MIMS Education
Courses for Doctors
MSIDC Guidelines for Adult Immunisation: Updated Vaccination Recommendation for Special Groups
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with updated information from the third edition of the Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (MSIDC) Guidelines…
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20 minutes|
30 Nov 2021
Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease
This module provides a short background of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and focuses on screening, diagnostics, and current and emerging treatment options for AD.
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1 Hour|
06 Aug 2022
An Approach to Fever and Rash in Children
The module aims to equip learners with tools for thorough clinical assessment, establishment of differential diagnoses, and development of management plans for children with fever and rash.
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1 Hour|
12 Aug 2022
Managing PN and the role of neurotropic B vitamins in nerve care
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is one of the most common disorder of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) among adults.
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20 minutes|
22 Feb 2022
Module 1 Title: Introduction to Biologics and Biosimilars
Module 1 of Biosimilar Modules for Continued Professional Development comprises three short videos. In the first video, the talk given by presenter Gay Gauvin, Global Operations Director,..
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1 hour|
12 Jul 2022
Antiviral treatment for influenza infections: Current updates and recommendations
Viruses are among the most common causes of human illnesses. Even so, the development of antiviral drugs to treat or prevent viral infections has historically lagged behind the development of drugs…
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20 minutes|
01 Oct 2021
Navigating the Choice of NOACs for Stroke Prevention in AF
This module summarizes the data on the efficacy and safety non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), guidelines-based indications, and reversal agents for NOAC-induced bleeding.
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1 hour|
06 Sep 2022
Improving diagnosis in AMI: Utilising high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is among the leading causes of death worldwide and occurs during an acute obstruction of blood flow to the heart.
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20 minutes|
18 Aug 2022
Thalassaemia at a glance
Globally, thalassaemia occurs in approximately 4 of every 10,000 births. In 2018, the Malaysian Thalassaemia Registry recorded a total of 7,984 thalassaemia patients.
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1 hour|
10 Aug 2022
The Future Direction of Topical Psoriasis Treatment to Improve Patient Outcomes
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in topical psoriasis treatment.
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43 minutes|
13 Sep 2022
Managing low back pain in primary care: A concise review
Musculoskeletal pain is a common complaint among individuals seeking medical care, with low back pain (LBP) being the leading cause of disability globally.
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20 minutes|
07 May 2022
SYSADOAs for the management of OA: A concise review of ASU
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with a concise review of the management of osteoarthritis (OA) and the role of symptomatic slow-acting drugs for osteoarthritis (SYSADOAs)...
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20 minutes|
22 Jan 2022
Anticoagulation reversal therapy
Anticoagulation is the mainstay of treatment for thrombosis and thromboembolic complications associated with various disorders.
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30 minutes|
19 Feb 2022
Nutritional and developmental impact of helminthiasis in children
Helminthiasis is among the most common paediatric infection in developing countries, which can have chronic and disabling consequences for a child’s growth and development.
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20 minutes|
17 May 2022
The Management of Epilepsy in Special Populations
This module focuses on the management of epilepsy in special populations, particularly in pregant women and those of childbearing potential.
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20 minutes|
15 Feb 2022
Paediatric Respiratory Diseases
Paediatric respiratory diseases are a significant global health burden, causing up to 4 million global deaths annually.
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20 Minutes|
03 Sep 2022
Module 2: Justifying extrapolation, demonstrating biosimilarity and addressing immunogenicity
Module 2 of Biosimilar Modules for Continued Professional Development comprises two videos.
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1 hour|
12 Jul 2022
Prevention of Falls in the Older Person
This module summarizes the epidemiology, risk factors and complications of falls. It discusses screening and assessment of fall risk and identifies fall-risk-increasing drugs and their management.
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1 Hour|
13 Sep 2022
Single-pill FDC for the management of HTN
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with an overview of the role of single-pill fixed dosed combinations (FDCs) in the management of hypertension (HTN).
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20 minutes|
30 Apr 2022
Current evidence and the international advisory on the use of ibuprofen
The efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of ibuprofen are well established.Ibuprofen is listed as an 'Essential Medicine' by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The recent outbreak of COVID-19…
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20 minutes|
02 Nov 2021
Managing pain in OA: A concise review of COX-2 selective NSAIDs
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with a comprehensive review of the use of selective COX-2 NSAIDs in the management of pain in patients with osteoarthritis (OA).
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20 minutes|
15 Jan 2022
Updates in the management of knee OA: Optimising care with SYSADOAs
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterised by pain, stiffness and loss of function.
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20 minutes|
08 Jan 2022
Management Strategies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This module aims to equip the primary care doctor with the diagnostic and treatment framework to effectively manage mild to moderate cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the community.
