MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with ' dobbs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:51:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174580&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fselamat-hari-raya-aidilfitri-6%2F The MMR wishes all Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesSelamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174580 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5174580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158897&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F20%2Fmmr-forums-temporarily-down-2%2F Please be informed that the MMR Forums are temporarily down. There was an issue with the hosting services and this has been apparently been fixed but “It looks like name servers are not yet responding for this domain however. This should resolve once the dns updates have time to propagate. ” The forums should be up again within 24 hours. Thank you for your patience. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesMMR Forums: temporarily down (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158897 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5158897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813223&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Fdobbs-forum-registration-revamped%2F The MMR Forums is an active discussion forum for the MMR, but much of the activity takes place within the Doctor’s Only section (commonly known as Dobbs or Doctor’s only BBS). There was a problem with the submission form but this has now been fixed. If you are a Malaysian doctor (either in Malaysia or Overseas) and want to interact with your colleagues you can join this forum by following the 2-step registration process outlined here from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesDobbs Forum Registration revamped (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813223 Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4813223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794826&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F05%2F07%2Fupdated-links-iheal-medical-center%2F I have added iHeal Medical Centre to the Clinics page. It is a one-stop fully IT-integrated boutique ambulatory care centre in KL, specialising in Preventive Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Genetic Medicine and Less Invasive Treatment in a setting of personalized services. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesUpdated Links: iHeal Medical Center (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794826 Thu, 05 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4794826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789168&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F05%2F05%2Fmmr-update-clinics-page-2%2F I have added Dr Yeo Sek Wee, who runs some ENT Specialist Clinics in KL, to the MMR Private Clinics page. Please send us Feedback if you would like your Clinic page to be listed. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesMMR update: Clinics page (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789168 Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789173&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2Fperdana-graduate-school-of-medicine%2F Amy writes in: I am with Perdana Graduate School of Medicine (PUGSOM), which is a new 4-year accredited university in Malaysia. It is in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, but will maintain its own facilities and degree. We are looking to enroll our first class in September 2011 and are currently accepting applications due by June 30. I would greatly appreciate it if you could link to our school on your website. Thank you for writing in, Amy. We have been hearing news about this collaboration for some months now, and it is good to know that it has gotten off the ground. It interesting to note that unlike other private medical schools in Malaysia, each appli­cant must have received a Bachelors degree or its equivalent prior to enrolment and have completed the... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789173 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570510&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D9012 Norashikin writes in: I am from Berjaya College of Nursing and Health Sciences (formerly known as Gleneagles Academy of Nursing). We are now operational at Level 10 Berjaya Times Square. Please advise on can we get our college to be linked to this web page. Thanks for writing in. Providing a web link would help, but thanks to Google I have included the Berjaya College of Nursing and Health Sciences to the Nursing Schools page. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesUpdated Links: Berjaya College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570510 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4570510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565870&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D9007 Charity Gala Premiere in aid of the Malaysian Society of Transplantation and the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise Education Fund. Date: 30th March, 2011 Time: 7.30 pm Venue: GSC Pavillion KL, Level 6 *For ticket redemption kindly proceed to L6 reception at 6 pm DiLarang Masuk is a supernatural thriller centred on the theme of illegal organ harvesting. It carries an underlying aim to create a single-minded awareness about organ donation. Movie passes are available at a minimum donation of RM100 each. You may make your donation at Mail Boxes Etc MBE Mid Valley (Northpoint) 03-22827622 MBE Plaza Damas 03-62013622 For more info kindly contact 03-23008030 or email from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesCharity Gala Premiere: DiLarang Masuk (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565870 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4565870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450260&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8997 Date: Saturday 5th March, 2011 Time: 9am – 1pm Venue: Bilik Cendekia, 1st Floor (above A&E), UMMC organized by the Max Foundation For more info see the flyer from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesCML Maximize Life Workshop 2011 (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450260 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4450260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428975&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8992 The MMR would like to wish our readers a Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year! from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesGong Xi Fa Cai (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428975 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4428975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382730&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8983 Venue: Sime Darby Convention Center Dates: 9-10th April 2011 Contact : Secretariat for ” weekend seminar in Cardiology for GPs 2011 ” Mr Jeffery Chung, Pfizer Pharmaceutical Tel : 03-5568 6688, Fax 03-5569 5302 from the Malaysian Medical Resources10th Weekend Seminar in Cardiology Series 2011 (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382730 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4382730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360935&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8980 Received feedback about Regency Specialist Hospital, a 218-bed new hospital located in Masai, Johor. The link has been added to our Private Hospitals page. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesUpdate: Regency Specialist Hospital (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360935 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4360935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287390&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8960 The MMR would like to wish all Christian readers a Joyous Christmas and a Blessed New Year! from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesChristmas Greetings (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287390 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4287390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277802&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8957 JL Lee writes: I was return with the message “error ’8004020f’/locum/cdosys2.asp, line 44 ” when I press submit Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The MMR Locum site is currently viewable, but submission of new requests is not possible at the moment due to ?server problems. We will look into it and hopefully get it running again after the Christmas break. In the meantime, we suggest you submit requests to other locum sites like LocumDoc or Malaysia Locum. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesFeedback: Unable to submit Locum Requests (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277802 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4277802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164514&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8927 Muhammad Safwan writes: Just wanna inform that UiTM has changed their website address to medicine.uitm.edu.my And one more thing, the medical schools list in Malaysia is too outdated since too many new medical schools have been set up for the past 1 year as in UNISZA, SEGI UC, Taylor’s U, Masterskill UC etc. Hope u guys can update the list. thank you Thanks for writing in. The UiTM link has already been updated some time back in our Medical Schools page. And as you mentioned there have been too many new medical schools set up in the past year to keep track of them. Have added UniSZA, Taylor’s University School of Medicine, UTAR, SEGi UC and Masterskill to the list. Would appreciate further feedback if any other new medical schools have been left out. from the Malaysian Medical Res... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164514 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4164514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139201&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8915 The MMR wishes all Hindu readers a Happy Deepavali! from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesHappy Deepavali (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139201 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4139201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121845&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8901 Geraldine writes: Was just wondering how do I register for organ donation? When the time comes, I’d like to donate any & every part of me that is needed or can be donated. Thank you for writing in, Geraldine. Malaysia recently celebrated the National Organ Donation Awareness Week with the theme “1Malaysia 1Hope – Donate Organs Save Lives”. You can get information on How to be an Organ Donor from the National Transplant Resource Centre. The website also provides more information on the Process of Organ Donation. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesHow to be an Organ Donor (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121845 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4121845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118834&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8895 SMMAMS Webmaster writes in: Hello, we are the Medical Students chapter of MMA, SMMAMS. We are hoping that you can link our website to your site. We are currently developing on the new website which will be launched next year June. Currently, all updates are posted on the blogspot. Thank you so much! Thanks for writing in. Your SMMAMS blog has been added to the Professional Societies page. We will add the new link once your new website is up and running. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesSociety of MMA Medical Students (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118834 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4118834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082049&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8837 Date: 26 November 2010 Time: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm Venue: MAP KL Dr. Patch Adams is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown, and he is also a social activist who has devoted 30 years to changing America’s health care system. He believes that laughter, joy and creativity are an integral part of the healing process. For more info see this flyer. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesA Morning with Dr. Patch Adams (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082049 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4082049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082048&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8846 Dr BC Poh writes in: I have set up a website to facilitate doctors looking for locum as well as health institutions wanting to advertise for locums. The website has basically two main sections. Those who register as locum seekers will be able to search through the database for suitable locum positions. The added advantage is that they will be able to search for specific locations, as well as desired rates. They can also upload their resumes. Those who register as institutions can post advertisements for locum positions. In addition to that, they can search through the uploaded resumes to find suitable candidates for any vacancies. The institutions can also verify the doctors’ MMC registration number if they are posted on the resumes. This way, both sides can be pro-active in filling... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082048 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4082048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060558&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8827 Reported in the Star: Malaysia will be playing host for the first time to a regional conference on Alzheimer’s disease. The organising committee of the 13th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International came up with the theme ‘The Twin Towers of Dementia Care: Caring and Comforting’. The conference’s scientific chairman Prof Dr Philip Poi Jun Hua said: “The committee thought that the theme was appropriate because there is still no definitive cure for Alzheimer’s disease at this moment in time. “So, we must look into how best to maintain the quality of life of the family members looking after patients suffering from the disease, as well as the quality of life of the patients themselves.” The conference, which is open to both the public and healthc... