SEPTEMBER , 2021 | THE HEALTH

THE NATIONAL Heart Institute ( IJN ) is the first hospital in Asia to perform a new type of treatment for patients suffering from tricuspid regurgitation or leaky heart valves .

This treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that involves using a dry valve preloaded delivery system , called Tricvalve Transcatheter Bicaval Valves system ( Bioprosthesis ) or Tricvalve . The procedure was carried out at IJN on May 6 by its Heart Failure and Heart Transplant team and Cardiology Department .

The Breakthrough Device Designation for Tricvalve and the bioprosthesis is used for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation ( leaky valves ) with high risk for open-heart surgery .

Tricuspid valve regurgitation is a condition where the leaflets of the tricuspid valve are unable to close properly , causing backflow of blood ( or regurgitation ) into the heart ’ s upper right chamber , and in severe cases into the cava which if untreated , the condition can lead to heart failure .

Symptoms include fatigue , abnormal heart rhythms , shortness of breath , and swelling in the legs and abdomen . However , these signs often do not develop until the condition becomes severe .

According to IJN ’ s Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Consultant Cardiologist Clinical Director Datuk Dr Azmee Mohd Ghazi , not all patients are able to withstand the risks of surgery or may have other conditions that make them unsuitable for certain procedures .

“ For such cases , it is important that we are able to offer a new innovative treatment like Tricvalve to help more patients alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life ,” he said .

Meanwhile , Datuk Dr Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim , CEO and Senior Consultant Cardiologist at IJN ,

TO AID Malaysia ’ s recovery from the pandemic , TikTok , the leading destination for short-form mobile videos , has partnered with MyHealthKKM for a Covid-19 public health awareness campaign that advocates for mass vaccinations and provides accurate information about Covid-19 .

Under the newly launched # KitaJagaKita campaign , TikTok is working with MyHealthKKM , the Education Health Division of the Ministry of Health ( MoH ) , to provide easily accessible verified information and resources related to Covid-19 . The campaign features informative livestreams from public health experts and healthcare professionals to address key concerns Malaysians have about Covid-19 and address vaccine hesitancy as the nation ramps up vaccination efforts .

Users can also get up-to-date information and government guidelines on various topics including the latest Covid-19 case numbers , updated standard operation procedures ( SOPs ) and changes in National Plans through the # KitaJagaKita hashtag , which is populated with educational videos from medical professionals . The MoH will also support the # KitaJagaKita campaign through public service announcements ( PSAs ) and news in bite-sized , engaging videos on their official TikTok

Dr Azmee

Dr Aizai Azan

expressed his gratitude to the IJN team for seeking out newer and more innovative methods of treatment .

“ It ’ s no secret that IJN ’ s success has been built on the willingness of its staff to keep learning , exploring for new innovative treatments that can enhance patients ’ quality of life , and pushing the boundaries to be able to treat more patients who are deemed unsuitable for surgeries ,” he said .

channels , @ myhealthkkm and @ kkmputrajaya .

“ As TikTok increasingly becomes a key platform for communities to come together and share joy , express their creativity and gather information , TikTok hopes to work closely with MyHealthKKM to maximise our impact and provide access to credible information from trusted sources , as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment for our users ,” said Kristoffer Eduard Rada , Head of Public Policy Malaysia , TikTok .

As part of its efforts to help the community stay safe and informed , TikTok introduced in-app educational PSAs on Covid-19 related hashtags and an additional video reporting category for Misleading Content . These initiatives are in tandem with global partnerships with key public health organisations such as the World Health Organisation , the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) and UNICEF on vaccination drives and to promote responsible behaviour during the pandemic . TikTok also launched a Covid-19 information hub with frequently asked questions and answers about the virus and vaccines , as well as tips and guidance on staying safe . — The Health

F & NHB achieves 90 per cent vaccination rate

OVER 1,000 employees , contractors , and suppliers of Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd ( F & NHB or the Group ) and its associated companies have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccination as part of the F & N-PIKAS Programme ( Program Imunisasi Industri Covid-19 Kerjasama Awam-Swasta ). The vaccine drive was completed on Aug 11 at the Shah Alam Convention Centre ( SACC ), Selangor .

Through the national vaccine programme , all the Group ’ s vaccine-eligible employees and contractors in Klang Valley , Bentong and East Malaysia have been fully vaccinated , demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding employee health , well-being and # LindungDiriLindungSemua .

Lim Yew Hoe , Chief Executive Officer at F & NHB , said : “ It is vital to protect our employees at varying work levels during challenging times like these . As a primary F & B producer , we have been working closely with various Government agencies to expedite the vaccination process for our people and supply chain community . “ Our proactive safety measures have helped us alleviate infection risk and ensure minimal impact on operations . We are thankful that our employees are now protected with vaccination ."

As of August , 90 per cent of F & NHB ’ s employees nationwide have received one dose of the vaccine .

F & NHB has extended support towards the nation ’ s frontliners and vulnerable communities ’ since the beginning of the pandemic . To date , over RM2 million products have been distributed directly or through NGO / community groups to beneficiaries nationwide . F & N products , including 100PLUS , the nation ’ s number one isotonic drink , are currently distributed to both frontliners and vaccine recipients .

Tengku Syed Badarudin Jamalullail , Chairman of F & NHB , said : “ We thank and commend the country ’ s frontline heroes who have been working around the clock to serve the nation and the community groups providing relief to those most affected by the pandemic .

“ We will continue to provide support for as long as needed during these unprecedented times .”

First telepharmacy dedicated to family planning

BAYER has introduced Malaysia ’ s first telepharmacy dedicated to family planning on DOC2US platform . The telepharmacy platform aims to empower women to take charge of their reproductive health and make informed family planning decisions through accessible oral contraceptive and free teleconsultation by pharmacists .

Bayer , in joint effort with Alpro Pharmacy , BIG Pharmacy and telemedicine platform DOC2US launched the first telepharmacy to empower and educate women on their reproductive health and family planning options . Daily articles featured on the web and app version will enable users to engage and digest important health knowledge .

DOC2US , the personal pocket doctor at your fingertips , allows users to virtually communicate with healthcare professionals at anytime from anywhere . Even walk-in clients can seamlessly consult with healthcare professionals from Alpro Pharmacy and BIG Pharmacy , have their oral contraceptive pills ( OCP ) prescribed electronically and conveniently select for it to be delivered for free ( Terms and Conditions apply ) or self-pick-up at the closest pharmacy .

The telepharmacy is now available on the DOC2US website and was made available on the mobile app towards the end of August .

“ Rising concerns of Covid-19 exposure has accelerated the adoption of telemedicine in the country , where we see more Malaysians open to accepting virtual solutions as a safe and viable alternative in seeking healthcare in this new normal . We foresee this projection growing , driven by the fact DOC2US recorded over 200,000 signed e-prescriptions from June last year to May this year ,” said Raymond Choy , CEO of DOC2US .