Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) is a major health concern, ranking as the second most common cancer in Malaysia. The good news? When caught early, the prognosis is excellent. The treatment mainstay for CRC is surgical resection, which offers the best curative outcome. This success depends entirely on prompt and accurate diagnosis via screening and Colonoscopy.
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OGDS vs. Colonoscopy
Both Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGDS, also known as Upper Endoscopy or Gastroscopy) and Colonoscopy are essential, minimally invasive procedures used by gastroenterologists to investigate and diagnose issues within the digestive system.
Comprehensive guide to heart screening
Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), commonly referred to as a heart attack, has consistently been Malaysia’s leading cause of death for the past two decades. In 2022, IHD accounted for 16.1% of all medically certified deaths in the country.
Colonoscopy or Screening
Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC) is a major health concern, ranking as the second most common cancer in Malaysia. The good news? When caught early, the prognosis is excellent. The treatment mainstay for CRC is surgical resection, which offers the best curative outcome. This success depends entirely on prompt and accurate diagnosis via screening and Colonoscopy.
Dialysis: A Lifeline When Kidneys Can’t Keep Up
Your kidneys may be small, but they perform extraordinary work every day — filtering waste, balancing fluids, and maintaining overall health. When they begin to fail, the body struggles to cope. This is where dialysis becomes essential: a medical lifeline that takes over critical kidney functions, allowing patients to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Kidney Health: Sustaining Life’s Hidden Pillars
Tiny but mighty, the kidneys—each no larger than your clenched fist—are the silent heroes of your body. Day in and day out, they filter blood, balance fluids, regulate blood pressure, support bones, and help create red blood cells. These essential tasks make them the hidden pillars of your health, quietly at work until something goes awry.
The Future of Cancer Screening
For decades, the standard approach to cancer detection has focused on individual screenings for specific cancers, such as mammograms for breast cancer and Pap smears for cervical cancer.
7 Things About Health Screening You Didn’t Know
7 Things About Health Screening You Didn’t Know Table of Contents Have you ever felt that health screening is something everyone talks about but no one explains? You know it’s necessary, and maybe you even have a check-up every now and then, but do you actually grasp the impact it has on your health? Let …
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What You Need To Know
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that affects the respiratory tract, particularly in infants, young children and older adults. While many cases are mild, RSV can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia (lung infections) and bronchiolitis(inflammation of the small airways in the lungs).
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