Browsing: Respiratory

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit new COVID-19 boosters for both Moderna and Pfizer, marking a proactive step in the fight against rapidly spreading infections in the country. Concurrently, Moderna and Pfizer have announced that their updated COVID-19 vaccines show a robust response against the BA.2.86 subvariant, a mutated version of the coronavirus.

Malaysia woke to declining air quality earlier this month, with Penang and Sarawak hardest hit. Monitoring stations in Penang and…

Recent data from the Jakarta Health Agency revealed an uptick in Acute Respiratory Infections (ISPA) post-pandemic cases. The agency reported approximately 146,000 ISPA cases monthly this year. Interestingly, while this is higher than the pandemic period, it’s still consistent with the numbers from 2018 and 2019.

A 28-year-old Singaporean, Darrel Phee, lost his life while attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. His tragic death sheds light on the potential dangers of high-altitude climbing, even when safety measures are in place.

The new coronavirus Omicron subvariant EG.5.1, detected in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, has prompted vigilance but not panic across Asian health communities. 

Seasonal flu, also known as influenza, is a recurrent global health concern. It’s a viral infection, primarily attacking the respiratory system. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, with complications like pneumonia being potentially fatal.

In an unprecedented move, Moderna, a biotech firm based in Massachusetts, USA, has struck a landmark deal with Chinese officials to research, develop and manufacture messenger RNA (mRNA) medicines in China. 

Understand the health effects of haze pollution, learn self-care tips to relieve symptoms and understand when to seek medical help.

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In a stark illustration of the potential dangers associated with electronic cigarettes or vaporisers, a former vape addict in Singapore required an uncommon medical procedure known as whole lung lavage not once, but twice after developing a rare lung condition. Doctors at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), the only hospital in Singapore to perform this procedure, suspect the condition may be linked to his vaping habit.