Category: Top Story
Saving Lives Together: The Urgent Need for Blood Donations in Malaysia
By Dr Farzana Rizwan and Dr Imam Shaik, Senior Lecturers at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University. Blood transfusion is a lifesaving medical intervention for patients under going complex surgeries, experiencing blood loss due […]
Reforms Urged to Support Aging Population in Asia-Pacific – Report
Challenges that come with age Developing Asia and the Pacific are facing significant challenges in securing the well-being of its rapidly aging population. A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), “Aging Well in Asia,” highlights the pressing need […]
New Study Reveals Impact of Microplastics on Human Respiratory Health
Recent research has confirmed the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of humans and birds. A new study by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) explores the effects of inhaling these particles and their deposition in […]
Global Health Sector Strategies to Mitigate HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs Risks, Prevalence – Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its inaugural biannual report for the 2022-2030 Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made, as well as […]
Groundbreaking SMART study reveals how malaria parasites develop drug resistance
Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), and Nanyang Technological […]
Revolutionising Oncology: How AI Is Transforming Cancer Research and Treatment
Resource person: Raman Singh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Juniper Biologics Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably become deeply entrenched in our lives, with one of its most promising domains being healthcare. Its integration into healthcare spans across diagnosis, treatment, […]
Asia’s Myopia Epidemic and the Race to Save Our Children’s Vision
By Tacy Song, Head of Professional Affairs, Myopia, APAC, Cooper Vision Myopia, often dubbed as near-sightedness, has ignited global concern as its prevalence steadily escalates, affecting both adults and children worldwide. The condition is the most common refractive error among […]
Historic Patient Safety Charter Spotlights Global Advocacy for Patient Safety
Patients in peril Patient safety is vital in healthcare, aiming to prevent patients from experiencing unnecessary harm throughout their treatment journey. Medical errors can occur at various stages, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, particularly in today’s increasingly complex healthcare […]
From Data to Action: GIS Technology in Malaysian Healthcare
An EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Dr. Mohamad Fadli bin Kharie, Senior Principal Assistant Director at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Malaysia As World Health Day approaches on April 7th, the global healthcare sector reflects on the pivotal role of technological advancements […]
World Health Day 2024: Let’s Talk about Depression
By Dr. David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, FASN – Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute World Health Day on April 7th focuses on the theme “My Health, My Right.” The World Health Organization (WHO) selected this theme to advocate for universal access […]
