Day: July 31, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, A complex autoimmune disease, Lupus, poses a significant diagnostic challenge due to its symptoms that closely resemble those of other illnesses, according to Sunway Medical Centre’s Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Cheah Chee Ken. In fact, he said that the situation often results in misdiagnosis or delayed treatment, which could lead to severe complications if the condition is not identified and managed promptly. Dr Cheah said the autoimmune condition turns the body’s immune system against itself with a broad range of symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, rash and fever, which can be mild to severe, would cause inflammation and

KUALA LUMPUR,, The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar, hitting the RM4.61 level for a fresh seven-month high, and economists anticipate a further strengthening as investors await the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) two-day meeting later today. At 8.01 am, the ringgit rose to 4.6180/6235 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.6330/6400. A boost in global market sentiment and strong domestic economic prospects have bolstered the local currency. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the decline in US Treasury yields, which fell four basis points, indicated that more investors