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Global nod for UM surgeon’s atlas https://t.co/phSqrZwZyQ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

Collaborative effort with top experts bears fruit with skull base surgical manual.

Houseman's suicide attempt in viral post an old case, says Kelantan health chief https://t.co/pft154voH1 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

KOTA BARU: A recent viral post alleging that emotional bullying at a government hospital in Kelantan led to a former houseman's suicide attempt is about an old case, says state Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin.

Probe into fake blood screening group targeting elders https://t.co/QC5kzyxqXq — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

Health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says his ministry and the police will track down those involved in duping senior citizens into buying health products.

Malaysian Health Coalition lauds formation of task force to investigate doctor’s death, calls for better work culture | Malaysia | Malay Mail https://t.co/ZqoVmTx9ON — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Malaysian Health Coalition today welcomed the formation of a task force to investigate the recent death of a young doctor, who fell from the residence building of the Penang Hospital. In a statement this…

Covid-19 Watch: 1,372 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/BOEyGvCUTf — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 1,372 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday (May 7), says the Health Ministry.

Abuse, racism rife at Penang Hospital, claims former houseman https://t.co/EiTUKAOlF0 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

Doctor who trained there says juniors ‘shouted at’ in front of patients, intentionally paid late

Send all complaints to me directly, Melaka health exco chief tells junior doctors https://t.co/cNxe31ro5v — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 8, 2022

MELAKA: Junior doctors in Melaka who have been a target of bullying, racial slurs and overworking can send their complaints directly to Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh.

Red Crescent Society rises to every challenge https://t.co/jTm53GeOfh — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

PETALING JAYA: When Tan Sri Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz assumed the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) chairmanship in 2018, she had little idea of the scale of responsibility that awaited.

PICKids: Parents told to get their kids protected before May 15 deadline | New Straits Times https://t.co/3oyohFlJHM — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

Bullied trainee doctors urged to lodge complaint | Malay Mail https://t.co/rnBGruK6M7 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

MELAKA, May 7 — Trainee doctors (housemen) in Melaka who are being bullied to the point of tarnishing their dignity are urged to lodge a complaint so that prompt action can be taken. State Health and Anti-Drugs Committee chairman…

Health exco calls for psych evaluation of hospital doctors https://t.co/v1aKbobgGX — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

Norlela Ariffin says urgent action is needed on a cure, not a bandage, for the problem of ill-treatment of junior doctors.

Hartal Doktor Kontrak urges Health Ministry to discipline senior medical staff to end bullying in govt hospitals | Malaysia | Malay Mail https://t.co/KfXNliwUir — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The Health Ministry must step up its action to show there is no room for bullying in government hospitals and clinics, a spokesman for the Hartal Doctor Kontrak movement said today following outcry over two…

No place for bullies anywhere, says Health DG https://t.co/A0TsXpNenQ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

GEORGE TOWN: Bullying is wrong and cannot be tolerated anywhere, especially in hospitals, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Junior doctors driven to the brink https://t.co/4HpQWJPOWP — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 7, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Physically exhausted and mentally strained, junior doctors are becoming patients themselves, seeking psychological and psychiatric help.

Covid-19: Daily new cases in Malaysia stay below 1,500 this week amid Raya mood | Malay Mail https://t.co/C7ojBCZh1U — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 ― Daily new case numbers continued to remain below 1,500 this week and on Tuesday (May 3), the number of new infections reported fell to three digits, adding joy to the festive atmosphere. Tuesday’s 922 new ca…

MoH denies endorsing products to replace diabetes medication | Malay Mail https://t.co/tECjkYwiEy — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has never endorsed any product or food which can replace medicines including insulin to treat diabetes and control blood sugar. This matter was announced by MoH in a statement po…

Ministry task force to investigate death of houseman in Penang https://t.co/rZcPLlkzmQ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

No proper location given by first caller, says Sabah health dept https://t.co/Bx1fCzFKVB — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

MoH steps up surveillance amid worldwide spike in severe acute hepatitis cases https://t.co/7ZwJ8ey6lO — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

UM Study: 47% Of Older Malaysians More Depressed During Pandemic https://t.co/h8K6kh2YLa — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

About 47% of participants aged above 55 reported higher depression, 34% greater stress, and 21% increased anxiety.

Malaysia Suspects Hepatitis Case Of Unknown Origin In Sabah Child https://t.co/VjRfUPytpI — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

The 4-year-old needed a liver transplant; Indonesia reported three deaths of children with the unidentified form of hepatitis, while Singapore reported one hospitalised case of an infant.

50,906 children in Sarawak fully vaxxed against Covid-19 https://t.co/MAPv3Yc384 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

KUCHING (May 6): A total of 150,906 or 52.8 per cent of children aged between five and 11 in Sarawak have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Health's CovidNow website, Sarawak has…

Penang govt committed to addressing issues faced by junior doctors, says Dr Norlela https://t.co/mefGdyuQLK — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is committed to addressing issues faced by junior doctors, says Dr Norlela Ariffin.

Probe into houseman’s death still going on, say cops https://t.co/0PhO6et4pj — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) May 6, 2022

Police are waiting for the autopsy and laboratory test reports and will speak to family members this week.