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Pancreatic Cancer Alert: Are You Ignoring These Red Flags?
A pancreatic tumour is an abnormal growth within the pancreas. This abnormal growth can be broadly classified into cystic tumour and solid tumour. Pancreatic cystic tumour, which contains mucin (sticky material), has the potential to turn into cancer.
Ventilator Conundrum: Malaysian Medical Association(MMA) Seeks Valid Explanation for 104 Faulty Ventilators
Meta-description The Malaysian Medical Association calls for accountability regarding 104 faulty ventilators bought from China via Pharmaniaga without proper documentation.
Fake News Report Used to Sell Unregistered ‘Eye Supplement’ in the Philippines
A Philippine medical program advertised an eye supplement that claims to heal eye illnesses, but medical experts say otherwise. A video of the now defunct medical program called “Salamat, Dok” (lit., “Thanks, Doc.) released a segment online that showcases an eye supplement titled ‘Double Care Eye Brain’. It claims to be based on a testimony by a 61-year-old woman.
Understanding Hydroceles: The Watery Woe of Many Men
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum of a male. This fluid surrounds the testis and is contained within a lining called tunica vaginalis.
Do We Really Need Our Gallbladder?
The gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped organ beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in our digestive system. However, its health is often overlooked until discomfort and illness strike. In the second part of this series, we look at the diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures of gallbladder conditions with Dr Lee Ser Yee. Dr. Lee Ser Yee specialises in Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery (HPB), Liver transplantation, and minimally invasive Surgery (MIS). His area of expertise lies in minimally surgery to treat liver, gallbladder and pancreas diseases.
Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnoses Account for 65% of Breast Cancer Cases in the Philippines
Approximately 65% of breast cancer instances in the Philippines are identified in the advanced or late stages due to insufficient treatment and delayed detection. Among Filipinos, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is a mere 44.4%. The Philippine Cancer Society highlighted that breast cancer is the leading cancer in terms of both new cases and fatalities, not only in the local context but also on a global scale. The statistics reveal 27,163 new cases annually, resulting in 9,906 deaths each year for both genders.
Singapore Tackles High Sodium Intake Amid Rising Health Concerns
Singapore advances its public health campaign to cut sodium intake, fostering healthier eating habits. Read more
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Bladder Falling Through Vagina
Up to 50% of women aged between 50 and 79 face the discomfort of Pelvic Organ Proplapse (POP), yet almost half remain silent due to the stigma surrounding such intimate conditions.
Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign 2023 : A National Movement Against Excessive Sugar Consumption
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has launched the Reduce Sugar Advocacy Plan in Putrajaya to reduce sugar consumption especially in sweetened beverages.
Birthmarks: Uncovering the Science of Skin’s Natural Imprints
Explore the scientific realm of birthmarks, understanding their types and origins, for better insight into skin’s natural imprints.
Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) To Develop Action Plan For Juvenile Mental Health Cases
The Malaysian Ministry Of Health (MOH) is set to develop an action plan due to the rise of mental health issues among children, teenagers and young adults.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 3 November 2023
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers expired vaccines in Malaysia, illegal drugs in Singapore and monkeypox in Indonesia.
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