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060558 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4060558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4027149&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8816 The Max Foundation, a non-profit cancer organization, with the mission of improving the lives of people living with blood and rare cancers worldwide seeks Petaling Jaya-based Patient Assistance Coordinator. Work place: Damansara Intan, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Please send CV and letter of interest in English to The Max Foundation before 25 October 2010. For further details please refer to this from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesMax Foundation Malaysia looking for Patient Assistance Coordinator (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4027149 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4027149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954197&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8800 The MMR wishes all Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesSelamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954197 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3954197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812936&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8740 Date: 3rd & 4th October, 2010 Venue: Dewan Kuliah 8, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universtiti Sains Malaysia, is proud to conduct a two-day Seminar and Workshop on Immunohistochemistry. This seminar aims to enlighten the knowledge of the utilization of immunohistochemistry in the diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology. In addition to lectures, sessions in the workshop will give a hands-on experience in running immunihistochemical tests. Speakers in this seminar are experts in their respective fields, include locals as well as from overseas. The workshop will be conducted and supervised by those who are trained and expert in immunohistochemical techniques. Pathologists, tr... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812936 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3812936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652374&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8602 Nocturnale wrote in asking us to highlight this event. DR. S YEE of Hospital Serdang and a group of other passionate MRCPians will be organizing a two-hour intensely high-yield, educational seminar for doctors bracing themselves for the grueling PACES exam. Date: 19th June, 2010 Venue: Hospital Serdang The talk will concentrate on all aspects of PACES preparation, genuine true-to-heart advice on facing the exam, the all-new format, Station 5 Brief Clinical Consultation, and the fear-inducing communication skills station. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned PACES candidate, this session will benefit you in many ways. Admission is free. Places are limited, confirm your attendance by sending an email to Dr Yee or sms him at +60178866221 now. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Insider’s... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652374 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3652374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567885&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8552 Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia is organizing a two-day seminar on soft tissue tumours. This seminar presents a multi-disciplinary approach to the care of the patients covering the diagnostic as well as management aspects of soft tissue tumours. Pathologists, radiologists, general surgeons, orthopeadic surgeons, oncologists, scientists and trainees who are involved in the care of the patients with soft tissue tumours are invited to attend this seminar. DATE: 19-20 JULY 2010 VENUE: Nuclear Medicine Auditorium, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan For further information, check out the seminar website from the Malaysian Medical Resources A Seminar on Soft Tissue Tumours (Source: Malaysian ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567885 Sat, 15 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3567885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519447&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FZns89v_2yXw%2F By David BoazCato senior fellow Tom Palmer and friends Don Boudreaux and June Arunga debate free trade with the legendary Lou Dobbs around John Stossel’s anchor desk on tonight’s edition of “Stossel.” 8:00 p.m. and midnight EDT on the Fox Business Network. Stossel’s weekly column also interviews Tom Palmer. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519447 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:14:04 +0100 3519447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306809&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8353 Dr Hafeezul writes: I would like to request your kind assistance in publicizing the 2010 MSQH International Conference and Exhibition on the MMR website. This conference would be very beneficial to all colleagues interested in safe and quality health care. As for colleagues who are based in stand alone clinics (specialists and GPs), the 3rd day of the conference would be beneficial for them as there will be sessions on the planned Medical Clinics Accreditation Programme. MSQH International Conference 2010 Theme : Safer Health Care - Patient & Family Empowerment Venue : Legend Hotel, KL Date: 22-24 April 2010 For more info refer to the MSQH website. from the Malaysian Medical Resources 2010 MSQH International Conference and Exhibition (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306809 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3306809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133574&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8161 The MMR would like to wish all our blog readers a Healthy and Happy New Year 2010! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Happy New Year 2010! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133574 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3133574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126578&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8151 MSNBC Health reports: Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. The researchers designed musical treatments adapted to the musical tastes of patients with ear-ringing and then stripped out sound frequencies that matched the individual’s tinnitus frequency. After a year of listening to these “notched” musical therapies, patients reported a distinct decrease in the loudness of ringing compared with those who had listened to non-tailored placebo music, the researchers wrote in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. Someone who might benefit from this notched music therapy is Metellica drummer Lars Ulrich. Playing loud rock mu... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126578 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3126578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120413&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8149 The MMR would like to wish all Christian readers a Joyous Christmas and a Blessed New Year! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Christmas Greetings (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120413 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100763&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8144 The verdict is in — Santa Claus is an unhealthy, reckless role model for children all over the world. According to an article in the BMJ: Santa made a reckless role model, noting his frequent cookie snacks, occasional cigars and refusal to don a helmet during “extreme sports such as roof surfing and chimney jumping. Santa is a late adopter of evidence-based behavior change and continues to sport a rotund, sedentary image. He promotes a message that obesity is synonymous with cheerfulness and joviality. More disturbingly, Santa’s close-up contact with sniffling, coughing kids made him a one-man outbreak waiting to happen, with swine flu the biggest seasonal concern. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Santa’s Been Naughty (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100763 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3100763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089246&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8134 Spotted on Yahoo News: Humming to upbeat songs like “Nellie the Elephant” while compressing the chest of a heart attack victim could improve a life-saving heart resuscitation technique, scientists said Monday. A study into cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training found that listening to music with the right tempo helped people keep to a rate of 100 chest compressions per minute — the rate recommended in expert guidelines. However the study which was published in the BMJ also concluded that although it significantly increased the proportion of lay people delivering compression rates at close to 100 per minute, unfortunately it also increased the proportion of compressions delivered at an inadequate depth. Further research is required to identify music that, when playe... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089246 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3089246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023094&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FVtCFexcexqY%2F Yes, you read that right. The story is more complicated than a short headline can covey, but that is the gist of an article of mine in the just-out December issue of Commentary magazine. [Subscription needed.] The past 15 years have witnessed two undeniable trends: dramatically rising levels of immigration, both low-skilled and high-skilled, and an equally dramatic plunge in crime rates nationally. I don’t argue that increased immigration in the past 15 years is the primary cause of falling crime rates, but I do argue that the evidence punches a gaping hole in the Lou-Dobbs contention that immigrants have clogged our prisons and unleashed a new wave of crime. In the Commentary article, and in an earlier Cato Free Trade Bulletin, I cite Census data that show that incarceration rates for i... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023094 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:58 +0100 3023094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023381&cid=t_396444_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Flou-dobbs-the-haters-are-wrong%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up: Lou Dobbs has quit his news anchor job at CNN, his network home for three decades. Currently he’s considering all kinds of offers, including opportunities in politics. Dobbs has a reputation as an anti-immigration racist and a right-wing nut. His detractors lump him in with Rush Limbaugh, Bill O’Reilly and Glenn Beck. And, of course, Hitler. I confess – for years I watched the now-defunct “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on CNN. Whenever I let that detail slip, friends respond with shock or horror. Or both. But that’s because they assume I watched Dobbs for his politics. Nothing could be further from the truth. Lou is the grandfather I never knew. If you factor in his use of language – words like balderdash and phrases like &#8... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023381 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:51:10 +0100 3023381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023382&cid=t_396444_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Fwith-lou-dobbs-gone-cnn-finds-the-middle%2F New cartoon by Trussell & Trussell on AOL’s Politics Daily. With Lou Dobbs Gone, CNN Finds the Middle. Posted in Politics Daily Tagged: anderson cooper, centrist, chaos theory, cnn, larry king, lou dobbs, political cartoon, talk show (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023382 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:29:52 +0100 3023382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015441&cid=t_396444_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Flou-dobbs-well-miss-you%2F New cartoon by Trussell & Trussell on AOL’s Politics Daily. Lou Dobbs, We’ll Miss You. Posted in Politics Daily Tagged: chaos theory, cnn, lou dobbs, political cartoon, resignation (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015441 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:47:13 +0100 3015441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015262&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8073 I came across this interesting write-up on Top Health Innovations for 2009 and 2 products caught my eye. Firstly a modern makeover for the stethoscope — the Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200 With Zargis Cardioscan. Not only has it got a State-of-the-art sound sensor, but it can also capture heartsounds for later playback and transmit them to your laptop via Bluetooth. The Zargis software helps one to visualize the heartsounds as well as detect and classify suspected heart murmurs. The other one would be of great interest to a certain “cutaneous alcoholic” ID specialist who laments about doctors who do not like to wash hands. The Xhale HyGreen system keeps track of clean hands in the hospital. The HyGreen system reminds them to scrub—and keeps a record of who... