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IHH Healthcare Malaysia launches campaign to train 1,000 individuals in lifesaving skills
IHH Healthcare Malaysia introduces the ‘Ready For You’ campaign, aiming to equip 1,000 people from various sectors with essential lifesaving skills. The campaign offers complimentary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. These skills will empower individuals to […]
TTSH, Thermo Fisher collaboration advances precision medicine, genetic testing
Singapore’s Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is partnering with Thermo Fisher Scientific to enhance clinical research through advanced multiple-gene testing, a field known as pharmacogenomics (PGx). PGx testing focuses on how genes influence responses to medications, aiding clinicians in making […]
The Future of Healthcare 2030: A Revolution Driven by Technology and AI
By 2030, the world is poised for significant changes, particularly in the healthcare and medical sectors, where the impact could be monumental. The healthcare landscape of this future era is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, fueled by technological […]
Experts Address the Challenges and Opportunities in Wearable Technology for Health and Research
Wearable technology holds the promise of revolutionizing our lifestyles, but a team of international researchers highlights significant challenges within this rapidly evolving domain. In a trio of editorials published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the group of scientists […]
Poison in a Cup: Water Intoxication and the Risks of Hydration
Reports of people becoming ill as a result of water poisoning have increased and continue to capture our attention. Recently, a 35-year-old woman from Indiana died after drinking 64 ounces (about 2 litres) of water in just 20 minutes; three […]
Posture’s Surprising Impact on Health – from Constipation to Slow Digestion
In the bustling realm of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the seemingly innocuous act of maintaining good posture. However, recent research and insights from Meghan Markowski, a renowned physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have revealed that […]
Hot and Healthy: The Nutritional Marvels of Spicy Foods
Spicy foods have been a staple of human diets for hundreds of years, and their popularity is growing globally. Many Asian cuisines include spices, and spicy foods are favored throughout the region. With a plethora of spices to choose from […]
Philippines wins over COVID-19; lifts State of Public Health Emergency
On Friday, July 21, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 297, revoking the State of Public Health Emergency declared by COVID-19 throughout the Philippines. He stated that any previous orders, memoranda, and issuances that are only applicable during […]
Ara Damansara Medical Centre innovates orthopaedic procedures through robotic-arm assisted technology
Ara Damansara Medical Centre (ADMC), a multidisciplinary hospital under Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH), is proud to be a pioneer in orthopaedic surgery by utilising the “Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology” for joint, knee, and hip replacement procedures. According to ADMC, […]
Microwaving food containers can release billions of nanoplastics; may harm kidney cells – research
Food is meant to be safe to heat in microwaveable containers. However, a study from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln discovered that certain containers, particularly those used for baby food, can pose health dangers when heated in the microwave. […]
