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Uganda enacts law to stop stealing of human organs

Uganda enacts law to stop stealing of human organs

The health minister said women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries.
Wed May 31 2023
With over 60,000 backlogged surgeries, blood donations are more crucial than ever

With over 60,000 backlogged surgeries, blood donations are more crucial than ever

Its very important to have a consistent supply of safe blood so we can try to cater to patients requirements in the hospital.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Tennis: Just a matter of time before I break through, says Murray

Tennis: Just a matter of time before I break through, says Murray

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who had hip surgeries in 2018 and 2019, is currently ranked 156th.
Thu Oct 28 2021
McSurgery: An Indian hospital restoring eyesight to millions

McSurgery: An Indian hospital restoring eyesight to millions

The network of hospitals of the Aravind Eye Care System performs around 500,000 surgeries a year many for free.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Federer says he can't even think of winning French Open

Federer says he can't even think of winning French Open

It was Federer's first match since his comeback in Doha in March after sitting out over a year due to two knee surgeries.
Wed May 19 2021
For Los Angeles-area ambulance crews, the COVID-19 calls never stop

For Los Angeles-area ambulance crews, the COVID-19 calls never stop

California hospitals have grown so full of COVID-19 patients that state officials ordered hospitals to delay non-life-threatening surgeries.
Sat Jan 16 2021
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement.
Sat Aug 29 2020
HSB reduces non-urgent surgeries, priority to COVID-19 cases

HSB reduces non-urgent surgeries, priority to COVID-19 cases

The management of emergency cases at the hospital is as usual while appointments at the specialist clinics will be re-scheduled.
Sat Aug 08 2020
What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections

What you need to know about those new, deadly heart-surgery infections

Answers to patients' questions about the risk of infection from open-chest bypass surgeries.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Sex-change surgery: India's new line in budget medical tourism

Sex-change surgery: India's new line in budget medical tourism

It seems that now, India is the 'new Thailand' for sex-change surgeries.
Sun May 08 2016
Private hospitals can do transplant surgery - Dr Subramaniam

Private hospitals can do transplant surgery - Dr Subramaniam

As long as the hospitals have people with adequate qualification, accreditation and supporting team to do the surgeries effectively.
Sat Oct 17 2015
The Angelina Jolie effect: When a sex symbol removes her ovaries to prevent cancer, women more likely to follow

The Angelina Jolie effect: When a sex symbol removes her ovaries to prevent cancer, women more likely to follow

Doctors say Jolie's essay will likely drive more women to consider genetic testing and, perhaps, elective surgeries that research shows can drastically reduce the risk of cancer.
Wed Mar 25 2015
India police detain sterilisation surgeon after 13 women die

India police detain sterilisation surgeon after 13 women die

R.K Gupta was detained for questioning amid mounting anger over the surgeries conducted at a health camp on the weekend.
Thu Nov 13 2014
Self-powered cardiac pacemaker could spare seniors additional surgeries

Self-powered cardiac pacemaker could spare seniors additional surgeries

A new cardiac pacemaker has been developed which harvests electrical energy from the patient's body movements instead of batteries.
Tue Jun 24 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024