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The Advantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Children
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Surgery has moved into the era of minimally invasive surgery, and for paediatrics is no exception. Yet, minimally invasive surgery for children is still not well known in Malaysia, leading to parents not realising that there is a better option should their child require surgical [...]
The Annual APHM International Healthcare Conference & Exhibition 2019
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The annual APHM International Healthcare Conference & Exhibition was held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 29th until the 31st of July 2019 recently, and being one of over [...]
The Benefits of Cochlear Implant in Malaysia for Children
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Newborn or few years of age, a child with severe to profound hearing loss can benefit from a cochlear implant to hear and better experience the world they live in. This article will explore a few key improvements your child may attain after implantation. Speech and Hearing Improvements with [...]
The Benefits of Fasting
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The practice of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan brings many health benefits, especially to ease and restore the digestive system. In fact, caring for the digestive system is important to strengthen the body’s immune system and prevent digestive problems, especially when [...]
The cause of hoarse voice
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A sore throat and hoarse voice may be common especially after shouting or singing in high tones. However, if this lasts for more than two weeks, and your voice is showing no improvement or if you are making wheezing sounds while breathing, there may possibly be an inflammation, injury or growth [...]
The Danger of Hepatitis
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Many of us are not aware about hepatitis as most of us think it is related to HIV. In fact, it is not just that. In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day, SinarPlus sheds light on this disease. Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver that is caused by an infectious or non-infectious [...]
The Degrees of Hearing Loss
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Hearing loss is a condition that can affect any person at any such age, from a young infant to a fully-grown adult. However, hearing loss is different in each hearing-impaired individual, hence will display different symptoms depending on its level of severity. Need more information on the [...]
The Edge Third Age Economy Symposium 2022: Challenges of Preparing For Retirement in a Post-pandemic World
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While many things have seemed uncertain in the over two years during the pandemic, one thing is for sure: People have become more health-conscious, reflected in the fact that preventive healthcare services are gaining traction. Dato' Lau Beng Long, Managing Director at Sunway [...]
The effects of spicy food
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Spicy or fiery flavours have been a staple in certain products including instant foods and in menus served at restaurants or cafes – and has fast become a trend that is especially popular among the younger generation. The impact is often extreme levels of spiciness, but it has become a [...]
The Essential Steps for Improving Gut Health Throughout Your Life
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As we age, improving gut health becomes increasingly important in order to maintain our overall well-being. Remember how as children, we would be able to eat entire packets of sugar-packed candies and processed snack foods without a care in the world? Or how as teenagers, being able to wolf [...]
The Fabulously Powerful Celebration
Category: community-happenings
Ladies, it's time to put yourself first. Join us for a day of empowering activities! Our upcoming The Fabulously Powerful event happening this 25 March 2023 (Saturday) from 9 am to 2 pm at the SunMed Convention Centre offers a wide range of activities that cater to your well-being. From [...]
The Facts About Childhood Cancer: Prevalence and Coping Strategies
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Though childhood cancers are rare, that does not mean that parents should not pay attention to the matter. In the United States, there are 15,600 new cases involving cancer among children and adolescents between the age of 0 and 19. Approximately 750 to 800 new cases are recorded each year in [...]
The Gift of Life: Stem Cell Transplant
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Stem cell transplant is an opportunity for people with cancer or blood disorders to have a second chance at life. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant or bone marrow transplant is the process of transplanting healthy stem cells to a person whose bone marrow is failing, damaged or no longer [...]
The Heart of Speech Therapy: Interview with Speech-Language Therapist, Christina Rishika Lazarus
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Speech-language therapy is more than just helping people articulate words clearly; it's a vital service that supports individuals with communication, swallowing, and voice challenges, enabling them to connect and interact more effectively in their daily lives. For Christina Rishika Lazarus, [...]
The Hearty Digest
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The Importance of Childhood Nutrition: A Guide for Parents
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Nutrition plays one of the most important roles in influencing a child’s growth and development. Good nutrition is the first line of defence against numerous childhood diseases, which can leave their mark on a child for life. While childhood obesity showed an alarming rising trend worldwide, [...]
The Importance of Childhood Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination
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The topic of childhood vaccination has been much talked about, especially in recent times. Now, it’s an even more crucial topic for parents as they prepare their young children for the recent government approval and commencement of COVID-19 vaccination for kids aged 5 to 11. We have [...]
The Invisible Backbone of Cancer Care
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World Cancer Day’s new three-year “Close the Care Gap” theme that runs from 2022 to 2024 encourages people in all layers of society to play a part in the cancer care continuum. Identifying the need for education and awareness in closing the care gap, Sunway Cancer Centre, [...]
The Journey to Beating Diabetes Starts Now
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The Journey to Beating Diabetes Starts Now Special Offers! Consultation Package @ RM208.60 (np: RM372.40) Diabetes Educator Dietitian Consultation (4 Sessions) Monitoring Package @ RM318.00 (np: RM478.10) Diabetes Educator Dietitian Consultation (2 Sessions) + 1 Month [...]
The link between obesity and cardiovascular disease
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Source: Unsplash Ten years ago we may rarely hear of young people dying of heart disease, but today it seems to have become a norm. This situation is increasingly worrying, especially with the Department of Statistics Malaysia 2019 reporting that cardiovascular disease ranks top and [...]
