Healthcare

The Widespread Impact Of Cancer On Southeast Asia

It’s that time of the year again where people are handing out pink ribbons as part of a public awareness programme aimed at reminding women across the globe to head for a breast examination in order to combat breast cancer.

21 October 2017
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Major international independent research institute enters Malaysia

RTI International has formally opened its office in Malaysia. Its entry into the Malaysian market enables it to explore and undertake research and advisory in the field of healthcare delivery systems and development of innovation ecosystems.The global independent research institute specialises in combining deep technical proficiency with multi-disciplinary expertise.

17 October 2017
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Emma the robot masseuse gets deployed in Singapore

A robot masseuse named Emma is offering Singaporeans high-tech back rubs with a gigantic metal arm and warm silicone tips which its creators say perfectly mimic the human touch.The robot, the brainchild of local startup AiTreat, began work at a clinic in the city-state this week and performs "tui na", a type of massage practised in traditional Chinese medicine.Emma, which stands for Expert Manipulative Massage Automation, consists of a white metal arm with heated silicone tips that

13 October 2017
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Dark clouds loom over ASEAN's mental health

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region is a cluster of nations renowned for its rapidly growing economy which has placed it as the seventh largest economy worldwide. Despite the progression of these Southeast Asian nations, there are still a few issues that need to be addressed, one of which is mental health and the lack of awareness about mental illnesses.

10 October 2017
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Medical tourism booming in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s medical tourism industry has experienced rampant growth in the recent years driven by quality healthcare delivery services, competitive rates and reputable medical expertise. Among the popular destinations in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) for medical tourism are Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

19 September 2017
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