![Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710994560_TBNeuralinkjpg.jpg)
Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable
Neuralink is testing its implant to give paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Managing healthcare shortages and costs
The Ministry of Health (MOH) received RM41.22 billion under Budget 2024, up from RM36.3 billion the previous year. Personal healthcare expenditures in Malaysia are projected to double to RM13.2 billion by 2028.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
However, the national health service faces a severe shortage of medical staff and patient overcrowding, boosting the popularity of private clinics for their convenience and affordability. By 2022, there were over 9,800 registered private health clinics.
Dr. Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), discusses solutions for public healthcare talent shortages and strategies to maintain affordable private primary care.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare
While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717488389_HandcuffGari.jpg)
Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient
The victim claims she was sexually harassed by a man, believed to be a doctor while seeking treatment at the emergency ward, police said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61685079078_TBelon.jpg)
Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study
Neuralink is testing its implant designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Wed May 29 2024
![Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716463560_SamitivejSrinakarin.jpg)
Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care
Of the 40 people on the flight still under treatment, 22 patients have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, he said.
Thu May 23 2024
![UKM launches MUIB innovation to help ACL patients recover quickly UKM launches MUIB innovation to help ACL patients recover quickly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715146613_logoUKM.jpg)
UKM launches MUIB innovation to help ACL patients recover quickly
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Faculty of Medicine has invented a durable brace known as the Modified UKM Internal Brace (MUIB), used for the replacement of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Wed May 08 2024
![Jemaah haji dilengkapi IPS, mudahkan pemberian rawatan Jemaah haji dilengkapi IPS, mudahkan pemberian rawatan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714125523_DzulkeflyAhmad.jpg)
Jemaah haji dilengkapi IPS, mudahkan pemberian rawatan
Jemaah haji tahun ini akan dilengkapi dengan International Patient Summary (IPS) melalui aplikasi MySejahtera.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712217961_TBAlShifajpg.jpg)
Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns
WHO said the destruction of Al Shifa Hospital would leave "thousands without healthcare."
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71711959323_TBAlShifaHospita.jpg)
Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says
The WHO is hoping to send a mission to the site to see what it can do to save the lives of the remaining patients.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711353478_TBmedicalschool.jpg)
South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice
Professors will start scaling back outpatient treatment to focus on emergency and severely ill patients, while some submit resignations.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20 NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710756648_TBGENERICPANAS.jpg)
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710994560_TBNeuralinkjpg.jpg)
Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess
Noland Arbaugh who was paralyzed below the shoulder, played chess on his laptop and moved the cursor using the Neuralink device.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709545746_TBBertJanssenjp.jpg)
Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient
Bert Janssen was 17 when he underwent heart transplant surgery following a tragic car crash in which two young adults died.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![MOH to expand, improve facilities for childhood cancer patients MOH to expand, improve facilities for childhood cancer patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687332975_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
MOH to expand, improve facilities for childhood cancer patients
The Health Ministry will expand and improve existing health facilities in efforts to provide the best treatment to cancer patients, especially children.
Fri Mar 01 2024