Author: Kit Yarn
Kit Yarn
Kit Yarn is a pharmacist by training and she firmly believes in increasing the healthcare literacy of the public, so that people are able to take charge of their health. She likes to exercise in her free time and occasionally jam on the drums
Due to alarming obesity rates and evidence in obesity management, Malaysia has just released a 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline. Read more
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has released a 2023 guideline update on the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)[1]. The prevalence rate of COPD in the Asia-Pacific is 6.2%, which is almost similar to the 6.7% rate in USA. By 2030, it is predicted to become the third leading cause of death world-wide [2]. The 2023 guideline updates contain significant changes in the definition of COPD and treatment recommendations, which will impact clinical practices. This article aims to summarise the key changes, for more in depth recommendations, refer to the full GOLD report here. Definition…
This article will explore the case of a woman with hyponatraemia and severe gestational hypertriglyceridemia. Read more
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