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Sports cars to speed up paramedics’ response times to emergencies
DUBAI – Paramedics will soon be able to speed to the scene of traffic accidents and other emergencies in a high-powered sports car that can hit 260kph, dramatically reducing response times. The two-seater Lotus Evora, named the First Responder, was […]
Looking for doctor in Dubai? New app will help you find right one now
Dubai Health Authority, DHA, on Saturday announced that it will display several “breakthrough IT solutions” during GITEX 2014 ICT technology tradeshow, in line with the vision of transforming Dubai into a smart city. Among those is, DHA said, “the first-of-its-kind […]
Higher lead levels allowed in food, supplements in Singapore
Singapore regulations allow slightly higher lead levels in food and health supplements than those of some other countries. The difference was brought to light last week after a health scare over lead levels contained in a popular traditional Chinese medicine. […]
Dengue cases and deaths at record levels in Malaysia
MALAYSIA – The number of dengue cases and deaths has reached record levels, surpassing the combined total of the past two years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “There have been 74,335 dengue cases with 143 deaths as […]
Putting all eggs in one basket
Even with the rule changes, family planners say, some couples may find urban life too expensive to support a second child. China’s Communist Party leaders have praised their one-child policy for preventing the population from spiraling out of control, but […]
Coverage of antenatal care in India has to be increased: WHO
In 2013, globally, preterm birth complications were responsible for 15 per cent (0.96 million) of deaths in children under five years of age. It is a leading cause of death in neonates (0-27 days after birth). According to WHO, about […]
Outcry over unnecessary medical tests and diagnosis
PETALING JAYA – Already struggling to cope with high medical costs, Malaysians are now worried about over-diagnosis and over-treatment – a growing global trend. Shirley Yeh, 56, complained that she was charged over RM50,000 when her mother was recently admitted […]
Guangdong dengue fears reach fever pitch
GUANGZHOU – South China’s Guangdong Province is on high alert for dengue fever with more than 1,000 new cases reported every day since Monday. Over 1,300 new cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the total to almost 18,000 including four […]
Does India have a Young Heart?
What is alarming is that younger population is becoming more vulnerable to coronary heart disease resulting in premature deaths. 23%, who develop heart attacks today are below the age of 40 years of age. The common factors are smoking, sedentary […]
Thai hospital says it has Ebola cure, could be mass produced within a year
BANGKOK – Doctors at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hosptial, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand claim that they have developed a new antibody that could cure Ebola patients. The antibody could be a year away from being produced on a […]
