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Childhood Obesity in Malaysia: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
Category: blogpost
The Growing Problem Childhood obesity is a significant problem in Malaysia, where it's prevalance among children and adolescents has been on the rise. According to a UNICEF report in 2019, 12.7% of children between the ages of 5 and 19 in Malaysia are obese, and the country faces [...]
Children's Day First Aid Workshop
Category: community-happenings
Join us at Sunway Medical Centre for an engaging Children’s First Aid Workshop, exclusively for SunMed Kids Club members, and learn essential skills! Date: 17 November 2024 (Sunday) Time: 10.00 am - 1.30 pm Venue: SunMed Convention Centre, Lotus Hall 1 & 2, Level 4, Tower A, [...]
Children's Health & Development Centre
Category: excellence
At SunMed, our child health services provide medical care and preventative services for the physical, mental and behavioural healthcare of infants, children and adolescents from 0 to 15 years old. Nothing is more worrying to a parent than when their child becomes ill. Even minor fevers and [...]
Chilhood allergies on the rise
Category: news
Source: Unsplash WITH schools reopening for more children beginning July 15, the spotlight is naturally on child health and safety. In 2011, the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology reported that 10 - 15.5 per cent of the childhood population had been diagnosed with one or more allergic [...]
CHT Pursuit of Excellence National Award 2020 - Healthcare category
Category: award
Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City has been recognised regionally for its world-class health care facilities, as well as its comprehensive medical treatment and procedures. Besides consistently maintaining high standards in delivering patient-centred care, Sunway Medical Centre also demonstrated [...]
Clear vision with LASIK
Category: news
It can be frustrating when it is difficult to see clearly without the help of glasses or contact lenses. Also, wearing glasses can cause discomfort especially when exercising, while participating in sports or when putting on makeup to the eye area. With the advancement in technology, [...]
Clinic Assistant
Category: career
Diploma in Healthcare or SPM graduate preferably with 1 year of working experience in Healthcare setting Good verbal and written English language and Bahasa Malaysia Good computer skills
Clinical Outcome Indicators
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Clinical Trial Awareness Day 2025
Category: community-happenings
Sunway Clinical Research Centre will be hosting its second Clinical Trial Awareness Day this coming August! Join us to discover how clinical trials are revolutionising healthcare and improving lives. Dato' Dr Chang Kian Meng, Consultant Haematologist and Vice Chair of the Sunway Medical [...]
CNY Safety Tips: Expert First Aid Advice from Dr Lee Soon Han
Category: blogpost
Chinese New Year is a time for family, festive meals, and travel. However, it is important to stay mindful of your health and safety during this season. Dr Lee Soon Han, our Head of Accident and Emergency Department (A&E), shares useful tips for handling medical emergencies and when to [...]
Colic in Infants: Coping with Your Baby's Excessive Crying
Category: blogpost
Learn about colic in infants, how to identify its symptoms, and discover helpful tips for managing your baby's excessive crying and providing relief. Infantile colic is a common concern for new parents, marked by excessive and inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby. This challenging [...]
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accreditation - Special Haematology Lab
Category: award
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to our Special Haematology facility at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City based on results of a recent on-site inspection conducted by CAP inspectors. Recognised for rigorous and robust [...]
Colorectal Cancer
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The Reality of Colorectal Cancer It is a type of cancer that forms in the colon or the rectum. As both have many features in common, they are often grouped together as colorectal cancer. REALITY CHECK This is the second most common type of cancer in the country. In Malaysia, it has been [...]
Colorectal Cancer in Malaysia: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment Options
Category: blogpost
The colon is the large intestine with the rectum being the last part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer is a malignant growth that occurs in either the colon or rectum, making it one of the most serious forms of cancer. Colorectal cancer is currently the most common cancer in men and third [...]
Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
Category: blogpost
Colorectal cancer incidences amongst adults below the age of 50 years old continues to increase without a clear explanation. Only a relatively small proportion can be attributed to known inherited genetic conditions such as Lynch Syndrome. Unlike their older counterparts, not many have the typical [...]
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr Michael Wong
Category: blogpost
You might think you’re too young to get colorectal cancer. But here’s the truth: more adults are being diagnosed at younger ages than ever before. The scary part? In the early stages, there may be no signs at all. Or the symptoms can be so mild that you don’t notice [...]
Combining Eastern and Western approaches
Category: news
Sunway Group Healthcare has opened its first traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) centre at Sunway Geo Avenue in Bandar Sunway. Representing a holistic approach to medicine and health, Sunway TCM Centre aims to pair the traditional and cultural practices of the East with the [...]
Committed to providing the best service
Category: news
Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway Group's healthcare unit, continues to expand its business to become one of the region's leading private medical centres. It is committed to improving healthcare through the provision of best services and the use of cutting-edge technology to keep patients [...]
Common Eye Problems: Types and Solutions for Better Vision
Category: blogpost
Understanding Common Eye Problems and Their Types Vision plays a crucial role in our lives from infancy to adulthood, as our eyes are known as the body’s most highly developed sensory organs. However, eyesight is something that many of us take for granted. It is important to understand that [...]
Common Questions on Cancer
Category: news
This excerpt is transcribed from a virtual talk with Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Dr Ivan Shew. My relative currently has stage IIIB lung cancer, suffers from diabetes, has received chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and is currently receiving [...]
