Tag: patients
China Expands Public Health Program; Adds COPD to Raise Awareness, Diagnosis
China has added chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to its basic public health service program, a move that is expected to raise awareness and improve treatment capabilities at the grassroots level. COPD, a chronic condition that impairs airflow and breathing, […]
Alzheimer’s care: Early diagnosis and Slowing disease progression
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder affecting millions globally and is becoming more common as populations age. In Malaysia, about 44,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s, and this number is expected to grow. As we mark World Alzheimer’s Day this […]
Slightly High BP Doubles Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure – Japanese Study
People with slightly high blood pressure (BP) are at twice the risk of developing cerebral and cardiovascular diseases, including strokes and heart failures, as those with normal BP, according to a new study by Yokohama City University. The research team […]
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 […]
MOH and Cancer Research Malaysia Bridge Care Gap for Low-Income Breast Cancer Patients
Malaysia’s fight against cancer According to data from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH), survival rates for breast cancer patients are notably higher in high-income settings, with nine out of ten patients surviving the disease, compared to only 5 out of […]
Malaysia’s Patient Advocacy Group Kicks Off New Campaign with Fundraising for LSDs
MLDA presents its four-part Fusion Wayang Kulit Tales of Rare Resilience patient stories, covering the struggles of patients facing societal rejection, battling weakness, enduring long searches for diagnosis, and confronting their darkest fears while seeking hope. The Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases […]
Shanghai Researchers Announce Groundbreaking Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
Researchers from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center have unveiled a new treatment method that significantly improves outcomes for HER2-positive breast cancer patients suffering from brain metastases. The innovative approach involves local radiotherapy combined with Pyrotinib tablets, a small molecule drug […]
Roche & MUIS Team Up to Support B40 and M40 Breast Cancer Patients in Sabah Through PERKIPS
The pilot program aims to fund HER-2 positive breast cancer to provide equitable and timely access to innovative Standard-of-Care neoadjuvant therapy. Roche (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has unveiled a distinctive initiative designed to ease the financial burden of treatment for breast […]
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 […]
New ear sensor safely monitors COVID-19 patients at home
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are harnessing the power of telemedicine for continuous and remote monitoring of COVID-19 patients. They have designed an in-ear sensor that measures vital indicators of patients at considerable risk of severe disease: […]
