
Radiologists at the frontline of early detection, precision medicine across healthcare
Radiology plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in every aspect of patient care.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Consider This: Healthcare — Caring About Cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Wed Oct 23 2024

Women refused to go for mammogram test because they are shy - Perak Exco
Dr Wan Norashikin said the mammogram subsidy programme was aimed at encouraging women to undergo the test for early detection of breast cancer.
Sat Jan 22 2022

Selangor establishes ANIS Centre for special needs children
The ANIS Centre will provide early detection and intervention for special needs children.
Sat Aug 21 2021

Early Detection Of Depression Can Avert Suicide
The relatively high number of suicide cases reported in Malaysia during the first five months of this year has set alarm bells ringing.
Mon Jul 05 2021

HK scientist develops retinal scan technology to identify early childhood autism
Retinal eye scanning can help to improve early detection and treatment outcomes for children.
Mon Mar 15 2021

Study finds Apple Watch effective in early detection of COVID-19 symptoms
The new study from the US highlights the advantages of such devices when it comes to meeting health needs during a pandemic.
Wed Feb 10 2021

Prevent cancer at early stage, go for screening - Dr Noor Hisham
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said early detection, as well as quick and effective treatment, provided a good chance for patients to recover.
Thu Feb 04 2021

COVID-19: Low CT levels could be due to early detection - Health D-G
A lower CT value meant that the disease was still highly contagious, and this was because the virus load was higher in the body during the early stages.
Sat Oct 17 2020

Could your wearable device help in early detection of COVID-19?
Researchers are increasingly turning to wearable health and fitness devices to gather data that could facilitate early disease detection.
Thu Aug 27 2020

Simplified audit report process led to early detection of irregularities - Auditor-General
The process governing the Auditor-General's Report 2019 has been simplified and made quicker compared to the audit reports of previous years.
Mon Aug 24 2020

More than 450,000 undergo COVID-19 rapid tests in Indonesia
More than 450,000 people in Indonesia have so far undergone rapid tests for early detection of COVID-19 virus infection.
Wed Apr 08 2020

Early detection system to curb disciplinary issues among military personnel
Once implemented, hopefully, there will be less ministry personnel having to face disciplinary action, especially dismissal.
Fri Aug 12 2016

Scientists developing disease-sniffing smartphone
A device that pairs with your smartphone and screens your breath for early detection of potentially life-threatening diseases is in the works.
Wed Feb 04 2015

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab states plan a Gaza post-war strategy to oppose Trumps proposal for US control and Palestinian displacement.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025