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Understanding Neurosurgery
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When someone is faced with the possibility of brain surgery, the first emotion we tend to experience is instinctual unease. This is a natural reaction as our personalities, thoughts and other aspects that define us are inextricably linked to brain function. The thought of having our [...]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
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Parkinson’s disease is a more common condition among older people, affecting about one percent of people over the age of 60 and with the incidence rising significantly with increasing age. However, about five to 10 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease begin before the age of [...]
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Common Hormonal Disorder in Women
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Do you struggle with irregular periods, weight gain or excess hair growth? Or perhaps you are having trouble getting pregnant? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, affecting approximately 12.6% of women in Malaysia. However, many women are [...]
Understanding Scoliosis and Its Treatment Options
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In Malaysia, about 3.5% of the population suffers from scoliosis, of which 50% are mild and only 0.1% are severe and require surgery, which is a minority. Most of the time, the curvature can be improved through non-surgical treatments such as exercise and physiotherapy. In children, the scoliosis [...]
Understanding Skin Cancer: Types, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies
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The skin is the largest organ of the human body and acts as a physical barrier and first line of defense against pathogens. The skin has two layers: the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is made of keratin, which protects against foreign substances. The dermis contains sweat [...]
Understanding Snoring: Causes and Effective Solutions to Snoring
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50% of normal adults snore occasionally, and 25% are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight persons, and it usually becomes worse with age. What Causes Snoring? The noisy sounds of snoring occur when there is an obstruction to the free flow of air through [...]
Understanding the Benefits of ReLEx Smile: New Laser Vision Correction
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Why is Laser Vision Correction so expensive? Yes. Laser Vision Correction(LVC) is expensive compared to purchasing a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. But, have you take into account the total amount of expenses that you had spent and will be spending from the moment you get your first pair of [...]
Understanding The Cause of Back Pain
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Poor ergonomics is a big health risk for those working from home. Remote workers reported developing or having their existing back and joint pain worsen since working from home due to poor sitting posture or usage of non-ergonomic furniture for work. There are many factors [...]
Understanding the Journey of Stroke Recovery Timeline
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Stroke can strike anyone, anytime – recovery is possible and the timeline is different for everyone. Our multidisciplinary team of medical professionals are ready to help each patient on their journey to recovery. On this journey map, we help you to understand what happens from a stroke onset [...]
Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Stroke
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Effects of stroke that occur after the emergency stage can either recover or remain permanent. This may depend on a few factors including the time taken between the stroke onset and the patient receiving emergency care, severity of stroke, and the area of the brain that is affected by the [...]
Understanding the prevalence of vascular dementia among Malaysians
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DESPITE having the ability to impair daily functioning and drastically affect the quality of life, vascular dementia (VaD) remains relatively misunderstood. Recognised as the second-most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's, VaD differs as it is caused by impaired blood flow to [...]
Understanding What Mindfulness Is and How to Practice It
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What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice that is found in various spiritual traditions, especially Buddhism, in which it’s a meditation practice known as ‘Sati.’ In the secular world, it was first applied in behavioural medicine in the 1970s in the form of an 8-week [...]
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brains: Interview with Dr Mohammad Imran bin Idris, Consultant Neurologist
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Neurology has long fascinated medical professionals as it deals with the brain, the most complex organ in the human body. Understanding how it controls movement, memory, and emotions, while diagnosing disorders like stroke and dementia, makes neurology both intellectually stimulating and [...]
Unravelling The Connection Between Heart Disease & Stroke
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Heart disease remains to be a growing national health concern with it being the principal cause of death in Malaysia. As the years progress, deaths caused by heart disease are on a steady upward trend rousing the worries of many. Statistics are also showing that there is a rise in the number [...]
Uroflowmetry
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Uroflowmetry is a quick, simple diagnostic screening test that is used to calculate the flow rate of urine over time. The test measures the volume of urine released from the body, and the speed and time of urinary release. The doctor may conduct a uroflowmetry if patient reports symptoms of [...]
Urology Centre
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Welcome to Sunway Medical Centre’s Urology Centre that offers expert management and treatment solutions for all urological conditions. Urology is a surgical speciality that deals with diseases of the urinary & reproductive tracts in men and with urinary disease in [...]
Using Cutting-edge AI Tech to Diagnose Emergency Treatment
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KUALA LUMPUR: To ensure that patients can be served efficiently when seeking emergency treatment, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) has introduced ultrasound or sonography imaging technology enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI). Assistant medical director and emergency medical [...]
Varian TrueBeam STx
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The Varian TrueBeam™ STx technology is a revolutionary innovation in cancer treatment. It expands radiotherapy treatment options for even the most challenging cancer cases in the lung, breast, head and neck, abdomen, liver and other regions. The system uses sophisticated [...]
Varicose Veins Management: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
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What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are enlarged superficial veins commonly arising in the legs. They are usually dilated and tortuous. They occur over the calf and inner thigh. Varicose veins occur due to defective valves. What are veins? Veins are blood vessels which transport [...]
Vegetable Wrap
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Ingredients (3 servings) Filling 3 large iceberg lettuce leaves 3 water-chestnut, peeled and diced 1 sheet of Fuchok, soaked and diced pinch of salt & pepper 50g of carrot, diced 50g of celery, diced 1 tsp of sugar 1 tsp of sesame oil 1 tbsp of corn flour Sauces 1 tbsp vegetable [...]
