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Bone & Joint Centre
Category: excellence
The Bone and Joint Centre at Sunway Medical Centre consists of a team of Orthopaedic Consultants that come together to provide patients with therapies and interventions to overcome their bone and joint problems. The Centre does bone and joint replacement surgeries, lumbar and spine [...]
Bone Fractures: Types and Treatment
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What Is a Bone Fracture? Bone fracture is the medical term used when there is a break in the continuity of the bone. Fractures can be as a result of Single traumatic incident where there is high energy stress impacted to the bone for example in fall from height. Repetitive stress to the [...]
Bone Health Screening Package
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Boost Your Bone Strength Osteoporosis is characterised by fragile bones that are more likely to break. This screening tests how strong and healthy your bones are. Now RM399 (normal price RM620) Package includes: Bone density scan (DEXA scan) for the hip and spine Blood [...]
Bone Mineral Density Scan
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Osteoporosis is a potentially painful and crippling disease which can affect anyone but occurs more commonly in older women. It involves the gradual loss of calcium, causing the bones to become porous, brittle and break easily. Half of all menopausal women have or are at high risk of [...]
Botulinum toxin
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What is botulinum toxin? Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a neurotoxin produced by the gram negative bacteria, Clostridium botulinum that inhibits the chemical acetylcholine released from the nerve causing inhibition of muscle contraction. If used in large quantities, it can cause whole body muscle [...]
Bra & Breast Prosthesis Promo 2019
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Brachytherapy
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Brachytherapy is a procedure that involves placing radioactive material inside your body to treat cancer. It allows your doctor to use a higher total dose of radiation to treat a smaller area in in a shorter period of time than conventional external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). This [...]
Breaking Misconceptions Of Palliative Care
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Although the acceptance of palliative care has grown in recent years, it is still underused, mostly due to misconceptions. Among the misconceptions of palliative care are that it is only for patients who are terminally ill, treatment ends when palliative care begins, and discussing [...]
Breaking The Sweet Barrier: Exploring Diabetes Causes And Symptoms Beyond Sugar
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Diabetes affects about 422 million people worldwide, with the majority living in low and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to this condition each year. Fortunately, advancements in the medical industry have significantly improved patient outcomes in [...]
Breast Augmentation Package
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A proven record of excellent results by highly trained and experienced experts in breast surgeries. Choose what makes you happy in the most natural-looking way. Breast Augmentation Package. Type of implant: Mentor & Motiva RM27,000 - RM28,000 Polytech Mesmo RM22,000 - [...]
Breast Cancer
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The Reality of Breast Cancer Breast cancer occurs when breast cells grow uncontrollably. “Breast cancer” refers to a harmful tumour developed from cells in the breast. It is the most common type of cancer among women in Malaysia. An average of 4,000 new cases are reported [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Meet Dr. Normayah Kitan, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we are featuring one of our skilled specialists who plays a crucial role in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment - our very own Breast and Endocrine Surgeon, Dr Normayah Kitan! Read on to find out what she does in her role, her experience, [...]
Breast Cancer is Curable
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Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease and its prevention remains one of the major challenges faced by women across the globe. It is the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. According to the Malaysian National Cancer Registry report [...]
Breast Cancer On The Rise In Young People
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The Ministry of Health revealed that one in nine women in the country is likely to have cancer. Of the women, 33.9% had breast cancer, 10.7% had colorectal cancer and 6.2% had cervical cancer. Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Aqilah Othman said the [...]
Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment - Feeling a Lump In The Armpit and Treating It Before It's Too Late
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October may seem like an ordinary month, but for breast cancer patients and survivors, it's a month of great significance. Pink October, or International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a special month to raise awareness of breast cancer, with people wearing the [...]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors You May Not Be Aware Of
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Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women in Malaysia. It is estimated that 1 in 19 Malaysian women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. However, the rate differs between the three main races, the Malays, Chinese and Indians with 1 in 16 Chinese, 1 in 17 Indian and 1 in 28 Malay women [...]
Breast Cancer Screening in Malaysia: Everything You Need to Know
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Malaysian women, affecting 1 in 19 women. Making healthier lifestyle choices – exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting your alcohol intake – can help minimize your risk of developing breast cancer. [...]
Breast Cancer: The No.1 Killer in Women
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The number of women undergoing mammogram examination for breast cancer in Malaysia is still low compared to the West like in the United States (US). Nearly 50% of women in Malaysia are diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer compared to 5% in the US. A study found that only 8% to 14% of women in Selangor [...]
Breast Care Centre
Category: excellence
At Sunway Medical Centre’s Breast Care Centre, we aim to provide an integrated and holistic approach to improve and restore total well-being and self-esteem for women on breast related issues. Our goal is to improve access, coordination of care, education and support for those [...]
Breastfeeding Boosts Baby’s Antibody Level and Prevents Disease
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It is indeed every parent’s dream to see their child grow to be healthy and strong, and for a newborn, breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to promote the baby’s health and development. Before deciding on the type of milk to give their baby, parents, especially [...]
