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Babies born smaller-than-average risk developing obesity and other health conditions
Most babies seem small when they first come into the world, but for some, they truly are smaller when compared to their fellow babies-in-arms. This condition, known medically as small for gestational age (SGA). Gestational age is the length of […]
A look into type 1 diabetes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has mentioned that diabetes claims about three lives every minute worldwide – to narrow it down, diabetes has been found to affect over 1 in 5 Malaysians. What is perplexing is that the Malaysian Diabetes […]
IMU the only Asian institution to receive excellence award for faculty development
International Medical University (IMU), the first private medical and health services university in Malaysia, has received the ASPIRE to Excellence Award from the International Association for Medical Education (AMEE) for its exemplary efforts in student engagement and in faculty development, […]
Paediatric ADHD cases spike in 2022 in Singapore
Paediatric ADHD cases spike in 2022 in Singapore. HCA Facebook Paediatric ADHD cases spike in 2022 in Singapore Paediatric ADHD cases spike in 2022 in Singapore Thomson Kids, the childcare-focused arm of Thomson Medical Group in Singapore, has noted a […]
Medical Fair Asia and Medical Manufacturing Asia attract 12,700 visitors from different countries
The 14th edition of Medical Fair Asia and 5th edition of Medical Manufacturing Asia this year saw a return to the physical, large-scale format after the digital-only edition in 2020. Held in Singapore, the physical components of the two co-located […]
Asian visitors flock to Medical Fair Asia 2022; showcase of medical/healthcare tech
After the lack of travel during the pandemic lockdowns, it was only inevitable that visitors return to the physical showing of the 14th edition of Medical Fair Asia and 5th edition of Medical Manufacturing Asia, organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia […]
Breaking the silence on silent heart attacks
For some, experiencing things in silence denotes a sense of calmness and tranquillity. Silence can be beneficial for many things: meditation, reading, even prayer. However, in other circumstances ‘silence’ can mean that something dangerous is brewing under the surface, something […]
Three-in-one Thailand Lab show to feature in September
Thailand Lab International 2022 – the 12th exhibition and conference on analytical laboratory & technology, biotechnology & life sciences, chemical & safety, as well as the 3rd Bio Asia Pacific for biotechnology, life sciences and smart health in the Asia […]
How can we start destigmatising mental health conversations?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that one in seven or 14% of young people aged 10-19 years old experience some form of mental health condition, which goes largely untreated. Stress during adolescence can be exacerbated by exposure to […]
Are migraines eating away at your life?
Migraine attacks are accompanied by a throbbing pain either on one or both sides of the head. Unlike a regular headache, the consequences of a migraine is likely to seep into and impact all areas of our lives. Sunway Medical […]
