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Converse with ChatGPT in our Doctors' Telegram group! https://t.co/nGcgo02roV — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 17, 2023

Our private groups for DOBBS members are listed at https://dobbs.my/telegram-groups

Doctors leave govt service because they feel they have no future https://t.co/QRQnTiBdLe — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 17, 2023

GEORGETOWN: The perception that there is no future and career direction in the country, apart from a systematic offer of contract employment, is said to be among the factors why medical graduates or specialist doctors leave the H…

USM medical association chief says urgent study needed to look into migration of doctors overseas https://t.co/ff6vC2Suwd — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 17, 2023

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Medical Alumni Association (Padu) president Prof Datuk Jafri Malin Abdullah said there is a need to conduct a study...

Two teaspoons of methanol is potent enough to kill https://t.co/0wDWYkkkTJ — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

GEORGE TOWN: You cannot see, smell or taste it – but drinking just 8gm per litre of methanol (a little under two teaspoons) means almost certain death.

Cheaper medicine not a healthy choice https://t.co/PsZKbleKXb — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

PETALING JAYA: A trip to the clinic can be an expensive affair, with payments both for medicine and consultation.

Health Ministry aware of healthcare problems in Sarawak, says Dr Zaliha https://t.co/39sIR8MNQm — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

KUCHING, Jan 16 — Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said tonight she is aware of the problems with the healthcare in Sarawak after being briefed by the state health director...

Sarawak keen to collaborate with Putrajaya on cancer treatment centre in Samarahan, says premier https://t.co/doREYlhG70 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

KUCHING, Jan 16 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg tonight said the state government is keen to collaborate with the federal Ministry of Health to set up a cancer...

Health think tank outlines 4 KPIs for govt https://t.co/zQCyR1hmnw — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

Galen Centre CEO Azrul Khalib says these measures need 'immediate attention' to improve the country’s healthcare system.

Do away with contract system for doctors https://t.co/Az3BHaVSQy — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

INTRODUCED in December 2016, the contract system for doctors was deemed necessary to address the glut of medical graduates in Malaysia. The doctors on...

Patient Group Demands Specialist Cancer Hospital In Sarawak https://t.co/C5BV8IyFsU — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) again reiterates the need for a specialist cancer hospital in Sarawak to address bed shortages, inadequate chemotherapy facilities, reduced OT capacity, and to upgrade…

Neurosurgical Team Performs Sabah's First Brain Surgery While Patient Is Awake & Singing https://t.co/v3FFnpsPfz via @saysdotcom — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

The team had begun discussing the procedure for the 50-year-old patient's surgery since November 2022.

Ultra processed foods associated with cognitive decline https://t.co/MGEz4h1xQC — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 16, 2023

Gonçalves NG et al. Association between consumption of ultraprocessed foods and cognitive decline. JAMA Neurol 2022 Dec 5; [e-pub]. (https://doi.org/10.1001/...

We've launched an exclusive private Telegram group for our DOBBS doctors to engage with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Join DOBBS to find out more https://t.co/epM5epDqQ3 https://t.co/LiNVZt0Mj8 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 15, 2023

#HEALTH: Early detection of cervical cancer is vital | New Straits Times https://t.co/2GonxsSzIq — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 15, 2023

CERVICAL cancer is the third most common cancer among Malaysian women, with the percentage of cases detected late increasing each year.

Covid-19 Watch: 287 new cases, says Health Ministry https://t.co/ykAqOSU9Nj — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 15, 2023

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 287 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday (Jan 14), says the Health Ministry.

Covid-19 Watch: 320 new cases bring total to 5,032,146 https://t.co/xCbYNNXmAx — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 14, 2023

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 320 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (Jan 13), says the Health Ministry.

Legislators Await MOH Directive Before Launching Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Drives https://t.co/E9vciFWAL5 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 14, 2023

Machang MP Wan Fayhsal, Ipoh Timor MP Howard Lee, and Seri Delima assemblywoman Syerleena are awaiting federal directives before launching Covid booster vaccination drives. Seberang Jaya assemblyman Dr Afif Bahardin wants Penang…

Why Some Malaysians Are Reluctant To Get Second Covid-19 Boosters https://t.co/XDm9Wycv4A — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 14, 2023

Malaysians in KL aren’t keen on getting a fourth shot because of vaccine side effects and the currently low Covid-19 infection rate. They also want pre-departure tests for China arrivals.

Life-saving Impact: COVID-19 Vaccination Prevented Millions of Deaths Globally #covid19 #shorts https://t.co/atPvcRvDi3 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 14, 2023

Watson et al. Global impact of the first year of COVID-19 vaccination: a mathematical modelling studyLancet June 23, 2022 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3...

Explained: the Covid-19 bivalent vaccine https://t.co/BovZ8iaeRD — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 13, 2023

Pfizer-BioNTech’s bivalent Covid-19 vaccine will be more effective for those under 50.

Covid-19: Take precautions over Chinese New Year, advises S'wak Deputy Premier https://t.co/qlYxS0ZCo3 — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 13, 2023

KUCHING: Individuals must take responsibility to protect themselves against Covid-19 during the coming Chinese New Year celebration, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.

NGO hands out free HIV medication to students and low income individuals in Malaysia https://t.co/TEl9NV4oEv via @Coconuts — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 13, 2023

The stigma of HIV is still very much alive in Malaysia and is still recognized as a serious public health issue. Community-based non-profit organizations like Pink Triangle Foundation (PT Foundation) are doing its best to reduce…

Health DG: Bivalent vaccines estimated to arrive end of January https://t.co/qCLaW2wyQF — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 13, 2023

We shall see.....

Covid-19 Watch: 383 new cases bring total to 5,031,826 https://t.co/gHWVz9C9ND — Malaysian Medicine (@MyMedicalRsrc) Jan 13, 2023

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 383 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (Jan 12), says the Health Ministry.