Teamwork for better healthcare in DMD

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As a child, Kenny Lee used to fall down often and experienced muscle cramps without any reason. It was only much later that he was diagnosed with a  prograssieve neuromuscular disease known as Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)..   Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) According to consultant paediatric neurologist Dr Tay Chee Geap,  this neuromuscular disease is caused by the lack of dystrophin, a natural protein vital for muscle development. He said, DMD is caused by a X-linked genetic mutation in the DNA that is responsible for production of dystrophin, a protein responsible for maintaining muscle cell structure and functions.   This … Continued

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Prof Dato Wan Azman Wan Ahmad demonstrating on a simulator how a drug coated balloon is inserted into a patient’s heart. Looking on is (from left) Prof Bruno Scheller, Mr Pallraj Arumugam, Dr Muhamad Ali Sheikh Abdul Kader and Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali.

Malaysia – Germany joint heart research project launched

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   Six top Malaysian cardiologists to participate in study on Coronary Artery Disease treatment options, reports June Nguyễn Nam Trân   The  SCB DE-NOVO STUDY, a two-country study between Malaysia and Germany was launched in conjunction with the 16th International Cardiovascular Society of Malaysia’s annual scientific conference (MyLIVE). In  Petaling Jaya.   The study  will compare two devices – paclitaxel coated balloon and sirolimus coated balloon – under the same conditions to learn more about their efficacy and safety for patients with coronary artery disease. It will be conducted over a period of 1.5 years.   The Malaysian cardiologists from six … Continued

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15 Malaysians with disabilities to vie for gold at the 10th International Abilympics Russia in 2020

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The Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation (MCR) organised a High Tea event themed, ‘International Abilympics Hi-Tea’ recently at the Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to raise funds for the 15 participants (“Abilympians”) who will represent the country at the 10th International Abilympics scheduled to take place in Moscow, Russia next year. What is Abilympics? Abilympics originates from the phrase, ‘Olympics of Abilities’. It is an international vocational skills competition for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and aims to showcase the potential capabilities of PWDs that they have skills on par with anyone else and therefore encourages a surge in employment opportunities for … Continued

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IPC strips Malaysia of right to host 2019 World Para Swimming Championships

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday (27 January) stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, which were due to be held in Kuching between 29 July and 4 August. The decision was taken by the IPC Governing Board at its meeting in London, Great Britain, after the Home Ministry of Malaysia failed to provide the necessary guarantees that Israeli Para swimmers could participate, free from discrimination, and safely in the Championships. This includes full compliance with the IPC protocols related to anthems and flags, and where required the provision of relevant visas. Andrew … Continued

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THE ROAD TO PARIS 2024

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  The process to decide the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games sport programme started in November 2017. Originally eight new sports and three sport disciplines applied for inclusion in the Games. In January 2018, six of these applicants – CP Football, golf, karate, Para dance sport, powerchair football and sailing – progressed to Phase Two of the exercise. Between February 2018 and July 2018, the six new and 22 existing Paralympic sports completed and submitted a comprehensive application pack as part of Phase Two. This allowed the IPC to measure the strength and potential of each sport. The pack featured a … Continued

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Take part in Wheelchair tennis at Dec 9 Carnival 4 Inclusion 2018

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Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for wheelchair users. In wheelchair tennis as compared to pedestrian tennis, he size of the court, net height, rackets, are the same. The main differences are the athletes use specially designed wheelchairs, and the ball may bounce up to two times, where the second bounce may also occur outside the court. Wheelchair Tennis Malaysia was estalished in 1998 as the Association to develop national and international athletes in competitive wheelchair tennis. The athletes are from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak,Negeri Sembilan,Melaka and Penang have competed and won medals at Asian and … Continued

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UNITY THROUGH INCLUSIVE SPORTS

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PROMOTING INCLUSION THROUGH SPORTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABILITY 2018   Join para sportsmen and women at the first ever Carnival 4 Inclusion 2018, which aims to promote parasports to members of the public this coming 9th December 2018 at the Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya.   The inaugural event is organised by Challenges Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Malaya to promote parasports to members of the public, also in conjunction with the International Day of Disability 2018 which falls on 3 December 2018.   Commenting on this initiative, Ms Mary Chen, … Continued

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Muhamad Ashraf with his medals

THE BIRTH OF MY NEW SELF

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  by  Muhamad Ashraf Bin Muhammad Haisham     My name is Muhamad Ashraf. I was born 22 years ago in Pulau Pangkor, Perak. I studied at SMK Batu Sepuluh Setiawan, Perak and was very active in athletics. Every year, I represented my school, district and state in cross country and 1500m events. I aspired to don the national colours and represent Malaysia in athletics. On 12 January 2013, I was involved in a motorcycle accident in Lumut which changed my life. I was hospitalised at the Ipoh General Hospital with what I thought was a minor injury. Unfortunately, doctors … Continued

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Preparatory Camp for Saudi Paralympic Team in Kuala Lumpur

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 by Majed Mohammed Alhumaid 26 athletes from the Saudi Paralympic Team will compete in three sports (athletics, powerlifting and wheelchair basketball) in the Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Indonesia (6-13 October 2018). The Saudi national team had been preparing for the competition in Kuala Lumpur from 13 September to 2 October. The athletes came together with their coaches and administrators with the support of the chairman of the General Sports Authority, Turki Al-Alshikh, and the Saudi government. Their preparatory camp in Kuala Lumpur is evidence of the close cooperation between the Saudi Arabian Federation for Sports for Special Needs and … Continued

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Disability Sport Research Centre launched in University Malaya

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  by Selina Khoo   The University of Malaya Disability Sport Research Centre was established in April 2018 and launched on 11 July 2018 by YB Senator Puan Bathmavathi Krishnan during the 15th Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise Symposium in Kuala Lumpur. The establishment of this research centre is timely as Malaysia is focussed on doing well at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo after the inspiring performances of the Malaysian athletes at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. It was the first time that the country has won gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Although there … Continued

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