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‘Pill-on-a-thread’ trial aims to transform oesophageal cancer screening

Dan Ngiam 11/12/2024 0

University of Cambridge move A groundbreaking clinical trial, which could lead to a new screening programme for oesophageal cancer, has inducted its first participants. The BEST4 Screening trial is testing a novel pill-on-a-thread device designed to detect Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition that

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New risks raise global pandemic threat

Dan Ngiam 30/11/2024 0

A perfect storm of vulnerabilities Recent outbreaks of diseases like the Marburg virus, Mpox, and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) have highlighted the world’s vulnerability to pandemics. In 2024 alone, there have already been 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases, each exposing cracks in the global system’s ability to prevent and respond to pandemics. […]

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Time alone heightens ‘threat alert’ in teenagers

Dan Ngiam 30/11/2024 0

Even when connecting online Scientists have uncovered new insights into the impact of isolation on teenagers, revealing that even brief periods of being alone can heighten sensitivity to threats. This heightened “threat alert” response, which remains even when adolescents are interacting with others online, may provide valuable clues about the rising incidence of anxiety

Health Sport

Qatar and WHO forge pathway for safer, healthier global sporting events

Dan Ngiam 27/11/2024 0

Part of Sport for Health initiative Building upon the groundbreaking experiences of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO) have jointly unveiled a new report that provides valuable insights and a strategic framework for ensuring the health and safety of grassroots and mega-sporting events worldwide. The report, Changing the […]

Health Travel

The top 10 airports to rest at during layovers

Arnold Pinto 20/11/2024 0

Middle East out of the list A new study has revealed which airports worldwide offer the best conditions for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport emerging as the top choice. The research, conducted by Onebed, evaluated major airports based on a range of factors critical to ensuring a restful experience for passengers waiting […]

Health Space

Oxford University sends human tissue samples to space

Arnold Pinto 12/11/2024 0

To study microgravity effect on human ageing The first human tissue samples from Oxford University’s Space Innovation Lab (SIL) have been launched to the International Space Station (ISS) to study the effects of space microgravity on human ageing. Researchers from the SIL recently travelled to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida to prepare the samples […]

Health

New magnetic therapy shows promise in rapidly treating depression

Dan Ngiam 01/11/2024 0

Researchers explore accelerated version of TMS A groundbreaking therapy that utilises magnetic fields on both sides of the brain has demonstrated effectiveness in swiftly alleviating depression symptoms, particularly for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments. This innovative method, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), can be administered

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WHO certifies Egypt as being malaria-free

Arnold Pinto 21/10/2024 0

After 100 years of concerted efforts The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, a monumental achievement for a nation of over 100 million inhabitants. This milestone, the result of nearly a century of efforts by the Egyptian government and its people, marks a significant victory in the global fight against malaria. […]

Gitex Health

Witness AI Doctors platform at GITEX Global 2024

Dan Ngiam 13/10/2024 0

A boost to healthcare delivery MedxBay, a leading global healthcare platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Staque, an expert in advanced technologies, including AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, to launch a transformative initiative – AI Doctors – focused on breast cancer diagnosis and mental health awareness. The innovative

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IBCCES unveils Accessibility App in the UAE

News Desk 2 07/10/2024 0

To empower people of determination The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has launched its Accessibility App for people of determination/special needs in the United Arab Emirates. The cutting-edge app is designed to improve the quality of life for people of determination in the UAE by connecting them and their caregivers with

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AccessAbilities Expo 2024 begins in Dubai next week

Dan Ngiam 03/10/2024 0

Poland’s Proturmed is a key exhibitor AccessAbilities Expo, now in its sixth edition, is poised to be the largest business-to-consumer gathering focused on empowering People of Determination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE refers to people with disabilities as ‘People of Determination.’ Scheduled next week, from October 7 to 9 at the Dubai […]

Health Sustainability

Mapusa City in India unveils initiative against paper cups

Dan Ngiam 24/09/2024 0

Research shows such cups leach microplastics Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) in Goa, India, has launched a year-long campaign to discourage plastic-lined disposable paper cups. This follows new research revealing that microplastics in the cups’ plastic lining are ingested when people drink hot liquids. The MMC is conducting the awareness campaign cups in all areas

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WHO highlights global public health crises at Geneva media conference

Dan Ngiam 02/09/2024 0

mpox tops the list Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), addressed a media conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on August 30, 2024, offering significant updates on ongoing health crises worldwide. The conference underscored WHO’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical public health challenges, from the mpox outbreak in

Health

WHO appeals for $87 million to combat mpox outbreak

Dan Ngiam 28/08/2024 0

From September 2024 to February 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent appeal for financial support following the declaration of a global emergency concerning the mpox outbreak. The WHO has called for $87.4 million over the next six months—from September 2024 to February 2025—to boost its efforts in halting and containing the […]

Health

Do you know what mpox viral infection is?

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2024 0

How to protect yourself? Mpox is a rare viral infection caused by the mpox virus. Although the disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, it primarily affects humans and is endemic to parts of central and western Africa. The illness can present with flu-like symptoms and a distinctive rash, and understanding its nature and prevention […]

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WHO: Mpox outbreak is a public health emergency of global concern

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024 0

Disease escalates in DRC World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared the upsurge of the mpox disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and several other African nations a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The PHEIC designation follows the recommendation of an International Health Regulations

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WHO study highlights lifesaving impact of Covid-19 vaccines

Arnold Pinto 11/08/2024 0

40+ Olympic athletes test positive With Europe experiencing a new wave of Covid-19 cases this summer, a new study by WHO/Europe has underscored the crucial role of vaccines in combating the pandemic. Published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the study reveals that Covid-19 vaccines have significantly reduced deaths across the European region, saving over 1.6 […]

Health UAE

ZOI-ME health optimisation clinic opens in Dubai

News Desk 2 10/08/2024 0

New facility offers a 12-week programme ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic inspired by Longevity-UK, has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance personal health management and is the latest private venture addition to the Arabian Gulf emirate’s health and wellness landscape. The longevity clinic offers patients a data-driven, informed, measured, and

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Hospitals urged to shift from single-use to reusable medical devices

News Desk 2 04/08/2024 0

Transition to a circular model mooted A groundbreaking study by the Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University calls for a significant overhaul in hospital practices. It advocates a shift from single-use medical devices to reprocessed, repaired, and recycled tools. This change, the research suggests, could cut hospital costs, resolve operational challenges, and

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85 Gaza residents arrive in Abu Dhabi for medical treatment

News Desk 2 01/08/2024 0

WHO and UAE facilitate major medical evacuation In a critical humanitarian effort, 85 patients from Gaza, including 35 children and 50 adults, have been evacuated to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for specialised medical care. The evacuation, executed on July 30, 2024, marks the most significant medical evacuation from Gaza since October 2023 and […]