Ah, retirement, that golden period in life where work takes a back seat. Do you think of retiring after an average of 40 years of work, and have you thought of how life is going to unfold once you hit 80 years of age? Retirement can be defined as “withdrawal from one’s position or occupation
A running nose, watery eyes and sneezing are signs that you’re coming down with a cold, which is basically a viral infection of your nose and throat. But if you frequently display these symptoms over a period of time, you may not just be facing a few days off work, but a sinus infection. To
“Doctor, I went to bed last night, and when I woke up this morning I had lost the vision in my right eye completely!” We Malaysians aim to achieve Vision 2020 for our country. Sad to say, however, we are not in the least interested in having 20/20 visual acuity. Time and again, local ophthalmologists
Cervical spondylosis is the general term for age-related degeneration of the spine or wear and tear of the vertebrae and discs in the neck. This condition does not cause symptoms in many and is a normal part of ageing. In fact, more than 85 percent of people older than 60 are affected by this disease.
The spaces under, above, between and behind your eyes that surround the nasal cavity contain four small, hollow spaces called paranasal sinuses. These sinuses drain into the nasal cavity through small channels, which unfortunately, can become obstructed from many causes. Some of these include inflamed membranes, infected mucous membranes or bone structure. Repeated sinus infections
The thyroid gland is one of the glands in your body which produces individual hormone or hormones that regulate various bodily functions. This gland is located at the front of the neck, in front of the windpipe (trachea) and comprises a right lobe and a left lobe connected by an isthmus, forming an H-shaped gland.
A headache is a headache, and a knock on the head is a knock on the head, right? These can leave you in some pain, and maybe momentarily dizzy and confused. But there’s more to headaches and head injuries than just pain and confusion, and there are more varieties than just the type where you
In 2010, the Malaysian government became one of the first developing countries around the world to introduce the cervical cancer vaccine into the national immunisation programme, providing 13 year old school girls with 3 doses at no cost. This was due to results coming out of Australia where the immunisation programme had already been well
Antenatal classes are beneficial for expecting parents, regardless if you’re having a natural birth, a second child or a C-Section. Also known as prenatal care, antenatal care is the advice and assistance you receive from healthcare professionals such as midwives, specialist doctors and obstetricians during pregnancy. These professionals ensure baby and you are doing well
