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Immunization coverage falters in Southeast Asia; zero-dose children a top concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia region has raised an important healthcare issue that could save lives, calling for sustained efforts to expand vaccine access while warning that millions remain unprotected despite decades of progress in immunization. It said […]
Gains in Hepatitis response undercut by slow progress toward 2030 – WHO
Global efforts to curb viral hepatitis are cutting infections and deaths, but the disease continues to pose a major health threat, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Hepatitis B and C, responsible for 95% of […]
Improving quality of life in Parkinson’s Disease through care and DBS surgery
Resource persons: Dr Phua Chun Seng, Consultant Neurologist and Physician /Dr Kalai Arasu Muthusamy, Consultant Neurosurgeon Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition globally, and its impact is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. In Malaysia, […]
Fertilization in space: Microgravity sends sperm off course – Study
Reproduction challenges in space Human reproduction in space is starting to look like a real possibility as interest grows in exploring and settling on other planets. Still, new research suggests it may be more complicated than expected, with microgravity creating […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dual-action nanotherapy shows promise against cancer
Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU) have developed a new nanomaterial that selectively destroys cancer cells by triggering a dual chemical attack inside tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The study, published in Advanced Functional Materials, describes a novel approach to […]
Opioid pain relief varies by patient; key gene identified – Study
A University of Calgary–led study has identified a genetic factor that may explain why opioid pain medications provide strong relief for some patients while offering little benefit—or greater risk—to others. Published in Neuron, the international research found that differences in […]
