External Counterpulsation Therapy May improve conditions for people with type II diabetes mellitus LATEST NEWS External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy LifeCare Diagnostic November 6, 2020 According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019) done by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the prevalence rate of diabetes in adults has increased in Malaysia from 13.4% …
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Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Healthy on Vegan Diet
LATEST NEWS Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Healthy on Vegan Diet LifeCare Diagnostic November 5, 2020 What is a vegan diet Vegan diet contains only plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegan diet does not contain foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs. Pros of …
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Diabetes: A Worrying Trend in Malaysia
LATEST NEWS DIABETES: A WORRYING TREND IN MALAYSIA LifeCare Diagnostic November 1, 2020 Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, remains one of the major non-communicable diseases in Malaysia, affecting up to 3.6 million of the Malaysian population with a prevalence of 16.8%. Seven million Malaysian adults aged 18 years and older are estimated to develop …
New LifeCare DK Mall to Offer a Wide Range Of Primary and Specialty Medical Care Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  New LifeCare DK Mall to Offer a Wide Range Of Primary and Specialty Medical Care ServicesLifeCare Property (SS2) Sdn Bhd signs term sheet with DK-MY Properties Sdn Bhd to develop an integrated healthcare mall. Kuala Lumpur, 8 October 2020 – LifeCare Property (SS2) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of private medical care …
Nutrients to Reduce Digital Eye Strain
Nutrients to Reduce Digital Eye Strain by Michelle Tie Chief Dietitian LifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur Nowadays adults are spending about 11 hours a day on screen, whether computer, phone, TV or any electronic devices. This is unavoidable for those office workers who spend up to nine hours in front of their working desks. …
Breast Cancer 101: What You MUST Know
Breast Cancer 101: What You MUST Know By Dr Goh Keat Ying LifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control due to mutations in genes that regulate cell growth. The uncontrolled cancer cells often invade other healthy breast tissue and can …
Mid-Autumn Festival: How to Enjoy Mooncakes Sensibly.
LATEST NEWS Mid-Autumn Festival: How to Enjoy Mooncakes Sensibly. LifeCare Diagnostic September 30, 2020 Traditionally round and baked, today we get to enjoy a variety of novelty mooncakes, such as snow skin mooncake, jelly mooncake or ice-cream moon cake. A traditional full-sized plain mooncake varies from 700-900kcal. The higher the calories, the more fillings (egg …
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How Do Ultrasound Scans Work?
How Do Ultrasound Scans Work? By Dr Chin Loi Chung – Consultant Radiologist LifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound scans, or sonography, are safe because they use sound waves or echoes to make an image, unlike x-ray …
Media Release: #NewNorm Health Screening Economy Package
Media Release: #NewNorm Health Screening Economy Package Life Care announces cost-saving #NewNorm Health Screening Economy Package for all Malaysians. Kuala Lumpur, 17 September 2020 – Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre launches a new and affordable health screening package to cater to all Malaysians, in light of current economic and social climate.  Dubbed “#NewNorm Health …
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