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1 Hour|
16 Aug 2022
Gastric acid control: The role of proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD is a condition wherein stomach acid rises and enters the oesophagus, often resulting in either manageable symptoms or long-term complications if left untreated.
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20 minutes|
21 Sep 2021
GERD: Practice Essentials
This module aims to provide an overview of gastroesophageal reflux disease, discuss diagnostic options, and present treatment choices available for patients.
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1 Hour|
28 Aug 2022
Diarrhea: What To Look Out For
This module aims to familiarize the participant with the difference between acute and chronic diarrhea in terms of etiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and management.
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1 Hour|
16 Aug 2022
Managing VTE: A concise review of NOACs
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction and stroke.
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15 minutes|
23 Apr 2022
Empagliflozin’s Journey in the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Continuum: What’s New? - Module 2
In the Empagliflozin, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes (EMPA-REG OUTCOME) trial, empagliflozin demonstrated a reduction in cardiovascular events in patients…
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1 hour|
25 Dec 2021
The role of uroselective α1AAR antagonists in the treatment of BPH
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with a comprehensive review of the impact of subtype-selective α1-adrenergic receptor ( α1AR) antagonists in the treatment...
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20 minutes|
19 Feb 2022
Module 3: Selecting and prescribing a biosimilar: what will this mean for clinical practice?
Module 3 of Biosimilar Modules for Continued Professional Development comprises three videos.
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1 hour|
12 Jul 2022
Diabetic neuropathy and the role of vitamin B12 as adjunctive treatment
This module aims to provide doctors with a review of diabetic neuropathy and the role of vitamin B12 in improving the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.
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20 minutes|
26 Apr 2022
Managing pain after orthopaedic surgery with COX-2 selective NSAIDs
Orthopaedic surgery is the second most common surgery performed in Malaysia, and it is usually associated with moderate-to-severe pain in the postoperative period.
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20 minutes|
18 Jan 2022
A Primer on COVID-19 Vaccines
This module summarizes the latest evidence of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors for the prevention of heart failure and cardiorenal outcomes.
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1 Hour|
05 Sep 2022
Management Strategies for Chronic HBV Infection
This module focuses on prevention, screening, diagnosis, and guideline-based pharmacologic treatment of hepatitis B virus infection.
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1 Hour|
09 Aug 2022
SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure management: Dissecting the path from diabetes to heart failure
This module summarizes the latest evidence of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors for the prevention of heart failure and cardiorenal outcomes.
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1 hour|
12 Sep 2022
Empagliflozin’s Journey in the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Continuum: What’s New? - Module 1
In the Empagliflozin, Cardiovascular Outcomes, and Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes (EMPA-REG OUTCOME) trial, empagliflozin demonstrated a reduction in cardiovascular events in patients...
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1 hour|
25 Dec 2021
Childhood nutrition: Importance of optimal nutrition in promoting immune and mental development in early life
The goal of this learning activity is to review the importance of nutrition in the early life of growing up children.
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20 minutes|
01 Mar 2022
Never Too Old to Benefit from Lipid Lowering
This module aims to enhance the participant’s knowledge on the role of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management and the benefits of statins for primary prevention in the elderly.
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1 Hour|
09 Aug 2022
The impact of the ANSWER study on the economic burden of liver cirrhosis
The ANSWER (long-term albumin administration in decompensated cirrhosis) study has shown that treatment with human albumin improves survival and prevents the occurrence of major complications…
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1 hour|
02 Apr 2022
Tailoring hypertension management for optimal outcomes: What every doctor should know
Hypertension (HTN) is an important public health challenge owing to its high prevalence and strong association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death.
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20 minutes|
26 Apr 2022
Congenital Bleeding Disorders: How to Spot the Tell-Tale Signs
This module summarizes the essentials in the identification, multidisciplinary care, and preventive management of patients with congenital bleeding disorders (including hemophilia A and B).
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1 Hour|
22 Aug 2022
Viral hepatitis: An overview of disease management
Viral hepatitis is a global public health concern, with an estimated 325 million individuals worldwide living with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
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20 minutes|
22 Jan 2022
Micronutrient and blood health: Current status
Anaemia is a public health problem that affects women and children worldwide. The most common causes of anaemia are micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron and other nutrients...
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20 minutes|
04 Jun 2022
Vaccination against seasonal influenza:Protect yourself and your patients
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are not only at higher risk of influenza infection, but they can also be the source of infections to patients.
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20 Minutes|
02 Sep 2022
Myelofibrosis: Part I - Understanding the disease
Myelofibrosis (MF) is a heterogeneous disorder with multiple characteristics dominated by the effects of progressive bone marrow fibrosis.
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25 minutes|
07 May 2022
Rotavirus: An Overview
The goal of this learning activity is to provide doctors with a comprehensive review of rotavirus and rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE).
