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HRT may preserve lung function in middle-aged women

Elvira Manzano, Yesterday

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help delay lung function decline in middle-aged women, according to results of a longitudinal analysis presented at ERS Congress 2017, demonstrating a possible role for female sex hormones in the preservation of lung function.

Rucaparib boosts PFS in BRCA-mutant recurrent ovarian cancer

Elaine Tan, Yesterday

Rucaparib maintenance therapy increases progression-free survival (PFS) in BRCA-mutant recurrent ovarian cancer (OC) by 77 percent, according to late-breaking results from the ARIEL3 trial presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2017 Congress in Madrid, Spain.

Vomiting in Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Robert Chin, 3 days ago

This review article outlines the prevalence of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), definition of NVP and HG, aetiology, risk factors, complications of HG, recommended investigations, primary care management, hospital and ambulatory daycare, therapeutic management of HG supported by good clinical evidence, discharge planning, and importance of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care in patients with NVP and HG.

Lower limb muscle best predictor of functional capacity in active postmenopausal women

3 days ago

Functional capacity (FC) in active postmenopausal women depends more on lower limb muscle strength than on abdominal obesity, suggesting that those with abdominal obesity may not necessarily have a reduced FC as long as lower limb muscle strength is preserved, according to a study.

Neoadjuvant chemo and surgery no better than CRT for locally advanced cervical cancer

Christina Lau, 4 days ago

Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer should not be routinely treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed by surgery as this approach does not improve disease-free survival (DFS) or overall survival (OS) vs standard chemoradiotherapy (CRT), according to results of a phase III trial.

Nutrition and behaviour modification for picky eaters

20 Jul 2017

Nutrition and Behaviour Modification for Picky Eaters (NBMPE) is a management plan for children with mild picky eating habits. An NBMPE Expert Programme was recently conducted by three of the expert panelists in Kuala Lumpur, which saw the participation of more than 30 paediatricians from across the country. The highlights from the event are summarized here.

Influenza vaccination in high-risk patients

19 Jul 2017

At the 57th Annual Scientific Congress of the Private Medical Practitioners Association of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur (PMPASKL), Professor Dr Jamal I-Ching Sam spoke on the impact of influenza in Malaysia and preventive strategies against it. Highlights from his presentation are summarized below.

In conversation: Gynaecologist Dr Tan Toh Lick sheds light on polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls

Dr. Tan Toh Lick, Jemar Nicdao, 22 Jun 2017

Dr Tan Toh Lick, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Thomson Women’s Clinic, and Thomson Wellth Clinic Singapore, shares the complexities of diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome in adolescent girls

How nutrition and parental influence support child development

13 Jun 2017

In an exclusive interview with MIMS Doctor, Dr Yong Junina Fadzil, a consultant paediatrician and paediatric cardiologist at Klinik Pakar Kanak-Kanak Junina shared her perspectives on the roles of balanced nutrition and parental influence in child development.

Countering the menace of the common cold with zinc

13 Jun 2017

The common cold is one of the most widespread illness and is a leading cause of visits to the doctor and absenteeism from school and work. While many may see it as merely a harmless inconvenience, the significant repercussions it brings, especially among children cannot be denied. MIMS JPOG recently spoke to Associate Professor Datin Dr Asmiati Abd Hamid to gain her perspectives on the role of zinc and vitamin C in treating paediatric common cold to reduce morbidity and economic losses attributed to the condition.

Clinical updates in the management of threatened and recurrent miscarriages

23 Jan 2017

At the Abbott-sponsored continuing medical education programme in commemorating the 25^th anniversary of Duphaston^® (dydrogesterone, Abbott) in Malaysia, Dr Raman Subramaniam and Dr Eeson Sinthamoney presented clinical updates in the management of threatened and recurrent miscarriages. Highlights of their presentations are summarized below.

Breastfeeding protects infants from developing chronic diseases

Pearl Toh, 07 Jun 2016

Infants who were breastfed had a lower risk of developing non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) such as asthma, diabetes, and obesity later in life, according to a study presented at the recent European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) annual meeting held in Athens, Greece.

Mode of delivery does not modify coeliac disease risk in infants

Kavitha G. Shekar, 02 Jun 2016

Mode of delivery does not modify coeliac disease (CD) risk among infants born into at-risk families, report Italian researchers at the 49th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2016 in Athens, Greece.

Human milk composition similar in breastfeeding mothers with or without coeliac disease

Kavitha G. Shekar, 01 Jun 2016

Human milk (HM) macronutrient, hormone and lipid content is similar in mothers with or without coeliac disease (CD), reported a study at the 49th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2016 in Athens, Greece.

High rate of rotavirus acute gastroenteritis in young children, breastfeeding may reduce risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 01 Jun 2016

Rotavirus acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common occurrence in children less than 2 years of age, though breastfed infants appear to have a lower risk of rotavirus-related diarrhoea, according to a study presented at the 49^th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2016 held in Athens, Greece.

Vitamin D, omega-3 and iron consumption during pregnancy not related to coeliac disease in infants

Kavitha G. Shekar, 01 Jun 2016

Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acid (n-3 FAs), and iron consumption during pregnancy is not associated with coeliac disease (CD) or coeliac disease autoimmunity (CDA), according to the TEDDY* study presented at the 49th meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2016 in Athens, Greece.

Breastfeeding relaxation improves infant growth and behaviour

Kavitha G. Shekar, 31 May 2016

Breastfeeding relaxation may alter breast milk composition resulting in better infant growth and behaviour, say researchers at the 49th European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) 2016 in Athens, Greece.

ESPGHAN: Synbiotic supplements support healthy gut development in C-section delivered infants

Pearl Toh, 31 May 2016

Synbiotic mixture of oligosaccharides and Bifidobacterium breve (B. breve) M-16V probiotic strain in infant formula restores gut colonisation by B. breve and supports healthy gut development in infants delivered by Caesarean-section (C-section), according to a study presented at the recent European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) annual meeting held in Athens, Greece.

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