseases, almost everyone has heard of asthma, lung cancer, TB but not many non-medical people know about COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What is it? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is defined as a preventable…
Apa Yang Anda Harus Tahu Tentang Gigitan Ular- Dr Abdul Rahman Abdul Kadir
Fakta penting tentang gigitan ular dan prosedur rawatan Hanya 18 daripada 140 spesis ular darat di Malaysia yang berbisa. Jika sekalipun anda digigit oleh ular yang berbisa, tidak semestinya ia menyebabkan kemudaratan pada nyawa kerana majoriti gigitan ular adalah ‘dry…
Kenyataan Rasmi Perunding Laktasi Malaysia (IBCLC) Berhubung Isu Penyusuan Ibu dalam Rancangan Fiqh Wanita TV3 (7/8/2015)
Kenyataan oleh IBCLC Malaysia Tarikh: 10 Ogos 2015 Tajuk: Isu berkaitan kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh host rancangan Fiqh Wanita pada 7/8/2015 Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Objektif Kenyataan: 1. Untuk memperbetulkan kesilapan fakta dan mengelakkan salah faham berpanjangan dalam masyarakat 2. Melahirkan rasa empati…
Ramadhan Kareem 2015 #HealthyRamadhan
Ramadhan Kareem! Alhamdulillah, the holy month of Ramadhan will soon be upon us and Muslims all over the world will be united in performing the fast and other acts of worship. Staying at optimum health during the month of Ramadhan…
How Do We Frame Someone? The Right Health Advocacy – Dr Dhesi BR
As physicians, we are often confronted and challenged by corporate companies, individuals, and even our own leaders. Among others, this can be clearly seen among Tobacco companies. They keep pressing that they are selling a legal product. Alcohol companies, on…
Patient Safety Must Always Be A Priority- KKM
Malaysia has now been seen as one of the exemplary country in terms of its effort and initiative to improve Patient Safety. For instance in January this year, Malaysia was invited by the World Health Organization to be part of…
SITUASI SEMASA KEJADIAN PENYAKIT TANGAN, KAKI DAN MULUT (HFMD) DI MALAYSIA- KKM
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) juga ingin memaklumkan mengenai situasi semasa penyakit tangan, kaki dan mulut atau “Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease” (HFMD) di Malaysia. Penyakit HFMD adalah endemik di Malaysia dan berlaku sepanjang tahun. Sehingga hari terakhir minggu epid 14/2015 (11 April…
Melegakan Sakit Menggunakan Rawatan “Panas” & “Sejuk”- Jonathan Goh
Seorang pesakit saya telah pergi ke Negara China untuk melancong. Akibat terlalu lama berjalan kaki, dia mendapat keradangan pada kedua-dua buku lalinya. Sendi-sendinya terlalu banyak digunakan dan kurang mendapat rehat. Ini sebenarnya masalah yang kecil seandainya dia tidak pergi melawat…