Ankle Sprain
What do roller skating, ice skating, futsal and even high heel use have in common? No takers?
Meeting Patient Expectations and Medical Ethics
Patients who attend a healthcare facility have certain expectations that need to be met in order for a good treatment outcome to be achieved.
My baby has abnormal ears
Recently I had to counsel a young couple who just had the birth of their first child. Their baby was noted to have an abnormal ear on one side. Otherw
Smart Parent Safe Kids
We cannot be watching our children 24/7, but practicing basic accident prevention measures can save parents a lot of anguish.
Methods of pain relieve in labor
Many factors affect pain perception in labor ; fear, number of previous births, fetal presentation, cultural ideas of labor, beta-endorphin levels and
Snoring – is it a cause for concern?
Snoring occurs due to narrowing of the airway causing vibration of the soft tissues of the throat during sleep. It is a phenomenon that is observed du
Plantar Fasciitis – Heel Pain
Hey Doc, I have a spur la’, said my buddy and hockey devil Avtar. ‘What makes you think so huh?’ I asked worried. ‘I have pain over my heel. W
Bloodless Surgery, Dr Shanker Sathappan [BFM – Podcast]
Find out about bloodless surgery - what it entails, procedures and under what circumstances should one opt for it - as Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon
Stroke – 3rd largest cause of death in Malaysia
Stroke is the third largest cause of death in Malaysia after heart disease and cancer. More often than not stroke does not kill. It results in disabil
Couples with difficulty to conceive
Doctor, is it true that subfertility is more common nowadays?