Category: Community
Enhanced emergency care/ambulance services kicks off in Malaysia
In a bid to improve the overall efficiency and quality of emergency medical services in Malaysia, two local companies have announced a strategic partnership to provide telemedicine and diagnostics services to the hospital from the ambulance, via the “5G Smart […]
New treated bed nets halve malaria cases in children in East Africa
A joint study has revealed bed nets treated with a new kind of insecticide significantly reduced malaria cases in Tanzanian children. Bed nets are an effective strategy against the mosquitoes which spread malaria – however, the critters have increasingly developed […]
Industry collab to facilitate genetic testing for cancer patients in Malaysia
Precision medicine is an innovative approach to diagnosis and treatment that delves into a patient’s genetics to understand the specifics and mechanisms of their disease more accurately. Of the many diseases present, battling cancer is particularly challenging because of its […]
Managing the “Three Highs” to keep your health in check
In conjunction with World Health Day recently, consultants at Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, touch on the issues surrounding the three highs – high cholesterol, high blood sugar level, and high blood pressure – which are […]
Fasting with diabetes during Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims the world over will be fasting from sunrise to sunset – this means no food or fluids consumed for more than half a day. Most Muslims anticipate the practice, but those living […]
Dual vision contact lenses halve the progression of myopia in children
Myopia is behind visual impairment(s) of the eye that is correctable by using optical aides such as spectacles or contact lenses. While the use of these optical aides is not a permanent solution, a six-year peer review paper affirms that […]
Kenanga’s “Meals That Give,” an outreach project for underprivileged communities
Malaysian financial investment group Kenanga has launched “Meals That Give,” to ensure the continued support towards feeding communities in need, as well as sustaining employment opportunities of the differently abled members of enterprise partner Café Includes. “Meals That Give” is […]
New tool for more accurate detection of breast cancer in Asian women
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRM) havedeveloped a diagnostic tool especially for Asian women that better identifies their likelihood of inheriting BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene faults. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are tumour suppressor genes that help keep breast, ovarian, and other types of […]
Online mental healthcare services a godsend in Korea
People are driven to look for alternative forms of support for mental health, which is still a taboo topic in many societies. Enter easily accessible digital or online resources, which allow people to seek out less conspicuous solutions to their […]