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015262 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3015262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003734&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKCglQpiCXZE%2F In the past eight months, the unemployment rate has jumped from 7.2 percent to 10.2 percent. Here’s why. Three trillion reasons to hope the Senate is not as fiscally reckless as their counterparts in the House on health care reform. Obama a federalist? Not quite: “Not yet a year into his administration, Obama’s record on 10th Amendment issues is already clear: He’ll let the states have their way when their policies please blue team sensibilities and he’ll call in the feds when they don’t.” More here. It’s time to get immigration reform right: “Republican leaders need to liberate themselves from the Lou Dobbs minority within their own ranks that will oppose any legalization. Democratic leaders need to face down their labor-unio... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003734 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:21 +0100 3003734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984773&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FcM9wwSbomHM%2F In his CNN swan song last night, Lou Dobbs told his loyal if shrinking audience that important national issues are now defined in the public arena by partisanship and ideology rather than by rigorous empirical thought and forthright analysis and discussion. I will be working diligently to change that as best I can. I would argue that his very act of resigning from his prime-time perch is probably the best contribution he’s made yet to advancing “rigorous empirical thought.” Since he launched his program “Lou Dobbs Tonight” in 2003, the CNN anchor has been engaged in one long rant against immigration, free trade, and other populist bugaboos. His approach was anything but rigorous and empirical. In a review of his 2004 book, Exporting America, I critiqued his flabby reasoning and q... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984773 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:14:45 +0100 2984773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927289&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fv4NwTDrOfkc%2F This report from USA Today tells the story of several patients who were harassed and threatened by federal agents. Excerpt:  ”In August 2002, federal agents seized six plants from [Diane] Monson’s home and destroyed them.” This report from the San Francisco Chronicle tells the story of Bryan Epis and Ed Rosenthal.  Both men, in separate incidents, were raided, arrested, and prosecuted by federal officials.  The feds called them “drug dealers.”  When the cases came to trial, both men were eager to inform their juries about the actual circumstances surrounding their cases–but they were not allowed to convey those circumstances to jurors.  Federal prosecutors insisted that information concerning the medical aspect of marijuana was “irrele... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927289 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:32:07 +0100 2927289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2901610&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7990 The MMR wishes all Hindu readers a Happy Deepavali! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Happy Deepavali (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2901610 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2901610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886401&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7977 The MMR Forums are down for the moment. Please bear with us as we try to sort it out. Thank you! Update 16:30 I thought it was a simple forum database error which could be solved with a database “compact and repair” but it hasn’t turned out to be such a simple problem. We have contacted the hosting service for help. Please bear with us. Update 20:30 The Forums are up once again. from the Malaysian Medical Resources MMR Forums down (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886401 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2886401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2812376&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7897 The MMR wishes all Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2812376 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2812376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800325&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7886 Take one ball-type firecracker (mercun bola shown above). Fail to throw away lighted cracker like this six-year old. Or let a faulty one explode in your hand like this fifteen-year old. Sad that we see this happening year after year during the festive season. When will they ever learn? from the Malaysian Medical Resources How to lose your fingers (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800325 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2800325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724829&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7748 I have updated the links in the Private Hospitals page. I have also added all the hospitals found in the KPJ group, Pantai group and Sime Darby Healthcare. I have also updated the links in the Professional pages, and deleted some dead links. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Updated Links: Private Hospitals (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724829 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2724829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715937&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7717 I have updated the Government Hospitals page with links taken from the MOH list of Public Hospitals. Have also done some housekeeping and deleted dead links from the Public Info pages. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Updated Links: Government Hospitals (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715937 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2715937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695356&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7656 When it comes to understanding how much pain a patient is experiencing, it sure would be easier if we had a Pain Meter like the one shown. We all have different pain thresholds, so what would be painful to one person might just be discomfort to another. Now scientists have come up with a computer program that measures and rates pain. The computerized test, dubbed Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS), provides a common language for researchers studying the causes of physical pain and its symptoms. In the past, groups of scientists would use different sets of questions to quantify a patient’s physical suffering, making it more difficult to compare results. With the push for health care reform, it’s becoming more important to show in multiple studies t... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695356 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2695356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667418&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7589 I have updated some links in the Nursing Schools, Pharmacy Schools and Dental Schools pages. I have also added MAHSA University College to the Medical Schools, Dental Schools and Nursing Schools. The Medical School is a brand new one, with the first intake planned for this year, while the Dental School started in 2007. Thanks go out to Poor Doctor for sending in the link. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Updated Links: Schools (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667418 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2667418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2663926&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7556 I have updated the links to some of the medical schools in the Medical Schools page. If you know of any other Medical Schools that are not on the list, please send feedback. And can someone please tell the ACMS webmaster to turn off the irritating background music? from the Malaysian Medical Resources Updated Links: Medical Schools (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2663926 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2663926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591440&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7427 Reported in the NST: Breast cancer survivors in Malaysia are relating their stories and experiences on a website in an effort to reach out to other patients and survivors. The website at www.pinkribbonr2r.my is an interactive platform for anyone who wants to know more about the illness and what to expect when one is going through treatment. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fan, who launched the website yesterday said having such a support system would help cancer survivors as well as patients to cope with their illnesses. “Reaching out to all women, telling them your stories, sharing your experiences with them might encourage someone to go for a mammogram, and even save someone’s life. “Research has shown that those who atten... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591440 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2591440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458062&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7158 We recently received some feedback to add blog links to our blogroll - proof that mass mailing members of the Malaysian Medic Facebook group does work! I have added Doc Liew, Studio 1008, Katakkundang and Confessions of a Medical Doctor to our Doctor blogrolls, and added Esther and Yee Ming to our Student Blogrolls. Please send us feedback if you wish to be blogrolled. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Blogroll Update (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458062 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2458062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458061&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7164 We found out last night (thanks to loonshin) that yet another overseas medical school is opening up a Malaysian campus located in Johore. Newcastle University UK, is establishing an international branch campus in Johor, Malaysia for the provision of its undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees in Medicine. Intake is open for the initial 40 students who will undertake the first two years of the MBBS programme in UK, and will return to Malaysia in 2011 to complete year three to five clinical education. I have added the link to the Medical Schools page. The NST today also reports on a new nursing school, the International University College of Nursing located in Kota Damansara Selangor. It offers Nursing Science at the undergraduate, master’s and doctorate ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458061 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2458061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441169&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDdyysKBdvUk%2F The Federal Diary column in the Washington Post is a curious piece of newspaper real estate. Most newspaper columns are aimed at the broad general public, but this column is aimed directly at the few hundred thousand government workers in the DC region. The result is that it takes a very government- and union-centric view of the world. The fact that the federal civilian workforce costs taxpayers an enormous $300 billion or so every year is beside the point for the column. In a briefing with reporters yesterday, the head of the Office of Personnel Management complained about a Lou Dobbs television bit that featured this data that I assembled from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Federal Diary columnist called me yesterday about the data, and I explained to him the shortcomings of ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441169 Thu, 28 May 2009 20:46:14 +0100 2441169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442550&cid=t_396444_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F05%2F27%2Fsotomayor-smackdown-dobbs-v-toobin%2F My most recent Woman Up / Politics Daily post: Whenever I see CNN anchor Lou Dobbs I can’t help but think of the 19th-century Senator from Missouri Thomas Hart Benton, who said, “I never quarrel, sir, but I do fight, sir, and when I fight, sir, a funeral follows, sir.”… Read more on AOL @ Sotomayor Smackdown: Dobbs v. Toobin. Posted in Politics Tagged: jeffrey toobin, lou dobbs, sonia sotomayor, supreme court (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442550 Thu, 28 May 2009 01:47:45 +0100 2442550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441242&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7078 I finally got down to updating our blogroll and deleted a few dead/dying blogs. Also moved a number of blogs to our Doctor blogroll - YP, Azman, Anandini, Gracie Lau, Jing, John Lin, Linda Tjoa and Man Keat. As the Doctor Blogroll has grown far too long, we have split it into Doctor Blogroll (I) and Doctor Blogroll (II). Please send us feedback if you wish to be blogrolled or if you have graduated. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Blogroll Updates (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441242 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2441242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416804&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fzx1pgtruDqM%2F Try as they might, supporters of big government spending cannot make federal programs work very well. The Department of Energy, for example, has been plagued by mismanagement, cost overruns, and scandals for decades. Today, the Washington Post reports on the poor performance of DoE’s environmental clean-up programs. As I reviewed in the linked essay, these enormously costly programs have been plagued by mismanagement for at least 25 years. Last week, Lou Dobbs lambasted DOE’s National Ignition Facility in California for its huge cost overruns (Hat Tip: Harrison Moar). I summarize these costly projects and other DoE boondoggles here. With bipartisan support for increases to energy subsidies, we can expect a raft of bipartisan boondoggles developing over coming months and y... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416804 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:02:55 +0100 2416804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347874&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6743 Reported in the Star Online: The Health Ministry has formed a special task force to expedite the recruitment of doctors in the country. Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the task force, led by ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohd Nasir Mohd Ashraf, aimed to cut the recruitment process from two or three months to a month or less. “We have been talking about the shortage of medical practitioners in the country for a long time,” he told reporters after the ministry’s monthly gathering here yesterday. “We want to fix this problem as soon as possible.” Currently, he said the delay was caused by the long wait for candidates to be called in for interview and placement. The Health Minister also launched the Health Ministry Online Recruitment Drive System, which allows job se... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347874 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2347874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347877&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6733 First it was fungal infestation, leaking sewage and falling ceilings a few years back, followed by wall cracks in the KK Hospital. Yes our goverment hospitals and clinics are back in the news again. This time it was a fire in Putrajaya hospital after a lightning strike that had our Health Minister puzzled and embarassed. Then just a few days later the ceiling of the nearby govt clinic caved in after a thunderstorm. What next? Thankfully there were no injuries reported, but it goes to show how poorly maintained our govt hospitals and clinics are. Looks like it’s not only the Health Ministry staff that need to shape up from the Malaysian Medical Resources Ceiling collapse (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347877 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2347877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306884&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6617 Spotted this interesting study in YP’s blog, taken from BBC Health: Sisters spread happiness while brothers breed distress, experts believe. Researchers quizzed 571 people aged 17 to 25 about their lives and found those who grew up with sisters were more likely to be happy and balanced. The University of Ulster said having daughters made a family more open and willing to discuss feelings. They said the influence of girls was particularly important after distressing family events such as marital break-ups. The researchers go on to say: Sisters appear to encourage more open communication and cohesion in families. However, brothers seemed to have the alternative effect. Emotional expression is fundamental to good psychological health and having sisters promotes this in families. I g... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306884 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2306884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284406&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6481 MSNBC Health reports: Having a supportive social network enhances the health benefits of having a few drinks, new research from Japan suggests. The study of Japanese men years found that moderate to light alcohol consumption, coupled with high levels of social support, were linked to lower rates of heart disease and stroke. However do take note that this beneficial effect of social support is confined to light-to-moderate drinking. Heavy drinking is risky irrespective of social support level. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Drinking with friends good for you (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284406 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2284406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132294&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6000 The MMR would like to wish all our blog readers a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Chinese New Year! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Gong Xi Fa Cai (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132294 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2132294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084047&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5786 I confess I have not checked the links on our Student Blogroll for quite some time, so it was good to finally get down to some housekeeping ie. removing some dead or private blogs. Congratulations go out to our ex-student bloggers who have joined our Doctor Blogroll — Casey, Fizatul, James Ong, Missy, Sarah, Wei Jin, Xiao Zhai and Yingci. Congratulations also go out to CJ — we look forward to reading your blog on I passed my Finals! For those of you who are members of our MMR Forum, it’s time to register for DOBBs as well. If I have left anyone out, please let us know via our Feedback form. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Blogroll Updates (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084047 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2084047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055876&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5639 I confess. I got myself an early Christmas present. I couldn’t help it as the shop was having a demo and it looked so good I succumbed to the temptation. But I tell you it’s a great home exercise package - the Nintendo Wii and the Wii fit. The set will allow you to create individual profiles (or “Miis”) in order to save game rankings and points. The Wii Fit game will allow you to select the Miis you create, and I believe it is a great way for the family to interact at home and improve their health and fitness at the same time, and every member of the family can be represented by the individual Miis they create. In fact I found it quite fun as you can customise the Mii look - face, features and even body height and shape to make it look like you! The Wii Fit will fir... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055876 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2055876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984895&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5397 Reported in the Star: More than 4,000 people, on the waiting list for the “Gift of Life” would have their wishes granted if only the organs of 7,000 who died in road accidents last year had been transplanted. To get more Malaysians to donate organs, the Government has launched a media campaign costing RM2.4mil which started yesterday. A new website has been set up, provide the public with the mechanics and details of organ donation and how one can pledge to be an organ donor. The public is also reminded not only to sign up as organ donors, but to inform family members about it. Our Health Portal page has been updated with the new website. Note that it is still currently only in BM although there is an English version button present. Hopefully the English version will be set up soon. R... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984895 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1984895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947202&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5237 Reported in the NST: Sultan Ismail Hospital, infamous for the fact that its opening was delayed by a fungus attack, appears to have been infected again. A source has revealed that the fungus, said to be of the aspergillus variety, had been spreading over the past few months. It said the most obvious sign of the fungus was in the hospital’s canteen on the lower ground floor. “Just look at the wall and you will know what I mean. I am worried the spores of the fungus will be carried to the wards or operation theatres by either visitors or medical staff.” To check the authenticity of the claim, the NST visited the hospital recently and found the canteen walls infected with what looked like fungus. Further checks at the visitor centres for both men and women, also at the sam... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947202 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1947202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908789&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5090 The MMR wishes all Hindu readers a Happy Deepavali! a Happy Deepavali (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908789 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1908789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1891993&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5026 Here is a list of interesting blogposts I came across in the last month since my last bloground. Vagus recently relocated and blogs about his new job experiences: Private Practice Things that frustrate me A mixed kinda day I’ll take you home by Lostsheep In A Difficult Position by Sawling CSI Bukit Bintang: Pilot by Dr Frappucino Darren had a few interesting thoughts to share: The “Ada-ada” Syndrome “Ada-ada” Syndrome (2) Jonahness is appreciated Threatened Insanity by Docyana What is the different between doc and pharm? by CYtusm Paperless prescription : Pro vs cons by fang Referrals Gone Awry by Chiam Extreme negativism!! by Cindy True stories that are too good to be true by Adeline Aisehman 4: screw-up fundings by Pilocarpine What they lack is common sense by d... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1891993 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1891993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876061&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4900 I have blogged about this issue several times before, but it’s always good to be reminded. BBC Health reports: One in 10 people with personal MP3 or CD players could suffer permanent hearing loss because their music is too loud, according to an EU study. Scientists say those who listen at high volume for more than one hour per day over five years risk permanent harm. They say up to 10 million people across Europe, including many children and adolescents, could be affected. The European Commission will now look into whether technical improvements could minimise hearing damage. Related MMR blogposts: Headphones linked to hearing loss Earbuds are even worse! Apple is Listening Don’t Lose the Music a Music fans risk losing hearing (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876061 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1876061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844717&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4736 The MMR wishes all Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Have a good break everyone (unless you are on call) and drive carefully! a Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844717 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1844717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837219&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4698 Despite the efforts of authorities to crack down on firecrackers, some will still get in and cause injuries as shown above. Have a look at this YouTube video to see what a mercun bola looks like. Related MMR blogposts: Firecrackers are Dangerous! On-the-spot RM100 fine How to blow up your face Lift ban on Firecrackers? a How to blow up your face II (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837219 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1837219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837218&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4701 Looks like it’s becoming a trend for drug companies to give out socks as freebies nowadays. This pair however looks just plain weird! Related MMR blogposts: Cute or Magical? Magical socks a Weird Socks (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837218 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1837218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1790287&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4487 It’s been awhile since I last blogged and even longer since the last Blogrounds, but I came across some interesting blogposts recently to share with you. You speak English? from Cindy And on the subject of English or rather Manglish: Engrish! by Jimbo Manglish by Spinosum Parkir by Cytusm (apparently that is a word in Bahasa Indonesia) Wow!!!! you’re so hardworking by kingkongdoctor JMO –> Medical Officer by Chiam The Dumping Syndrome by Darren Extreme Prejudice by Fibrate Million Dollar Question by Darren Black out by Pilocarpine Life is so unpredictable by fang Where to publish? by Cytusm a Blogrounds 41 (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1790287 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1790287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709155&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4120 Thanks to Sukdershan, I have updated the name and link to the Persatuan Pakar Perubatan Kesihatan Awam Malaysia in our Societies page. The PPPKAM is the Malaysian Association of Public Health Physicians. There is no actual website, but the link is to their forum. a Updated Link: Persatuan Pakar Perubatan Kesihatan Awam Malaysia (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709155 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1709155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700714&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4078 Congratulations to Jonathan Ling and SubDereality who recently graduated. Your bloglinks have been moved to the Doctor Blogroll. I have also removed some dead blogs and other links that have become private blogs. a Blogroll Updates (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700714 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1700714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689021&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4034 I have added a new blog, Doctor2008’s Weblog by Dr Ridzwan Bakar, to our Doctor Blogroll. We would like to welcome him to the world of blogging, and look forward to reading his thoughts on healthcare issues in a broader sense. a Blogroll Update (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689021 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1689021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649035&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3775 I have updated the Doctor Blogroll with 2 doctor blogs, Lil’ whirlwind and TehJiao. a Blogroll Updates (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649035 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1649035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645965&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3718 Reported on WebMD: A new study shows that a numbing gel eases pain associated with getting a mammogram and may make women more likely to return for subsequent screenings. The study’s lead author says in a news release that the numbing gel may act as a simple secret weapon: “We now have something that we know reduces discomfort with screening mammography in women who expect higher discomfort — lidocaine gel.” One of the factors that may put off women from undergoing screening mammography is the pain/discomfort associated with the procedure. Having personally undergone it myself, I feel the discomfort is bearable, but others have found it pretty painful. It is good to know that a simple lidocaine gel can help make the procedure a much more pleasant one. MMR blogposts... