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...
We Don’t Want A Post-Antibiotic World November 24, 2023 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics, Medical Innovations & Advancements World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is commemorated every year from 18-24 November. The theme for WAAW 2023 is "Preventing antimicrobial resistance together", continuing the theme from the...
Why Is One Dose of The HPV Vaccine Enough? November 17, 2023 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Innovations & Advancements 2023 marks the 13th year of HPV vaccination in Malaysia’s national immunisation programme, where 13-year-old girls in Form 1 receive the vaccination in schools. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we had achieved...
Being Prepared For Stroke Rehabilitation November 3, 2023 Dr. In The House A stroke is a severe and sudden medical condition that can have profound consequences for survivors and families. Rapid treatment, as well as proper stroke rehabilitation can help one recover from a stroke,...
Is Ultra Processed Food Ultra Bad For You? October 6, 2023 Dr. In The House, Medical Innovations & Advancements, Reviews Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist; Assoc Prof Dr Wong Jyh Eiin, Head of Nutrition Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Description: It tastes good and...