COVID SCIENCE - Sleep apnea severity linked to COVID-19 outcomes
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Thu Nov 11 2021
4 hours of television per day increases the risk of sleep apnea
The researchers particularly focused on data regarding physical activity, screens and the presence of sleep apnea.
Fri Aug 13 2021
NY hospital donates ventilators to India
The hospital made a shipment of 25 ventilators and 100 sleep apnea machines that will be distributed to five hospitals around India.
Mon May 03 2021
Breathing with face mask does not alter oxygen level; virus can last nine hours on skin
Obstructive sleep apnea linked with worse COVID-19.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Actress Carrie Fisher had cocaine, heroin in system, autopsy shows
The autopsy report could not ascertain what effect the cocaine and other drugs may have had on her system.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Carrie Fisher's death shines a light on an underrated health problem
But a disorder that ultimately contributed to Fisher's death was something she hadn't publicly said much about: sleep apnea.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Actress Carrie Fisher died of sleep apnea, other factors - coroner
The cause of death of actress Carrie Fisher has been determined as sleep apnea and other factors, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said.
Sat Jun 17 2017
If you hear a click in your jaw, this is what you need to know
It's rarely serious, but it can be debilitating if it becomes chronic.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers
Scottish researchers have pinpointed an enzyme that helps speed up breathing when oxygen levels are low.
Fri Feb 12 2016
Abdullah Badawi: I suffer from Sleep Apnea, Tun M knew about it
Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he suffers from Sleep Apnea and Tun Mahathir knew about it.
Wed Aug 07 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024