Are there too many GPs and is the healthcare system overwhelmed?

[ THE Covid-19 pandemic that shook the world back in 2020 certainly shone a very bright spotlight on the healthcare system in every nation across the globe. As doctors and healthcare practitioners struggled to cope under the enormous weight of the pandemic, some mourned the loss of their fellow comrades while others suffered from serious … Read more

Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over ‘groundless’ reviews

[ TOKYO: A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against US search giant Google, demanding damages for what they claim are unpoliced derogatory and often false comments. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4mil yen (RM43,376) in damages for 63 medical professionals. Google said in an emailed statement on … Read more

‘Permanent contraception procedures’ soared after Dobbs decision: Research

[ Rates of people seeking permanent contraception spiked after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, new research shows.   Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Boston University looked at rates of tubal ligations and vasectomies among 18- to 30-year-olds between 2019 and 2022 using the TriNetX platform and compared them with … Read more

How to save your pet and money on a dreaded trip to the vets

[ Dear Rocio, Why are vet fees such a dog’s dinner?  Name and address supplied Every pet owner dreads a trip to the vet – especially unplanned ones. How severe is the injury? Are there underlying medical issues only to be discovered on the treatment table? Beyond the worry for your furry friend’s health is … Read more

UEM Edgenta bags contracts for hospital support services in Singapore

[ KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Edgenta Bhd‘s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary UEMS Solutions Pte Ltd has secured contracts for the provision of hospital support services to various hospitals in Singapore for an estimated total value of RM934.57mil to RM963.49mil. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the group said the ontracts have a duration of five years, commencing … Read more

‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills:’ American Women Are Traveling to Mexico for Abortions

[ Together with Floridians Protecting Freedom, Hochkammer and her team are calling for an amendment that would make it unconstitutional to pass legislation limiting access to abortion prior to viability or when necessary for a patient’s health. A total of 890,000 signatures are needed to get this initiative on the November 2024 general election ballot. … Read more

Chronicles of the health-tech revolution

[ HYDERABAD: Do you also wear gadgets like smartwatches to keep track of your health? Then you must be knowing how technology has revolutionised certain aspects of our daily lives, including healthcare. The integration of technology into the healthcare industry has led to significant advancements, making it one of the fastest-growing tech sectors globally. As … Read more

K-One plans to diversify into healthcare products distribution

[ KUALA LUMPUR: K-One Technology Bhd plans to diversify its existing business to include the distribution and sale of healthcare products. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, K-One said that the group has progressively obtained appointments from foreign manufacturers as authorised representatives to distribute healthcare products in Malaysia. “The group intends to scale up … Read more

AI-powered virtual healthcare agents could be on their way

[ The American healthcare startup Hippocratic AI has announced a partnership with tech giant Nvidia to develop a virtual healthcare agent powered by generative artificial intelligence. Their aim is to offer an experience that is both reliable and empathetic, with virtual healthcare agents capable of replacing real doctors in certain situations. The idea is to … Read more