KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare”) in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, hosted a specialised Neurology Forum at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital (“KPJ Damansara”). The forum, which focused on movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, brought together leading neurologists, healthcare professionals and specialists to discuss the latest treatment advancements and share clinical insights.
Image above: Dr. James Bower, Neurologist, Mayo Clinic took a group photo with Management Team of KPJ Damansara Specialist and the employees.
Parkinson’s Disease (“PD”) is a growing global concern, particularly affecting the elderly. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, over 10 million people worldwide live with PD, a disorder marked by tremors, stiffness and balance issues. About one percent of people over 60 and nearly four percent of those over 80 are diagnosed with the disease.
The forum featured distinguished speakers, including Dr. James Bower, Neurologist from Mayo Clinic; Dr. Azmi Abdul Rashid, Consultant Neurologist of KPJ Damansara; Dr. Nordiana Nordin, Consultant Geriatrician of KPJ Damansara; Dr. Nurhayati Mokhty, Consultant Radiologist of KPJ Damansara; Dr. Teh Pei Chiek, Consultant Neurologist of Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 and Dr. Parwathi Alagirisamy, Head of Rehabilitation Services of KPJ Damansara. Their presentations covered recent advancements in treatment approaches, case studies on movement disorders and rehabilitation strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Chin Keat Chyuan, President and Managing Director of KPJ Healthcare, said, “Our strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic allows us to continually enhance our clinical expertise. This forum is one of the many ways we are raising the standard of care for neurological conditions, ensuring our patients benefit from the latest global medical advancements. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the number of Parkinson’s patients is projected to rise from 20,000 in 2018 to 120,000 by 2040. This underscores the importance of equipping our healthcare professionals with the best knowledge and treatment options to manage the growing impact of neurological disorders."
KPJ Damansara and Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (“DSH2”) are the only hospitals in Malaysia to be part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This partnership provides KPJ’s medical teams with direct access to Mayo Clinic’s wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring Malaysian patients benefit from the highest standards of patient-centric care.
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