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Moderna and Pfizer Report Strong Response against New Covid Variant
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.
Is This Gel the New Cure for Erectile Dysfunction?
Eroxon, the new topical gel for erectile dysfunction, has made a significant breakthrough in the pharmaceutical world. Read more
Empowering Voices: World Patient Safety Day 2023 Stresses Patient Engagement
Celebrated globally on this day, 17th September, World Patient Safety Day 2023 has a specific focus: “Elevate the Voice of Patients!”. This is the fifth annual World Patient Safety Day. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underlined the critical role that patients, families, and caregivers play in ensuring safer healthcare. The theme holds significant implications for Asia, given its complex and diverse healthcare landscape.
Radiation Health Risks: Why France Suspended iPhone 12 Sales
France’s ANFR suspends iPhone 12 sales over radiation exposure concerns; Apple disputes the findings. Read more
Rethinking BMI: The Modern Perspective on Health and Body Weight
Exploring the relevance of BMI in modern health assessments and the need for a more comprehensive approach.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 15 September 2023
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s news bulletin covers Nipah Virus in India, a new mental health institution in Malaysia and the new National Health Board in Thailand.
‘We Can’t Wait’: World Lymphoma Awareness Day
Today, 15 September 2023, is World Lymphoma Awareness Day. This day aims to raise awareness of the causes, symptoms and treatment of lymphoma. This year’s
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: What’s Behind the Latest Buzz in Wellness Trends?
What is vagus nerve stimulation? From ancient practices to modern-day wellness trends, we explore its increasing significance in health circles.
Haze Returns to Malaysia and Indonesia, Causes Alarm
Malaysia woke to declining air quality earlier this month, with Penang and Sarawak hardest hit. Monitoring stations in Penang and Sarawak signal concerning levels of
Blurry Vision In Children – Why Control It Now By Dr Sun Chen-Hsin
Singapore has one of the highest prevalence of myopia in the world among children, with 65 per cent of our children being myopic by Primary 6. This article is a guest article written by Dr Sun Chen-Hsin. Dr Sun Chen-Hsin is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the National University Hospital Singapore. In addition to his expertise in managing progressive myopia in children, Dr Sun is also an engineer, with special interests in developing paediatric ophthalmology technologies, including a wearable device that tracks outdoor time and near reading.
10,000 Daily Steps: Myth or Health Necessity?
Explore the origins, relevance, and health implications of the 10,000 daily step benchmark. Understand its impact on well-being.
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