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
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024