The treatment for an SLE sufferer depends on the symptoms he or she experiences and how severe they are. In treating SLE, the doctor has to prevent flares, treat the flares, and minimise organ damage and complications. The main treatment in SLE involves the use of corticosteroids, the most common being prednisolone. Long-term side effects…
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PSLEM recognised as one of Top 10 NGOs in Malaysia
Persatuan SLE Malaysia (PSLEM) was named as one of the top 10 NGOs in Malaysia at the Malaysia NGO Awards 2008 presentation held in Petaling Jaya on 19 May 2008. PT Foundation was selected as the top Malaysian NGO, followed by the National Kidney Foundation in second place, while Cheshire Home Selangor and Befrienders tied…
Anything Butterfly Contest Winners
First Prize: Hemin Xylan B. Mahzan Judges’ comments: ” … chosen because of the clarity of the subject and nice clean and blear background. The colours were also very nice, with the blue sky, red flowers and good contrast and definition on the blue butterfly.” Second Prize: Low Wuu Shin Judges’ comments: ” … we…
World Lupus Day 2008
Come join us at 1 Utama Shopping Centre to celebrate World Lupus Day 2008 on Saturday, 10 May 2008, and enjoy an exhibition of entries to the ANYTHING BUTTERFLY photography contest organised by Shutter Asia with entry fees donated to Persatuan SLE Malaysia (PSLEM), as well as talks on various aspects of SLE by respected…
Photography Contest to celebrate this year’s World Lupus Day in Malaysia
It will be a visual celebration for Malaysia’s World Lupus Day 2008, thanks to members of Shutter Asia who are holding a photography contest with all entry fees donated to Persatuan SLE Malaysia (PSLEM). More information here
PSLEM opens a branch office in Penang
Persatuan SLE Malaysia’s newly opened office in Penang (PSLEM Penang) at Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang in Jalan Utama is off to a good start thanks to the generosity of warm-hearted Penangites. Faced with an empty office space that needed cleaning, re-painting, re-flooring, blinds for its windows, and locks for its doors, PSLEM Project Coordinator Nancy Ong…