Are We Getting Anywhere in Advancing Disability Rights? April 19, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Each year we celebrate a number of disability days, such as World Autism Awareness Day in April, International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December, and many more. These are commemorative days that...
Are Private Hospitals Liable for Medical Negligence? March 22, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics The Federal Court recently ruled that private hospitals can also be held liable for medical negligence, meaning that not all the responsibility falls on the doctor alone. What does this mean for the private...
A Critical Shortage of Organ Donors – And Organ Transplants March 15, 2024 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics Organ donation offers a new lease on life for recipients of organ transplants. But in Malaysia, we have a critical shortage of organ donors and thus low transplantation rates. Dr Mohamad Zaimi Abdul Wahab, a...
Caring For The Health And Well-Being Of Migrant Workers March 1, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements In the last two months, several developments involving migrant workers have put a spotlight on their right to fair living and working conditions. In one case, it was revealed that several hundred Bangladeshi...
How The Tobacco Industry Influences Public Health Policies in Asia January 26, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements It’s an open secret that the tobacco industry strongly lobbies governments on public health policies linked to tobacco control, but just how much of an influence do they have? Launched in November last...
Cannabis As An Antiviral? January 19, 2024 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements SARS-CoV-2, HIV and Hepatitis C - what do these viruses have in common? They can be targeted with antiviral medications, which have changed the way we’re able to manage these diseases, as well as prevent...
Ensuring Responsible Regulation of Dietary Supplements January 12, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics In 2022, sales of vitamin and dietary supplements in Malaysia were valued at RM4.89 billion. But as the demand for supplements grows, so does the pressure on the industry and consumers to guard against the...
Should You Buy Medical Devices On E-Commerce Platforms? January 5, 2024 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics Medical devices are a billion-dollar industry, and are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in healthcare. They’re also becoming increasingly high-stakes - such devices are costly, but they do very precise jobs...
Affordable Healthcare Solutions in ASEAN For All December 15, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements While we’ve made leaps and bounds in cancer research, not all diagnostic tools and therapeutics are accessible to all, especially to those in low- and middle-income countries. The International Affordable...
Let Communities Lead HIV Prevention December 1, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Ethics & Economics, Sexual Health & Fertility, STI & HIV To end the AIDS epidemic, community-based action must be an integral part of the process. But what does that look like here in Malaysia? In conjunction with World AIDS Day, which is commemorated on the 1st of...