If you're like me, you're probably self-quarantining - perhaps with your family or by yourself in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. It's a weird new normal. And as informed by the prime minister, lock-down period has been extended for 2 more weeks until 1 April 2020. Nevertheless, it's an anxious time for most of us....
Yes, congestion could kill life. That’s not an overstatement, it’s a fact. Out of many cities across the world, heavy traffic, construction, ignorance road users and poorly maintained roads keep first responders from getting patients in time. These are the challenges faced by emergency care of the health system. According to local news, Malaysia has...
Myths about the flu are everywhere. Did you know that the word "flu" is acquired from "influenza"? The flu or influenza refers to an illness only caused by the influenza virus. Many people use the term flu to refer stomach flu or a common cold. People with influenza virus usually shows similar symptoms as people...
On the early morning of recent Tuesday, Malaysia received shocking news about the sudden death of 40 years old Malaysian actor, Ashraf Sinclair, due to heart attack. It had been stated that the late Ashraf Sinclair didn't show any signs of illness at all prior to his passing. Heart disease is often thought to be...
When you are on the outstation in the busy city of Kuala Lumpur, the last thing you want is to get sick on the trip. Unfortunately, we can’t always control these things, and illness can strike when we least expect it. It's not the best condition if you are alone, laying in your hotel room...
The successful event went on smoothly for Medic Footprints Malaysia. On February 15, 2020, they organized another event in Nest space which was “Alternative Careers for Doctors Meet-Up” and invited two more aspiring doctors who shared their journey of transitioning to a new career. The speakers were Dr Nadhirah Babji and Dr Izzhar Putra. Dr....
The feelings of exhaustion and overwhelming work surroundings have slowly grow to be the norm within the medical fraternity, which is why pushing most doctors to their breaking level. Alternative careers, previously seen as a relatively taboo among doctors, is now openly discussed about and pursued. Hence, Medic Footprints aims to help the doctors uncover...
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!I was scrolling through my social media when I read about a Malaysian man named Ayul Rahman. He started a side job beside photographer by day, to earn additional income after his wife diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease which is pulmonary hypertension. In case you’re wondering,...
It’s that time of the year again, where love in the air happened around the world. With all the candies, boxes of chocolate and fancy meals, Valentine may be the sweetest of all celebrations, but not always in a good way. Having diabetes means less sugary intakes and continuous frustration! At times, one will feel...
Worriless at Your FingertipsThere are always some days when my headache came worse. But again, it's just a small matter. On days when the tiring flu came, I will just grab the Panadol, tissues on ready and hot soup to fill up the tummy. Sometimes it will be okay but most of the time it...
