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Introduction to Genetic Material in Our Body
In a human cell, the genetic material is present in the form of double-stranded DNA molecules, forming the shape of a double helix. Read more
Another COVID-19 Wave Expected in NCR Philippines: Positivity Rate Up by 9.2%
Another wave of COVID-19 is expected to hit the NCR of the Philippines after the report of a 9.2% increase in the positivity rate. Read more
MIST for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) are emerging as treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Dr Lee Fang Jann, urologist, explains 3 MIST for BPH in a video interview.
FND: Conversion Syndrome
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), also known as conversion syndrome, is a psychiatric and neurological disease. Read more
Symptoms, Causes and Cures for Impotence
Impotence is the inability to obtain a firm erection which affects 7-15% of Asian men. It has various health and mental risk factors. Read more in this article.
MMR Vaccine: 80% of Children in Asia are Vaccinated
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) are the most common types of viral infection in children before a vaccine has been developed. Read more
COVID-19 Cases Rise in China Again. Strict Rules Still in Place
On 22 Nov 2022, China reported new data on COVID-19 cases that forced restrictions to take place once again. Read more
Smith+Nephew’s First Ever Academy in Asia-Pacific to Promote Hands-on Education of MedTech
Smith+Nephew (S+N) Academy was recently launched in Singapore. A medical education and digital innovation centre. Read more
Dysmenorrhoea – and its politics
Asia has been at the forefront of legislation covering working women suffering from dysmenorrhoea. Read this article to know more
Hepatitis A and the Vaccine
Hepatitis is the medical term referring to an infection in the liver. This article covers what it is and its vaccine
An Overview on COPD
Professor Paul Jones shares his years-long experience treating patients with COPD. Get to know its symptoms, causes and how it affects Asians.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin
In this week’s news bulletin, we look at diabetes, mental health and a medical carrier coming to Indonesia. Read more
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