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02 The HEALTH | January-February . 2024

TheTeam

Kay Mathy | Publisher kaymathy @ revonmedia . com Law Beng Chee | CEO / Editor-in-Chief bclaw @ revonmedia . com
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P04-06 | Local News
• KLCC eyes the healthcare sector
• Oliver Healthcare ’ s significant investment in Johor
• Resilient earnings forecast for healthcare
P14-15 UPM Teaching Hospital ’ s milestone in prostate cancer therapy High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound ( HIFU ) treatment offers new hope for prostate cancer patients
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SMART PARTNERSHIP
P07 | Foreign News
• Drugmakers announce two big cancer deals
P08-11 | Cover Story Health premiums repricing headache Health insurers justify their higher premiums , consumers are up in arms while Bank Negara keeps mum
P12 The frozen shoulder While a frozen shoulder can be challenging to manage , early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can significantly improve outcomes
P16 Grappling with service tax issues Traditional and Complementary Medicine industry seeking clarity and amicable solution to backdated service tax notice
P17 Brewing hope Frequent drinking of tea or coffee significantly reduces the probability of getting Parkinson ’ s Disease
P18 Beyond the high Understanding and addressing the risks of stimulant use disorder