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Just released! Lifestyle management of hypertension: ISH position paper endorsed by the WHL and ESH

This paper, put together by experts around the world reviewed and made recommendations for lifestyle changes that are beneficial for lowering blood pressure and preventing the onset of hypertension.

Holistic approach needed to address nursing shortage

Holistic Approach Needed to Address Nursing Shortage

By Devi Subramaniam
Nurses, often considered the backbone of our healthcare system, have showcased their pivotal role in patient care, health promotion, and disease prevention even more prominently during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Managing Elderly Care

Managing Elderly Care

By Professor Long Chiau Ming, Dr Chee Kwan Fong and Dr Serena Leow
The Finance Ministry's Economic Outlook 2023 Report reveals that enhanced healthcare and living standards have led to increased life expectancy, pushing the country beyond the ageing ratio threshold.
While Cambridge University Shut Down, They Were Allowed to Fully Operate

While Cambridge University Shut Down, They Were Allowed to Fully Operate

The CITIID initially focused on research that could help the immediate response to the pandemic in an effort to help alleviate the burden on the UK National Health Service (NHS).
Sunway University Signs Collaborative Agreement with the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM)

Sunway University Signs Collaborative Agreement with the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM)

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
This article covers the signing of the collaborative agreement between Sunway University and the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM), which is a significant milestone in the medical advancement for elderly health care in Malaysia. This collaboration between the two entities has resulted…
Co-designing a Future of Healthy-Ageing & Well-Being at Sunway City

Co-designing a Future of Healthy-Ageing & Well-Being at Sunway City

By Professor Abhi Veerakumarasivam
Sunway University collaborates with a community-based Senior Citizens Club to promote healthy-ageing and well-being. By collaborating in meaningful research and education initiatives, this partnership aims to inform, engage and empower a whole-of-society approach to maximise the opportunities and…
Presenting The Inaugural Graduating Cohort of the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care for the Elderly

Presenting The Inaugural Graduating Cohort of the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care for the Elderly

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
The Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care for the Elderly (PGDPCE) is the first programme of its kind in Malaysia that aims to train medical doctors to address health issues in an increasingly ageing population. This one-year programme started in January 2020 with 12 students who successfully…
Dr Nagammai Thiagarajan: Falls Champions Award Winner

Dr Nagammai Thiagarajan: Falls Champions Award Winner

Dr Nagammai Thiagarajan is the inaugural graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care for the Elderly (PGDPCE) programme recently who won the Falls Champions Award for her efforts in contributing to falling prevention in older persons within the primary care setting. This award was given by…
Immunobiology and Pathophysiology of Hodgkin Lymphomas

Immunobiology and Pathophysiology of Hodgkin Lymphomas

By Professor Sibrandes Poppema
As a medical student at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, the author was intrigued to see a young man with Hodgkin Lymphoma, a lymphoid cancer that is characterized by large multinucleated tumor cells and a prominent inflammatory infiltrate. 
Ageing in the Human Brain: A Focus on Neuroprotection and Healthy Ageing

Ageing in the Human Brain: A Focus on Neuroprotection and Healthy Ageing

By Associate Professor Dr Audrey Lim Wei Ling
Ageing is a universal biological process often associated with gradual deterioration in physiological and biochemical functions, including progressive cognitive decline. Ageing also presents a major risk factor for most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s…
Arjun Thanaraju is the Regional Programme Officer of INGSA-Asia, based at the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University

Arjun Thanaraju is the Regional Programme Officer of INGSA-Asia, based at the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University

Arjun Thanaraju is a recent graduate of the BSc (Hons) Biology with Psychology Programme under the Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences at Sunway University. After three years of study, Arjun graduated with a First-Class Honours in 2020.
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Associate Professor Dr Hwang Jung Shan
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints in the body. Some common symptoms include stiffness, swelling, and pain in the joints, particularly of the fingers, knees, ankles, wrists, elbows, hips, and shoulders. As the disease progresses, patients can experience…