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SJMC Haematology Grand Rounds at 2 pm today. Please share with your colleagues who might be interested. CPD point awarded https://t.co/UpM1dAThFf — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2023

3 Cases Unveiled for General Practitioners

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Covid-19 no longer global health emergency, says WHO https://t.co/uF32CVILIp — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

This is a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed over 6.9 million people.

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No order by Health Ministry to recall Mi Sedaap products | New Straits Times https://t.co/jqzz8ikHVC — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: There are currently no directives activated by the Health Ministry to recall the ‘Mi Sedaap’ instant noodle brand of products in the Malaysian market.

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Perak Palliative Care Society needs funds to continue helping terminally-ill patients, to hold charity food fair on May 13 https://t.co/mAam0nDTDf — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

IPOH, May 5 — At 76 years of age, retired nurse Juliana Koh Choy Fong should be enjoying life. Instead, the mother of two has had a curve ball thrown at her when her eldest...

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How Malaysia's Vape Industry Is Targeting Children — And Getting Away With It https://t.co/0GbnJ9zvn9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

Health experts denounce the recent marketing tactics of vape companies, especially after liquid nicotine was declassified, calling it an unethical and irresponsible attempt to normalise vaping among children and teens.

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Education Ministry pauses all outdoor activities for schools nationwide till heatwave subsides | Malay Mail https://t.co/itSZQed0an — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Schools nationwide have been told to stop all outdoor activities, including cross country running, amid a heatwave. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said...

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Health D-G finds slight uptick in Covid-19 cases as schools reopen after Raya, Wesak break, urges parents to monitor kids https://t.co/9r9Gt1cHE9 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging the public to take caution when they go out due to a slight increase in Covid-19 cases following the Hari Raya and...

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Report: Malaysia faces post-Raya Covid wave, experts warn to ‘get ready for the worst’ https://t.co/8FHExubKTT — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Malaysia is facing a new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic due to Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, warned experts. The “situation is manageable” but...

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World Hand Hygiene day: Save lives - wash your hands! https://t.co/dkGLhMRPAT — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

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Parents beware: important info on Arcturus (XBB 1.16) symptoms in kids #covid19 https://t.co/dWJiXo501s — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

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Today May 5th is World Hand Hygiene Day. Save lives - help spread the word and retweet! https://t.co/65S3U7hj0j — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated every year on 5th of May. Please share the video and help spread the word.

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Reminder: Saturday 6 May 2pm. SJMC Haematology Grand Rounds! https://t.co/N9gBVn75M0 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 5, 2023

3 Cases Unveiled for General Practitioners

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‘Negara Nikotin’ May Soon Upend Malaysia Madani – Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak https://t.co/SLbxhePJqN — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 4, 2023

Prof Dzulkifli Abdul Razak says nicotine is highly addictive, on par with heroin and cocaine. More girls are vaping. Today, after the delisting of liquid nicotine, vaping is the new normal for children who were non-smokers.

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Covid-19 rise tests Malaysia hospitals as Philippines reopens wards https://t.co/iBQXxJ5KTa — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 4, 2023

Governments have to adjust to the disease’s ebb and flow in a world now living with the virus. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Court Of Appeal Orders High Court Trial For Sultanah Aminah Hospital Fire Negligence Lawsuits https://t.co/f0AbeCJUv1 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 4, 2023

The Court of Appeal has ordered three lawsuits over the deadly 2016 fire at Sultanah Aminah Hospital Johor Bahru to be tried at the High Court, saying it's a public interest case and victims' parents were not informed about the i…

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Global Alert: Candida Auris, the Resistant Fungus that Poses a Serious Health Threat https://t.co/Iix3g6nqMo — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 4, 2023

Ref:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M22-3469

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Senior Citizens Bill: Family Caregivers Shed Light On Issues Plaguing Elderly Care https://t.co/UHoW2rVkh3 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 3, 2023

Family caregivers speak about abuse by carers (both hired and family members), balancing work, and providing care. Costs associated with domestic helpers and elderly homes can easily reach at least RM4,000 per month.

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Sihat Bersama 2030 Concept Note – Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Yap Wei Aun https://t.co/UtkkI4kQ3n — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 3, 2023

Dr Musa Mohd Nordin and Dr Yap Wei Aun release the concept note for Sihat Bersama 2030 by the Health Advisory Council to then-Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad (May 2018-Feb 2020) on health care reforms that they say can contribute…

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Heat stroke: Health Ministry monitoring current hot weather condition https://t.co/BJANXa9xVT — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 3, 2023

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — With one case of death recorded due to heat stroke involving an 11-year-old child in Kelantan, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is actively monitoring the...

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Vitamin D Disappoints: No Reduction in Fracture Risk for Older Adults https://t.co/f3CsYN9i4s — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 3, 2023

Ref:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00063-3/fulltext

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Explainer: How Malaysia Is Creating A Nicotine Economy https://t.co/VjTZx4GWAa — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 2, 2023

Declassifying liquid nicotine now enables local manufacturers – who were previously restricted by the Poisons Act – to produce vape and e-cigarette liquids with nicotine and potentially take over market share from foreign compani…

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12-year old didn’t die of heat stroke, says Johor health dept https://t.co/AlBaLwv4c7 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 2, 2023

The state’s health director Dr Mohtar Pungut@Ahmad said the student died from septic shock secondary to meningoencephalitis.

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GP fee restructuring can come after Health White Paper, says DG https://t.co/Hyu1p7fAIa — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 2, 2023

Dr Radzi Abu Hassan says discussions can be held on increasing the rates after the white paper is passed in Parliament.