Electrotherapy is a drug free, non-invasive and non-addictive treatment option.
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What everyone should know about Pressure Sores
Risk factors for pressure sores:
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Hernia repair operations are commonly performed by the conventional “open” method in Malaysia. Some are performed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic hernia repair is a relatively new surgical technique to fix tears in the abdominal wall (muscle) using small incisions, a patch (mesh), and special cameras to view inside the body.
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The exact function of the appendix is essentially unknown.The appendix produces a bacteria-destroying protein called Immunoglobulins which help fight infection in the body. This function, however, is not major. People who have had appendectomies do not have an increased risk towards infection. Other organs in the body like the Liver and the Spleen produce a lot more Immunoglobulins to serve this function.
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Jika satu sperma sahaja yang perlu untuk menghasilkan satu bayi, kenapa seorang lelaki memerlukan jutaan sperma untuk satu kehamilan ? Berapa lama ia hidup dan bagaimana untuk menghasilkan sperma yang sihat adalah diantara soalan yang kerap ditanya.
Continue readingFakta Ovarian Cyst Yang Perlu Anda Tahu
Ovarian cyst adalah poket yang mengandungi cecair yang terbentuk didalam ovari.
Continue readingPhrenic Nerve Pacemaker for long term ventilation
Phrenic Nerve Pacing is an alternative to long term use of conventional positive-pressure ventilators. Though this technology has been available for more than 20 years, it remains largely unknown to most Malaysian healthcare providers.
Continue readingULSER PEPTIK – Apa yang anda perlu tahu
Ulser peptik merupakan luka terbuka yang terdapat di bahagian dalam lapisan perut, bahagian atas usus kecil atau esofagus. Simptom yang paling biasa bagi ulser peptik adalah rasa sakit.
Continue readingPregnancy and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Fertility is usually normal in SLE, although disease activity and certain drugs can contribute to menstrual disorders.
Continue readingLupus organ damage: What is damaged in Asian patients?
Assessment of organ damage has become the standard outcome measure for morbidity and mortality in patients with lupus.
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