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An often overlooked issue, jaw health can have a solid and lasting impact on the quality of life for the people it affects. Maintaining good health of the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is crucial.  In this article, we discuss TMJ disorders with Dr Yao Chao Shu, prosthodontist at Q&M Dental City Square Mall.

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In an unprecedented feat, a team of medical experts from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) successfully performed a kidney transplant on an HIV patient, marking a first in Malaysian medical history. Six months after the operation, the patient is thriving, and the landmark case has sparked vital conversations about healthcare equality and discrimination.

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain.…

Medtronic, the global medical technology company, is recalling nearly 350,000 implantable cardiac devices. This recall follows continuous issues with their ability to deliver high-voltage therapy when necessary, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Vasectomy, a surgical procedure for male contraception, is a popular choice among men seeking a long-term solution for preventing pregnancy.…

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After a successful abdominal surgery, Pope Francis has been discharged from a hospital in Rome. His surgeon reports remarkable improvement.

In an event that has shocked the medical community, officials at the Mainz University Hospital in western Germany have apologised…

In a medical breakthrough, doctors in Boston have successfully performed pioneering in-utero brain surgery, treating a rare condition known as vein of Galen malformation (VOGM). This remarkable achievement marks the first instance of in-utero surgery being performed to treat this specific condition, shedding light on the potential of fetal surgeries to save lives and prevent postnatal complications.