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Influenza Vaccine: How important is it?
Influenza is an acute, contagious disease affecting the nose, throat and lungs, otherwise known as the respiratory tract. It is caused by a group of
Cervical Cancer (HPV) Vaccination
More than 70 countries, including Brunei and Malaysia, have included the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in their national immunisation programme. This effectively protects a
Rosacea: Symptoms, Triggers & Management
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting mainly the central face – nose, chin, cheeks and forehead. The neck, chest, scalp and ears are
Malaria: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted by the bite of the parasitic Anopheles mosquito, usually between dusk and dawn. Two billion people risk contracting malaria
Alcohol: Which is “Better”?
Having an alcoholic drink or two is often unavoidable in social settings, or simply as a means to unwind and relax. While heavy consumption is
Back Pain – Causes and Management
Though under-reported, back pain is quite common among adults. Studies have shown that 4 out of 5 adults encounter debilitating back pain which disrupts daily
Reducing Myopia Progression
Myopia is prevalent in many societies and causes a significant public health cost. Reducing myopia progression, especially the age of onset of myopia is of
Defining Bipolar Disorder
Just like other mental disorders, individuals who have bipolar disorder (BD) are often misunderstood, isolated, and unaware. BD affects their thought processes, activity levels, perception,
Tuberculosis: the tug with COVID-19
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people have overlooked other conditions that still contribute to daily mortality and hospitalisation all over the world.
Epilepsy: Causes, Triggers, Types
A seizure is an abnormal surge in electrical activity in the brain which may affect a person’s consciousness, movements, sensations, emotions or behaviour. A seizure
Down Syndrome: Seeing the Ability in Disability
Children with Down syndrome have been portrayed differently by the media over the years. This article captures the essence of the condition, as well as
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep condition in which breathing stops for short periods, usually 10 seconds or more at the time of sleep. These short-term
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