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Expert Profiles

The MIMS Interviews channel features stories and insights shared by industry experts. Read on to learn how these healthcare professionals weigh in on some of the most pressing issues in the field of medicine.

Addressing the Concerns of a Pregnant Patient with Hepatitis B

with Dr Nurhazinat binti Mohd Yunus, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan

Dr Nurhazinat bt Mohd Yunus, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist talks about the most common concerns that pregnant patients have regarding hepatitis B and how to counsel them.

IMARET: From Disaster Relief to Refugee Heroes

with Dr Ahmad Munawwar Helmi bin Salim, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan

Dr Ahmad Munawwar Helmi, the chief coordinator for the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia’s Response and Relief Team (IMARET) shares about the organization and their role in assisting refugees, especially those in Malaysia.

Women’s Aid Organization (WAO): Stop Domestic Violence

with Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, Tan Heang-Lee

The Communications Officer of Women’s Aid Organization (WAO), Tan Heang-Lee, talks about the organization and how healthcare professionals (HCPs) play an important role in identifying domestic violence.

Father’s Day Special: Doctors in the House

with Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, Professor Dr Abdul Latiff bin Mohamed

In conjunction with Father’s Day, MIMS Today features Professor Dr Abdul Latiff bin Mohamed, a cardiologist from Hospital Pakar An-Nur. He is also one of the founders of Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS), where he is now the Deputy President of Student Affairs and Alumni.

Ramadan: A good opportunity to quit smoking

with Associate Professor Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan

Associate Professor Mohamed Haniki Nik Mohamed, PharmD, shares how the fasting month of Ramadan creates a conducive environment for people, especially Muslims, to quit smoking.

HCPs play significant role in increasing awareness on organ donation

with Racheal Ngu, Dr Hirman Ismail, YBhg Dato’ Dr Hj. Azman bin Hj. Abu Bakar, Dr Omar Sulaiman

Increasing the awareness of organ donation is not just a public responsibility; healthcare professionals play a pivotal role too.

#BeBoldforChange: Women who #dareto be different — Dr Farrah-Hani Imran

with Dr Farrah-Hani Imran, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan

Putting forward the notion that “women are healers”, MIMS Today’s editorial desk brings to you our #HealsInHeels special feature—with a month of amazing, empowering stories—dedicated to our women in healthcare. In Part 2 of this series, we will take a look at the journey of three women doctors who are carving their name in the surgical field. As they challenge the status quo, these remarkable women chose to be in a field most notable to be male-dominated. #BeBoldforChange, they are strong and brave—and they certainly #dareto be different.

#BeBoldForChange: Women who #DareTo be different — Dr Azlina Firzah Abd Aziz

with Brenda Lau, Dr Azlina Firzah Abd. Aziz, O.P. Jade

Putting forward the notion that “women are healers”, MIMS Today’s editorial desk brings to you our #HealsInHeels special feature—with a month of amazing, empowering stories—dedicated to our women in healthcare. In our Part 2 of this series, we will take a look at the journey of three women doctors who are carving their name in the surgical field. As they challenge the status quo, these remarkable women chose to be in a field most notable to be male-dominated. #BeBoldforChange, they are strong and brave—and they certainly #dareto be different.

#BeBoldforChange: Women who #dareto be different — Dr April Camilla Roslani

with O.P. Jade, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, Dr April Camilla Roslani

Putting forward the notion that “women are healers”, MIMS Today’s editorial desk brings to you our #HealsInHeels special feature—with a month of amazing, empowering stories—dedicated to our women in healthcare. In our Part 2 of this series, we will take a look at the journey of three women doctors who are carving their name in the surgical field. As they challenge the status quo, these remarkable women chose to be in a field most notable to be male-dominated. #BeBoldforChange, they are strong and brave—and they certainly #dareto be different.

#WOW: Leading women in healthcare — Dr Chong Su-Lin

with Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, O.P. Jade, Dr Chong Su-Lin

Putting forward the notion that “women are healers”, MIMS Today’s editorial desk brings to you our #HealsInHeels special feature—with a month of amazing, empowering stories—dedicated to our women in healthcare. Part 1 will showcase four leading women in healthcare who have contributed to the country’s firsts, who are inspiration to many and who are making waves in the healthcare industry. They are showing the world that they are women of worth—symbolising a #WOW force of nature not to be meddled with.

In conversation: Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Jazlan Joosoph shares about pelvic organ prolapse, a treatable condition in a woman’s post-reproductive years

with Asykin Ismail, Dr. Jazlan Joosoph

Obstetrician and gynaecologist at Raffles Hospital, Dr Jazlan Joosoph, shares the lowdown on the condition, diagnosis and treatment options.

#WOW: Leading women in healthcare — Matron Fadzilah binti Abdul Hamid

with Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, Matron Fadzilah, O.P. Jade

Putting forward the notion that “women are healers," MIMS Today’s editorial desk brings to you our #HealsInHeels special feature—with a month of amazing, empowering stories—dedicated to our women in healthcare. Part 1 will showcase four leading women in healthcare who have contributed to the country’s firsts, who are inspiration to many and who are making waves in the healthcare industry. They are showing the world that they are women of worth—symbolizing a #WOW force of nature not to be meddled with.

#WOW: Leading women in healthcare — Dr Christina Ng Van Tze

with Dr Christina Ng Van Tze, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan, O.P. Jade

#WOW: Leading women in healthcare — Dr Jezamine Lim Iskander

with Dr. Jezamine Lim Iskander, O.P. Jade, Dr. Nor Anisa Hanan

In conversation: Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Tan Toh Lick shares his insights on gestational diabetes

with Asykin Ismail, Dr. Tan Toh Lick

Obstetrician and gynaecologist at Thomson Medical Group, Dr Tan Toh Lick, provides the lowdown on the condition, diagnosis and prevention measures of gestational diabetes.

In conversation: Neurologist Dr Ahmad Tauqeer explains how deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used to treat Parkinson's disease

with Asykin Ismail, Dr. Ahmad Tauqeer

Specialist in Neurology, Managing Partner & Consultant of Raffles Neuroscience Centre, Raffles Hospital, Dr Ahmad Tauqeer, shares that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective therapy option to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptoms — most commonly the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Cold-pressed juices and superfoods: “A – Z” in a nutshell

with Datin Farah Di Ba Khan, Mr Ng Kar Foo, Reshmin Kaur Cheema

Adding on to the previous dialogue with nutritional experts, Datin Farah Di Ba Khan and Mr Ng Kar Foo, MIMS gathers their professional take on other topics in the industry—particularly, on superfoods and cold pressed juices. Read on to find out what these professionals have to say.