Category: Features
Electro-Acupuncture Shows Promise in Obesity Management, Study Finds
A collaborative study by researchers from Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Hong Kong University (HKU) has unveiled promising evidence that electro-acupuncture, a variant of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), could aid in managing obesity. Electro-acupuncture involves inserting needles into […]
Japan Considers Elderly Medical Cost Hile by 2028 to Address Aging Population
The Japanese government is evaluating the expansion of the pool of elderly people required to cover 30% of their medical expenses, as part of new measures adopted Friday to address the country’s aging population. Under the current public health insurance […]
Hepatitis Awareness in Malaysia: A Quick Guide to Prevention and Management
Resource Person: Dr Chua Siew Houy, general physician and rheumatologist at IMU University. Many people do not realise that the hepatitis virus can cause chronic liver disease and even lead to liver cancer. When it comes to one’s health and […]
Medical Fair Asia 2024: Join Us for Day 2 of Asia’s Premier Medical Expo!
The 15th edition of Medical Fair Asia (MFA) and 6th edition of Medical Manufacturing Asia (MMA), the region’s premier specialist trade fairs for the medical, healthcare, and medical technology (MedTech) sectors, is still ongoing! Rated #1 must-attend medical and healthcare […]
AI-Driven Tool to Predict Dementia Risk Using Brain Scans
A groundbreaking initiative in Scotland aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to predict dementia risk from brain scans. A team of 20 data scientists and clinical researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee is spearheading this effort, leveraging a […]
New MOU Formalizes Healthcare Worker Deployment to Singapore
The Philippines and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the recruitment and deployment of Filipino healthcare workers to Singapore. The MOU signed by Secretary for Migrant Workers Hans Leo Cacdac and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, […]
Cambodia Reaffirms ASEAN Health Cooperation Pledge
Cambodia’s Minister of Health, Chheang Ra, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of ASEAN citizens by strengthening cooperation with ASEAN and its dialogue partners. The commitment was announced during the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) […]
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005). […]
Taiwan’s Leading Medical Centers Tap Accelerated Computing Tech for Biomedical Research
Taiwan’s top medical institutions, the National Health Research Institute (NHRI) and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH), are pioneering the integration of accelerated computing and generative AI by US-headquartered technology company Nvidia to advance biomedical research and patient care. These technologies […]
Japan’s Health Ministry Mulls Wider Availability for Abortion Pill
Japan’s Health Ministry is exploring the expansion of availability for the country’s first approved abortion pill, potentially allowing its use in clinics without inpatient facilities. Currently, the medication is restricted to hospitals with inpatient capabilities. This consideration follows a national […]
