Understanding a Musculoskeletal Comprehensive Assessment Our bones, joints, muscles and connective tissues work together to support every movement we make. As we age or place repeated stress on our bodies,...
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Understanding Haematocrit (PCV): What It Means for Your Blood Health
Dr. Balavendrian Anthony | 2026/08/01 | 0 comment
What I Tell My Patients About Haematocrit (PCV) in a Blood Test In my daily practice, one of the most common questions I receive after a full blood count test...
Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (uACR): What It Is, Why It’s Important, and What...
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/08/01 | 0 comment
Understanding the Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) Kidney disease often develops silently, especially in its early stages. One of the earliest signs of kidney damage is the leakage of small amounts...
What Is Haemoglobin? Understanding Low Haemoglobin, Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek...
Dr. Balavendrian Anthony | 2026/07/31 | 0 comment
What Is Haemoglobin and Why Is It Important for Your Health? In my clinical practice, one of the most common questions patients ask after a blood test is, “Doctor, what...
PSA Blood Test: What It Is, Why It’s Performed, and What Your...
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/07/31 | 0 comment
Understanding the PSA Blood Test As men get older, many begin to ask about prostate health and whether they should have a PSA blood test. In my practice, I explain...
CA 125 Blood Test: What It Is, Why It’s Performed, and What...
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/07/30 | 0 comment
Understanding the CA 125 Blood Test Being advised to have a CA 125 blood test can understandably raise concerns. In my practice, I reassure patients that CA 125 is a...
CA 19-9 Blood Test: What It Is, Why It’s Performed, and What...
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/07/29 | 0 comment
Understanding the CA 19-9 Blood Test Being advised to have a CA 19-9 blood test can naturally raise questions. In my practice, I explain that CA 19-9 is a tumour...
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Blood Test: What It Is, Why It’s Performed, and What...
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/07/28 | 0 comment
Understanding the Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Blood Test Being advised to have an Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) blood test can raise many questions. In my practice, I explain that AFP is a tumour marker...
Headache Treatment in Penang: When Your Headache May Be Coming From Your...
Prof. Dato Dr. William Teh Siew Guan | 2026/07/28 | 0 comment
Headache Treatment in Penang: When Your Headache May Be Coming From Your Neck Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. While many assume every headache...
Wrist Pain Treatment in Penang: Don’t Ignore Persistent Wrist Pain
Prof. Dato Dr. William Teh Siew Guan | 2026/07/27 | 0 comment
Wrist Pain Treatment in Penang: Don’t Ignore Persistent Wrist Pain Our wrists are involved in almost every daily activity—from typing and writing to lifting, driving, and exercising. When wrist pain...
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test: What It Is, Why It’s Performed, and What...
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/07/27 | 0 comment
Understanding the Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test Hearing that your doctor has ordered a tumour marker blood test can understandably cause concern. One of the more commonly requested tumour markers is...
Syphilis Screening: Understanding the RPR Test and TPPA Confirmation
Dr. Teh Boon Teong | 2026/07/26 | 0 comment
Understanding Syphilis Screening Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can often be treated successfully when detected early. However, because many people may have no symptoms during the early...