Addressing misconceptions and supporting patients in psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition affecting nearly two to three pct of the global population, impacting over 60 mln.
Tue Nov 05 2024
'World-first' procedure to remove large brain tumours developed
The surgeon working in Scotland has developed a way to remove brain tumours the size of apples through patients' eyebrows.
Fri Oct 25 2024
UN agency head calls for temporary truce in northern Gaza
Health officials say they are running out of supplies to treat patients hurt in a three-week-old Israeli offensive.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
The new orders forced many families and patients to leave Al-Aqsa Hospital, the main medical facility in Deir Al-Balah.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Helping injured Palestinians: Malaysia is just a small country with people of big hearts
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim criticised for 'going overboard' and being 'hypocritical' for flying Palestinians 16 hours on two RMAF aircraft.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder
Doctors across the country held protests and declined to see non-emergency patients, demanding safer workplace and swift criminal action.
Mon Aug 19 2024
No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces have established own channels for any parties wishing to contribute.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Consider This: Private Healthcare (Part 2) — What Will Copayments Mean for You?
Come September 1st, Bank Negara Malaysia will require all insurers and takaful operators to offer consumers an option to purchase medical and health insurance and takaful products with a copayment feature. What does it mean for the healthcare sector, and how will this affect patients? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent health policy analyst, Dr Chua Hong Teck.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Consider This: Private Healthcare (Part 1) — What Will Copayments Mean for You?
Come September 1st, Bank Negara Malaysia will require all insurers and takaful operators to offer consumers an option to purchase medical and health insurance and takaful products with a copayment feature. What does it mean for the healthcare sector, and how will this affect patients? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy.
Tue Aug 06 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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