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From Epic Fury to Epic Risks: global healthcare in peril
Logistics navigating risky waters Iran’s retaliatory airstrikes on US military bases in several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with restrictions on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted global trade. Major carriers have ceased using this key […]
Singapore study links common bacterium to slow-healing wounds
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and partner institutions have identified how a common bacterium disrupts the body’s immune response, contributing to persistent and hard-to-treat wound infections. The study focused on Enterococcus faecalis, a bacterium frequently […]
Silent kidney risks women should know about
Spokesperson: Dr Rosnawati Binti Yahya, Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplantation Physician, Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is often described as a “quiet disease”, one that progresses silently until damage is advanced. The worldwide prevalence of CKD shows […]
Pakistan Senate panel probes fees at private medical colleges
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services has raised concerns about rising admission fees at private medical and dental colleges. The session, chaired by Amir Waliuddin Chishti and attended by several lawmakers, reviewed complaints that some private institutions were […]
New rapid test offers real-time insights into cartilage-forming stem cells
Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP), an interdisciplinary research group of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, have developed a rapid, non-destructive technique to monitor iron flux in mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). The advance enables scientists […]
MyNuCLEaR, a gamechanger for Malaysia’s nuclear medicine services
Malaysia is advancing its nuclear medicine capabilities through MyNuCLEaR, or the Malaysian Nuclear Medicine Care Locator, Education and Resources online platform, which is a nationwide initiative designed to serve as a central information and access point for patients and healthcare […]
Colorectal cancer: Age doesn’t matter, but early screening does
For fans of the late 90s TV series Dawson’s Creek, the passing of cast member James Van Der Beek, who played the teenage aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery, was a shock. It has also brought into the spotlight the fact that […]
Thailand halves beverage sugar for health
Many people consume far more sugar than their bodies need, often through sweetened drinks and snacks. Excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain, energy crashes, poor skin health, and an increased risk of diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver, […]
MRI artifacts: Head position matters
A pilot study shows that head position during brain and inner ear magnetic resonance imaging can create artifacts that impact interpretation and patient comfort. Dark, diamond-shaped spots in inner ear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are not always signs of […]
To fast or not to fast: Should cancer patients fast during Ramadan?
Resource person: Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, OncoCare Malaysia Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is an important pillar of Islam that encourages prayer, self-discipline, and spiritual reflection. While all Muslims who are mukallaf (have reached puberty […]