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645965 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1645965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603060&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3617 Spotted in Cytusm’s Blog. Looks like even drug companies are giving out these Magical Socks nowadays! Share on FacebookPost from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603060 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1603060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1582949&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3607 I have added Twotwoeight to our Doctor Blogroll, and updated the bloglink for Medlovers. I have also done some springcleaning and removed some dead or dying blogs. Share on FacebookPost from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1582949 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1582949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522116&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3547 Reported on BBC Health: Two children in Spain have been admitted to a mental health institution to be treated for addiction to their mobile phones, Spanish media report. The children, aged 12 and 13, were sent to the clinic by their parents, who said they could not carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were doing badly at school and lying to relatives in order to get money to spend on their phones. They have been learning to cope without their phones for three months. Fears have been raised in a number of countries about the adverse effects mobile phone use may have on children. Korea is believed to be the first country in the world to conduct a program to help cure mobile phone addiction among the young. Childalert UK shares its concerns about this worrying trend and o... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522116 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1522116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480692&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3483 Reported in the NST: They are an unusual looking lot of paramedics with their cycling helmets, elbow pads and bicycles. But the additions that seem out of place are integral to their duties at the 12th Sukan Malaysia (Sukma) games here. The equipment is to aid the four paramedics — members of a mobile clinic — race to the scene of injuries during the games, which began yesterday and end on June 9. The team is said to be the second of its kind to be formed in the country. The first bicycle team was formed at Kuala Lumpur Hospital two years ago. The mountain bikes are equipped with, among others, an automated external defibrillator, respiratory equipment and drugs. I guess such emergency medical care should be useful for various sporting events. Quoting the Trengganu State Healt... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480692 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1480692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469680&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3467 We are very pleased to add Dr David Quek to our Doctor Blogroll. Currently a cardiologist in private practice, David is the President-elect of the Malaysian Medical Association 2008-2009 and Past-editor-in-chief of the Berita MMA. We look forward to hearing his views on Health and Medical Professional Issues in Malaysia. I have also added Sian to the the Doctor Blogroll. CJ wrote in asking to be blogrolled. He is a final year medical student, taking re-MBBS in NUS. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, CJ, we wish you all the best in your upcoming examinations. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469680 Mon, 26 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1469680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436892&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3413 WebMD reports: If your face looks younger than your years but your hands aren’t keeping up, there’s help. If you’ve got the funds, plastic surgeons have a host of solutions to make your hands look young again — or at least be a closer match to your face. “The best place to guess someone’s age is their hands,” says Danny Vleggaar, MD, a physician at Clinique Vert Pre in Geneva, Switzerland, and part of a panel of plastic surgeons discussing new options for rejuvenating aging hands at the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in San Diego. Pigment changes, age spots, texture changes, loss of fat, contour changes, and prominent veins all contribute to make the hands look older, Vleggaar and his colleagues say. To turn b... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436892 Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1436892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426379&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3396 Spotted in Jimbo’s Blog: Definitely not the best container to use for patient information leaflets on Diabetes! Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426379 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1426379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402024&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3350 I have updated the Doctor Blogroll with Chiam’s new blog link About Bionics and Histrionics II. I have also added Streamline to the Student Blogroll, and updated Chia Huan and Chui Han’s blog links. I have removed some dead/dying blogs as well as some links that have been made private. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402024 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1402024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1400678&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3348 Reported on Medpagetoday: Much as the skull and crossbones is an unmistakable symbol for poison, a language of graphical icons and pictograms to simplify pharmaceutical indications and interactions might help reduce prescription errors, according to a team here. On the premise that a picture is worth a thousand words for a busy physician during a brief patient encounter, the French essentially reduced a package insert and patient records to 103 central pictograms, 20 external shapes and shape modifiers, five colors, and eight top-right pictograms. The symbolic language, complete with its own grammar, was learned in a few hours by volunteer generalists and successfully evaluated, Jean-Baptiste Lamy, Ph.D., Pharm.D., of the University of Paris, and colleagues reported online in BMC Medical ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1400678 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1400678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1377987&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3325 MSNBC Health reports: A video posted on YouTube showing Philippine doctors laughing while removing an object from a patient may lead to charges against the surgeons and cost them their medical licenses, officials said Wednesday. The unauthorized nearly 3-minute video of a noisy operating room shows doctors and nurses laughing, giggling and cheering. At one point, a hand appears with a cell phone camera taking a close-up picture of the surgery. As a doctor gingerly pulls out the 6-inch long canister from the male patient’s rectum, someone shouts, “Baby out!” amid loud cheers. The doctor then removes the canister cap and sprays the contents toward the crowd of nurses and doctors viewing the procedure. It remains unclear who shot the video and who posted it on YouTube, but ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1377987 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1377987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1373478&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3313 Continuing our Tools of the Trade series, I came across this very cool setup by Dr YYYap in his blog that he aptly labelled the FIT Geek. This is a great DIY version of the office treadmill that I blogged about some time back. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1373478 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1373478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1364928&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3296 It’s been more than 2 months since my last Bloground, and I recently discovered that some of our doctor blogs seem to have disappeared during that time! Let’s see what some of our doctor bloggers have been up to. Darren has been very inspired to blog recently and came up with some interesting posts on a New Syndrome called Hypo-money-ism, some Slow learners who were brought for assessment and what makes a Perfect Surgery HO. Pilocarpine shares his thoughts on the recent Induksi that he went through, and the shocking tale of how patients are sometimes not properly assessed by the clinic counter staff. Cindy relates how sometimes one needs More patience when dealing with difficult and ungrateful patients. Kingkongdoctor reminds us how one must be prepared to give up Precious Hour... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1364928 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1364928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352915&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3275 I guess you have to come out with something unusual (and cute!) if you want to stand out from the crowd of the usual drug freebies! Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352915 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1352915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352056&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3277 I have updated our Doctor Blogroll with Ian’s new blog link, and also added Kaizophrenia to the blogroll. If I have missed any of the student bloggers who have since graduated, please send in feedback so that I can shift you over the the Doctor Blogroll. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352056 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1352056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349555&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3280 Here’s another good reason to have a daily cup of coffee. BBC Health reports: Coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body, research suggests. The drink has already been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, and a study by a US team for the Journal of Neuroinflammation may explain why. A vital barrier between the brain and the main blood supply of rabbits fed a fat-rich diet was protected in those given a caffeine supplement. UK experts said it was the “best evidence yet” of coffee’s benefits. “Caffeine appears to block several of the disruptive effects of cholesterol that make the blood-brain barrier leaky,” said Dr Jonathan Geiger, who led the study. “High levels of cholesterol are... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349555 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1349555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335214&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3254 Reported on Bernama News: Dr Tan Bee Hooi, 37, an anaesthetist with the Penang Hospital who died in Paris on Wednesday following surgery, has done Malaysians proud by donating her organs to patients in France and other countries of Europe. “She was truly a remarkable woman. Even in death, she has given life,” Malaysian Ambassador to France Datuk S. Thanarajasingam said of Dr Tan, who had succumbed to complications arising from surgeries related to arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in her brain. In a statement issued to Bernama here today, the Malaysian Embassy in Paris said Dr Tan’s father, Datuk Tan Gin Soon, believed that her daughter would have wanted him to donate her organs, given her “deep and abiding interest” to serve fellow human beings. Her family ha... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335214 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1335214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1263411&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3169 In conclusion, the study showed that acupuncture, in addition to routine care, resulted in a clinically relevant benefit and was cost effective in patients with dysmenorrhea in primary care practices in Germany. As a result, acupuncture should be considered as a viable option in the management of these patients. MMR blogposts on acupuncture Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1263411 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1263411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256247&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3161 Reported on MSNBC Health: Bone tests aren’t just for women anymore. New guidelines are calling for older men to get a routine check for bone-thinning osteoporosis. There’s news for women, too: A new computerized tool uses more than bone-density tests to predict who is at highest risk of breaking a bone in coming years — by adding in such important risk factors as whether a parent ever broke a hip. It’s an effort to better target who really needs treatment and who can safely skip it, even before someone’s bones become thin enough to be officially labeled an osteoporosis patient. And it promises a major shift in bone care. The biggest change: The NOF guidelines recommend a bone-mineral density X-ray test for all men 70 and older, just like women 65 and older have l... