With the rise in bike-sharing services and the opening of more bike lanes in Klang Valley, more people can cycle to nearby locations without much hassle. But does one size fit all?
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a type of compressive neuropathy of upper limb. It is one of the common condition seen at orthopaedic clinics. Common presentations of pain, numbness and tingling sensation over hand can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition is caused when one of our main nerves to the hand, the median nerve is compressed at the level of our wrist.
Continue readingHemorrhoids (Piles) What Do You Do About Them?
Hemorrhoids are abnormal swelling of blood vessels lining the lowest part of the rectum and anus.
They developed when the veins in the anal canal get swollen and congested, just like the varicose veins in the leg, due to the weakness of the vessel wall and increased localized pressure in the vessels. With increasing age, the connective tissue degeneration leads to prolapsed blood vessels in the anus.
Injury Management in Sports
After just five weeks of the 2017-2018 season, Premiership Rugby clubs are already dealing with depleted squads due to early-season injuries. We discuss if rugby is facing an injury crisis, whether painkillers in sport is a career necessity, and the role of inflammation in healing.
Continue readingRawatan Tak Sepatutnya Boleh Jadi Punca
Tidak tahu hamil sehingga usia kandungan mencecah tujuh bulan kedengarannya agak pelik. Ini kerana mustahil si ibu tidak merasai pergerakan bayi atau pertambahan berat badan secara mendadak sedangkan dia pernah melalui kehamilan sebelum ini. Tanda kehamilan walaupun bukan semua mengalami alahan biasanya akan ditunjukkan namun kurang disedari wanita.
Continue readingOsteoarthritis of Knee膝盖软骨组织老化, 人工关节可代劳?
Would rather suffer in pain when walking than going for a knee replacement surgery, because own knee is definitely better than an artificial knee?
Continue readingTaking Flight During Pregnancy 孕妈咪搭飞机注意事项
Sometimes pregnancy does come unexpectedly. With the flight ticket being booked earlier and she’s all set to travel, does an expecting Mommy need to give up her travel plans?
Continue readingQueries On Colic
Colic is a common albeit exasperating condition characterised as excessive crying or fussing in babies who are otherwise healthy and thriving. It affects both baby boys as well as baby girls equally. The most telling sign of colic is the crying and it’s most likely to begin in the late afternoon or early evening although they can occur at any time of the day or night. Dr. Phang Yuk Jean, Consultant Pediatrician at Columbia Asia Hospital – Klang shares on her answers on the queries.
Continue readingWhat It Takes To Be A Midwife
Being a nurse, they say, is not for everyone. When you’re working in a labour ward, the wellbeing of mothers and their newborns are in your hands and that’s quite a responsibility to take on.
Continue readingHealthy Skin : DEFINED
Optimum skin health is achievable, according to the experts. Dr. Priya Gill, Consultant Dermatologist Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya gave her thought on identifying healthy skin.
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