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 readingPara 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.
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The patient was a 46 year old man, referred from his neighborhood GP.
Continue readingMalaysians are getting increasingly active as the benefits of sports and exercise for general health and chronic disease control becomes apparent.
Continue readingHow much calcium is enough or too much? When do you know you need supplements? Is osteoperosis strictly a female problem?
Continue readingThe 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 readingThe 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.
Continue readingWhether you’re dreaming of moulding your child into the next sport superstar or just want to keep them healthy and fit, find out about the do’s and don’ts of sport participation and fitness training for children, from Dr. Harjeet Singh, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Continue readingOsteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is usually seen especially among older people. Sometimes it is seen in younger people who had previous joint injuries eg accidents or sports injuries.
Continue readingAs much a part of our national identity as our food and culture, children can be seen playing badminton over house gates everywhere around Malaysia.
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