An American Lung Association study in 2007 showed a worldwide increase in shisha use in recent years, mostly among youths and university students. Teenagers tend to think shisha is a herbal product with the belief that when they smoke shisha,…
Introduction Occupational exposures contribute to the morbidity and mortality of many diseases. Occupational diseases continue to be under- recognized even though they are responsible for an estimated 860,000 illnesses and 60,300 deaths each year (USA). In Malaysia, even though there…
We hear a lot about stress, but what is it? Stress is the result produced when a structure, system or organism is acted upon by forces that disrupt equilibrium or produce strain (Taber’s Medical Dictionary) . In simpler terms, stress is…
Myth 1: Once you are diagnosed with kidney failure – you will definitely end up with dialysis in the future There are many reasons why you can be diagnosed with kidney failure. It can be due to diabetes complication, glomerulonephritis…
Scientific papers are the heart of the science community; they are one of the major ways scientists communicate their results and ideas to one another. Scientific papers also contain the most up-to-date information about a field. However it can be…
In continuation with previous article, I will further discuss on investigation & management of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) After history & clinical examination, next step is confirmation of diagnosis. Decades ago, ENT specialists depend solely on use of posterior rhinoscopy. This…
Firstly, it is an honour to write in a premier issue of medical writing for the public. In this posting, I hope to share my experience dealing with nasopharyngeal carcinoma or cancer of nasopharynx, seen at my current setting in both Sabah…
In high endemic areas like Malaysia and the rest of East Asian countries – the main mode of transmission is spread from mother to child at birth or from person to person in early childhood. Besides through sex and sharing…
To you, the answer is YES. To your ancestors who lived half a million years ago, the answer is NO. Let me explain. Vitamins and minerals are very important in maintaining basic function of various biological reactions in your body.…