Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic
The risk to humans from bird flu remains low but countries must prepare for any change in the status quo, the World Health Organization has said.
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WHO cautions on use of ChatGPT, Bard in healthcare
Carefully examining the risks involved is imperative while using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bert in healthcare, WHO said.
Taiwanese-American actor Benji Wang’s wife eats her own placenta following birth of daughter
Despite the trend, experts at Mayo Clinic – a nonprofit organisation committed to clinical practice, education and research – say there's no evidence that eating the placenta…
Yoon vetoes nursing act, sparking intense protest from nurses
He expressed concerns about the possibility of nurses leaving medical institutions following the enactment of the new bill, stressing that it poses a threat to public health.
Over 2,000 Filipino women died in childbirth in 2021: UN Population Fund
One in 10 women is also unable to access health facilities nor assistance from skilled healthcare personnel during childbirth, according to the population fund.
‘Tech neck’ and other musculoskeletal disorders from using devices more prevalent
“Painkillers do not repair the part of the body that is damaged, injured, or causing the pain”, said Dr Lee from Singapore Paincare Centre.
Covid-19 oral drugs prescribed in Hong Kong are safe, effective: Government
The government has procured and stockpiled sufficient oral drugs and adjusted the number of courses that private doctors can place a request.
Covid-19 infection waning, but vaccinations still crucial: S’pore Health minister
But the country’s population resilience has strengthened due to vaccinations, boosters to keep them updated and recovery from infections, said Mr Ong.
Malaysia’s Health department to act on pufferfish sale
An industry insider said only two out of over 120 species of pufferfish are considered safe to consume, making it risky to eat the fish.
Medical helper for hire
A social media platform has fuelled the emergence of a new occupation — medical guide — that is useful to patients seeking health care in China.