The Medical Advisor

If you're looking for the best orthopaedic doctors in Klang Valley, you've come to the right place. Best Orthopedic Doctors in Klang Valley Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon in Malaysia is not as simple as choosing a GP to get your next MC. An orthopedic surgeon is a medical specialist and they do sub-specialize in various orthopedic related sub-specialties. Examples of orthopedic sub-specialties include: Hand surgery Shoulder and elbow surgery Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty) Skull reconstruction Pediatric orthopedics Foot and ankle surgery Spine surgery Musculoskeletal oncology Surgical sports medicine Orthopedic trauma Orthopaedic Oncology To assist you in finding the best orthopedic doctor in Malaysia, we have compiled a list of orthopedic surgery clinics below. Selection Methodology: The selection of the clinics is based on Google Search Results, reviews and information available on blogs and forums . Disclaimer: The list of clinics has been arranged in no par...

Many people still believe that antioxidants slow down aging. Antioxidants are substances like vitamin A, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, acetyl-cysteine, and so on. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are mainly a by-product of our metabolism. Free radicals are highly reactive particles that damage our DNA, proteins and cell membranes. It has been thought for many decades that this accumulation of cellular damage by free radicals contributes to aging. And that antioxidants, which mop up these free radicals, extend lifespan. Most antioxidants don’t extend lifespan In the past two decades, many large studies found that antioxidants do not slow down aging and don’t reduce mortality ( R , R , R ). One large meta-analysis consisting of 230,000 people even found that some antioxidants are associated with an increased risk of dying ( R ): vitamin A, vitamin E and beta-carotene intake was associated with slightly increased mortality. Of course, many arguments can be br...

What is Inflammation? Your immune system is triggered when your body is exposed to a pathogen (such as viruses, bacteria, or toxic substances) or sustains damage. Inflammatory cells and cytokines are the first responders that your immune system sends out.  In order to trap bacteria and other harmful substances or to begin healing damaged tissue, these cells produce an inflammatory response. As a result, you may experience pain, bruising, swelling, or redness. Inflammation, however, also affects body systems. Acute Inflammation vs Chronic Inflammation Acute inflammation is an immediate, adaptive response that can be brought on by a number of unpleasant stimuli including infection and tissue injury.  But if your body releases inflammatory cells even when you are healthy or uninjured, you may have chronic inflammation. For instance, in rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory cells and substances attack the joint tissues, causing an irregular inflammation that can seriously harm joints...

A study funded by drug company Sanofi found treatment with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), such as Viagra, lowers the risk of death in men. 1   But the study was observational, so it can’t confirm that the reduced death risk was caused by the pills. Further, Sanofi markets the PDE-5is avanafil (Stendra), so it’s far from an unbiased study. “Put simply, if a pharmaceutical company funds a trial, the chances of results and conclusions in that company’s favor are increased,” Sergio Sismondo of Queen’s University, Canada, explained in Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics. 2  He was referring to a 2017 Cochrane Review, which found that when drug manufacturer funds a drug study, it “leads to more favorable efficacy results and conclusions than sponsorship by other sources.” 3 So, it’s not surprising that this industry-sponsored study led to favorable results for the drug. However, even putting likely bias aside, there’s reason to believe that the pills’ perceiv...

More than 6 million U.S. adults have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, this number is expected to increase to nearly 13 million. 1   Despite its growing prevalence, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease and conventional treatments are lacking. So, researchers with the Cleveland Clinic analyzed 1,600 approved drugs in the hopes that one of them could be repurposed as an Alzheimer’s treatment. 2  The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (sildenafil) turned out to be surprisingly effective. Usage reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 69%, while increasing neurite growth and reducing levels of toxic tau proteins. 3 High Blood Pressure’s Alzheimer’s Link It’s clear to see the importance of NO in maintaining healthy brain function when you connect the dots between other Alzheimer’s risk factors — high blood pressure among them. High blood pressure, specially elevated systolic pressure, may raise your risk of dementia. 4 One study 5  found an elevated average systolic bloo...