Conjoined twins separated with help of virtual reality in Brazil
It took a series of nine operations culminating in a marathon 23-hour surgery to separate them.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Khairy congratulates HTA on successful operation to separate conjoined twins
Khairy congratulated the operation team of Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA) here for its success in separating a pair of pre-mature conjoined twins last Saturday.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Conjoined twins in stable condition following surgery
The conjoined twins were premature babies and the breathing aid would be needed for another three to four days, Dr Zakaria said.
Mon Mar 21 2022
How doctors used virtual reality to save the lives of conjoined twin sisters
The latest evidence of this revolutionary shift in health care is the successful separation of two conjoined newborn sisters in Minnesota.
Sat Jul 22 2017
In 'world first', man born without hand gets one: surgeon
Surgeons in Poland said Thursday they had successfully attached a hand from a deceased donor to a man born without one, in what they claimed was a world first.
Thu Dec 22 2016
Conjoined twins die in Bangladesh
The head of the intensive care unit at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital said they died late on Sunday after apparently suffering from heart failure.
Mon Nov 16 2015
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025