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A letter from DR TAN CIA VEI, DR RUTHASHINI R. SELVASINGAM, and PROF DR MOY FOONG MING, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Malaya.
Orlistat helps prevent the oil we consume from being absorbed by our bodies, which, in turn, helps with weight-loss efforts.
KUALA LUMPUR: After a comprehensive review of the Malaysian clinical practice guidelines for the management of obesity, it now includes extensive psychological assistance.
Medicines are a common way to manage this mental health condition.
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.
A letter from DR DARSHAN SINGH MAHINDER, Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Research indicates that quitting weight-loss medications results in a return of the kilos.
With half the adult population carrying extra kilos around, the launch of this new clinical guideline is timely.
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.
A drastic shift in the way one thinks of food and physical activity is often required.
There are many strategies that can slow down progress of disorder, says medical expert
From PROF DATUK DR ALLAN MATHEWS, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Quest International University.
From AMRAHI BUANG, President, Malaysian Pharmacists Society.
A letter from DR JOWYNE YAP, Johor Baru.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBESITY is a crucial public health problem that is increasing globally.
