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A pancreatic tumour is an abnormal growth within the pancreas. This abnormal growth can be broadly classified into cystic tumour and solid tumour. Pancreatic cystic tumour, which contains mucin (sticky material), has the potential to turn into cancer. 

A Philippine medical program advertised an eye supplement that claims to heal eye illnesses, but medical experts say otherwise. A video of the now defunct medical program called “Salamat, Dok” (lit., “Thanks, Doc.)  released a segment online that showcases an eye supplement titled ‘Double Care Eye Brain’. It claims to be based on a testimony by a 61-year-old woman. 

Singapore advances its public health campaign to cut sodium intake, fostering healthier eating habits. Read more

The Malaysian Ministry of Health has launched the Reduce Sugar Advocacy Plan in Putrajaya to reduce sugar consumption especially in sweetened beverages.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers expired vaccines in Malaysia, illegal drugs in Singapore and monkeypox in Indonesia. 

 Data shows that Malaysians are getting cardiovascular disease (CVD) approximately ten years earlier than the global average. The Malaysian National Heart Association published a position paper recently and found that the relative age of Malaysians with heart disease was lower when compared to other countries. 

The gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped organ situated beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in our digestive system. However, its health is often overlooked until discomfort and illness strike. From painful gallstones to critical inflammation, gallbladder diseases can significantly impact life quality, making awareness, timely diagnosis, and treatment imperative. We learn more about this condition with Dr Lee Ser Yee. Dr. Lee Ser Yee specialises in Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery (HPB), Liver transplantation, and minimally invasive Surgery (MIS). His area of expertise lies in minimally surgery to treat liver, gallbladder and pancreas diseases.

The Philippines, grappling with an alarming TB burden, has witnessed a stark 37 percent decline in TB case notifications in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is stepping in with crucial support, launching a dedicated TB Recovery Plan to bolster the National TB Program’s efforts in combating this scourge. We also spoke with Dr. Hansel E. Ybañez, field operations manager for USAID.

UMMC’s non-invasive stroke recovery programme can help patients recover by modifying brain activity via electrical stimulation over 10 sessions in 2 weeks. They currently have the capacity to treat more patients and are urging stroke patients to get treatment.

Health experts suggest Malaysia’s budget for the Madani medical scheme, targeting lower-income groups, should be increased and doubled to decongest public healthcare facilities. There are calls for more apparent strategies on new health initiatives and reallocating sugar-sweetened beverages tax revenue for preventive health measures. Concerns also extend to the underfunding of healthcare digitalisation and the need for stronger public-private partnerships in healthcare service delivery.