How many of us have experienced neck swelling? At least once in our lifetime, we have noticed the appearance of small swellings at our neck when we are having sore throat. More often, children have multiple but tiny neck swellings…
For new mums-to-be, finding out that you’re pregnant is mind-blowing! But so often times, that is nothing compared to the bewildering and mind-boggling ‘procedures’ that you’re expected to religiously follow upon stepping into the clinic for the beginning of your…
It was drizzling outside. A heavily pregnant lady walked with difficulty into a dental clinic, pausing after a few steps to catch her breath. She was clutching the left side of her face. After being registered, she was ushered into…
Seringkali dalam tugasan harian saya sebagai pegawai perubatan di klinik kerajaan, masih ada pesakit yang tidak tahu jenis ubat yang mereka makan malah ada yang tidak tahu penyakit yang dihidapi diri sendiri! Masih ada di kalangan pesakit tidak pasti atau…
Ever wonder why there is such a huge craze to maintain attractiveness among men and women? Contrary to popular belief, attractiveness is actually equally important in both sexes. For various reasons, attractiveness however plays much more important roles in women…
What is Peritoneal Dialysis? Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a dialysis treatment that is used as an alternative to haemodialysis (HD) for patients with severe kidney disease. In peritoneal dialysis, the patient’s peritoneum which is located in the abdomen acts as…
“Haiyaah… I have been having this cough and sore throat for about three days now, I have seen a doctor already, the medicines given to me is useless lah” “You should see my doctor in clinic ABC, his medicines are very…
Ramai di kalangan masyarakat sangat suka kepada warna gigi yang putih. Namun begitu di atas sebab pengaruh usia, penyakit genetik (Amelogenesis/dentinogenesis imperfecta), permukaan dentin terdedah akibat gigi haus, merokok dan pemakanan, maka gigi akan berubah warna. Gigi akan berwarna kekuningan…
Anda semua pasti pernah mendengar cerita tentang ikan piranha yang amat suka memakan daging, bukan? Namun tahukah anda, terdapat juga kuman yang memakan daging manusia? Keadaan ini dikenali sebagai Necrotising fasciitis di kalangan pengamal perubatan. Ia biasanya sebabkan oleh kuman…
Myth 1 – Dengue fever is harmless Are you sure? If it is truly harmless, kindly explain how 61 people in Malaysia alone have died from it since January until 3rd November 2013. At the same time, 29,754 cases were…