As we age, we worry about osteoporosis and breaking our bones that turn more brittle with time. Yet it turns out that osteoporosis has its roots in our childhood. Today we learn about ways to grow and develop healthy bones and joints with Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
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The TV station, Al-Hijrah recently interviewed Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya ENT Consultant, Dr Iqbal Farim Rizal Wong about his views on the function of the human ears.
Continue readingThe eyes are one of the most complex and highly specialized sensory organs in our body. It is about 1 inch in diameter and has a volume of about 3-4 cc.
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Terperangkap dalam ruang yang tertutup dan terdedah kepada suhu atau haba persekitaran yang tinggi sangat merbahaya kepada golongan berisiko seperti kanak-kanak berusia lima tahun ke bawah serta warga emas berusia 50 tahun ke atas.
Continue readingSince the birth of Louise Brown in 1978, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has advanced tremendously and has proven to be a very successful treatment for infertile couples.
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Opioids, such as morphine, are used regularly to manage pain, but are we abusing them? Reports show that orthopaedic surgeons in the USA are the third top prescribers of opioids. Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the use of opioids in managing musculoskeletal injuries.
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You wake up, you stretch and get out of bed, then you spend the rest of the day sitting at your desk and in traffic jams. Well, you might actually be lying on a bad mattress, sitting with poor posture and putting unnecessary strain on your back. All of which can lead to lower back pain.
Continue readingUncover the importance of keeping your bowels moving. Find out input from Dr Andy Easwaren Vasudevan, Consultant Internal Medicine Physician & Gastroenterologist of Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya.
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Celiac disease is a lifelong inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract that affects the small intestine. It is a heredity disease where T-cell-mediated immune response towards gluten is ingested by genetically predisposed people.
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No More Jet Lag – HER WORLD Magazine, Issue May 2015.