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20 minutes|
05 Nov 2021
Direct-Acting Antivirals in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
This module aims to review the guidelines surrounding hepatitis C virus infection and the direct-acting antivirals available for treatment.
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1 hour|
02 Aug 2022
Dual versus triple inhaler therapy for COPD: Updates and current recommendations
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects ~6.2% of adults aged ≥40 years in the region. This module discusses pharmacological therapies that can improve the quality of life of patients with COPD.
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1 Hour|
02 Aug 2022
Vitamin D deficiency: Overlooked and underdiagnosed
Around 50% of the global population does not get enough vitamin D. It is the most underdiagnosed medical condition worldwide.
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20 minutes|
25 Jan 2022
Updates on the management of iron-deficiency anaemia in primary care
The goal of this activity is to provide an update on iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) and review the management of IDA, especially the use of oral iron therapy.
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20 minutes|
20 Nov 2021
Is vitamin D supplementation alone enough? – An overview on the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO)
While both men and women can develop osteoporosis (OP), the chances of women developing OP are greater.
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20 minutes|
21 Dec 2021
MSIDC Guidelines for Adult Immunisation: An Update on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Despite vaccines being one of the safest and most cost-effective healthcare interventions, there is a lack of awareness on the benefits of immunisation.
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20 minutes|
30 Nov 2021
Evolution of Basal Insulins and their Role in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnoses of type 2 diabetes mellitus are everincreasing. Newer insulin analogues and delivery systems allow for the efficient management of diabetes.
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20 minutes|
07 Jun 2022
Severe Aplastic Anaemia: Overview of the Disease & Its Treatment
Severe aplastic anaemia (SAA) occurs when the stem cells of the bone marrow are damaged, which impairs the production of new blood cells.
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45 minutes|
23 Nov 2021
Identifying and Eradicating H.pylori
H. pylori infection is the principal cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. H. pylori infection slowly induces chronic gastritis which progresses through the premalignant stages…
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20 minutes|
01 May 2022
Part 3: Counselling strategies in the management of nonadherent adolescents with thalassaemia
Nonadherence to iron chelation therapy is an increasing concern in patients with thalassaemia. Poor adherence to iron chelation therapy is associated with poor survival rates.
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40 minutes|
16 Dec 2021
Hodgkin Lymphoma – Improving Awareness in Primary Care
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a cancer of the lymphatic system and accounts for 12% of all lymphoma cases in Malaysia.
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20 minutes|
01 Feb 2022
From five to six: Optimising the immunisation schedule with hexavalent vaccines
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has recently incorporated hexavalent vaccines in the National Immunisation Programme (NIP).
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
22 Jan 2022
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Courses for Pharmacists
The role of pharmacists in the management of acute pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is a common reason for seeking medical care in the outpatient setting.
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20 minutes|
27 May 2022
Managing Allergic Rhinitis in the Pharmacy according to Next-generation ARIA Guidelines
The goal of this learning activity is to provide pharmacists with an overview of allergic rhinitis (AR) and the role pharmacists play according to the next-generation Allergic Rhinitis…
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20 minutes|
27 Nov 2021
Antiplatelet therapy in CVD management: Role of pharmacists
The goal of this learning activity is to provide pharmacists with a concise review of antiplatelet agents in the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
20 Jan 2022
The Future Direction of Topical Psoriasis Treatment to Improve Patient Outcomes
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in topical psoriasis treatment.
Point(s): 1|
43 minutes|
13 Sep 2022
A Review of Dry Eye Disease
The goal of this learning activity is to provide pharmacists with a concise review of dry eye disease (DED).
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20 minutes|
01 Feb 2022
Managing primary open-angle glaucoma: An overview
The goal of this learning activity is to provide pharmacists with a concise review of the management of open-angle glaucoma.
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
02 Aug 2022
Managing VTE: A concise review of NOACs
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction and stroke.
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
23 Apr 2022
Pharmacists’ role in managing low back pain
Musculoskeletal pain is a common complaint among individuals seeking medical care, with low back pain (LBP) being the leading cause of disability globally.
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
28 Apr 2022
A review of bacterial eye infection
"The goal of this learning activity is to provide pharmacists with a concise review of bacterial eye infection."
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
17 May 2022
Management of GORD with PPIs: A pharmacist's perspective
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common chronic condition affecting patients’ quality of life.
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20 minutes|
24 May 2022
Vitamin B12 as adjunctive treatment for diabetic neuropathy
This module aims to provide pharmacists with a review of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) and vitamin B12’s role in improving the symptoms of DPN.
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20 minutes|
23 Apr 2022
Gastric acid control: The role of proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD is a condition wherein stomach acid rises and enters the oesophagus, often resulting in either manageable symptoms or long-term complications if left untreated.
Point(s): 1|
20 minutes|
27 Oct 2021