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Letters 14 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

Beyond finger pricks – a better way to manage diabetes

A letter from DR TAN CIA VEI, DR RUTHASHINI R. SELVASINGAM, and PROF DR MOY FOONG MING, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Malaya.

Know Your Medicines 21 May 2024 | 03:00 AM

This drug can help with weight loss

Orlistat helps prevent the oil we consume from being absorbed by our bodies, which, in turn, helps with weight-loss efforts.

Nation 9 June 2023 | 11:00 PM

More mindful approach to obesity

KUALA LUMPUR: After a comprehensive review of the Malaysian clinical practice guidelines for the management of obesity, it now includes extensive psychological assistance.

Know Your Medicines 22 Oct 2024 | 03:00 AM

Here are the common drugs used to treat depression

Medicines are a common way to manage this mental health condition.

Nation 14 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

‘Keep AADK under Home Ministry’

PETALING JAYA: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), which would be responsible for Malay­sia’s new approach to drug and substance abuse, should remain under the Home Ministry despite calls for it to be moved to the Health Ministry, says a former director of the agency.

Letters 24 May 2024 | 12:49 AM

Examine the nitty-gritty of proposed Drug Dependants Act before it's tabled

A letter from DR DARSHAN SINGH MAHINDER, Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Wellness 18 Dec 2023 | 01:00 AM

Stop the drugs and regain the weight

Research indicates that quitting weight-loss medications results in a return of the kilos.

Wellness 21 June 2023 | 04:00 AM

Updated guidelines for managing obesity include focus on behaviour and children

With half the adult population carrying extra kilos around, the launch of this new clinical guideline is timely.

Education 22 July 2023 | 11:00 PM

Proper patient care

Like any other profession, the role of pharmacists has evolved rapidly due to advancements in technology, particularly in automation and artificial intelligence. The Covid-19 pandemic pushed it further into unfamiliar territory.

Wellness 22 Feb 2023 | 01:00 AM

Managing diabetes requires an all-rounded approach

A drastic shift in the way one thinks of food and physical activity is often required.

Metro News 5 Dec 2022 | 11:00 PM

Identifying early warning symptoms of dementia

There are many strategies that can slow down progress of disorder, says medical expert

Letters 24 Jan 2023 | 11:00 PM

Outsourcing public pharmacy services

From PROF DATUK DR ALLAN MATHEWS, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Quest International University.

Letters 5 Sept 2022 | 11:00 PM

Include pharmacists on Health White Paper advisory council

From AMRAHI BUANG, President, Malaysian Pharmacists Society.

Letters 18 Sept 2022 | 11:00 PM

Not sticking to prescribed doses of drugs is dangerous

A letter from DR JOWYNE YAP, Johor Baru.

Starpicks 26 June 2021 | 11:00 PM

Interprofessional education towards creating health professionals of the future

IF the COVID-19 pandemic has left us with any key lessons, it is that an effective interprofessional collaboration between medical doctors and pharmacists, along with other healthcare professionals, are vital in ensuring optimal patient safety and care.

Nation 10 Dec 2021 | 11:55 PM

Malaysian don gets recognition from Stanford University

PETALING JAYA: ​​​​​​​Dr Rebecca Wong Shin Yee has been named among the world’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in the list published in October 2021.

Starpicks 8 Dec 2021 | 02:21 AM

Breaking down nicotine addiction

CIGARETTE smoking is a public health concern in Malaysia. According to the Health Ministry, up to one in five Malaysian adults are current smokers. It is estimated that 4.8 million Malaysians aged 15 years and above currently smoke.

Education 6 Mar 2021 | 11:00 PM

Local researcher among world’s top scientists

AN associate professor of physiology from SEGi University’s Faculty of Medicine has been named among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University.

Metro News 7 Apr 2021 | 11:00 PM

‘No short cut to losing weight’

OBESITY is a crucial public health problem that is increasing globally.

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