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‘Time To Change’ mental health campaign receives £20mn funding
The Time To Change initiative, a campaign that aims to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health, has received a £20 million fund boost from the UK’s Department of Health, Comic Relief and the Big Lottery Fund. The mental health campaign, […]
Study finds 1 in 10 HIV-infected children are immune to AIDS
A new study has found that one in 10 children possess a rare “monkey-like” genetic system making them immune to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The children’s immune systems “kept calm” amidst high numbers of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) […]
First cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in SEA confirmed in Thailand
Southeast Asia’s first two cases of babies born with microcephaly that are linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus infection were confirmed in Thailand on September 30. Local health officials did not disclose further information regarding the exact locations of the […]
First nasal-only oxygen mask uses medical TPE
Relying on the sealing and cushioning capabilities of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a small innovative company has addressed a longstanding problem in procedures involving sedation by creating the first nasal-only alternative to the standard full-face oxygenation and ventilation masks that […]
Zika travel advisory on 11 Southeast Asian countries issued by CDC
Pregnant women are being advised to postpone nonessential travel to 11 Southeast Asian countries due to the increasing risk of infection from the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which was shown to cause severe birth defects, according to US health officials. The […]
US FDA-approved artificial pancreas first of its kind in global market
The world’s first artificial pancreas, which replicates the functions of a healthy pancreas, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for market release. The artificial device, developed by Ireland-based medical technology development company Medtronic Plc, is […]
Medical Fair Thailand 2017 will focus on Connected Healthcare and Geriatric Rehabilitative Care
The upcoming 8th edition of MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, the leading medical and healthcare event in Thailand and the region, will once again bring together new and innovative technologies, solutions, products and services from around the world. Connected Healthcare and Geriatric […]
Thailand looks into suspected first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in SEA
Thailand is currently investigating four suspected Zika-linked microcephaly cases in three babies and one 36-week old unborn baby, according to the country’s public health minister. If the cases are confirmed, they will be the first Zika-linked microcephaly cases in the […]
Sanofi Pasteur receives US$43 mn fund to speed up Zika vaccine development
Sanofi recently announced that its vaccines global business unit, Sanofi Pasteur, will receive US$43.2 million in funding for the manufacturing of an inactivated Zika vaccine for phase II development or mid-stage trials that are expected to begin in the first […]
PAHO confirms Americas as world’s first region to be measles-free
After a 22-year vaccination drive against measles, the Americas has now become the first region in the world to be free of measles, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The health milestone was confirmed after three years of […]
