Covid-19 vaccine trials excluded nursing mothers, says org
Nursing mothers who are vaccinated against Covid-19 are not advised to stop breastfeeding but they must discuss the risks and benefits of the vaccine with their healthcare […]
Research
Study: arthritis drugs’ promising result in recovery, reduced mortality from Covid-19
New findings from the study undertaken by experts from the Imperial College London have shown that arthritis medications tocilizumab and sarilumab, both IL-6 receptor antagonists can potentially improve survival outcomes […]
Pharmaceutical
Malaysian pharma firm to manufacture Sinovac vaccine by March
Malaysia’s largest integrated pharmaceutical company, Phamaniaga Bhd is manufacturing two million doses/month of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine starting this March. The deal between the two companies is for the supply of 14 million doses of the vaccine to be carried out for fill and finish activity […]
Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Kids' physical fitness should focus on endurance and skill improvement
A child’s cardiorespiratory endurance – a measure of how well the body handles long periods of exercise – is a more important aspect of physical education (PE) than losing […]
Blood glucose better controlled with diabetes-friendly diet and meal replacements
Some diabetics grapple with proper management of blood glucose, especially keeping to a diabetes-specific diet, which might lead to the onset of complications such as blindness, kidney disease and heart disease. […]
Key protein protects blood stem cells from premature aging
Haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) produce other blood and immune cells, and ramp up production when an infection strikes […]
Active older adults have comparatively better physical and mental health
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are nearly 16.9 million cancer survivors in the US today; they are also part of a rapidly […]
Unexpected discovery of salivary glands deep inside the human head
A pair of previously unknown salivary glands has been discovered nestled deep in the back of the visible throat (nasopharynx). This new discovery may help prevent overlooked damage or complications […]
Community health
Phl OK’s use of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine; detects first new virus variant case in Manila
The Philippines has given the green light to Pfizer BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use. According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo […]
U of T researchers develop reusable, sustainable surgical mask
Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine are developing sustainable personal protective […]
Glowing liquid bandage monitors oxygen levels in transplanted tissue
Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), US, may have found a way around using wired oximeters to monitor tissue oxygenation: a liquid bandage that glows in […]
First coronavirus outbreak reported in Antarctica
The coronavirus has finally reached Antarctica,the last continent previously free from COVID-19. Chile’s armed forces […]
India health minister: Don’t panic over new UK coronavirus strain
An Indian health minister has advised against panicking over a new virulent strain of the coronavirus which was recently identified in Britain […]
Health alert
Six cases of new coronavirus variant found in India
India’s Health Ministry has found positive cases of the more infectious strain of the novel coronavirus in six people who returned from Britain in recent weeks […]
Inter-arm differences in blood pressure increases cardiovascular disease risk
An expansive study led by researchers at the University of Exeter, UK, is the first to find that increasing differences in the blood pressure between each arm is linked to poorer […]
Poor sleep can accelerate progression of Alzheimer’s
Disrupted sleep can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, say scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). […]
WHO: health harms from prolonged sitting can be offset by exceeding weekly recommended physical activity levels
New research involving some 44,000 people across four countries highlights a grim reality: a high daily tally of […]
Growing assault on lung health when cooking with wood, researchers find
Cooking with biomass fuel such as wood or dry brush causes significant lung damage compared to cleaner-burning […]
Other health News
Digital edition of Medical Fair to feature top healthcare professionals
The first digital edition of Medical Fair Asia 2020, which will take place 9-18 December, will include a line-up of daily technical presentations and conferences by regional and international experts in their fields. Top speakers include leading virologist Professor Peter Piot, one of the discoverers of the Ebola virus, who has recently recovered from Covid-19, as well as award winning cancer […]
Taiwan healthcare event featured online in Malaysia
Taiwan’s medical industry is well-known for its precision equipment, professional medical teams and medical treatments that rival the best of the world. These days, more people from Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, and even the US and Canada, seek medical services in Taiwan. Against this backdrop the Taiwan Expo 2020 in Malaysia kicked off online on […]
World-first 3D colour hand-and-wrist scanner sent to trial
New Zealand-based Mars Bioimaging Ltd. (MBI) has introduced a new, high-resolution CT scanner that creates striking three dimensional (3D) images in colour instead of flat black-and-white. The 3D scanner can diagnose hand or wrist bone fractures and monitor healing, and is set to be used in a larger international trial […]
Gum disease associated with diabetes and other serious inflammatory conditions
In a robust study led by researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, severe periodontitis, or gum disease, is found to exacerbate conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers, heightened production of a type of immune cell in people with periodontitis can initiate a […]
Children with autism, ADHD visit the doctor more during infancy
According to research, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 1.5% and 11% of children in the US, respectively; ADHD symptoms also present in up to 60% of children with ASD. Duke Health researchers have found that children who are later diagnosed with ASD or ADHD are […]
Hybrid yarn from collagen, synthetic fibres form artery substitute
Scientists have successfully knitted new artery grafts out of collagen and polylactic acid-based fibres to replace damaged coronary arteries. The scientists, from North Carolina State University (NCSU), US, looked into “tissue-engineered vascular grafts” as an alternative method for heart attack patients, who usually have to do with replacement veins from elsewhere in their bodies […]
