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#HCPsofMY: Featuring Research Pharmacist Mai Chun Wai, PhD
Yesterday
Mai Chun Wai, PhD, shares the perks of being active in a non-government organization (NGO).

Can fasting enhance the quality of health?
Dr. Caren Andexer, 2 days ago
The ancient practice of fasting has been proven by studies to reduce risks of various diseases. However, it is on a fine line that may lead to starvation and dangerous health effects.

Adjustments for diabetic patients during the fasting month of Ramadan
Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, 5 days ago
With the need for changes in the patient’s diet and medication regimes, healthcare providers should provide appropriate advice to their patients during this month.

Social egg freezing for later pregnancies
Elma Sandoval, 7 days ago
Career first. Babies later. That’s how modern women plan their lives today. The downside to this is by the time they’re ready to get pregnant, infertility problems may have already set in.

Tips for nurses to stay energetic during fasting month
Azzida Dzaher, 7 days ago
With the excruciating hot weather, long hours of fasting while juggling daily activities, nurses may have concerns that they cannot balance all of these at once. Here, we look at some tips that will help nurses to stay on course during their fast.

#HCPsofMY: Featuring Dr Sophia Rasheeqa Ismail
14 May 2018
To celebrate Mother's Day on 13 May 2018, this #HCPsofMY video features Dr Sophia Rasheeqa Ismail as she shares about what leads to her interest in NCDs, and what gives her strength to carry on her journey.

Malaysia: Novel immunotherapy with tumour-targeted drug delivery system wins award
Mak Wen Yao , 08 May 2018
The research of Dr Kue Chin Siang of MSU won him a research grant from the MAKNA Cancer Research Award.

Malaysia: Targeted drug delivery to fight colorectal cancer
Mak Wen Yao , 03 May 2018
MAKNA Cancer Research Award 2018 winner Dr Abdullah Al-Hadi discusses his research and its potential benefits to cancer patients.

#HCPsofMY: Featuring Compounding Pharmacist Ms Sarah Abdullah
30 Apr 2018
In the #HCPsofMY video, Ms Sarah Abdullah shares a short message to young pharmacists regarding compounding pharmacy.

World's first total penis and scrotum transplant done in the US
Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, 27 Apr 2018
The 14-hour surgery was performed on 26 March 2018 by a team of nine plastic surgeons and two urological surgeons.

World Malaria Day 2018: Ready to Beat Malaria
Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, 25 Apr 2018
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus released a statement for World Malaria Day 2018.