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46,000 MRI and CT scans lost after system upgrade
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia – At least 46,000 images from a few million taken for patients who sought treatment at the University Malaya Medical Centre have been compromised due to a technical glitch that happened during a system upgrade. UMMC director […]
Government to track health of mother and child up to five years after birth
The government will now be tracking the health of a new mother and the child from birth to five years of age thanks to a unique mother-child tracking system launched by the central government. The Mother Child Tracking System (MCTS) […]
Korea’s festive dishes high in calories: Study
KOREA – As the Lunar New Year holiday is fast approaching, the cardiovascular centre at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital disclosed a calorie chart of staple foods for the celebration. The festive dishes contain high levels of three major nutrients […]
China reports H7N9 death, more cases
China reported another human H7N9 death and three more new cases, including two boys, on Saturday. An 82-year-old man died of the bird flu in the city of Foshan, south China’s Guangdong Province on Friday after treatment failed, the provincial […]
10-minute dengue diagnosis kit could hit market in 12 months
Doctors may soon need only 10 minutes to determine if a patient is infected with dengue – one-third the amount of time the fastest test kit in the market in Singapore currently takes. However, that depends on how soon the […]
Cambodians ranked healthiest eaters in world
Cambodia was ranked the best country in the world for healthy eating habits due to its low rates of diabetes and obesity, according to a report released Wednesday by Oxfam International. However, the report, which ranks food health and availability […]
Cell phone radiation and cancer – Unveiling the link
Thanks to the developments and advancements in science and technology, we have become dependent on gadgets and appliances for even the simplest of tasks. Though it has made lives easier, technology also has it pitfalls, which cannot be ignored. Usage […]
Sick after partying? Tips on treating post-CNY ailments
SINGAPORE – You have relished the reunion dinner and scoffed down multiple servings of snacks. Even though the festive revelry is far from over, your body is already showing signs of discomfort. Your three-day break was probably not restful or […]
Using peanuts to cure allergy
Doctors said they could treat peanut allergy by feeding children the very thing their bodies reject, so building tolerance that could save a life in case of accidential ingestion. Small doses of peanut powder taken over several months seemed to […]
5 Things you need to know about breast cancer
Here are five important things to keep in mind about breast cancer. #1: Not all breast cancer is created equal There’s no question that hearing the “c” word can be very frightening. But the reality is that there are a […]
