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Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke at the age of 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now a…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A 32-year-old Chinese man who went to hospital suffering from stomach pain was shocked to discover that a mercury thermometer he had swallowed 20 years ago was…
The Guardian – World · Europe
PhenMap tool could spare thousands of patients from treatment that would be ineffective for themA new AI-driven way of identifying how patients with advanced b…
The New York Times – World · US
Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been f…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s public hospital operator has suspended a medical intern and launched an investigation following a complaint that patient information had been expos…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A nine-year-old Hong Kong girl has contracted a rare bacterial infection and is fighting for her life in hospital after visiting Japan during the Easter holida…
South China Morning Post – World · China
In an attempt to mimic cervical traction therapy used in hospitals, a new trend known as the “neck-hanging exercise” has emerged among young Chinese people. Th…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As the US and Israel continue their war with Iran, airstrikes on Iranian pharmaceutical and medical facilities are harming thousands of people by denying them …
South China Morning Post – World · China
A doctor who posted a photo of a resuscitation procedure in a Hong Kong public hospital is no longer employed by the Hospital Authority, following an outcry ov…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has launched an academy to nurture the next generation of female medical scientists, aiming to bridge a sex gap in w…
Times of India – World · India
Shivmurthi, 68, battled severe health issues including a recurrent hiatus hernia and a dangerously low heart rate. Doctors first stabilized his heart with a pa…
Times of India – World · India
A young man, Ayush, allegedly sold his kidney to fund his MBA education due to severe financial hardship. He received only a portion of the promised payment an…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A sick woman in China who spat out blood on an underground train then wiped the bloodstain from the floor with her coat has received 400,000 yuan (US$58,000) i…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking short cuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New …
Times of India – World · India
A tragic incident in Ayodhya saw a woman and her newborn die allegedly due to medical negligence at a private hospital. Family members claim the delivery was h…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Called Foundayo, the tablet becomes the second one to receive FDA’s green light after Novo Nordisk’s WegovyThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the g…
The Guardian – World · Europe
British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to axe posts makes strike action more likelyResident doctors have accused Keir Starmer of damaging the pros…
Times of India – World · India
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death, with many heart attacks preceded by subtle, often overlooked symptoms like unusual fatigue or mild chest discom…
Times of India – World · India
Kidney disease often strikes silently, with damage occurring before noticeable symptoms appear. Experts warn that excessive salt, junk food, and unprescribed p…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Union says there has been ‘far too little progress’ in talks over pay and career developmentUK politics live – latest updatesSenior doctors in England are to b…
The Guardian – World · Europe
PM says decision by union to reject deal for thousands of extra training posts and 7.1% pay rise without putting it to members is ‘reckless’Keir Starmer has th…
BBC News – World · Europe
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.
MIT Technology Review · Global
Earlier this month, Microsoft launched Copilot Health, a new space within its Copilot app where users will be able to connect their medical records and ask spe…
South China Morning Post – World · China
An orthopaedist has been issued a public warning letter and reprimanded by Hong Kong’s medical watchdog after performing an unconventional bunion surgery witho…
Times of India – World · India
Did you know that many of us are caught in a cycle of shallow breathing? This pattern doesn’t just leave us feeling anxious—it can also affect our cognitive ab…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A probe has been launched into a serious medical incident in which a six‑year‑old boy’s heart stopped for about 16 minutes at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital aft…
BBC News – World · Europe
The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama.
MIT Technology Review · Global
“Think of this as a human body,” says Javier González. In front of me is essentially a metal box on wheels. Standing at around a meter in height, it reminds me…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The astronaut who prompted Nasa’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said on Friday that doctors still do not know why he suddenly fell sick at the Int…
Wired · Global
Months into a supposed ceasefire in Gaza, doctors still have to smuggle in basic medical supplies—and treat new casualties of war.
MIT Technology Review · Global
This week I reported on some rather unusual research that focuses on the brain of L. Stephen Coles. Coles was a gerontologist who died from pancreatic cancer i…
Times of India – World · India
Elderly individuals, especially those frail or with limited life expectancy, may no longer need all their long-term medications. A global review suggests caref…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.
Times of India – World · India
Waking up shouldn't bring discomfort. If you're greeted by stubborn headaches each morning, it's a sign that something might be amiss, like inadequate slumber,…
The Guardian – World · Europe
British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300mResident doctors in England will …
Times of India – World · India
A 51-year-old woman experienced a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, a massive blood clot in her lungs, following months of subtle symptoms like weight loss …
Times of India – World · India
Type 2 diabetes is alarming doctors as it's increasingly diagnosed in Indian children and teens, often linked to rising childhood obesity. Lifestyle changes, i…
Your Story · India
The Chennai-based healthtech startup has developed a rapid antibiotic sensitivity analysis device that can determine which antibiotic will effectively kill a s…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Health department says ‘too many’ doctors have been using racist and antisemitic language, particularly on social media, without rebukeAn overhaul of the Gener…
Times of India – World · India
Three doctors celebrating their Master of Science in Orthopaedics were booked for riding triple on a two-wheeler, with two not wearing helmets. One pillion rid…
South China Morning Post – World · China
A university in Hong Kong has launched an Alzheimer’s disease screening programme using a locally developed blood-based testing technology – the first of its k…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Tuen Mun Hospital has, for the first time in Hong Kong, used a non-invasive, MRI-guided ultrasound procedure to treat a Parkinson’s disease patient suffering f…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has launched an investigation into the controversy over a social media image posted by a doctor showing him performing a resusci…
Times of India – World · India
A 64-year-old doctor was brutally attacked with a steel walking stick and required 16 stitches after intervening in an argument between an injured patient and …
Times of India – World · India
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