Vietnam PM calls for resource sharing in vaccine research at World Bio Summit
The Covid-19 pandemic and health crisis have attested to the significance of accelerating vaccine research and production, Prime Minister Phaam Minh Chinh said.
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Maternal, birth care: When life, death are decided by economic status
While direct obstetric deaths fell to 1,055 in 2021 from 1,519 in 2020, an increase in maternal deaths was seen in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period last…
Chronic doctor shortage pushes South Korea’s hospitals to shut off services for pediatric patients
The shrinking pediatric care comes as South Korea sees births plunge to a new record low in the first half of this year.
Indonesia may take legal action against pharma companies as child deaths rise
Found as contaminants in syrup-based medicines, ethylene glycol and diethylene glyccol are thought to be the cause in acute kidney injury cases and deaths.
24-hour fitness clubs popular in Tokyo amid pandemic
These gyms that stay open around the clock appear to be especially popular at a time when many people are eager to remedy their lack of exercise amid the teleworking trend.
35.5 million children affected by lead poisoning in Bangladesh: Experts
According to experts, recycling of used lead-acid battery, adulteration of turmeric and industrial paints are among the major sources of lead exposure.
Depression, panic disorder fester in Korea as social stigma persists
Despite the surge in mental health treatment, many are still hesitant to seek help, fearing treatment would leave a stain on their reputation.
Indonesia to take legal action against pharma companies as child deaths rise
Two pharmaceutical companies have been singled out for unacceptable levels of ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) in syrup-based medicines.
Deaths from excessive alcohol use surged during pandemic in Korea
According to The Korean Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, in 2021 the number of solitary deaths among patients with alcohol use disorder in the country accounted for 51.2 percent.
Demands for action mount over tainted medical syrups
This came after an investigation by experts detected traces of chemical compounds that might have caused the unusual acute kidney injury in medicines consumed by children.