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Testicular torsion is a critical medical condition that demands immediate attention. This urological emergency occurs when the spermatic cord, which supplies blood to the testicle, becomes twisted, cutting off blood flow and causing acute symptoms.  Its sudden and severe nature, coupled with the high risk of permanent damage or loss of the testicle, makes understanding and quick response to this condition vital. This article delves further into this condition. The article is guest written by Dr Edwin Ong, Medical Director of RMDY Clinic.

Hematuria is when there is blood in your urine. It ranges from a faint colour change to a distinct red, demanding immediate attention. Hematuria is more of a signal than a condition itself—like a red flag waved by your body. It’s the presence of red blood cells in your urine, categorised as either gross hematuria, which is visible, or microscopic hematuria, only detectable under a microscope. Both types, even when stemming from harmless causes, are signs that warrant medical attention.

Explore the essential facts about Bartholin’s cysts, from causes and symptoms to treatment and prevention, in this insightful article.

NYU Langone Health achieves historic medical milestone with the world’s first whole-eye and partial face transplant.

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.

Recently, the town of La Libertad in Negros Oriental introduced its “TeleKonsulta”, an online medical consultation serving 21 barangays. The pilot test of TeleKonsulta will provide insights into the effectiveness of digital platforms for the local government unit (LGU) in delivering quicker medical services to Filipinos, which may lessen the need to travel far to the health centres in their town. The program will include a total of 21 barangays. These barangays were chosen based on their limited access to their nearest health centre.  

 Data shows that Malaysians are getting cardiovascular disease (CVD) approximately ten years earlier than the global average. The Malaysian National Heart Association published a position paper recently and found that the relative age of Malaysians with heart disease was lower when compared to other countries. 

A study conducted by Capstone-Intel revealed that many Filipino women lack knowledge about the health risks linked to the beginning of menopause. Menopause is a universal experience for all women, but educational resources are scarce on this subject. This is especially so in the Philippines. It is a part of the normal ageing process of women, which makes it vital to acknowledge and confront the possible health risks that might emerge during this phase of transition.

The healthcare landscape in Bukit Batok East takes a progressive turn with the official opening of the Community Health Resource Centre @ Nature View.

The new centre is named Bukit Batok East Community Health Resource Centre @ Nature View. It is dedicated to combating the alarming rise of Type 2 diabetes among younger demographics. This strategic move, initiated by the Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, arrives in time for World Diabetes Day and responds to urgent health statistics that point towards an emerging crisis. The opening was held on Saturday, 28 October 2023 and was graced by Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health and Advisor to Jurong GRC GROs.

UMMC’s non-invasive stroke recovery programme can help patients recover by modifying brain activity via electrical stimulation over 10 sessions in 2 weeks. They currently have the capacity to treat more patients and are urging stroke patients to get treatment.