Watch video: How To Stay Healthy While Working From Home
Friday, July 30, 2021
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Symptoms
July 13th is GIST Awareness Day! A gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is a type of sarcoma. The cancer forms in tissues of the digestive tract but are most common in the stomach or small intestines.
People with GIST often do not experience any specific symptoms or signs. When symptoms do occur, they may be vague. If you are concerned about any of these symptoms that you experience, please talk with your doctor.
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain, a condition that is synonymous with many of us especially during the current Work From Home routine. Some of these pains are subtle and do go away naturally.
However, very often these pains are early symptoms of preventable or treatable back pain issues. Join our Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Dr Chooi Yue Seng, to better understand Low Back Pain by participating in our FB live session.
2021 : What's New In Lung Cancer?
Did you know? The risks of lung cancer surpasses smokers and more women are affected. Find out what’s new in lung cancer with our experts from Subang Jaya Medical Centre as we go live on 4 August at 7.30pm.
This session is held in conjunction with World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August.
Watch video: 2021: What's New In Lung Cancer?
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Skin Cancer : What To Look For During Skin Self-Exam
Not all skin cancers look the same. In fact, skin cancers can show up in many shapes and sizes. Sometimes they might even look like other skin conditions.
This UV Safety Month, let’s talk about ways to check your own skin regularly for any signs of skin cancer.
A skin self-exam is best done in a well-lit room in front of a full-length mirror. For those hard-to-see areas, a spouse, partner, close friend, or family member may be able to help you or you can use a hand-held mirror.
The best time to do a skin self-exam is after a bath. Check any moles, blemishes, or birthmarks from the top of your head to your toes. If you look at your skin regularly, you will know what’s normal for you.
Many skin cancers are more common on parts of the body that tend to get more sun, such as the face, head, neck, and arms. But skin cancers can occur anywhere on the body. Learn about how to spot skin changes that may require a doctor's attention.
This UV Safety Month, let’s talk about ways to check your own skin regularly for any signs of skin cancer.
A skin self-exam is best done in a well-lit room in front of a full-length mirror. For those hard-to-see areas, a spouse, partner, close friend, or family member may be able to help you or you can use a hand-held mirror.
The best time to do a skin self-exam is after a bath. Check any moles, blemishes, or birthmarks from the top of your head to your toes. If you look at your skin regularly, you will know what’s normal for you.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Liver Cancer : A Silent Killer
When cancer starts in the liver, it is called liver cancer. It may not have symptoms that can be seen or felt at the early stages. In Malaysia, 84.4% of liver cancer patients only recognized the signs and symptoms at late stages.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Mental Health Resilience
How to protect ourselves against pain and distress when times are tough? Join us and learn more with Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Tee Bee Chin.
Watch video: Mental Health Resilience
Majlis Pelancaran Dasar Pemakanan Kebangsaan Malaysia 2.0
Bagi mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang dasar ini, anda boleh dapatkan buku Dasar Pemakanan Kebangsaan Malaysia 2.0 di Portal Bahagian Pemakanan melalui pautan:
Nutrition As A Part Of Therapy In Liver Cancer Treatment
Do you have to keep a certain diet with liver cancer? Find out more on the role of nutrition therapy in liver cancer treatment LIVE this Saturday, 31 July at 10.30am with the experts from Cengild G.I Medical Centre and Aspen Nutrition Malaysia.
Monday, July 26, 2021
The ABC Of Viral Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is usually caused by the hepatitis A, B, or C virus. Our infographic in conjunction with #WorldHepatitisDay highlights these 3 types of viral hepatitis and the different ways that they are transmitted.
How To Let Babies Sleep Well With Itchy Skin
Is your baby with eczema having a poor quality of sleep? You’re not alone. Many others are going through the same exhausting patterns night after night.
Join the webinar to get some helpful tips from Dr.Low Dy-Win, Dermatologist, to soothing a baby’s eczema and learn how to keep your baby’s skin healthy.
Join the webinar to get some helpful tips from Dr.Low Dy-Win, Dermatologist, to soothing a baby’s eczema and learn how to keep your baby’s skin healthy.
Tanda-Tanda Awal Strok Haba
Cuaca panas dan kering dijangka akan berlaku hingga pertengahan September. Ambil tahu dan kenali tanda-tanda awal Strok Haba.
Dapatkan rawatan segera sekiranya anda mengalami simptom-simptom ini. Jaga kesihatan diri dan amalkan SOP.
Dapatkan rawatan segera sekiranya anda mengalami simptom-simptom ini. Jaga kesihatan diri dan amalkan SOP.
Hepatitis Can't Wait
Viral hepatitis is the 7th most common cause of mortality in the world, and of all viral hepatitis-related deaths, approximately 48% are attributable to hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses.
However, up to 95% of those living with hepatitis are unaware and undiagnosed.
However, up to 95% of those living with hepatitis are unaware and undiagnosed.
Tips Pemakanan Sihat Warga Emas
Warga emas merupakan golongan yang seringkali dikaitkan berisiko untuk mendapat pelbagai penyakit. Oleh itu, makanan yang mereka ambil haruslah berkhasiat dan lengkap segala keperluan nutrisi bagi mengekalkan tahap kesihatan pada tahap optimum terutamanya sewaktu pandemik Covid-19 ini.
The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 12 : Interventional Radiology Therapies For Liver Cancer
The SK Dharmalingam Lecture Series 12 - Interventional Radiology Therapies for Liver Cancer. Join Professor Dr. Basri Johan Jeet Abdullah, Consultant Interventional Radiologist from Prince Court Medical Centre (Official). He discusses interventional radiology and its role in the management of cancer, options for liver cancer management, and more on Saturday, 31 July 2021 from 11am – 1pm via Zoom.
This FREE session is open to healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, caregivers, and the public.
To join, register by 2pm on 30 July 2021 at: bit.ly/SKDLecture12
(For doctors, CME points will be awarded for this webinar. It will be claimable via barcode scan on the MMA app during the session. Please have this app ready on your mobile phone)
Friday, July 23, 2021
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