2015年5月23日 星期六

2015-05-24 Singapore Health


The Straits Times
   
Many diabetics in Singapore at risk of going blind: Study   
The Straits Times
What a person with normal vision sees (left) compared to what a person with diabetic retinopathy sees (right). -- PHOTOS: SINGAPORE NATIONAL EYE CENTRE. By Salma Khalik,senior Health Correspondent ...

Educate the elderly on need for regular eye checks: Gan   AsiaOne
Singaporeans lack knowledge about eye health: Study   Channel News Asia

all 5 news articles »   


AsiaOne
   
Sleep survey: Stress, smartphones stymie Singaporeans' sleep   
AsiaOne
SINGAPORE - Fewer than one in five Singaporeans gets the recommended eight hours of sleep daily, and more than half have difficulties falling asleep, according to a new survey by global research firm 2CV. Some of the top reasons cited for poor quality of ...


and more »   


The Straits Times
   
Two-legged dog Qian Qian steals residents' hearts   
The Straits Times
Kheng Chiu Happy Lodge resident Pang Chee Mee (right), 73, reaching out to play with Qian Qian, a two-legged dog, as part of SOSD's Healing Paws programme. Qian Qian, who was born without front legs and moves around with wheels, had to pass strict ...


and more »   


TODAYonline
   
Countries approve plan for US$134 million health emergency fund   
TODAYonline
A World Health Organization, WHO, worker, right rear, trains nurses to use Ebola protective gear in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Thursday, Sept 18, 2014. Ebola still has no definite cure. Photo: AP. mail · print. View all 0 comments ...

Countries approve plan for $100M health emergency fund   Bryan-College Station Eagle

all 39 news articles »   


The Straits Times
   
Pioneer heart surgeon N.C. Tan dies at 84; he led Singapore's first heart valve ...   
The Straits Times
Dr N.C. Tan made history when he led a team to perform Singapore's first heart valve operation successfully in 1971 at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. By Leong Weng Kam Senior Writer. Pioneer heart surgeon Tan Ngoh Chuan died on Tuesday, 11 days after he ...

Pioneer heart surgeon NC Tan dies at age 84   AsiaOne

all 2 news articles »   


The Daily Star
   
India's street dentists filling gap for the poor   
The Daily Star
Traditional Indian dental worker Allah Baksh (centre L) files a new set of dentures fitted on a customer at his roadside stall at K.R. Market bus stand in Bangalore, May 5, 2015. AFP/Manjunath KIRAN. RSS; Follow; Email; Print; Share. Manjunath Kiran| Agence ...

For as cheap as RM3, India's penniless can afford a toothy grin   The Star Online
Street dentists filling gap for the poor in India   Livemint

all 26 news articles »   


Maine News Online
   
Amgen's Cholesterol Drug Recommended by European Regulator Panel   
Bloomberg
Amgen Inc.'s cholesterol drug was recommended for approval by the European Union's drug regulator. The medicine, called Repatha, was endorsed by a European Medicines Agency panel as a treatment for patients with high cholesterol that can't be ...

BRIEF-EU Medicines Agency gives nod for Amgen's cholesterol drug   Reuters
Amgen first to win EU backing for new kind of cholesterol drug   Channel News Asia
EU Panel Backs Amgen Cholesterol Drug   Los Angeles Business Journal
FierceBiotech   
all 26 news articles »   


Voice of America
   
W. Africa Urged to Prepare for Possible Future Outbreak of Ebola   
Voice of America
GENEVA—. The World Health Organization's regional director for Africa is urging West Africa nations to prepare now for the likelihood of a future outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said Friday the current epidemic should serve as a ...

Ebola-free Liberia can stage internationals   Yahoo Sports
Ebola-free Liberia cleared to host football games again   USA TODAY

all 483 news articles »   


Press TV
   
Rape in US universities at 'epidemic' levels: Study   
Press TV
Demonstrators protest sexual assault on college campuses at the #YesAllWomen rally in solidarity with those affected by violence in Seattle on May 30, 2014. Sexual violence against female students on university campuses in the United States has reached ...

Sexual Violence an 'Epidemic' on US Campuses, Study Confirms   teleSUR English
Poll: 18% of freshmen at N.Y. college report rape or attempt   Columbus Dispatch
Rape on US university campuses reaches 'epidemic' levels - study   Reuters

all 12 news articles »   


Smokers more likely to think cancer is a death sentence   
WHBL Sheboygan
(Reuters Health) - Smokers have more pessimistic attitudes about cancer and may be more likely to delay getting screened, according to a new survey from the UK. Smokers are less likely to engage in cancer screening programs and are less engaged with ...


and more »   

沒有留言:

張貼留言