2015年2月15日 星期日

2015-02-16 Singapore Health


Channel News Asia
   
Sarcoma patients keeping mum about less severe symptoms: Study   
Channel News Asia
TODAY reports: Patients diagnosed with sarcoma have been keeping mum about many symptoms bothering them, possibly out of fear that these are side-effects from their medication or that their medical bills will rise, an NUS study has shown. PHOTOS.

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When fake news goes viral, blame the media — study   
GMA News
In fact, according to a study by media researchers, many news organizations fail to do enough to separate fact from fiction, and often help unverified rumors and reports to go viral online. "Rather than acting as a source of accurate information, online media ...


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AsiaOne
   
Fitness chain plans by-invitation-only gym   
AsiaOne
Major players like Fitness First are expanding and many offer personal training. In the Central Business District alone, there are more than 30 gym outlets. Monday, Feb 16, 2015. The Straits Times By Jessica Lim. Amid the saturated gym market, one fitness ...

How to Stay Fit On The Road   Doctor Tipster

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SAMAA TV
   
Satellites help predict outbreaks of disease   
SAMAA TV
SAN JOSE: Satellites can help scientists follow parasites and viruses, and in some cases predict months ahead of time an outbreak of dengue fever or malaria, researchers said Sunday. "Some diseases are highly sensitive to their environment, especially ...

Satellites to track parasites soon   Zee News
Scientists track parasites with satellites   Chandigarh Tribune

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The Straits Times
   
15 die of flu in HK in just one day   
The Straits Times
Children in masks visiting Hong Kong's Legislative Council last Friday. The flu death toll so far this year has hit 196, up from 133 early last year. -- PHOTO: REUTERS. HONG KONG - Fifteen more people have died in Hong Kong from influenza in hospital, the ...

Hong Kong flu deaths top 200, Tamiflu supplies depleted   Outbreak News Today
Flu death toll climbs past 200 as experts warn hundreds more Hongkongers ...   South China Morning Post (subscription)
Hospitals brace for holiday as flu deaths pass 200   Hong Kong Standard
Xinhua   
Bernama   
Anadolu Agency   
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Youth Health Magzine
   
With Less Blood Supply, China Seeks in the Black Market   
Youth Health Magzine
China is going through a blood famine, and people are forced to look into the black market for more supply. Over the last few years, since the major reforms implemented by its health agency, more people have become blood heads, selling their donation ...

China's Blood Shortage Drives Patients To Black Market   Immortal News
China's Blood Shortage Driving Patients to the Black Market   SMN Weekly
China's 'blood famine' drives patients to the black market   Channel News Asia
Business Insider Australia   
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Daily Mail
   
Should doctors be allowed to 'Google' their patients?   
Daily Mail
Authors Maria Baker and Daniel George claim there are 10 situations in which it may be 'ethically valid and even warranted' for doctors to engage in 'patient-targeted Googling'. Five of these are as follows: 1. The doctor has a duty to warn of 'possible harm'. 2.
Why It's Sometimes OK For Doctors To Google Their Patients   Huffington Post
Is it OK for doctors to 'google' patients?   The News International

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Medical practitioners: Listen to patients' views   
The Star Online
PETALING JAYA: The Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia wants the current system where private general practitioners can dispense medicine to be maintained for patients' convenience. Its president Dr Jim Loi said that patients' views ...


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Mirror.co.uk
   
Student has an weird condition causing her to eat while sleeping   
LidTime.com (blog)
Student gaining weight even after maintaining proper diet as because she has a strange condition which causes her to eat while sleeping. Advertisement. According to the report, the 20 year old university student, Kate Archibald, found out that she has been ...

Girl raids fridge in sleep… makes toast, eats cheese   Emirates 24/7

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AsiaOne
   
Children should play key cancer control role   
AsiaOne
About 100 volunteers, including staff from the National Cancer Centre, showed their heartfelt commitment to promoting public education on cancer by distributing free bags of apples. Monday, Feb 16, 2015. The Japan News/Asia News Network. Prevention ...


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