In 2001, the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) reported at least 2.6 million Malaysians who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Although many of us have the disease, most do not understand this condition very well. Myth 1 : Diabetes…
The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is…
Dalam menangani insiden sesak nafas akibat asma/lelah atau gejala-gejala yang berkaitan, amalan biasa di jabatan kecemasan seluruh negara ialah serupa. Pesakit yang datang tanpa makluman awal, atau digelar ‘walk-in’, dengan gejala yang menunjukkan serangan lelah mengejut akan dihalakan ke ruang…
There is a reason why epidemiological studies have revealed that oesophageal cancer is one of the more common malignancies to affect the Asian population, particularly among the Korean, the Chinese and the Japanese. The oesophagus is a swallowing tube that…
Pesakit kencing manis seringkali dikatakan tidak bijak mengawal pengambilan gula lalu menyebabkan bacaan gula mereka tidak terkawal. Malah, apabila mereka dinasihati untuk menggunakan insulin, ianya seringkali dilihat sebagai satu HUKUMAN kepada “kegagalan” mereka untuk mengawal gula. Ianya seperti suatu titik…
As a medical officer working in a clinic, oftentimes I face this situation. This kind of scenario is not unfamiliar to us, meeting patients especially those who have chronic/non-communicable diseases. Chronic/Non-communicable disease patients Commonly, these patients suffer from 3 main…
Doctors often get asked how one can increase the body’s good cholesterol levels. The main aim of this article is to share some tips on how you can increase your good cholesterol levels while lowering your bad cholesterol. Let’s start talking…
Setiap kali bulan Ramadhan menjelang, seringkali para doktor menerima banyak soalan serta kemusykilan dari para pesakit samada mereka boleh menjalani ibadah puasa. Seperti yang kita tahu, Islam secara prinsipnya tidak memberatkan umatnya terhadap sesuatu perkara melainkan sekadar yang termampu. Bagi…
In the late 19th century, modern medicine was practiced as the mainstream medicine in Malaysia with traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) treatments mushroomed as a complement. A Recent local study has found that a significant prevalence of more than 70%…
In the 21st century the demand for dietary supplements has grown substantially, in accordance with the higher standards of living worldwide. People are trying to prolong their lifespan and ensure a better quality of life with use of alternative medicine…