The Medical Advisor

This classic disposable N95 particulate respirator is designed to help provide comfortable, reliable worker respiratory protection against certain non oil based particles. 3M™ Particulate Respirator 8210, N95 is a disposable particulate respirator that is designed to help provide reliable respiratory protection of at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles. This respirator is designed for use for particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping, sawing, bagging, or other dusty operations. This respirator can also help reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne biological particles (examples: mold, Bacillus anthracis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis), but cannot eliminate the risk of contracting infection, illness, or disease. The respirator incorporates 3M’s proprietary technology with advanced electrostatically charged microfiber filter media designed for ease of breathing. This respirator is compatible with a variety of protective eyew

Your first line of defence is to prevent the virus from entering your body. Measures include social distancing, face mask and hand hygiene. Your second line of defence is your immune system. Your third line of defence will be the care given to you in the hospital. While the treatment given to you in the hospital is not much within your control, your first line and second line of defence are very much within your control. In this article, we will focus on the roles of supplements, how it might boost your immune system and the evidence behind them. Research has shown that supplementing with certain vitamins, minerals and other substances can improve immune response and potentially protect against illness. However, note that some supplements can interact with prescription or over-the-counter medications you’re taking. Some may not be appropriate for people with certain health conditions. If you are on medications, be sure to talk with your doctor before starting any supplements.

The COVID-19 death rate is defined as the the number of known deaths divided by the total number of confirmed cases – varies widely by country right now. We have selected countries that are among the highest and the lowest in the world. Data Source: Johns Hopkins, as of April 25, 2020 As of April 25, 2020, the global death rate is at about 7%. Belgium reported a death rate at about 15%, among the highest in the world. Similarly high in France, United Kingdom and Italy. The other end of the spectrum is Singapore, with a death rate of 0.1%, which is among the lowest in the world. Similarly low in Russia, Australia and Malaysia. Why the Variation among Countries? An important point to note is that there are a lot of cases that are not confirmed. People who have mild illness might be turned away or not be able to access testing. And we also know that there are a lot of people who are infected but don't develop symptoms, so that means that there's actually a much bigg

Vitamin C  has been flying off the shelves as consumers look for natural ways to protect themselves from the coronavirus. The run on C has been made worse by the fact that Chinese purchasers are flooding the online sites to get the product from Korea, while the raw materials needed to make the vitamin mainly come from China. SOMMAI/ Shutterstock TMON, an e-commerce website, said that sales of the vitamin C supplements are up 416 percent on year in the Feb. 1 to Feb. 10 period. At WeMakePrice, sales were up 222 percent over the same period, and on Gmarket, they increased by 64 percent. Buy Online: You can purchase Buffered Vitamin C as a dietary supplement from  Lazada Online . On Tuesday, Korea Eundan Vitamin C available on Lotte.com sold out in 24 hours. This comes after stocks of the same product sold out Monday. “All vitamin C supplements are out of stock. What’s left are products that contain a low amount of vitamin C, like multivitamins,” said a Lotte.com spokespers

Many people view healthy-looking hair as a sign of health or beauty. Like any other part of your body, hair needs a variety of nutrients to be healthy and grow ( Trusted Reference ). In fact, many nutritional deficiencies are linked to hair loss. While factors such as age, genetics and hormones also affect hair growth, optimal nutrient intake is key. This article explores available research to tell you whether Vitamins can help men grow hair. Below are 5 vitamins that may be important for hair growth. 1. Vitamin A  All cells need vitamin A for growth. This includes hair, the fastest growing tissue in the human body. Vitamin A also helps skin glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum moisturizes the scalp and helps keep hair healthy ( Trusted Source ). Diets deficient in vitamin A may lead to several problems, including hair loss ( Trusted Source ). While it's important to get enough vitamin A, too much may be dangerous. Studies show that an overdose of

Your first line of defence is to prevent the virus from entering your body. Measures include social distancing, face mask and hand hygiene. Your second line of defence is your immune system. Your third line of defence will be the care given to you in the hospital. As of April 15, 2020, 335  clinical trials of COVID-19  treatments or vaccines that are either ongoing or recruiting patients have been registered. New ones are being added every day. The drugs or treatments being tested range from repurposed flu treatments to failed ebola drugs, to stem cell therapy, to malaria treatments that were first developed decades ago. However, do take note that most of these therapies are mainly hospital-based treatments that are being tested. These are not something that you take normally as a preventive strategy. For example,  QT prolongation  (causing irregular heart beats), hypoglycemia, eye toxicity are some of the risks to be mindful of from drugs like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.

Repurposed drugs are the most promising options for finding a treatment quickly for  COVID-19 , the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Dozens of clinical trials are enrolling patients and testing drugs originally designed for other ailments, such as Ebola, HIV, malaria, and arthritis. Results will trickle in over the coming weeks and months. These potential treatments have already been tested in humans for other diseases, and some are already approved to treat other conditions. That means we already know how safe they are for people to take, and what side effects to expect. Therefore, researchers can skip some of the early steps of drug development, and instead move them quickly into human trials testing their efficacy in COVID-19. While repurposed drugs can be tested now, they aren't expected to be anything close to a panacea for the virus. The gold standard for halting infectious diseases remains vaccines, which can protect healthy people from getting infected in t

Antioxidants are often used as a marketing buzzword. Is there any science behind antioxidants and should you take antioxidant supplements in Malaysia? What are Antioxidants? There are hundreds, probably thousands, of different substances that can act as antioxidants. The most familiar ones are vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and other related carotenoids, along with the minerals selenium, manganese. They’re joined by glutathione, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, flavonoids, phenols, polyphenols, phytoestrogens,  molecular hydrogen  and many more. Most are naturally occurring, and the presence of antioxidants in food is likely to prevent oxidation or to serve as a natural defence against the local environment. Antioxidants tend to work best in combination with other antioxidants ( Source ). COVID-19 Update:  Can Antioxidants Help COVID-19? Should I Take Antioxidant Supplements? The oxidative stress caused by free radicals to the body’s cells is thought to be a major con