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No New COVID-19 Variants: Malaysian Health Minister Reassures Public
Dr Zaliha Mustafa asks Malaysians to remain calm as healthcare facilities are not overwhelmed by the rise in COVID-19 cases. Health Minister Dr Zaliha stated
Taguig City Government Extends Care to Hundreds on World Diabetes Day
The services are offered to more than 330 individuals grappling with diabetes and hypertension. This initiative marked the city’s observance of World Diabetes Day, which took place on 14 November 2023. It underscores the crucial need for awareness and proactive healthcare measures.
Groundbreaking Ureter Repair Using Mouth Tissue at NUH
This meticulous surgery required the combined expertise of specialists in kidney surgery, transplantation, and functional urology. The team delicately sutured the patient’s buccal mucosa to the ureter, ensuring a blood supply through the omentum. The choice of the buccal mucosa was strategic, given its resilience and compatibility with urinary tract tissues.
Myopia In Children – The Hidden Consequences of Blurred Vision
CooperVision’s FDA-approved MiSight 1-day lenses have emerged as a solution to the issue of compliance with good efficacy for children. “In our 7-year trial for MiSight, we saw really impressive levels of compliance for MiSight. Because these are contact lenses, once they are put in, they stay in place, and there is less removal and replacement compared to spectacles. We’ve seen that it is common to wear 10+ hours a day and sometimes even up to 16 hours of wear during the trials,” said Shila Gupta, General Manager for Myopia Management at CooperVision.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Inaugurates the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital in the PH
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently inaugurated the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), marking a significant step forward in the nation’s fight against cancer.
Brains’s Role in Appetite Control: New Insights into Eating Regulation
Explore the brain’s role in appetite control and its implications for weight-loss strategies, featuring UCSF’s recent breakthrough study.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 8 December 2023
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers the COVID-19
Ending Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) BY 2030 : Wishful Thinking or Realistic Possibility?
The United Nations (UN) stated that it is possible to put a stop to AIDS as a threat to public health by 2030 with proper
Advanced Brain Signal Tech Aids Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases
Exploring the potential of micro-scale neural recordings in enhancing speech decoding for neurodegenerative diseases.
Malaysian Ministry Of Health (MOH) Orders More Than 1,000 Doctors To Resign Prior To Accepting Permanent Posts
If the doctors were to resign, their years served as contract doctors would not be acknowledged for salary grades and promotions, which will ultimately lead to unfair payment discrepancies among doctors with the same total years of service.
Rising Prostatitis Cases in Asia: A Growing Health Concern
Dr Koh stated, “The symptoms of prostatitis depend on the type of prostatitis as mentioned above. Acute bacterial prostatitis can cause fever, pain in urination, pain in the pelvic region, urgency and frequency of urination, chills and rigours. Chronic prostatitis may give rise to a long-standing ache in the perineum. It is usually diagnosed with examination of the prostate through a digital rectal examination, blood tests and urine tests.”
Biyaheng Kalusugan: Transformative Initiatives Against Substance Abuse in PH
In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of substance abuse, the Department of Health (DOH) recently initiated the Biyaheng Kalusugan: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week. This transformative event, held in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, seeks to mobilise communities, fostering awareness about the danger of substance abuse and advocating for healthier choices, community resilience, and robust support systems.
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