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Higher Insulin Uptake Doesn’t Improve Diabetes Control: Endocrinologist https://t.co/uTdi1HYMzS — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 12, 2023

Dr Zanariah Hussein highlights SGLT2-i, a new glucose-lowering drug that helps prevent cardiovascular and renal death, but usage is low due to MOH’s limited budget.

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Covid-19 Watch: 367 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/692GdUdwvk — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 12, 2023

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 367 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday (Jan 11), says the Health Ministry.

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Covid-19 fatality rate lowest among those with boosters, says ministry https://t.co/wf0e5K9HE6 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 12, 2023

The health ministry says the highest number of deaths, at 1.43%, are among those who are unvaccinated.

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Would Increasing Medical Costs Dampen The Wellness And Medical Tourism In Malaysia? — Dr Colin Lee https://t.co/neH9nrMqgA — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 12, 2023

Beyond just medical treatments offered by facilities, Malaysia also has a comprehensive ecosystem to provide foreign patients with a better experience.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world of medicine. Don't be left out! https://t.co/oRxPs3EopD — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 12, 2023

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Malaysian Genomics explores R&D collaboration with SIRIM in medical, biotechnology fields | New Straits Times https://t.co/uZZtUcGONJ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Bhd (MGRC) has established a strategic cooperation with SIRIM Bhd to explore the commercialisation of joint research and development (R&D) projects in the medical and biotechnology…

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KL Wellness City Poised to Invigorate the Medical Tourism Industry in Malaysia | Malay Mail https://t.co/LRG6OU3VGI — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 11 January 2023 - Following the opening of borders in April last year, the Medical Tourism industry has recorded RM726 million of revenue...

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SJMC, Rose Foundation And SJ Echo Spearhead Free DIY Cervical Cancer Screening https://t.co/SzlYn9uTzt — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

Program ROSE was created especially for Malaysian women and employs a groundbreaking approach to cervical cancer screening.

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‘Have more hospitals – and docs’ https://t.co/m1avPCKFAw — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

PETALING JAYA: More hospitals and health clinics are needed to handle the acute congestion and long waiting hours in public healthcare facilities, say medical groups.

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HPV Vaccination Catch-Up Requires Multi-Sectoral Approach https://t.co/sUMyRdrHuI — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

Studies by University of Malaya show that Malaysia’s HPV vaccination programme has resulted in a 90% reduction in HPV types 16 and 18, the main causes of cervical cancer.

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MOH Lists Seven 'Alert Criteria' To Tighten Covid-19 SOPs https://t.co/PCilzRHmCV — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

The seven “alert criteria” are imported Covid cases from China, new variants entering from China, ILI/ SARI increase, new variants reported in other countries, health care capacity, increase in Covid deaths, and increase in Covid…

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Sinovac Vaccine Booster Protection Wanes Faster Than Pfizer https://t.co/5KeDbp7qTy — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

The Covid-19 case fatality (CFR) rate was the lowest in booster groups at 0.13% for first booster and 0.1% for second booster. The CFR for unvaccinated individuals was 1.43%, according to MOH.

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Laughter is the Best Medicine : GP vs Specialist https://t.co/IARNCYhtvQ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

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Dr Zaliha: MoH aiming to table Health White Paper in Parliament mid-2023 https://t.co/5OVWPGy70B — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The Health Ministry (MoH) aims to table the Health White Paper in Parliament in the middle of this year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said she is...

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Health DG: Bivalent vaccines estimated to arrive end of January https://t.co/SlB9BALsoL — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

Holidays caused delay in approval process for the vaccines, he says.

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Health D-G: Shelf life of Covid-19 vaccines extended https://t.co/GzdK2KNBrS — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 10 — The shelf life of the Covid-19 vaccines used in Malaysia has been extended after the manufacturing company submitted new data on the stability of the vaccine,...

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Health Ministry does not expect new Covid-19 wave https://t.co/KGpwmCioLB — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry does not expect a new Covid-19 wave hitting the country, given the decreasing daily cases.

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No Covid-19 case surge expected in upcoming festive celebrations: Malaysia’s health chief | The Straits Times https://t.co/E4Tf4Yoclk — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

He also said daily Covid-19 cases and hospitalisation rates were on a downward trend. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Dr Zaliha: Health Ministry, WHO to strengthen cooperation on healthcare reforms https://t.co/swLmICHU0T — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will continue its multilateral mutual relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in growing healthcare reform in this...

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Health DG: No 'Kraken' reported in Malaysia | New Straits Times https://t.co/mESPri2oi7 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

PUTRAJAYA: There is no ‘Kraken’ or Omicron XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant reported in Malaysia for now.

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Patients willing to pay more for better services at govt clinics https://t.co/L8EvuyC34h — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

The public healthcare system is under pressure as it copes with high demand and inadequate funding.

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Induction of labour: balloon catheter bests prostaglandins https://t.co/Vfu7xKt5Ga — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 10, 2023

Jones MN et al. Balloon catheters versus vaginal prostaglandins for labour induction (CPI Collaborative): An individual participant data meta-analysis of ran...

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Johoreans urged to take second COVID-19 booster shot; only 1.9% have done so https://t.co/7BE1tRLtjf — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 9, 2023

Only 1.9 per cent of Johoreans have taken their second COVID-19 booster shot.

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Zaliha To Visit Oxford University On Future Of Malaysia’s Health Care System https://t.co/IJHxMuyYOS — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 9, 2023

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa will be speaking at the University of Oxford in the UK on Jan 28 about the current state and future of the Malaysian health care system; she has yet to announce holding similar public discussions…