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Diet and blood pressure are the world’s current leading cause of early death

September 12, 2015 Dr. Chronicle 0

A 23 year study, conducted from 1990 – 2013 has concluded that poor dietary choices and high blood pressure is now the number one risk factor in for death. The findings, published in The Lancet, […]

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Type 2 diabetics should eat more protein at breakfast to reduce glucose spikes

April 30, 2015 Dr. Chronicle 0

Type 2 diabetics should eat more protein at breakfast to reduce glucose spikes at both breakfast and lunch, researchers at University of Missouri have found. Here’s more evidence to eat a healthy breakfast: if you skip your […]

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Shortage of vaccines in Malaysia for children

June 17, 2015 1

There has been a shortage of vaccines in Malaysia for children, as well as drugs in private hospitals in the country, says Dato’ Dr. Jacob Thomas. He said this while addressing a 770 strong crowd [...]
Dress code in Malaysian hospitals?

June 24, 2015 1

In Malaysia, there has been three strings of public furore over dress codes. So the question is, is there a dress code in Malaysian hospitals, with emphasis on public hospitals? The latest incident on June 16 [...]
Patients increasingly open to video doctor visits

February 13, 2015 0

Patient acceptance of telehealth services is growing, with 64 percent of patients recently surveyed by Harris Poll on behalf of telehealth company American Well saying they are willing to consider a video chat with their [...]
Oman Health Exhibition and Conference 2017 – 9 to 10 October 2017

August 14, 2017 0

Oman Health Exhibition and Conference 2017 Event dates: 9-11 October 2017 Venue/location: New Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman Conference provider name: Omanexpo in partnership with the Oman Ministry of Health & Oman Medical [...]
Singapore passes Medishield Life health insurance scheme

February 15, 2015 0

Last month the Singapore lawmakers passed a universal health insurance scheme (Medishield Life) with almost USD3 billion in subsidies that would make Singapore a “more caring and progressive society”, to help the elderly and lower-income [...]