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Robotic-Assisted Knee Surgery Offers Greater Precision and Faster Recovery

MELAKA, May 2 — Knee replacement surgery is often associated with concerns about post-operative pain, infection, recovery time, and implant longevity. Despite these fears, surgical procedures in Malaysia have advanced significantly from conventional to computer-assisted and the latest robotic-assisted surgery, providing greater precision, safer and cost-effective over time. Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre (OMSMC) has …

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Parents’ Day Health Screening Promotion

Parents’ Day Health Screening Promotion 2 May 2026 – 31 July 2026 Celebrate the heroes of our lives with the gift of wellness. Single: Normal Price Combo (2 pax): 10% OFF Group (3 pax or above): 15% OFF Senior Citizen Package Optimal Package Vitality Package Add-on Test Terms & Conditions For more information or appointment, …

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Wound Care Clinic: When Should You See a Specialist for a Non-Healing Wound?

Wound Care Clinic: When Should You See a Specialist for a Non-Healing Wound? Most minor wounds heal naturally within a few days. However, when a wound takes longer than expected to heal, it may be a sign of an underlying problem. A non-healing wound should not be ignored, as delayed treatment can increase the risk …

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Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Robotic-assisted surgery is an advanced surgical approach designed to support precision, planning, and consistency during selected procedures. At Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre (OMSMC), robotic-assisted technology is integrated into our orthopaedic services to enhance surgical accuracy while maintaining personalised patient care. Building on years of experience in computer-assisted surgery, our orthopaedic team utilises …

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Behind the Smiles: The Importance of Kids’ Oral Health

Behind the Smiles: The Importance of Kids’ Oral Health Dr Ashwini M Madawana @ Madawan sheds light on the common dental issues affecting children and the steps parents can take to prevent them. PETALING JAYA: When it comes to a child’s development, oral health often takes a back seat to other more visible milestones like …

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Don’t Ignore Persistent Cough, TB Specialist Warns

One of the earliest and most common signs of active pulmonary TB is a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks. Tuberculosis (TB) may not spread as easily as influenza or COVID-19, but prolonged close contact in crowded and poorly ventilated spaces can still allow the disease to circulate quietly in communities. According to Dr …

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Malaysian Children Gaining Weight Before Primary School, Affecting Sleep and Learning

MELAKA, March 11 — Some Malaysian children carry more than just extra weight, showing signs of serious health problems that often go unnoticed, says Dr Ng Hui Ying, consultant paediatrician at Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre. This extra weight amounts to childhood obesity, appearing even in preschool and primary school children, often affecting sleep, attention, …

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Dr. Ashwini M Madawana

Specialty	Paediatric Dentistry
Qualifications	MPaedDent (USM), B.D.S (Oxford, India), M.B.A–HM (OUM), Dip. Modern Applied Psychology (AMAP), Dip. Professional Criminology (KTA, Accredited by CTAA)
Floor	Level 4, Dental Clinic
Phone / Extension No.	+606 – 315 8954

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Dr. Lo Shan Min

Specialty	Internal Medicine & Respiratory Medicine
Qualifications	MBBS (IMU), MRCP (UK), HERMES (ERS), Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine (M’sia), Fellowship in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (SGP), Sleep Medicine (WSS), FRCP (UK)
Floor	Level 2, Suite C-212
Phone / Extension No.	+606 – 315 8843

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OTC Creams, Delayed Care Behind Severe Eczema Cases in Malaysia

Eczema cases in Malaysia are increasingly presenting with more severe symptoms, largely due to widespread use of unregulated creams and delayed medical consultation. According to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Ng Lim Chui of Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Centre, the prevalence of eczema or Atopic Eczema (AE) is increasing in Malaysia, children are mostly affected. Most children develop AE before the age of …

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