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Surprising Study Results: Multivitamins Shown to Slow Ageing in the Brain by Two Years for Seniors
A new study unveils the positive impact of daily multivitamin supplements on memory and cognitive abilities in the elderly. This marks a significant stride in
Top Five Medical News Stories From Southeast Asia – 19 January
We look at the top 5 most popular medical news stories across Southeast Asia this week! #1 – Brain Surgery in Malaysia Only Costs RM258
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Considers ‘Zero Houseman Protocol’ Due To Extreme Houseman (HO) Shortage
The UMMC’s medicine department is planning to resolve its Houseman shortage by opting for a parallel HO system and hiring more permanent medical officers. UMMC’s
Taguig City’s Compassionate Response to Makati’s Health Center Closure For Embos
The Taguig City government has taken a stance to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of enlisted men’s barrios or “embos”. The embos are the people who find themselves without access to healthcare facilities following the sudden closure of Makati’s health centers. The dispute between the two cities involved the backdrop of legal decisions, administrative back-and-forths, and a growing concern for the well-being of the affected residents.
What Is Hoarding Disorder? Causes, Impact, and Treatment Strategies
Hoarding Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide Hoarding disorder, also known as compulsive hoarding, is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual
Malaysia Ministry Of Health (MOH) Reassigns Nurses From Specialist Clinics To Wards Due To Critical Shortage of Manpower
The dire shortages of nurses and nursing graduates forced the MOH to make this decision. Medical assistants are expected to fill the void left by nurses in specialist clinics. The move is meant to deal with the shortage of manpower in hospital wards, especially since the influx of COVID-19 admissions recently.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Trends: Understanding the Rising Prevalence
A Brief Overview of CFS Prevalence Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a complex disorder characterised by extreme fatigue, has witnessed a notable increase in prevalence in
Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) To Fight Malnutrition In The Philippines
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines has forged partnerships with local government units (LGUs) to implement the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP).
Lyme Disease Cases in Asia: Understanding the Under-Reported Threat
The prevalence of Lyme disease in Asia, a region where this tick-borne illness was previously less common, is now being increasingly recognised. A systematic review
Takashimaya Department Store Warns Not to Consume Sample Cake
Takashimaya Department Store had to announce a product recall after accidentally selling a sample product. The customer bought a sample cake last Sunday. A sample version of the cake, “Galette des Rois”, from DonQ, was accidentally sold to a customer. Subsequently, Takashimaya had to put out a notice warning the customer not to consume the product. The warning does not include the dangers of consuming the cake.
President Marcos Champions Accessible Medical Education in State Universities in the Philippines
President Marcos has recently inked the approval of measures establishing college of medicine programs in four state universities and colleges (SUCs) across the archipelago. This
Menopausal Arthralgia Identified as a Leading Concern in Singaporean Women: NUHS Studies
Groundbreaking research by the Integrated Women’s Health Programme (IWHP) at the National University Hospital (NUH) and NUS Medicine has brought to light the predominant issue
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