Vaccine Preventable Diseases – Combination Vaccines
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Vaccination is a realm that we pharmacists in Malaysia rarely venture into due to the lack of exposure to them. However, in many other countries, pharmacists are trained to be vaccinators to aid with the public’s mass immunization, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the new regulations roll into place enabling pharmacists to provide vaccination…
Integrating T&CM Practices in Modern Medicine
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Traditional medicine, often rooted in centuries old knowledge and cultural practices, could complement modern medicine. It may offer a holistic and patient-centred approach to preventing, treating or managing common diseases. In Malaysia, there are 15 government hospitals offering a wide range of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) services. These T&CM facilities are closely monitored under...
The least we could do
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If you’ve worked at a dispensary, be it in a government or a community setting you would know that the patients or customers (the term patient(s) will be used henceforth for convenience sake but the context applies to both parties) rely so much on the dispenser a.k.a the pharmacist to relay any and all information...
It is Okay to be Not Okay – Bust the Social Stigma of Depression
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Depression is a prevalent and yet undertreated disease due to its associated stigma. Many sufferers decided to tough it up instead of talking about it, as most people do not respond well to this topic. As the emotion gets bottled up, depression may lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Here in this article, we will…
Mirror On The Wall, Who’s The Fairest Of Them All?
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The cosmetic industry is a multi-billion dollar business, with skin-lightening or skin-whitening products holding a huge profit margin. A survey revealed that up to 61% of women in Malaysia agreed to the notion that a fairer complexion equates to greater beauty [1]. This statement alone justifies Malaysia's ever-growing demand for skin-lightening products. Undoubtedly, the sales...
