2014年12月27日 星期六

2014-12-28 Singapore Health


NDTV
   
Four die of bird flu in Libya: minister   
The News International
BENGHAZI: Four people have died of bird flu in Libya in recent days, the health minister of the country´s internationally recognised government said on Saturday. Rida al-Awkali said a fifth person suspected of having contracted the virus is currently in hospital ...

4 die of bird flu in Libya   Rappler
Bird flu takes four in Libya   Press TV

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South China Morning Post (subscription)
   
Cambodian HIV outbreak grows as migrant workers return for tests   
South China Morning Post (subscription)
The number of people testing positive for the virus that causes Aids in a remote area of northwestern Cambodia is continuing to climb, as migrant workers who had been patients of a doctor facing murder charges over the outbreak return to their villages for ...

Unlicensed doctor with dirty needles infects 119 with HIV   Inquirer.net
Over 160 found HIV positive in a Cambodia village   Zee News
More than 160 villagers infected with HIV in northwest Cambodia   Xinhua
Turkish Press   
teleSUR English   
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We were helped by 'angels'   
AsiaOne
It was two gruelling weeks of torture in 2008 as actor Chew Chor Meng went through test after test. He had been suffering from back pain and could not stand for long. It was affecting his mobility and his daily life, but no one knew what was really wrong.

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The Straits Times
   
The complexities of medicine   
The Straits Times
Ironically, the practice of modern medicine has created too high expectations from the public that are now eroding the image of the doctor. Published on Dec 27, 2014 6:08 AM. PRINT EMAIL. -- ILLUSTRATION: MEIL. By Chong Siow Ann For The Straits Times.
New Elders seek justice for next generation   Asheville Citizen-Times

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Toronto Star
   
In Sierra Leone, loving in the time of Ebola   
Al Jazeera America
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — It has been four months since Messia Dukuray has had any physical contact with her husband. They don't sleep in the same bed, hug or even share food. Her husband is a surgeon at a hospital in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown ...

Ebola crisis: Sierra Leone declares three-day lockdown in north   NewsDay
What Ebola has taught us   Chicago Tribune
My rookie year working in Ebola-stricken Sierra Leone   The Globe and Mail
Bangkok Post   
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Hello, have you seen the doctor for a follow-up?   
AsiaOne
Before the other party can say anything, Madam Pauline Tan, 62, quickly adds that she is not trying to sell anything over the phone. "I am calling from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) to talk about your health. Have you gone for your post-screening follow-up ...


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More seeking help to break chains of addiction   
AsiaOne
The entry levy of $100 for locals at the casinos here is not enough of a deterrent as it still costs less than a trip to Genting Highlands, says One Hope Centre's executive director Dick Lum. Print. More people here are seeking help to kick their addictions, which ...


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CGH, St Andrew's offer specially designed wards   
AsiaOne
Changi General Hospital (CGH) and St Andrew's Community Hospital have started admitting patients to their new 280-bed facility. Ten new beds for each hospital are now available for patients. CGH will have another 20 beds ready by next month.

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Channel News Asia
   
Japan first nation to approve Novartis psoriasis drug   
Yahoo! Maktoob News
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis said Friday it has won approval to market its Cosentyx psoriasis treatment in Japan, making it the first country to authorise commercialisation of the drug. The Japanese decision allows Novartis to sell secukinumab, ...

Novartis' Cosentyx receives Japanese approval for treatment of both psoriasis ...   pharmabiz.com

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Yahoo News UK
   
Spain hepatitis C sufferers, backers stage protest   
Press TV
Hundreds of hepatitis C patients and their supporters have taken to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, to vent their anger at the government's crippling austerity measures affecting health services. The protesters on Saturday complained that the ...

Spain hepatitis patients say cutbacks block vital drugs   GlobalPost

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