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Avoid Sudden Illnesses, Monitor Blood Pressure

By Erda Khursyiah Basir

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- “When was the last time you measured your blood pressure?” the doctor asked her patient, who had a stroke.

“Thirty years ago,” answered the 52 year-old taxi driver. His blood pressure reading was 200 mmHg.

The doctor was dismayed. She later learned that the man had never felt the need to check his blood pressure because he rarely felt sick enough to go to the doctor.

The story was a personal experience shared by the President of Malaysian Society of Hypertension (MSH) Professor Dr Chia Yook Chin during a health campaign, recently.

The campaign is to educate the public on the importance of preventing and managing hypertension through regular home blood pressure monitoring. 

Ban on sale of Sri Saga Juice products

The Health Ministry has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of  Al Sunnah Juice, Al Sunnah Gold Juice and Penawar Juice marketed by Sri Saga Marketing S/B company as the products could be detrimental to health.


NCCR discusses digital technology for better health

The 12th National Conference for Clinical Research (NCCR) held at Hotel Istana today brought together medical experts and researchers to understand the way digital technology can impact the Malaysian healthcare delivery system, thus potentially improving patient outcomes.


Occupational safety and Health Act 1994 to be amended - Mahfuz

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 will be amended to further streamline the existing regulations according to current requirements, Deputy Minister of Human Resources Datuk Mahfuz Omar said. 

Endless emotional effects for lung cancer survivors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) --  For long-term lung cancer survivors after five years, the emotional effects are seen to be more problematic than the physical effects, based on recent survey data.

Don't neglect human elements in healthcare sector - Sultan Nazrin Shah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) --  The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, said today the human elements of healthcare should not be neglected despite the need to invest in artificial intelligence (AI), in devices, and in other cutting-edge technologies that are transforming the medical sector. 


NPC : most common cancer among Malaysian Chinese

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) – Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) is a type of nose cancer that  is most common among Malaysian Chinese, followed by the Malay and Indian community, said Ipoh Pantai Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant and Head and Neck Surgeon, Dr Rekha Balachandran.


10 pm: alcohol-related deaths stays at 37

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) – The latest number of deaths from toxic alcohol poisoning nationwide remained at 36 as of 10 pm tonight, with 24 cases in Selangor, nine in Kuala Lumpur and three in Perak.


More death due to toxic alcohol poisoning reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23  (Bernama) – The number of death due to toxic alcohol poisoning in the country as at 2 pm today increased to 36 people, with the latest fatality reported in Perak yesterday.

10 new toxic alcohol poisoning cases reported - Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- A total of 10 new cases of toxic alcohol poisoning have been reported at Health Ministry facilities – seven in Selangor one each in Kuala Lumpur, Perak and Negeri Sembilan as at noon today.




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Pet Vaccination, Public Awareness And Surveillance Key Towards Rabies-free Southeast Asia - Experts

KUCHING, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The goal of making Southeast Asia free from human rabies can be achieved through a total understanding of the disease, how it can be prevented and responsible pet ownership among communities, say experts.

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