What comes to your mind when someone mentions “osteoporosis”? We all know what that word conjures.
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Menstrual problems – what a mess and pain at times
Menstrual disorders are a very common problem in women in their reproductive age. Disturbances of menstruation are one of the most common reasons for women to attend their gynaecologist.
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Globalization, urbanization and changing habits in Asia have led to the adoption of a western lifestyle and diet. We rather ride in a car or take a bus than walk or cycle a few blocks round the corner to the shops these days.
Continue readingCommon facts about cervical cancer unleashed: What every woman should know about cervical screening and cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the second most common female cancer worldwide, (after breast cancer) and the second most common cause of cancer deaths amongst Malaysian women and in the Asia Pacific region. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women over 15 years of age. One woman in the world dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. About 500,000 women globally are diagnosed with cervical cancer with an average of 270,000 deaths a year.
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Pernahkah anda merasa sakit di bahagian tumit sejurus selepas tumit anda mencecah lantai diwaktu pagi? Bagaimana pula setelah berjalan agak lama? Disini saya ingin berkongsi pengetahuan mengenai masalah yang selalu membawa pesakit berjumpa dengan doctor. Sakit tumit ini mempunyai berbagai punca. Antara punca utama kesakitan di tumit adalah penyakit yang dipanggil “plantar fasciitis”
Continue readingSports Medicine – Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon [BFM – Podcast]
Sports and exercise medicine is not simply about treating stress fractures and torn muscles. Find out more about sports medicine as Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh seeks to broaden our minds.
Continue readingCAST CARE OVERVIEW – For patients on a cast
You have been fitted with a cast or splint to protect your bone and reduce pain as you heal. It is important to take care of your cast or splint.
Continue readingObstetric Epidural for Labor Pain Control
Almost all women experiences pain during the process of labor and delivery. In some societies, pain during labor is considered as natural phenomenon and should be tolerated by women
Continue readingWhat Is Electrotherapy?
Electrotherapy is a drug free, non-invasive and non-addictive treatment option.
Continue readingWhat everyone should know about Pressure Sores
Risk factors for pressure sores:
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