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Malaysia requires 700 geriatricians for ageing population

It can be a mammoth task to meet the needs of the silver population, and requires people with the expertise and passion to do so. The aim is to generate interest among doctors and train physicians in the specialist field of geriatric medicine.

Malaysia's healthcare industry spending to reach RM80 bln by 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s healthcare industry spending is expected to reach about RM80 billion by 2020, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

FRIM hasilkan produk anti gout daripada pokok cucur atap

Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) terus mencipta inovasi baharu dalam bidang perubatan negara dengan penghasilan produk anti gout daripada pokok cucur atap yang tumbuh meliar di sekitar kawasan pantai di Terengganu.

Fatty Liver: Are Prescribed Medications The Culprit?

By Salbiah Said

This is the final of a two-part article on fatty liver.

 

PETALING JAYA (Bernama) -- There are currently no medications for the treatment of fatty liver.

The most effective treatment for the disease is a combination of healthy diet, exercise and weight control, according to UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Prof Dr Chan Wah Kheong and consultant endocrinologist  Dr Jeyakantha Ratnasingam. 

Dr Chan, however, cautioned that certain medications such as steroids, which are used to treat certain medical conditions, could contribute to fatty liver.

“A doctor will weigh the risks and benefits of prescribing a medication to the patient. If a patient requires steroids for treatment of a certain medical condition, it is important for him or her to continue with the steroids.

“The doctor will normally ensure that the patient is given the lowest possible dose to keep the disease under control. Or, he may change the steroids to some other medication that has similar effects, but do not have the side effects of steroids,” he told Bernama during an interview at UMSC, here, recently.

Parlimen: Penempatan doktor,Pegawai Farmasi di 293 klinik Komuniti

Kementerian Kesihatan akan menempatkan Pegawai Perubatan dan Pegawai Farmasi di semua 293 buah Klinik 1Malaysia atau Klinik Komuniti secara berperingkat, Dewan Rakyat diberitahu hari ini.

Hati Berlemak: Apakah Pengubatan Penyebabnya?

Oleh Salbiah Said

Ini bahagian akhir artikel mengenai hati berlemak

 

PETALING JAYA (Bernama) -- Pada masa ini belum ada rawatan pengubatan untuk hati berlemak. Rawatan paling berkesan untuk penyakit ini adalah kombinasi diet yang sihat, senaman dan kawalan berat badan.

Perkara ini ditegaskan oleh pakar gastroenterologi dan hepatologi Pusat Pakar UM (UMSC), Prof Madya Dr Chan Wah Kheong dan pakar endokrinologi UMSC, Dr Jeyakantha Ratnasingam. 

Dr Chan turut menyatakan bahawa sesetengah rawatan pengubatan seperti steroid yang digunakan untuk merawat keadaan perubatan tertentu boleh menyumbang kepada hati berlemak.

“Doktor akan menimbangkan risiko serta faedah membuat preskripsi pengubatan kepada pesakit. Sekiranya pesakit memerlukan steroid untuk rawatan bagi keadaan perubatan tertentu, penting untuk pesakit itu terus mengambil steroid.

“Biasanya doktor akan memastikan pesakit diberi dos paling rendah untuk mengawal penyakit. Atau, beliau mungkin menukar steroid kepada pengubatan lain yang mempunyai kesan yang sama tetapi tidak mempunyai kesan sampingan seperti steroid, “ beliau memberitahu Bernama dalam temu bual di UMSC di sini baru-baru ini.

Johor govt launches i-psychology system

This psychological testing, assessment and counselling will be able to evaluate a person’s mental health problems and psychological level on-line, without having to meet a counsellor. The test will also measure emotional states of depression and anxiety.

USM receives RM5.8 mln grant for HIV research

It aims to develop treatment protocols for HIV sufferers and opiate users. There is great potential for our findings to be transferred to other countries facing similar problems. This grant is a huge success for our team and also provides a great opportunity.

USM terima geran RM5.8 juta untuk penyelidikan HIV

GEORGE TOWN, 22 Okt (Bernama) -- Sekumpulan penyelidik, hasil kerjasama Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dan Yale University, menerima geran daripada National Institute of Health (NIH), Amerika Syarikat berjumlah RM 5.8 juta untuk menjalankan penyelidikan kaedah rawatan HIV.

Pelajar keracunan gara-gara 'scrambled eggs' di Gopeng

IPOH, 23 Okt (Bernama) -- Menu telur hancur (scrambled eggs) dikenal pasti sebagai punca awal kes keracunan makanan membabitkan pelajar Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Gopeng dekat sini, Sabtu lalu.