Technology Versus Alternative....

Assalamualaikum w.b.t World of medicine has grown rapidly and recently goes beyond the limit since it started. Yesterday,while waiting for the senior doctors to come for rounds, I just sit at the corner and start reading a Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG).

I was just browsing the pages and suddenly my eyes cought something interesting, "In - Vitro maturation of oocytes via the pre-fabricated self-assembled artificial human ovary". Though still under the level of research but still humans are trying to create things which God has created. This research basically using Theca and Granulosa cells from the follicles of reproductive-aged group women,seeded into micro-molded gels and later self-assembled into complex 3D microtissues (artificial ovary).


The main purpose of this research is to help the women who has fertility problems mainly due to ovarian failure. It was an unbelievable yet interesting article for me. Although there are billions and trillions of technology has been innovated in the world of medicine,still we cant put aside the alternative way of treating an illness.

There are many options in alternative medicine. For example,ayurverdic treatment where they use herbal products to cure the diseases or at least to control or prevent the illnesses. Apart from that, as a Muslim,we believe in the holy Al-Quran where it contains lots of secrets beneath it. Here, I would to share few sentences from Al-Quran where we can practice to cure,control or prevent diseases. Collectively,it is knows as "6 ayat-ayat As-syifa".

• Surah at-Taubah : 14


• Surah Yunus : 57


• Surah al-Nahl : 69


• Surah al-Isra' : 82


• Surah as-Syu'ara :80


• Surah al-Fussilat :44

So,lets open the holy Al-Quran and start searching for these sentences along with the translation and May all of us get Blessing And Merciness from Allah..Insha Allah... :)

Cerebral Palsy...??

Assalamualaikum dan selamat sejahtera :)

How are u today? :) always start your day with a smile and as usual,drinks lots of water.. :)

I would like to share my experience with all of you regarding cerebral palsy. Nitin Angadi,12 years old,was my first CP patient when I was a student.He has been with me for 3 years. Although his age is 12 years old,but his developmental age is around 8-9months.

Me with Nitin Angadi (CP child)

Whenever he saw me,he will ask for chocolates. He came to the hospital every month for physiotherapy. Though he cant stand,cant walk, yet he always smile.

In Malaysia,we always called it as 'terencat akal' or 'kanak - kanak terencat'. 'Terencat' means retarded, 'akal' means mental.

As per definition, cerebral palsy is defined as a disorder of posture and movements,which is non progressive but not necessary unchanging, acquired during the period of rapid development of the brain, and usually associated with other co-morbidities.

Each and every words has its own meaning. Lets see..

• Disorder of posture and movements - Cerebral palsy affects the brain (cerebrum) which controls the body parts. Therefore, the child will have difficulties in maintaining his body posture (sitting or standing). Apart from that,the child might experienced difficulties in body movements like eating,walking or sitting, depending upon the severity of the disease. Other than that,the child might have abnormal involuntary movements of the limbs. The limbs are usually spastic in majority of the cases.


• Non Progressive - Everyone should know that cerebral palsy (CP) is a non progressive disease once it is acquired. The disability that the child have will remain the same and the disease process is static. Unfortunately,there is no cure for CP. The only management for this child is supportive management in terms of moral support, physical support, vocational training and orthopaedics intervention like splints or surgery.


• Not necessary unchanging - Though CP is a non progressive disease, yet the disease process can change. For example, a child born with CP and later on,the baby developed jaundice which leads to kernicterus. This will worsen the symptoms of CP that the baby acquired before.


• Acquired during the period of rapid development of the brain - CP occured due to insult to the brain (hypoxia/lack of oxygen),mainly during the rapid development of the brain. The insult can occur during pre-natal period (before delivery/pregnancy) for example,microcephaly or porencephaly. The insult also can occur during natal period (delivery of the baby) like obstructed and prolonged labour. Lastly,insult can occured during post-natal period (after delivery), for example kernicterus or hypoglycaemia.


• Associated with other co-morbidities - CP usually accompanied by other co-morbidities (disabilities). For example,a CP child usually have difficulty in hearing and speaking. Identification of these co - morbidities are important in the management later.

The definition of CP per se can describe the disease as whole. I would like to thank Dr. Mahesh Kamte,Peadiatrician in KLE Hospital,Belgaum who tought me CNS in Peadiatric,and give me this wonderful definition regarding CP.

Stay Healthy... Be Happy... :)

Coughs, Colds and Flu... Myths & Facts!

Myth : Large doses of vitamin C can prevent colds and cure them quickly.

Fact : This is not proven,although consuming the daily requirement of vitamin C is good for overall health as it strengtened the immune system.

Myth : An upset stomach is a symptom of flu...

Fact : Stomach distress is rarely a symptom of flu. More common causes for nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea are infection by bacteria,viruses and food poisoning.

Myth : A bowl of chicken soup and hot toddies can help cure a cold.

Fact : Chicken soup has no power to cure cold. However,hot liquids can soothe a scratchy throat or cough. Hot toddies should also be avoided during a cold or flu. Alcoholic beverages increases the risk of dehydration and therefore will worsen the symptoms.

Myth : It is best to starve a cold and feed a fever.

Fact : It doesn't work! When fighting a cold or fever,the body needs plenty fluids from water or juices and enough food to satisfy the appetite.

So... Let us be healthy and happy :)

Prevention is better than cure.. Mencegah lebih baik dari mengubati :)