Browsing: Medical Investigations

This week’s Asian medical news bulletin covers updates from the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Topics include face mask wearing, a new eye health center, a sugar consumption campaign, healthcare worker strikes, and a foodborne botulism outbreak. The bulletin also includes a warning about the Marburg virus disease from the Indonesian government.

This article explores the potential benefits of using body odor in therapy for social anxiety. Swedish researchers believe that the smell of armpit sweat can activate brain pathways linked to emotions, offering a calming effect. The article also discusses other current anxiety therapies and the link between our sense of smell and emotional well-being.

The seemingly harmless pastime of arcades has a dark side – the escalating problem of addiction to coin-pusher machines in Asia.

Osteoporosis is a silent ailment affects millions of people. Are Asians more prone to osteoporosis? Let’s explore.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the spine and other joints. The disease is characterized…

A drug called ruxolitinib, which has been touted as a “miracle” cream, has shown promise in treating vitiligo. Read more

Obesity, Diabetes and Chronic Respiratory Diseases are among the top 5 medical conditions in India, read this article to learn more

Ultrasound is relatively affordable, non-invasive and does not bring much discomfort to patients in general. Read more

EDTA was identified to be the cause of the death of a 32-year-old woman in Singapore who underwent an aesthetic treatment in 2019.

Singaporean doctor charged with 2 years of jail for the death of a woman who underwent an aesthetic treatment. Learn more.