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256247 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1256247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256246&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3162 I have added the new link to Hospital Pulau Pinang to our Government Hospitals page (thanks to Chen for the heads-up). The website is in BM though, and is still undergoing construction. I have also updated the link to Shah’s Ramblings on our Doctor Blogroll. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256246 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1256246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1248916&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3146 Spotted this in Photophobia’s blog (click for bigger image) He spotted this MOH flowchart the day after our former Minister of Health resigned last month. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1248916 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1248916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1229259&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3120 Spotted this interesting picture in Jimbo’s blog: Believe it or not, he came across a shampoo enriched with tongkat ali! Jimbo speculates about the possible benefits of using this shampoo 1. For that hair raising effect? 2. For hair that STANDS out in public? 3. For the ‘just WOKE UP’ from bed look? 4. For a more FULLER looking hair? 5. For STRONGER and SEXIER hair? 6. For hair that RISE to the occasion? 7. STIFFER hair maybe? Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1229259 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:41:26 +0100 1229259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225299&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3107 Reported in the Sun2Surf: Improving the standards of medical and healthcare programmes by ensuring qualified educators and quality students. This will be the catalyst to enhance the ranking of Malaysian universities, which has been sliding in the past few years. Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said yesterday this is a key component in the government’s efforts to enhance the level of excellence of public universities, including instilling a high-performance culture, increasing transparency, and ensuring autonomy of university management. To begin with, Mustapa said, Public Services director-general Tan Sri Ismail Adam will call for a meeting between Mustapa’s ministry and the Health Ministry soon to discuss outstanding matters. These matters include the placement of med... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225299 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:26:23 +0100 1225299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225300&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3106 Weekend Seminar in Cardiometabolic Disease Date: 22-23 March 2008 Venue: Sunway Pyramid Conventional Center Organised by PMPASKL To register: Contact Sanofi-aventis Sdn Bhd. Tel: 03-2089 3333, Fax: 03-2089 3339 Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225300 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:32:45 +0100 1225300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1221275&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3099 While updating the MMR recently, the blogroll was messed up and had to be re-categorized. That reminds me, I still haven’t finished re-categorizing the old blogposts. Anyway, I have updated the blogroll with a few new blogs that have shifted — Sarah, Suet May and Nyrac. Have also moved Jess and Genie to the Doctor Blogroll. I have also removed some dead blogs. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1221275 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1221275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1213256&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3081 The MMR would like to wish all our blog readers a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Chinese New Year! (check out my Home blog post if you are unsure as to what all these animals mean!) Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1213256 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1213256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1190013&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3043 It’s been a month since my last Bloground and it looks like the Don’t Jail Doctors Blog Campaign is on the front page of quite a number of our blogs. Thanks go out to Doc Chan, Pilocarpine, Yenjai, Bernard, Fibrate, Chang Yang, DrRizad, Fooji, Jimbo, Mott and Yan for their support. As I mentioned in my home blog, do join our Don’t Jail Doctors Cause on Facebook as well, and try to get the word out to as many people as possible. Chiam shares his thoughts as he comes to the end of his O&G posting. Kingkongdoctor tends to get a little anxious before he goes on call which he terms as the Pre On-Call Syndrome. The adrenaline rush helps during the call, but what he enjoys most is the feeling of accomplishment post-call. Although Adeline is trying not to blog about work, she so... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1190013 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1190013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1185775&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3038 I have updated our Student Blogroll with An Extraordinary Life by Jane Gun. Her most recent post is in loving memory of Nian Ning. I have also added 2 new links to the Clinics page — Pusat Rawatan Keluarga MUIP, and the International Specialist Eye Centre that was in the news recently. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1185775 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1185775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1159509&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3002 Reported in BBC Health: Decorating children’s wards with paintings of clowns to create a nurturing atmosphere could backfire, research suggests. A University of Sheffield study of more than 250 children, aged four to 16, found the images were widely disliked. Even some of the oldest children found the images scary. The researchers said the findings, reported in Nursing Standard magazine, highlighted the importance of consulting children in hospital design. If you were a small kid, wouldn’t you find this image scary? I know I would! I guess there is a lot of difference between medical clowning and scaring the heck out of poor sick children! Related MMR blogposts: Laughter the Best Medicine Does Laughter Make Good Medicine? Therapeutic clowning boosts IVF Medical clowning is ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1159509 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1159509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156779&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2998 Spotted in WebMD: Talking to your children about sex can be embarrassing, awkward, and uncomfortable. Just the thought of having this talk is enough to make many parents blush. But not having it may be setting your children up for serious problems down the road — including teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases — say leading psychoanalysts at the annual meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association in New York City. Here are some tips from the experts: 1: Start Young and Go Slow 2: Never Use Pet Names for Body Parts 3: View Current Events as an Opportunity 4: Don’t Use Yourself as the Example 5: Talk About the Different Types of Sex 6: Don’t Leave Anything Out Related MMR blogposts: Why we need Sex Education Ignorant or aware? Sexually Active and Ign... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156779 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1156779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1153991&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2994 I came across an interesting article in the recent Sunday Star by Dr Milton Lum on the social accountability of medical schools. Many in the medical profession have wondered whether there has been more emphasis on the quantity instead of the quality of the graduates. The consequences in other areas of studies may not be that significant, but in Medicine, it can be a matter of life and death for a patient or potential patient, which means all the population. Healthcare delivery is so complex today that it is crucial to have doctors who put a premium on patient safety. If one has to make a choice, the public interest is better served by fewer good quality doctors than larger numbers who are deficient in their knowledge, skills or attitudes. There has to be enhanced communication between th... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1153991 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1153991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152515&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2989 I have removed a lot of dead links from the Medical Schools page, and updated others. The former Perak College of Medicine is now known as the Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak. I have added Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia Medical Faculty to the list. I have also updated the links in the Dental Schools page. I have added the Univerisiti Teknologi Mara Dental Faculty and the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia Dental Faculty to the list. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152515 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1152515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152514&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2990 Continuing our Tools of the Trade photoblog series, what do you do when your regular study table runs out of space? Use your dining table of course. Check out nocturnale’s Workstation for the MRCP Candidate: Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152514 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1152514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131015&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2961 As if it was not bad enough having to provide super-sized beds, chairs and ambulances for obese patients, there is now a need for Super-Sized Autopsy Tables for Big Corpses: The Orange-Osceola Medical Examiner’s Office has a new addition: An autopsy table that can support 1,000 pounds. The standard used to be around 300 pounds. But more medical examiners said they need larger tables to accommodate larger bodies. Larger morgue drawers and other equipment used to carry and store the dead are also in demand. Thankfully we have not reached such a stage but the NST yesterday carried a story of how Malaysians don’t seem to bother much about being overweight as the local food is just too good! Malaysians are among the least weight-conscious people in Asia. A survey found that half o... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131015 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1131015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097227&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2889 There have been a lot of news reports lately on China-made toys being recalled due to lead contamination. The NST today reports on our local situation. Sad to say, Malaysia does not have any mandatory toy safety standards that manufacturers have to comply with. Fomca is concerned because it recently conducted a random testing of 24 toys from supermarkets and hypermarkets and found 23 of them containing lead on their surface. Apart from lead contamination, there are other factors we need to bear in mind when buying toys for children. NNCC Toy Safety suggests seven possible toy dangers: 1. Sharp edges: Toys made of brittle plastic or glass can break easily, exposing sharp points and edges. Wooden, metal, and plastic toys sometimes have sharp edges due to poor construction. 2. Small parts... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097227 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1097227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1093075&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2887 Spotted in Adverbox: Perhaps we need parking signs like this to deter inconsiderate people who illegally park in accessible parking spaces. Or perhaps as this blog points out, some blunt parking “tickets” to get the message across: Related MMR blogposts: Inconsiderate Drivers Inconsiderate Drivers II (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1093075 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1093075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1081780&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2866 Reported in the Star today: The buying of condoms should be made easier as some people are still bashful about buying them at pharmacies or supermarkets, said Sarawak Environment and Public Health Minister Datuk Micheal Manyin. He has suggested that condom vending machines be set up as one of the ways to prevent the spread of the HIV and AIDS, especially for those who have sex with multiple partners. Manyin said this was not meant to encourage free sex but to protect others from getting infected. He was speaking to reporters after opening the one-day multi-faith public forum on “Breaking Down Barriers of Discrimination and Stigma” in conjunction with the World AIDS Days 2007 yesterday. Manyin said many still hesitated to buy condoms openly despite knowing the risks involved when havin... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1081780 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1081780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070238&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2856 I have added Dr Aston’s personal blog, Father’s Discovery to the Doctor Blogroll. Also updated the link for Dominica Ng. I have also added Gigi Sihat Senyuman Menawan, a dental blog by Dr Leen to the Doctors sites page, and Tiew Dental Clinic to the Clinics page. Have removed some dead links as well. Please send us Feedback if you would like us to link your dcotor blog or clinic website. