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Rare form of malaria spreading in Sabah, Sarawak
A rare and sometimes lethal form of malaria usually found only in monkeys is becoming so common in Malaysia that it accounts for most malaria hospitalizations there, scientists have found. In Sabah and Sarawak , a parasite called Plasmodium knowlesi […]
Pakistan’s new weapon of mass seduction
In Pakistan, hair is synonymous with virility to the point that even some Taliban fighters buy ointments to give their long locks and beards a lustrous finish. Woe to those without: they are labeled “ganjas,” a deeply derogatory term. “Here, […]
Moustache-growing to highlight male cancer
SINGAPORE – This month, men the world over will be letting their facial hair run wild for charity movement Movember. The movement encourages men to grow moustaches throughout November to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues, such as […]
UN health agency sounds alarm over needs for elderly
The explosion in the world’s ageing population presents herculean challenges for health systems, especially in poorer countries, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday (Nov 6). As people live longer, the need to care for long-term, age-related health […]
Japanese hospitals to be promoted to attract overseas patients
Aiming to attract more patients from abroad, the government plans to create a virtual “Japan international hospital,” comprising 200 to 300 medical institutions offering the world’s highest levels of medical services in areas such as cancer treatment and regenerative medicine. […]
National Heart Research Institute Singapore and Thermo Fisher Scientific teams up to further enhance stem cell research techniques
Researchers and medical doctors in Singapore will have a new opportunity to participate in the Pluripotent Stem Cell Training Course, a workshop which showcases the latest pluripotent stem cell technologies, on 10 and 11 November 2014. It is hosted by […]
WHO: Ebola death toll is greatly underestimated; actual number close to 15,000 deaths
The official Ebola death count during the current outbreak is reportedly hovering around 5,000, but the World Health Organization (WHO) says this number is likely far too low. Based on assessments of cases not reported, the United Nations arm says […]
Multiple sclerosis on the rise in UAE
DUBAI – Multiple sclerosis is on the increase in the UAE, according to an international network of support groups for the disease. A survey conducted by the MS International Federation reveals that there were almost 1,500 MS patients in the […]
Blood not for sale, say private hospitals
PETALING JAYA – Private hospitals have denied profiting from donated blood although they charge patients a minimum of RM160 for a bag of blood, regardless of where they get it from. Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia president Datuk Dr […]
China factory well suited to help in Ebola fight
BEIJING/ANQIU, China – A factory in China is working day and night to help in the fight against the Ebola outbreak by producing protective suits for healthcare workers as demand surges. The plant, in Anqiu, Shandong province, which is owned […]
