Kocher-Debré-Semelaigne syndrome (KDSS) is a rare but distinct pediatric manifestation of long-standing untreated moderate-to-severe hypothyroidism, characterized by muscular pseudohypertrophy alongside classical hypothyroid features.

In an interview with Dr. To, Wing-Hei Zion, he discussed the critical, yet often overlooked, issue of OSA within the local population. He highlighted that OSA is far more than a simple snoring problem; it is a systemic disease linked to a cascade of serious comorbidities, including hypertension, stroke, and diabetes. He provided a comprehensive overview for family medicine and GPs, covering practical screening methods, navigating local diagnostic pathways, and the latest patient-centered management, underscoring their vital role in improving long-term health outcomes by addressing this hidden epidemic.

With obesity and metabolic syndrome reaching alarming levels in Malaysia, clinicians are looking beyond conventional approaches to expand the bariatric toolbox. Among the emerging options, intragastric balloons (IGBs) are gaining momentum as a minimally invasive, endoscopic solution to support the initial step in weight loss alongside lifestyle change. At the recent “Intragastric Balloon” workshop hosted by the Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) UKM in Kuala Lumpur, leading experts in bariatric innovation shared their perspectives on advancing IGB therapy in clinical practice.