Osteoporosis is becoming more common in Malaysia, but many people don’t know they have it. In fact, 80% of people who suffer fractures from weak bones don’t get diagnosed or treated, which leads to more fractures within two years. The Bone Health Alliance Malaysia (BHAM) is working to raise awareness…
Trampolining is a favorite sport among young people, but it comes with risks. Falling from a height can cause serious spinal cord injuries, which might lead to lifelong paralysis. Therefore, it's crucial to be extra careful when engaging in this activity. A-Le, a 20-year-old former vibrant and outgoing cheerleader captain…
When people fall down and break their bones, it’s not necessarily an accident. Conversely, an underlying fragility fracture could be the culprit! Fragility fractures refer to fractures caused by innocuous falls from a standing height or less. The main cause of fragility fractures is asymptomatic osteoporosis. One common type of…
Osteoporosis is the most common chronic bone disease which predisposes an individual to an increased risk of fracture. At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer a fragility fracture in their lifetime due to osteoporosis.Typical osteoporosis fractures occur at: Hip Wrist Upper arm Pelvis Spine…
WHAT IS SARCOMA? Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that originates in the connective tissues of the body. This includes tissues such as bones, muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and deep skin tissues. Unlike carcinomas, which arise from epithelial cells, sarcomas develop from mesenchymal cells, which are responsible for…
The knee, a significant joint in the body, connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), while the kneecap (patella) serves as a shield, offering essential protection.This intricate joint plays a key role in everyday activities like walking, running, squatting, and jumping. As it bears much of the…
Dr Tengku Ahmad Hidayat Tengku K. Aziz, Consultant Clinical Haematologist at Beacon Hospital, said multiple myeloma is reported in Malaysia at between 0.4 and 0.7 cases per 100,000 population; this blood cancer is not in the top 10 cancers in the country, unlike lymphoma and leukaemia. Though typically affecting those…
Health screenings might not always be at the top of your to-do list, but they are crucial for maintaining your well-being. By catching potential health issues early, you can take proactive steps to prevent serious conditions and ensure a healthier life. Health screenings are preventive tests that help detect diseases…
WHAT IS MYELOMA? Myeloma is a form of blood cancer that begins with plasma cells in the bone marrow. Even though it is a type of blood cancer, it may affect red cells (anaemia), bone lesion and fractures, kidney impairment/failure and high level of calcium.When a plasma cell undergoes a…
HIP fractures are closely associated with falls among older people, and unfortunately come with a high risk of disability and death. It is predicted that by 2050, six million hip fractures will occur yearly, with half of them in Asia due to the silver tsunami that is expected to hit…
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