Tag: treatment
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 […]
Empowering Health Decisions: Innovative Genetic Testing for Disease Prevention & Treatment
As the age-old adage goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. But the question is, how can we truly protect ourselves from diseases? Well, it all lies in our DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which serves as the genetic blueprint for our bodies, […]
HIFU treatment helps with gynaecological issues and preserves fertility
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology is a treatment for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis, both benign gynaecological tumours that diminish a woman’s reproductive health and chances of conception. Introduced at Mahkota Melaka Medical Centre (MMC) in Malaysia last August, HIFU offers […]
Ivermectin under scrutiny as possible COVID-19 treatment
The Principle Trial organised by scientists at the University of Oxford, UK, is currently administering Ivermectin to COVID-19 patients to see if the drug prevents severe disease. Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic drug commonly used as veterinary medication – it has […]
Many mothers unaware about child burn risk, treatment
Many mothers of young children lack knowledge on the biggest burn risks to their little ones and even what age group is most likely to get burned, Australian researchers say. The study team surveyed almost 500 mothers of young kids […]