Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on
Recent scientific studies suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function
Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Addressing misconceptions and supporting patients in psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition affecting nearly two to three pct of the global population, impacting over 60 mln.
Tue Nov 05 2024
'World-first' procedure to remove large brain tumours developed
The surgeon working in Scotland has developed a way to remove brain tumours the size of apples through patients' eyebrows.
Fri Oct 25 2024
UN agency head calls for temporary truce in northern Gaza
Health officials say they are running out of supplies to treat patients hurt in a three-week-old Israeli offensive.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
The new orders forced many families and patients to leave Al-Aqsa Hospital, the main medical facility in Deir Al-Balah.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Helping injured Palestinians: Malaysia is just a small country with people of big hearts
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim criticised for 'going overboard' and being 'hypocritical' for flying Palestinians 16 hours on two RMAF aircraft.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder
Doctors across the country held protests and declined to see non-emergency patients, demanding safer workplace and swift criminal action.
Mon Aug 19 2024
No NGOs appointed to raise funds for Palestinian patients - Khaled
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said MINDEF and Malaysian Armed Forces have established own channels for any parties wishing to contribute.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Musk's Neuralink says tiny wires of brain chip in first patient now stable
Neuralink is testing its implant to give paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study
Neuralink is testing its implant designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.
Wed May 29 2024
Thai hospital says 20 people from Singapore Airlines flight remain in intensive care
Of the 40 people on the flight still under treatment, 22 patients have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, he said.
Thu May 23 2024
UKM launches MUIB innovation to help ACL patients recover quickly
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Faculty of Medicine has invented a durable brace known as the Modified UKM Internal Brace (MUIB), used for the replacement of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Wed May 08 2024
Many patients of destroyed Gaza hospital will die if not evacuated, WHO chief warns
WHO said the destruction of Al Shifa Hospital would leave "thousands without healthcare."
Thu Apr 04 2024
Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says
The WHO is hoping to send a mission to the site to see what it can do to save the lives of the remaining patients.
Wed Apr 03 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024