With the school holiday on, I thought this topic would be appropriate.
Continue readingPulled Elbow – The wailing child with no fracture
Avoiding Injuries for ‘Weekend Warriors’
Injuries can occur from inadequate preparation of muscles and tendons of our body for occasional strenuous activities – the so-called ‘weekend warriors’.
Continue readingDrugs in Sports and Sports Injuries – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
What drives accomplished, talented athletes to take the illegal quick fix of steroids and other performance enhancers, and what are some of the potential long-term effects of usage on the body? Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, untangles the complicated web of drug use in sports, exploring the three main areas: therapeutic, recreational and ergogenic.
Continue readingTips Penjagaan Kaki
Para pesakit kencing manis mempunyai risiko lebih tinggi untuk mendapat jangkitan kuman (yang kadangkala boleh menjadi serius dan mengancam nyawa), terutamanya ke atas anggota badan yang sering terdedah seperti kulit, tangan dan kaki.
Continue readingGastrocnemius Muscle Tear (Calf Tear)
The patient was a 46 year old man, referred from his neighborhood GP.
Continue readingGastrocnemius Muscle Tear (Calf Tear)
The patient was a 46 year old man, referred from his neighborhood GP.
Continue readingGetting Ahead of Knee Pain (Part 1)
Malaysians are getting increasingly active as the benefits of sports and exercise for general health and chronic disease control becomes apparent.
Continue readingBone Health Myths and Facts – Dr Harjeet Singh [BFM – Podcast]
How much calcium is enough or too much? When do you know you need supplements? Is osteoperosis strictly a female problem?
Continue readingDiabetic foot
The current incidence of diabetes in Malaysian is about 23 percent – 1 in 5 Malaysian is a diabetic – this does not include the numbers undiagnosed
Continue readingCervical Cancer and its Prevention
The cervix is the lower part of your uterus (womb). The cancer of this part of uterus is called cervical cancer. Cancer of the cervix (cervical cancer) is a serious but preventable disease. It is the third most common cancer among Malaysian Women.
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