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5 Effective Strategies to Manage Chronic Pain: Insights and Approaches
Explore effective non-pharmacologic chronic pain management strategies, focusing on acupuncture, massage therapy, and more.
Parkinson’s Disease: A Comprehensive Overview
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder, affects millions worldwide. Characterised by its impact on movement, this disease presents unique challenges and requires a deeper understanding.
Philhealth Increases Support For Filipinos Affected By Strokes
In a recent public advisory, PhilHealth underscored its commitment to addressing the financial complexities associated with stroke care. The benefit packages for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes have undergone significant increases to better align with the actual costs incurred during treatment and recovery. Specifically, the benefit package for ischemic strokes has seen a substantial rise from P28,000 to P76,000, while the coverage for hemorrhagic strokes has been elevated from P38,000 to P80,000.
Stanford Medicine Study Could Predict Organ Aging and Disease Risk
Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a groundbreaking way to study organ ageing and predict disease risk by analysing proteins in blood. This Helps Predict Which
Study Reveals: Stopping Weight Loss Drug Leads to Regained Pounds
Discover why stopping a weight loss drug can lead to weight regain, highlighting the complexities of long-term obesity management.
DOH’s “Biyaheng Kalusugan”: Fostering Healthy Habits on World Toilet Day
Discover the Department of Health’s proactive engagement in commemorating World Toilet Day through the Biyaheng Kalusugan program. This comprehensive effort focuses on promoting the ‘7 Healthy Habits para sa Healthy Pilipinas’ and bolstering the Zero Open Defecation initiative. Explore the state of safe water and sanitation facilities in the Philippines, as revealed in the 2020 WHO-Unicef report. The caravan activities, distinguished guests, and advocates, along with a call to action and insights into the DOH’s 8-Point Action Agenda, provide a holistic perspective. Join the collective effort towards a healthier, safer, and more hygienic Philippines with continued support and investment.”
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.
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