Category: Features
A kidney transplant is the best treatment in case of kidney failure
A person suffering from kidney failure might be able to live with dialysis treatment several times per week – be it through haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. However, it is not an ideal replacement for a functioning kidney. Dialysis patients may […]
Malaysia’s first virtual COVID-19 screening made easy with CLEA app
To ease the COVID-19 screening processes in the country, especially for travellers who find it difficult to slot in last-minute testing into their travel schedule, a team of Malaysian healthcare workers have come up with CLEA, a virtual screening platform […]
A nasty, stubborn killer: pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, a rare cancer that begins with no apparent symptoms, is fast becoming a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US; it currently accounts for about 3% of all cancers and 7% of cancer deaths. The grim outlook […]
New compound improves insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar in treated mice
An experimental drug developed by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was reported to improve key aspects of metabolic syndrome, which includes diseases such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. In preclinical studies, the drug […]
Higher risk of heart failure and stroke even after COVID-19 recovery
A recent large study based in the US has found a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular complications in former patients of COVID-19. According to Ziyad Al-Aly of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), St. Louis Health Care System, and […]
New insight into atopic dermatitis development
New, interdisciplinary research between the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) School of Dental Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has highlighted how a cascade of inflammatory signalling is behind the lesions developed in atomic dermatitis. The inflammatory […]
How digital devices are used before bed affects sleep quality
The type of media consumed before bedtime appears to affect the duration and quality of sleep, according to research led by Lindsay Hahn from the University at Buffalo, US. Findings indicate that some people may get more rest depending on […]
Placenta protects itself and foetus from coronavirus infection
Researchers can now better explain how the placenta protects itself and the foetus within from the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. The placenta appears to “shed” a surface protein that the virus uses to break into and infect healthy cells, […]
Primary aldosteronism: an overlooked factor for hypertension?
Little is known about a syndrome called primary aldosteronism (PA), characterised by the overproduction of the hormone aldosterone by one or both adrenal glands (small structures that sit atop the kidneys). Even though the syndrome shows up in people with […]
Excess body fat reduces cognitive function
Too much body fat has been found to be a strong risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as understanding and processing speed, regardless of cardiovascular risk factors, vascular brain injury, or any other factors. According to a recent study […]
