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When hospitals are a fire hazard

It is important that reports like those of the investigation results of the Hospital Sultanah Aminah fire be made public so that lessons can be learnt.

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It's not just the elderly or the ill who are vulnerable to Covid-19

There are certain groups of people who are more at risk of developing Covid-19 than others, including those who are geographically isolated.

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The many faces of Covid-19

Covid-19 is turning out to be a disease with many faces as it can present with may different symptoms and signs.

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Confusion over GST and healthcare

Our columnist wades into the murky waters of what is exempted from GST and what is not in the private healthcare sector.

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Doctor in the house

Who regulates and decides admission into medical schools in Malaysia?

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Money talks?

Much of the attention zoomed in on doctors’ professional fees when the amendments to the Private Health Care and Facilities Regulations were announced. But there has been scant attention paid to private hospital charges.

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Not just dryness

Vulvo-vaginal atrophy results from oestrogen loss and is often associated with various complaints in menopausal women.

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TB in prisons

There is an urgent need for a comprehensive programme that addresses the root causes of ill health from communicable diseases in prisoners.

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Pest-ilent problems

About half the world’s population are at risk of vector-borne diseases.

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Flush these symptoms away

Hot flushes and night sweats are often unwelcome consequences of menopause.

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Contraception and menopause

Even if a woman has menopausal symptoms, it does not mean that she cannot get pregnant.

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E-smoke stokes controversy

Electronic cigarettes are a product said to help smokers quit the habit. Is that really the case?

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