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How to make sure your diagnosis of early cancer is correct.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the precursor to breast cancer, is identified much more often today, thanks to advances in imaging technology. But getting this diagnosis exactly right remains difficult. It’s not always easy for even expert pathologists to differentiate between normal cells and the [...]
Even if they aren’t staffed to handle emergency cesarean sections, hospitals should respect a woman’s informed choice to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), new guidelines say.
VBAC is known to increase the risk that the scar left in the womb from a previous cesarean will tear during labor, leading to massive bleeding that can [...]
Make sure your family knows the rules for the pool or beach before anyone sets foot in the water.
It’s a hot summer day, and that sparkling pool water sure looks inviting. But before you jump in and cool off, don’t forget your family’s safety. From toddlers who wander into family pools to swimmers caught up [...]
In May, a month-old baby boy was found abandoned in a shack, covered with ants and mosquitoes. That same month, two teenagers from Malacca were charged with burying a newborn boy.
And just this week, the body of a baby, his umbilical cord still attached, was found by a road in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya. Police believe [...]
In Asia, mothers are all for e – that’s electronic, not Channel E!
In a new study by Microsoft Advertising and Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG), it has been discovered that Asian mums spend about 17 hours a week online.
“Mothers are becoming increasingly digital savvy, and conversely, much more cynical to overt advertising,” said Kenneth Andrew, marketing director, [...]
If your child is a fan of the Pokemon show, you’ll be happy to know that Pikachu is coming to Malaysia.
In conjunction with the launch of the latest Pokemon DVD series, Speedy Video is organising a Pikachu roadshow.
There will be fun and games as well as a photo session.
Dates and venues as follows:
Date
Time
Venue
May 21
10am-2.30pm
4.30-6pm
Central Square
May [...]
Making a baby is supposed to be fun and exciting. But for many couples it can be frustrating when months drag by with no results. If you’ve been trying to conceive for a year (or six months if you’re 35 or older), it may be time to see an infertility doctor.
Although you may see your [...]
Deciding to get help for infertility can be a tough choice for couples to make. Infertility is a very private matter, and couples often feel shy or embarrassed about discussing it with anyone, even a doctor.
Age is the biggest factor in deciding when to seek treatment. Many people are surprised to learn that a woman’s [...]
UNIVERSITI Kebangsaan Malaysia is inviting parents to participate in a year-long research to determine the scope of services needed for the Education Ministry’s special education programme.
Headed by Dr Hasnah Toran, senior lecturer in Special Education at UKM’s Education Faculty, the research entails doing content analysis based on the questionnaires fielded to parents with special [...]
If you just gave birth and you are facing breastfeeding problem – don’t give up. Breastfeeding may not be easy but as soon as you and your baby learn how to do it, you will see that it is the best way of bonding with your baby.
Doctors and nutritionists all around the world agree [...]
