~Thursday July 11, 2013~
~National Poison Center at USM~
Another early morning and it was difficult to stay awake. Ahem, a little info about them. They collaborate with WHO for drug information. Their mission is to reduce the mortality, morbidity, occurrence, and cost of poison. They focus on 4 main areas: chemical safety, rational use of drugs, tobacco control, informatics for consumer health. They also have a 24 hour toll free hotline available for Malaysian for poison control and/or concerns.
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~Doping Control Center at USM~
DCC was founded on the commitment of the country to initiate comprehensive athletics doping control at both national and international sporting events.
They test 2 type of samples: urine and blood with multiple screenings
In sports testing
during competition: 11 types of screening
out of competition: 5 types of screening
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Lunch break hot pot with rice chicken and egg at Tesco (Malaysian version of a US Wal Mart)