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Vietnam: Patients purchasing their own medication for reimbursement under health insurance
To address the persistent issue of medication and medical supply shortages at healthcare facilities, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam has proposed a solution that would enable health insurance patients to claim reimbursement for self-purchased supplies. This initiative comes as […]
Japan’s Latest Health Mandates Promote Fitness Across All Ages; Launches ‘Health Japan 21’
In a bid to overhaul and update the recommended fitness criteria, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare have unveiled their long-awaited draft guidelines for physical activity after a decade-long hiatus. The latest recommendations aim to redefine the exercise regimes […]
Dr Steven Fang’s Inspiring Journey – From Selling His Home to Pioneering Cancer Treatment Testing
Entrepreneurs often invest their life savings into their ventures, but for Dr. Steven Fang, Founder of Invitrocue, that wasn’t enough—he had to put his home on the line. After putting his 7-figure savings into building his biotech startup, he and […]
Pandemic Research Alliance launched for virus-related research
World-renowned professors from six leading institutions in four countries have launched the Pandemic Research Alliance (PRA) to drive concerted research into respiratory viruses from animals to humans, improved surveillance, and new solutions to better manage the next pandemic. This is […]
SMART Researchers Develop Rapid Contamination-Detection Method for Safer T-Cell Therapy
Traditional sterility tests for bacteria and fungi in T-cell cultures take up to 14 days, whereas a new method developed by researchers at SMART in Singapore can detect contaminants within 24 hours. Using advanced nanopore sequencing and machine learning, this […]
Mothers and Children at Risk from Climate Change; UN Calls for Action
UN agencies have highlighted a significant reality: the impact of climate change on the well-being of pregnant women and children has been grievously overlooked and underreported. This emphasis precedes the United Nations (UN) climate change conference (COP28) scheduled to commence […]
Safe Trip: Kid-friendly Advice for Traveling with Children
By Dr Lee Soon Han, SMC Head of Accident and Emergency Department / Dr Nur Elayni Borhan, SMC Consultant Emergency Physician Traveling with young children can present challenges, particularly if they’re under five. Despite our confidence in meeting their needs, […]
3 Strategies to Enhance Diabetes Care in Malaysia
Managing diabetes poses significant challenges, often leaving patients grappling with both the financial burdens and the complexities of proper management. Timely for World Diabetes Day (WDD), Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) introduced innovative diabetes solutions utilizing cutting-edge technology, aimed at […]
SMART’s new Microfluidic Technology revolutionizes stem cell extraction
Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have unveiled a groundbreaking microfluidic technique that promises a paradigm shift in stem cell extraction from bone marrow aspirate (BMA). The traditional methods, plagued by complexity and inefficiency, have been revolutionized […]
UK Medical Mission Advances Craniofacial Trauma Care in Vietnam
A team of British medical professionals, led by surgeon Prof Mike Perry, is embarking on a craniofacial trauma surgery mission to Vietnam from November 16-30. According to a report, the initiative is part of an annual education exchange program funded […]
