Category: Top Story
Asia’s rapid urbanisation gives rise to killer diseases
EXPERTS, representing nine Asian nations and Australia who participated at the recently staged Regional Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals: Priorities and Solutions held in Malaysia discussed how certain health and medical conditions have raised the alarm in the region that’s […]
Resistance to malaria drugs has spread in Southeast Asia
U.S. experts are raising the alarm over the spread of drug-resistant malaria in several Southeast Asian countries, endangering major global gains in fighting the mosquito-borne disease that kills more than 600,000 people annually. While the communicable disease wreaks its heaviest […]
Now is the time to invest in Telehealth in Asia
The global market for telehealth – comprising of telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and mHealth – presents considerable opportunities for healthcare companies as well as information, communication and technology (ICT) firms. With global revenue for consumer medical devices set to reach […]
mHealthcare: Medical and healthcare access on the go
Mobile devices are no longer limited to communicating among family members, peers and colleagues. The device is now utilised as a tool to save lives and extend health care services, especially where mobility or access is impinged. mHealth or mobile […]
Inmarsat and Cisco form partnership for eHealth Services
Inmarsat, a leading British provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has announced a new collaboration with Cisco to provide the satellite connectivity needed to make Cisco’s mobile telemedicine system, the Cisco TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant, available in the world’s […]
Glasses Online: The business of serving more than what meets the eye
There is an increasing prevalence of myopia in Malaysia, with the Chinese and Malays presenting varying prevalence rates, according to a study by the Department of Optometry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Myopia (shortsightedness/nearsightedness), as […]
Water Birth : PHKL’s alternative child birth method makes waves in Malaysia
A wave of trend to going “back-to-basics” and for choosing au naturel has ushered in a number of practices that have historical linkages and are more akin to human nature and traditions. Practices such as child birth in water are […]
Malaria Alert : A guide for Malaysian travellers to Africa
Malaysia is one of the largest direct foreign investors in Africa and for a Malaysian business traveller to Africa, he or she may become exposed to malaria, which is prevalent in the region. The African region has the highest malaria […]
Antibiotics likely to cure 40% of chronic back pain patients, says study
According to a new study published in the European Spine Journal, antibiotics rather than surgery could cure many patients with chronic lower back pain. The Danish study reveals the breakthrough that could save hospital costs to treat back pain and […]
Influx of exhibitors expected to join in 2013 Medical Fair Thailand
The organiser of the Medical Fair Thailand (MFT) said that more than 400 exhibitors are expected to participate in this year’s biggest medical and healthcare event to be held 12-14 September at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre. The growing participation […]
