Musk's Neuralink brain implant company cited by FDA over animal lab issues
The inspectors identified quality control lapses at the Neuralink's California animal research facility.
Fri Mar 08 2024
FDAM president Mat London dies
Ahmad Ibrahim breathed his last at the age of 74 due to a lung infection after being admitted to HKL's ICU since June 16, his son said.
Fri Jul 14 2023
The FDA finally approved Elon Musk's Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed?
Elon Musk's Neuralink has now reached a significant milestone, having received FDA approval to begin human trials.
Sat Jun 03 2023
Elon Musk's Neuralink says has FDA approval for study of brain implants in humans
The FDA nod "represents an important first step that will one day allow our technology to help many people, Neuralink said.
Fri May 26 2023
FDA approves first oral treatment for cats with a type of diabetes
Bexacat helps improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Florida county under quarantine due to giant African land snails
The giant African land snail can consume over 500 varieties of plants, experts say.
Mon Jul 04 2022
US approves first pill for treatment of alopecia
The FDA approved a drug called baricitinib as the first oral tablet for treating severe alopecia areata.
Wed Jun 15 2022
COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: US study
It was likely that fourth doses would more likely be needed for subsets of people who mount weaker immune responses, such as the elderly and immunocompromised.
Tue Feb 15 2022
US FDA postpones meeting on authorising Pfizer-BionTech vaccine for younger children
It needed more data from an ongoing trial of a third vaccine dose in younger children in order to move forward with emergency use authorisation.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Local film piracy continues, FDAM urges KKMM, authorities to act
Ahmad said the association viewed the matter seriously with the latest case involving the film Hantu Kuat Ketawa directed by Mawi.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Pfizer vaccine for children under 5 may be available in US by end-Feb - Report
Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to submit an emergency use authorisation request for children aged six months to 5 years.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes
Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Pfizer asks US officials to OK promising COVID-19 pill
Pfizer's pill has been shown to significantly cut the rate of hospitalizations and deaths among people with coronavirus infections.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Vaccinate young kids or no? US parents wrestle with the decision
The US FDA authorisation of the vaccine for kids aged five to 11 paves the way for the innoculation of 28 million children in the US.
Wed Nov 03 2021
FACTBOX - Countries vaccinating children against COVID-19
M'sia on Oct 29 said it would procure the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, following a US expert panel's recommendation.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024