South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout
The health minister said hotline is to support physicians who faced harassment or peer pressure if they chose not to join a mass walkout.
Tue Mar 12 2024
EXPLAINER - Why are South Korean trainee doctors on strike over medical school quotas?
Trainee doctors say the government needs to address pay and working conditions first before boosting the number of physicians.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-vaccine campaigners
The doctor's death reflected a broader trend of threats against medical staff, the Austrian physicians' association said.
Mon Aug 01 2022
US Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19
After consultation with her physicians, Harris was prescribed and has taken antiviral drug Paxlovid, her press secretary said.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Malaysia referred to world-renowned ulama on fatwa over vaccination - Dr Zulkifli
The forum featured nine panelists comprising muftis, university lecturers, preachers and physicians.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Vegan vs Mediterranean: Which diet is the best for weight loss?
Forget olive oil, fragrant herbs and stuffed vegetables, the Mediterranean diet could soon be overtaken by the vegan diet.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Placement of doctors in S'wak based on expertise and requirement
There were requests for 361 specialist doctors to fill vacancies in hospital facilities in the state, including 30 family physicians.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Traditional remedies only used to complement COVID-19 recovery process - Dr Noor Hisham
The use of herbal remedies and traditional methods recommended by the physicians from China can be used only to complement the recovery process and is not a specific treatment for COVID-19 patients.
Thu Apr 30 2020
COVID-19: Need for PPE donations, current supply can only last two weeks
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the supply of PPE to protect frontline personnel was still needed as it was one of the disposable items used daily.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Pakistan doctor dies amid strike threat over lack of protection
His death highlights the danger to physicians who have threatened to strike unless access to protection equipment improves.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Malaysia needs more emergency physicians, says Dr Hilmi
Malaysia needs more emergency physicians for its emergency medical services to be run effectively, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Mon Oct 12 2015
New app offers Siri-like response to health questions
HealthTap is an application that taps into the brainpower of some 50,000 licensed physicians to respond to users' medical questions.
Sun Nov 03 2013