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  Barbie Hsu, the beloved Taiwanese actress best known for her role as Shan Cai in Meteor Garden, tragically passed away due to complications from influenza-induced pneumonia. Her sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among her fans,...

Dr. Tay Tien Yaa’s tragic suicide has highlighted the systemic issues of workplace bullying and mental health neglect within Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly affecting junior doctors. Despite a zero-tolerance policy for bullying in place since 2018, toxic work environments persist....

Ketamine: Medical Marvel to Recreational Menace Ketamine, originally developed in the 1960s, has long been an essential tool in the medical field. Its primary use has been as an anesthetic, particularly in pediatric and emergency settings, where it is valued...

Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, faced disqualification from the 2023 World Boxing Championships after failing a gender eligibility test. This incident brought to light the complexities and sensitivities surrounding gender and chromosomal abnormalities in sports. Gender Eligibility in Sports Gender...

Reflecting on a Milestone: Our Successful Hybrid Symposium We are thrilled to share that our first-ever hybrid symposium, held on July 14, 2024, was a resounding success! This event brought together leading experts in the field of geriatric care, both...

The consolidation of several healthcare assets under US private equity firm TPG Capital and the Hong Leong Group has apparently received regulatory approval. The new entity is set to include prominent healthcare facilities such as Columbia Asia Healthcare, Ramsay Sime...

Just last week AstraZeneca withdrew their Covid vaccine from the market worldwide. Did you know during the COVID-19 pandemic, national regulatory authorities worldwide granted full or emergency use authorisations to a total of 40 different COVID-19 vaccines. Among these, ten...

Recently a fourth individual has succumbed to bongkrekic acid poisoning following a food poisoning outbreak at Polam Kopitiam, a well-known Malaysian restaurant chain in Taipei, Taiwan. This incident occurred between April 19th and 23rd, affecting 35 individuals who had consumed...

In January 2022, the MMC received an application from USM’s School of Medical Sciences for the Master of Pathology (Medical Genetics) program to be recognised by the MMC for specialist registration purposes. Despite the USM program being recognised by relevant...

Professor Dr. April Camilla Roslani, a renowned colorectal cancer surgeon, has been removed from her position as dean of Universiti Malaya’s faculty of medicine. Appointed in December 2020, April was relieved of her duties last month, reportedly without following due...