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070238 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1070238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1063546&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2850 I just realised that it’s been nearly a month since the last Blogrounds, as I guess I have not been inspired to blog much recently. Anyway here are a few blogposts that caught my eye over the last month — apologies if some of them are pretty outdated posts. Cindy blogs about a most welcome Change, as she moves on from O&G to Surgery. I guess it really means a lot when your Consultant actually smiles at you and includes you, the “humble houseman”, in discussions during ward rounds. Chiam has been having a rough time in O&G especially since he has been Confirmed to be a Jonah. Still, it doesn’t stop him from looking at life humourously, even to the point of Dreaming of how things should be Pilocarpine laments about Funny people (admin) who make strange decisi... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1063546 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1063546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1047582&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2830 Spotted on Jimbo’s blog: I nearly died-ed laughing when I saw the picture! Even writing Dead on the case notes would not have been proper either — it should have been Deceased. Related MMR blogposts: Medical Manglish Dropping Standards My 800th post for the MMR (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1047582 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1047582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1045933&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2824 CNN Health reports on this strange case of Trichobezoar, defined as a ball of hair or similar concretion in the stomach or intestine. The American Journal of Psychiatry has a very interesting write up of this medical condition, also known as the Rapunzel Syndrome. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1045933 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1045933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044011&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2821 Well it’s official. In a Move to make sure all doctors have the required skills, the Cabinet has decided that Housemen will have to serve an extra year. Newly qualified doctors will have to undergo two years’ compulsory housemanship from next year. Currently, they only have to do a year of housemanship. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who announced the Cabinet decision yesterday, said the move was considered important to increase the knowledge, skills and experience of graduate medical officers. “This will improve the quality of services and healthcare standards,” he said. A rotation system of four months in six departments will be implemented. With the newest inclusion being the accident and emergency department, the rest are medical, paediatric, general surge... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044011 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1044011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1025384&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2802 Someone forwarded this image to me, so I guess it’s been doing the email rounds. No idea of its origin. There must be some method to this madness, else how would the pharmacist find any particular item? (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1025384 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1025384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1017658&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2790 BBC Health reports: Paracetamol and keeping active are the best cures for back pain, according to Australian researchers who warn that other treatments do not work. A Lancet study of 240 back pain sufferers found anti-inflammatory drugs and spinal manipulation did not make any difference to recovery time. Yet currently, both treatments are recommended in several guidelines. Experts said patients needed to be reassured that avoiding bed rest and taking paracetamol would work. The patients in the study had already received simple treatment advice from their GP to keep active, avoid bed rest and take paracetamol for the pain. The study found no difference in recovery times after 12 weeks in patients who also received diclofenac or spinal manipulation. Almost all the patients had recovered by... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1017658 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1017658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1012358&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2777 The MMR wishes all Hindu readers a Happy Deepavali! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1012358 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1012358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009429&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2778 WebMD reports: Take a walk around the neighborhood and call me in the morning. That’s what you’re likely to hear from your doctor if several big medical groups succeed in their latest public relations push. The groups, including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Sports Medicine, want doctors to order regular exercise for practically all their patients. The new campaign is called “Exercise is Medicine.” Medical groups, insurers, and even top government officials for years have struggled to convince Americans to exercise more, hoping to motivate an ever-more sedentary American society. Alert after alert warns that the economy cannot sustain the cost of care for the two-thirds of American adults who are overweight or obese. Now doctors... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009429 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1009429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002789&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2762 Guess you have to tailor your ads to suit your viewing audience. This one’s specially for you, Jimbo! Btw Nirodh (the nearest meaning in being prevention, in Hindi) is the a brand name of condom sold in India under the Department of Family Welfare of the central government. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002789 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1002789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002513&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2768 Here’s a round-up of some interesting blogposts made during the last 3 weeks. Some of our busy housemen are moving on to their next posting — Adeline is Moving ahead, while Cindy is Running that extra mile. Jel is going Onward to Surgery and talks about Surgical Life. Chiam has been having a tough time in Obstetrics and finds himself missing out on Friday Night Delights. Caroline opines that the only way to get over low mood is retail therapy and getting some Pampered bliss. Fooji reminesces about what he wanted to be while growing up, and wonders where he is heading next. Saw Ling blogs about people who share Too Much Information and embarass one in the process. Su Ann finds her practising certificate A heavy card to carry, and shares some experiences from her First day in he... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002513 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1002513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982560&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2740 WebMD reports that The Lancet’s Oct. 27 edition includes an Irish psychiatrist’s review of 20 medical romance novels. He randomly chose and read 20 romance novels that took place in a medical setting, mostly in primary care or emergency medicine settings. His conclusions? There was a marked preponderance of brilliant, tall, muscular, male doctors with chiselled features, working in emergency medicine; they were commonly of Mediterranean origin and had personal tragedies in their pasts. Female doctors and nurses tended to be skilled, beautiful, and determined, but still compassionate; many had overcome substantial personal and professional obstacles in their lives. Protagonists of both sexes had frequently neglected their personal lives to care better for their patients, many o... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982560 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 982560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=976365&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2738 Dr Chew writes: I have started this Emergency Medicine blog mainly for the teaching purposes for my students - both undergraduate and postgraduates but I hope everyone who is interested in emergency medicine will find it useful too. Thank you for writing in Dr Chew. I have added your blog to the Doctor Blogroll, and I am sure it will prove useful to students and doctors alike. A very warm welcome to you! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=976365 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 976365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=966719&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2730 Instructions for antiseptic cream, spotted in Jay Leno’s Headlines: Avoid contact with eyes, ears, brain and surrounding membranes. Do not use in body cavities or as an enema. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=966719 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 966719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=962553&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2727 Spotted on WebMD: The drug company Pfizer announced that it will stop selling its inhaled insulin product Exubera for financial reasons. In January 2006, Exubera became the first inhaled insulin to get FDA approval. Exubera delivers short-acting insulin via an inhaler, providing an alternative to insulin injections. “Despite our best efforts, Exubera has failed to gain the acceptance of patients and physicians. We have therefore concluded that further investment in this product is unwarranted,” Jeff Kindler, Pfizer’s chairman and CEO, says in a Pfizer news release. “We will work with physicians to transition Exubera patients to other treatment options in the next three months,” says Kindler. Related MMR blogpost: Exubera (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=962553 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 962553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=958873&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2722 Reported in BBC News: Scientists and global health campaigners have welcomed the early results of a malaria vaccine trial in African infants. Tests showed the vaccine gave a high level of protection, and was safe The results, published online by the Lancet, appear to bring closer the prospect of a vaccine against one of the developing world’s biggest killers. Every 30 seconds a child in Africa child dies from malaria - around one million every year. So an effective vaccine would have massive life-saving potential. There are at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million deaths. Around 90% of these deaths occur in Africa, mostly in young children. Malaria is Africa’s leading cause of under-five mortality (20%) and constitutes 1... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=958873 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 958873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=952120&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2716 Following yesterday’s news article on treatment of non-emergency cases in ERs, the Health Minister has denied the veracity of the report and said that Emergency units will treat all patients. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek denied yesterday a newspaper report which stated that the emergency units of government hospitals would no longer accept normal patients from next year. He said the report was incorrect and that his ministry had not made such a proposal. Dr Chua said that from next year, the services of all health clinics would be extended to midnight to reduce the queues at government hospitals. “Only a small portion of those seeking treatment at the hospital emergency units are classified as requiring emergency treatment,” he said after attending a Hari Raya gath... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=952120 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 952120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=949913&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2712 The biggest news item around since our last Bloground has been about the First Malaysian in Space. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, a trainee orthopaedic surgeon from HUKM had the honour of taking a trip to the International Space Station about a week ago. Quite a number of our doctors blogged about this historic event, namely Doc Chan, Raymond, Jimbo, Mafeitz, Draston, Edina Monsoon, Cytusm and Tru-Asian. Cindy shares More thoughts about work, with an interesting list of her newly acquired non-medical skills since she has started housemanship. Kingkongdoctor wonders whether there are an overflow of doctors nowadays. Not according to Steve, who has been Loaned out as a HO to the Medical Department during the Raya break. Saw Ling had a Scabies scare recently when she encountered a patient with ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=949913 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 949913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=945345&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2708 Despite the MCA and the Federation of Taoist Associations of Malaysia are preparing a 20-point guideline booklet on the Do’s and Dont’s when consulting a medium, it looks like our gullible public is still not getting the message about bogus mediums who cheat them of their money and ask for sexual favours. Even Datuk Michael Chong is sounding the warning on crooked mediums after encountering far too many such cases, some of them with tragic consequences. Today we have another case of a woman being molested when seeking to get rid of bad luck. I find it rather difficult in this day and age to understand why anyone would think that getting undressed and allowing the so-called medium to “put his finger into her private parts” can be part of the treatment. Any suggestions on how... