Category: Top Story
Thai doctors complete first brain surgery in Asia aided by robots
The first robotically assisted brain surgery ever performed in Asia has been successfully completed by the doctors at the Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand on a 77-year-old man with a two-centimeter-diameter brain tumor. “It is a success for the field […]
Medical Fair Thailand 2017 to focus on rehabilitative care, connected healthcare
Innovation and value creation will take center stage in Thailand’s medical and healthcare industries as the country’s economic model, Thailand 4.0, continues to further enhance its dynamic positioning as a leading medical and healthcare hub in the Southeast Asia region. […]
Want a refreshing snack? Here are 9 healthy reasons to munch on cucumbers
If you are looking for a quick and healthy snack to refresh you during warmer seasons, try munching on cucumbers or drinking cucumber juice. Cucumbers are often referred to as a superfood. They are the fourth most cultivated fruit in […]
US FDA: Silicone, saline breast implants linked to rare form of cancer
Both silicone and saline breast implants can cause a rare form of cancer, called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency is looking into 350 reports linking the disease to both […]
Stem cells used to successfully create artificial embryo in a world-first
Scientists have successfully created artificial embryos using stem cells from mice in what is believed to be a world-first development in the area. A team from the University of Cambridge in the UK used two types of stem cells and […]
WHO releases list of world’s most threatening superbugs
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a list of the world’s most threatening antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. The list aims to capture the attention of governments into focusing on finding new antibiotics to fight hard-to-treat infections. The […]
Reduce intake of caffeinated, high-fat dairy products to ease GERD symptoms
People suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may find that staying away from certain foods, especially high-fat dairy products as well as caffeinated and carbonated drinks, could help ease their symptoms. GERD is a very common chronic digestive disorder affecting […]
Get firmer, more flat abs when you eat these 11 foods every day
After the back-to-back holiday celebrations of the New Year, Valentine’s Day is already around the corner. If you’re busy getting in shape for a romantic holiday getaway, here are a list of 11 foods to incorporate into your daily diet […]
HealthCare Asia ranked among Feedspot’s Top 100 Healthcare Blogs
HealthCare Asia has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Healthcare Blogs in the world by Feedspot, an online news and blog content reader. Selected from thousands of healthcare blogs from Feedspot’s index, the top 100 blogs were ranked […]
China’s Fosum Pharma forms JV with Kite Pharma for cancer therapies
One of China’s leading healthcare groups, Fosun Pharma, has formed a joint venture (JV) with California, US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Kite Pharma, Inc. for the development and commercialization of the latter’s cancer treatment in China. To be named Fosun Pharma […]
