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Gao Yaojie: A Lifelong Crusader Against AIDS Passes Away at 95
Gao dedicated herself to helping AIDS patients, often at great personal cost. She distributed educational leaflets, provided medical assistance, and vocally criticised the local government for covering up the crisis. This stance eventually led to conflicts with officials and her subsequent move to the United States.
Pioneering Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques for Depression Relief
Explore the groundbreaking non-invasive brain stimulation methods transforming depression treatment.
Morning Sickness Mystery Solved: Hope for New Treatments
GDF15 Hormone: A Key Player in Morning Sickness Recent scientific advancements have shed light on the role of the Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15) hormone
Vape Regulation: WHO Demands Action For Global Health Priority
Explore the urgent call for global vape regulation to protect public health, especially among youth, against the risks posed by vaping.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 15 December 2023
The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has urged newly appointed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad to reinstate vape liquids containing nicotine to the Poisons List and to advance the Generational End Game (GEG) policy. The GEG policy aims to prohibit the sale and use of all smoking materials, including electronic cigarettes or vaping products, to individuals born on or after January 1, 2007. MPS praised Dzulkefly’s return, noting his previous focus on health promotion and preventive healthcare.
Surprising Dental Secrets of Vikings Unearthed: What Teeth Tell Us About Ancient Swedish Lives
Exploring ancient dental health in Vikings from Sweden: Uncovering oral diseases and cultural practices in the late Viking Age.
The Skin Microbiome: Allies in Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Exploring the skin microbiome’s role in antibiotic resistance and the urgent need for alternative treatment strategies.
Strengthening Partnerships for a Healthier Future: The Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project
The partnerships between the DOH, UNICEF, UNOPS, and the World Bank mark a significant step towards addressing malnutrition in the Philippines. The PMNP promises to create a healthier and more prosperous future for the Filipino people. Through collaboration and shared commitment, the partners aim to break the cycles of poverty and malnutrition. Consequently, fostering long-term growth and development.
Reforms Necessary For Social Insurance And Inclusive Policies As Malaysia’s Ageing Population Grows
If national policies and long-term plans are done right, the ageing population will be able to stimulate the country’s growth even after they have reached the age of retirement. Thus, both the government and Malaysians need to work together with the same modus operandi for the country’s prosperity and longevity.
National Dental Centre Singapore Easing Dental Anxiety in Children with “Laughing Gas”
National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) has recently launched a nitrous oxide sedation service, specifically designed to alleviate dental anxiety in paediatric patients. Nitrous oxide sedation is a lower-risk alternative to General Anaesthesia (GA), particularly for complex dental treatments. It offers mild sedation, making it safer for the respiratory system and blood flow. Another advantage is its rapid elimination from the body, allowing for a quicker recovery.
Going for a Gastroscopy Soon? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Dr Goh shared that gastroscopy is a life-saving procedure that can diagnose serious diseases and can intervene before the disease gets to an incurable state. He also added that “polyps detected can be removed through the gastroscope by using a snare.”
PrEPVacc Halts HIV Vaccine Trial Amid Ineffectiveness
PrEPVacc HIV vaccine trial ends, highlighting the ongoing challenges in HIV prevention research. Read more
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