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Pioneering Kidney Transplant for HIV Patient in Malaysia
In an unprecedented feat, a team of medical experts from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) successfully performed a kidney transplant on an HIV patient, marking a first in Malaysian medical history. Six months after the operation, the patient is thriving, and the landmark case has sparked vital conversations about healthcare equality and discrimination.
Ketamine Is Being Used to Treat Clinical Depression. What You Need To Know
Explore the emerging role of ketamine in treating clinical depression, its effectiveness, and what the latest studies show.
Dr Tony Leachon Calls Out Misinformation Amid Fake Medical Endorsements Surge On Social Media
Dr. Tony Leachon, a respected health expert in the Philippines, recently filed a complaint over fake endorsements of unregulated health products. He claims that unknown individuals used his image and name to falsely endorse products like ‘Glufarelin,’ ‘Grandsure Gold,’ and ‘JointLab’ on multiple websites and social media.
Landmark Law Boosts Specialty Medical Services across the Philippines
President Marcos has enacted a transformative healthcare law to improve Filipinos’ access to specialised medical services. The law, known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act (RA 11959), was signed on August 24 and mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to establish specialty centres nationwide.
ICYMI: PhilMedical Expo 2023 Excites Industry
The bustling capital of the Philippines, Manila, recently played host to the 6th Edition of PhilMed Expo 2023. The event was co-hosted with the Infectious
DOH eases requirement for hospital setup in Philippines
In a bid to attract additional investment, The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has streamlined the process for setting up hospitals and other medical facilities.
The Vital Role of Fitness Training for Athletes
The world of sports is fiercely competitive, with athletes continuously pushing their limits to reach new heights. However, it’s not just raw talent or dedication
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 1 September 2023
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin reported on AI
Understanding Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, is the unsung hero of our endocrine system. Producing hormones that regulate numerous metabolic processes in the body it can sometimes malfunction in one of two ways: it produces too little (hypothyroidism) or too much (hyperthyroidism) of the hormone. Medical Channel Asia invites Dr Ben Ng, Consultant Endocrinologist at Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic Mount Elizabeth Novena, to provide key insights into this condition.
NUS Names Professorship in Paediatric Oncology After George Yeo and His Wife
The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) broke new ground on 30 August 2023 by launching the George and Jennifer Yeo Professorship in Paediatric Oncology.
Named in honour of influential Singaporean couple George and Jennifer Yeo, this professorship aims to dramatically improve the treatment outcomes for children with cancer, not just in Singapore but across Asia. The launch event was held at The Fullerton yesterday evening.
Shocking Discovery: Live Python Worm Found in Australian Woman’s Brain
In a stunning medical first, an Australian woman complaining of forgetfulness and depression was found to have a live 8-centimetre roundworm in her brain. Usually found in pythons, the discovery has put the international medical community on high alert, prompting an intensive review of zoonotic diseases — illnesses transferred from animals to humans.
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