THE HEALTH | SEPTEMBER , 2023

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P04-06 Local News

• Careplus diversifies into EV business

• Promising outlook for healthcare providers

• Pharmaniaga ’ s private placement appeal rejected

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• More pharma M & A on the cards

P08-10 Cover Story Looking to better times The Malaysian Medical Association and Commonwealth Medical Association are working on getting a better deal for doctors

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UV-blocking contact lenses You can obtain extra ocular protection from Ultraviolet ( UV ) rays with the right contact lenses

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Court ruling on Ivermectin vindicates doctors Appeal Court ’ s decision means doctors can dispense Ivermectin as treatment and protection against Covid-19

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Thinking cap for the knee cap Dislocation is a common problem of the patella

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The power of early detection Early detection and regular screenings are vital in the fight against breast cancer

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Protecting your eyes from UV rays Ultraviolet ( UV ) radiation from the sun can have short- and long-term effects on the condition of our eyes