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Best Slimming Products in Malaysia 2020

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If you are looking for the best slimming products in Malaysia , you've come to the right place. Get to know your Weight Loss supplements It is very important to do your homework beforehand if you're thinking about trying slimming products.  Important: Let's start with safety first. In Singapore, a high-profile liver failure of female television personality Andrea De Cruz sent shockwaves across its local television industry, leading to a few lawsuits being filed. (source: wikipedia ). She eventually won S$900,000 (US$521,460) in damages against the distributor and importer. One woman, Selvarani Raja, died after suffering from liver failure. De Cruz was saved after receiving an emergency transplant from then boyfriend and actor Pierre Png, who donated half of his liver. Japan authorities reported four deaths resulting from the consumption of pill, and half of the 64 reported illnesses relating to liver or thyroid requiring hospitalization. Although this is a re

Best Face Masks in Singapore 2020

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A good face mask can work wonders on your skin, but there are so many out there in Singapore. How do you decide which one is right for your needs? A commonly used method is to check out the product reviews. Yup, the internet holds a wealth of knowledge when it comes to skincare, and whilst it can often feel overwhelming, checking out the online reviews before parting with your cash, can save you from wasting money on a formula that doesn't deliver.  That's why we've compiled and shortlisted a few popular choices below. Select the best face mask for your skin type among these choices available in Singapore. 1. The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Mask Wipe Out Blackheads Instantly *Photo from Lazada Price: SGD 35.00 Remove all blackheads from the pores with The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Mask. The charcoal element purifies the skin, segregating toxins. It also relieves sensitive complexion and unleashes its natural radiance. Be smooth with nature’s pa

Stem Cell Therapy for Knees - Marketing Hype, Scam or Science?

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The usual job of joint cartilage is to promote smooth movement of joint surfaces and protect bones from friction. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic degenerative disorders and it very often affects the knee, causing deterioration of its joint cartilage over time. If you are new to stem cells, check out  stem cell basics . Stem cell therapy for knees is minimally invasive. It’s a procedure that can decrease inflammation, slow and repair all these forms of damage from arthritis, and delay or prevent knee replacement surgery. As studies continue, the forms and combinations of stem cell preparations are improving, and outcomes are expected to improve as well. In one study , patients experienced improvement in both knees even though only one knee was injected. Although natural deterioration of the knee continues, at five years, those knees that are injected with stem cells are in better shape than they were before the injections. Researchers believe that stem ce

Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Knees 2020 - Updates and Outcomes

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Knee osteoarthritis develops when the knee cartilage lining the joints starts to deteriorate, causing pain and limiting function. Stem cell therapy has gained popularity as a promising treatment option for knee osteoarthritis. However, there is also a lot of confusion due to the overwhelming mixing of credible scientific information and marketing hypes available on the internet. Stem cell clinical trials for knee osteoarthritis are performed to find more cost-effective ways to treat and manage knee osteoarthritis. A serious gap in knowledge remains whether the currently used cellular treatments are beneficial in the long term and if one cell therapy outperforms another. If you are new to stem cells, check out  stem cell basics . Here, we have compiled and updated a few significant studies and related review to stem cell therapy for knee pain. Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Knees 2020 Clinical Study of Intra Articular Injection of Catholic MASTER Cell (Bone Marrow Derive

Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Knees 2019 - Updates and Outcomes

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Stem cell therapy has gained popularity as a promising treatment option for conditions where the current medical treatment protocols have been exhausted. However, there is also a lot of confusion due to the overwhelming mixing of credible scientific information and marketing hypes available on the internet. Due to the fast-changing pace of research and technology, new evidence accumulates rapidly and clinical guidelines need to be periodically updated. If you are new to stem cells, check out  stem cell basics . We have compiled and summarised essential information below in layman's terms so that you can understand and make a better informed decision. Trying to keep up with the latest stem cell therapy evidence? This page contains information and links to list of stem cell therapy and clinical trials in various categories. This list is a work-in-progress list as new evidence might be added from time to time. Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Knees 2019  Some doc

Is Stem Cell Therapy Legal in Malaysia?

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In order to answer the above question, we have extracted below the relevant information from the Malaysian Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Therapy 2009, so that you can understand and make a better informed decision. Guidelines for Stem Cell Therapy in Malaysia Haemopoietic stem cell and umbilical cord stem cell transplantations are the most established form of stem cell therapy. The use of other stem cells including hES (human embryonic stem cells) and somatic stem cells is considered experimental. Xenotransplantation or therapies involving the use of animal stem cells or animal cells are currently prohibited. Indications for stem cell/cell-based therapies  1. Standard/established  (a) The current indications for HSC therapy (HSCT) are listed in the National Guidelines for Haemopoietic Stem Cell Therapy .  2. Potential/development/experimental  The following applications shall either be at the in vitro, animal studies or clinical trial settings;- 

Skin Specialists in Malaysia | Dermatologists Malaysia 2020

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Skin Specialists or dermatologists are medically qualified doctors who provide a range of skin care services from treating simple skin conditions to diagnosis and management of more complicated skin cases. When it comes to skin specialists in Malaysia, a search on Google will throw up more than 10 pages of search results .So how can an average consumer find out which one is the best? There are many popular skin specialists in Malaysia, especially around the greater city of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Malacca and Johor Bahru. Methodology: We have organised, shortlisted, filtered and selected the best skin specialists based on Google search results, reviews and information available on blogs, forums and our 'internal know-how know-who'. We have organised a list of dermatologists (Skin specialists) registered under the National Specialist Register of Malaysia by major cities. Please click for details: Skin Specialist in KL Skin Specialists in PJ | Petaling Jaya

Cell Therapy Centre HUKM (UKM Medical Centre)

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Address: 12th Floor, Clinical Block, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cell Therapy Center is one of the Center of Excellence in UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC) which provides cell-based therapy including hematopoietic stem cells, lymphocytes, dendritic cells, mesenchymal stem cells and mononuclear cells to patients with blood cancers, bone marrow diseases and degenerative diseases. The Cell Therapy Centre has the aspiration to be among the world leaders in research and development (R&D) of cancer immunotherapy and regenerative medicine. Cell Therapy Centre (CTC), also known as Pusat Terapi Sel (PTS) was established in 1999 with the aim to deliver high quality care using the latest technology and novel treatment modalities to patients with blood cancers and bone marrow failure conditions locally and overseas. Thus far, CTC has conducted more than 200 cases of autologous, allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantations. Our main niche initially con

Cost of Giving Birth in Malaysia 2020

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Ever wondered how much does it cost to give birth in Malaysia? The overall cost of living has gone up in Malaysia or is it because the value of the 'ringgit' has gone down in value? Thankfully, the cost of giving birth in government-owned hospitals and clinics is still affordable. Although the numbers and statistics are everywhere on the internet, we have compiled and organised the costs related to giving birth accordingly (by hospital) in one place. The pricing information below is based on the published prices from major centers and pricing information available on blogs and the internet.  How Much Are The Costs Throughout Your Pregnancy Period? The check-ups or consultation visits during the pregnancy period, or the ante-natal visits (as what the doctors would call it) at the government clinics are free. You may be referred to the specialist clinics if your midwife or your doctor require you to do so, due to some associated risk factors that you may have.  At the privat