LATEST NEWS stroke (cerebrovascular accident) LifeCare Diagnostic April 4, 2019 Stroke ( Cerebrovascular accident) According to the latest WHO data published in 2017, Stroke Deaths in Malaysia reached 15,642 or 11.31% of total deaths. Stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and …
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Chronic Kidney Disease
LATEST NEWS Chronic Kidney Disease LifeCare Diagnostic April 3, 2019 Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, a person will develop permanent kidney failure CKD is a common, life-threatening illness that often goes undetected until advanced stage. Risk Factors …
Did you know? Early Breast Cancer Can Increase Survival Rate Up To 80%
LATEST NEWS Did you know? Early Breast Cancer Can Increase Survival Rate Up To 80% LifeCare Diagnostic August 24, 2018 Breast Cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in Malaysia and studies show one in 19 women will develop this dreaded disease in their lifetime. Men can also develop breast cancer, although incidences are rare. …
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Did you know? 9 out of 10 Malaysian diabetes patients have Type 2 Diabetes
LATEST NEWS Did you know? Early Breast Cancer Can Increase Survival Rate Up To 80% LifeCare Diagnostic August 24, 2018 “Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia and one of the highest in the world, probably next to Saudi Arabia, with 2.5 million Malaysians suffering from diabetes” Datuk Dr Mustaffa Embong, National Diabetes …
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Did you know? 1 in 3 Malaysian Suffers From Hypertension
High blood pressure or hypertension High blood pressure or hypertension is a major public health challenge. It is common among Malaysians with at least 1 in 3 above age of 18 classified as having hypertension. It is the main cause of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and the second most important cause of end stage …
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