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=945345 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 945345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939790&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2700 Spotted these 10 memory-boosting tricks in CNN Health today. This couldn’t have come at a better time, as I suffered a severe memory lapse today. I realised that I had forgotten to cook rice for lunch today while halfway cooking the other dishes. Of course hubby will just say get a Treo 680 and let it serve as your Memory-boost, but that only works if one remembers to write it down in the first place. 1. Keep track of your to-do’s: Play a mind game 2. Ace a presentation: Stop and smell the roses 3. Remember names: Exercise your eyes 4. Absorb critical info: Breathe deeply 5. Multitask gracefully: Learn a new language 6. Master a new workout move: Hit snooze 7. Find your parked car: Take a good look 8. Deliver the punch line: Vary your routine 9. Avoid senior moments: Get movin... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939790 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 939790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=936809&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2675 MedPageToday reports: CT colonography, the heir presumptive to optical colonoscopy, has won a clinical round here for detection of developing neoplasia. The noninvasive modality, better known as virtual colonoscopy, equaled standard colonoscopy in a study of more than 6,000 patients, producing similar detection rates for advanced neoplasia, David H. Kim, M.D., of the University of Wisconsin, and colleagues, reported in the Oct. 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. While this development is good news indeed as it would do away with the dreaded bowel preparation for a colonscopy *shudder*, experts warn that the accuracy of CTC may vary from centre to centre, and have expressed concern about radiation exposure, especially with repeated CTC follow-up studies. (Source: Malaysian Med... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=936809 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 936809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932988&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2689 Speaking of Organ Donation, I just realised that the National Transplant Resources Centre has a relatively new website called the Pusat Sumber Transplan Nasional. The website is mainly in BM with an Online Organ Donor Registration page. I am not very sure if the online registration works though as the website does not seem to be recently updated, with only one post in its Forum! If you wish to sign up as an Organ Donor I suggest you contact the Pusat Transplan Nasional to inquire further. I have added the website to our Health Portals page. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932988 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 932988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932990&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2686 The Star reports: Tee Hui Yi is indeed a miracle girl. The teenager, who is making steady progress after a second heart transplant on Friday, had no luck with six potential donors in the past nine months. Yet, in a space of 24 hours, she had two suitable donors. The first failed and the doctors are now “cautiously optimistic” about the second heart transplant. There is also an extensive write-up on organ donation in the papers today: Organ transplants give many a second lease of life Transplant survivor Yeow’s is a hot shuttler Support group reaches out to patients and families For the grateful parents, it’s a rush of emotions Heart boy Fikri shares the agony – and the hopes Lung transplant patient also doing well Straight from the heart Seah relives his brave battle Have a hear... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932990 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 932990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916130&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2668 Siti writes: hello, saya seperti diatas berminat untuk memohon borang mengenai pengambilan diploma in nursing. tetapi saya tidak tahu cara untuk memohon borang tersebut. saya harap pihak tuan dapat membantu saya mengenainya. kerjasama tuan amat saya hargai. Thanks for writing in Siti. I suggest you take a look at the Sarawak Health Dept webpage on Nursing as a career, as it includes a section on Entry qualification and Application. For more info check out the SPA website with its FAQ on Applications. If you are still not sure, perhaps you might like to call up their Hotline to inquire further. If you are interested in the private nursing schools, you can look up their weblinks on the Nursing Schools page. I have also updated the Nursing Schools page and removed some dead links. (Source: ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916130 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 916130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=911877&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2659 While discussing Fibrate’s post on Irrational Fears, Jimbo jokingly asked what the fear of working was called. On consulting the Phobia List, I found 3 possibilities: Ergasiophobia - 1) Fear of work or functioning 2) Surgeon’s fear of operating Ergophobia - Fear of work Ponophobia - Fear of overworking or of pain Coincidentally, I came across this article in the Sun newspaper today that talks about Laborophobia. China Daily reports: Laborophobia is an irrational fear of work. Work-related phobia is an anxiety disorder which is unique because it can occur in people who do not suffer from general anxiety disorders, says Dr Michael Linden, head of the psychiatric clinic at Berlin’s Freie University. In a paper delivered to the World Congress on Psychosomatic Medicine, in Quebec... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=911877 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 911877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=894187&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2635 Spotted on MSNBC: 8 drug-free tips to avoid agony and painproof your day 7 a.m.: Abide the alarm 7:45 a.m.: Get caffeinated 10:45 a.m.: Do a posture check (I sat up straighter when I read this one!) 11:30 a.m.: Break for H2O 12:30 p.m.: Skip the sandwich 3 p.m.: Take a time-out 6 p.m.: Slip into your sneakers 8:30 p.m.: Wind down slowly Hopefully with these tips in mind, come time for bed, you’ll be relaxed, happy and ready for a new day. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=894187 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 894187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=876050&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2612 In reply to Fibrate’s post about Pharma Freebies, I dug out 2 towels and even a pair of slippers. Looks like Sanofi underwear might not be too far-fetched after all Fibrate made a good point though about it being a Win Win situation — afterall the pharmas do gain free advertising when we actually make use of their freebies! Related MMR blogposts: Freebies How To Spot A Conference Junkie Another Conference Junkie More Evidence of a Conference Junkie Guess the product A tale of 2 T-Shirts (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=876050 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 876050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=875187&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2611 Following the initial news report on the eKesihatan scheme, there have been many news reports with conflicting accounts from the various parties involved. We have also been having a (currently) 8-page discussion about the issue in the DOBBs forums. Suffice to say it’s been a matter of what A said Vs what B said Vs what C said. Have a look at the various news reports and see if you can come to any conclusion! Major health screening for commercial vehicle drivers Conduct tests at JPJ offices for medical plan to succeed Docs give thumbs down to JPJ scheme JPJ: Screening under eKesihatan to go as planned RTD defends e-Kesihatan scheme MMC: Scheme introduced too hastily eKesihatan to stop cheating, says Kong Choy eKesihatan system online by Oct 1 Firm denies milking JPJ scheme Ministry �... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=875187 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 875187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867298&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2590 Reported in the Star today: Emergency care services are set for a major overhaul early next year, Health Ministry director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said. The measures include training ambulance drivers on basic emergency care, procurement of new vehicles and equipment, and centralised call centres in every state hospital. Dr Ismail said the first phase of the drivers’ training module, already sent out to each state, included educating them on their role and job functions, how to inspect their vehicle, adherence to traffic rules, ethics, effective communication and driving techniques. The second module, he said, would teach them basic emergency care like cardiopulmonary resuscitation, how to carry a stretcher and use a wheelchair, treat wounds and immobilise patients correctly. ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867298 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 867298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=853458&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2555 Reported on MedPage Today: Just because adolescents go to bed, that doesn’t mean they stop calling and texting their friends, and that may leave them bleary-eyed in the morning, researchers here reported. Adolescents who use their mobile phones for calling friends and sending and receiving text messages after bedtime awaken sleep-deprived and tired, Jan Van den Bulck, Ph.D., of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven here, reported in the Sept. 1 issue of Sleep. The study concluded that mobile phone use after lights out is very prevalent among adolescents, and its use is related to increased levels of tiredness. There is no safe dose and no safe time for using the mobile phone for text messaging or for calling after lights out. Perhaps it might be a good idea to make sure your kids turn off ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=853458 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 853458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838825&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2547 We continue our Tools of the Trade series with 2 photos from one of our DOBBers, Jasgill, who was showing us the new PC in his office. His desk is certainly neater than most of our other doctors. Also note how well-organized the rest of his office is, with everything in its proper place (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838825 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=836645&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2540 Breech delivery is not without risks and possible complications even in the best of hands. Imagine trying it out for the first time when you are at sea, with only a new roll of paper towels and a first aid handbook in hand. Not only did captain Ed Kiesel deliver his cook’s baby sucessfully but he had to administer CPR to the baby as well. Kiesel used net twine, sterilized in boiling water, to tie off the umbilical cord and cut the newborn free from his mother. Read the amazing story here. (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=836645 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 836645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=833407&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2534 It’s been quite awhile since the last Bloground, so thought I’d do one on the special occasion of our 50th Merdeka celebration. We start off with a round up of Merdeka posts from Ian, Bernard, Mafeitz (Happy BlogAnniversary as well!), Jimbo, George, Cytusm, Shah, Spinosum, Edina Monsoon, Fibrate and yours truly. Heartiest congratulations go out to Spinosum and his missus on the Arrival of their Baby daughter. Fatherhood so far has been awesome, and Spinosum has been enjoying his paternity leave. Shahieddah managed to go online after a month of housemanship. It’s good to hear that she’s settling in well and enjoying her work. Adeline has been working hard as usual, and shares a typical day of work with us. Chiam blogs about how Experience counts, and how practice ma... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=833407 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 833407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=818800&cid=t_396444_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2520 Spotted in Yahoo News via The Dilbert Blog: A dwarf performer at the Edinburgh fringe festival had to be rushed to hospital after his penis got stuck to a vacuum cleaner during an act that went horribly awry. Daniel Blackner, or “Captain Dan the Demon Dwarf”, was due to perform at the Circus of Horrors at the festival known for its oddball, offbeat performances. The main part of his act saw him appear on stage with a vacuum cleaner attached to his member through a special attachment. The attachment broke before the performance and Blackner tried to fix it using extra-strong glue, but unfortunately only let it dry for 20 seconds instead of the 20 minutes required. He then joined it directly to his organ. The end result? A solid attachment, laughter, mortification and … ho... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=818800 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 818800