2015年8月21日 星期五

2015-08-22 Singapore Health


The Straits Times
   
More under-30s turning to drugs   
The Straits Times
Statistics released by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) yesterday show that more than two-thirds of new drug abusers arrested in the first half of this year are under 30. In total, 1,684 abusers - of which 37 per cent were new abusers - were caught ...
Drug arrests, new abusers increase in first half of 2015   TODAYonline
7 in 10 new drug abusers arrested in first half of 2015 were under 30 years ...   Channel News Asia
70% of new drug abusers arrested are below 30 years old: CNB   AsiaOne
Shanghai Daily (subscription)   
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Channel News Asia
   
Singapore pioneers' trials and tribulations showcased in exhibition   
Channel News Asia
A new exhibition at Woodlands Regional Library showcases the stories and anecdotes of 39 of Singapore's pioneers. POSTED: 21 Aug 2015 23:55; UPDATED: 22 Aug 2015 00:12. VIDEOS; PHOTOS. Please enable Javascript to watch this video. Minister ...

Pioneers share stories of bravery at new exhibition at Woodlands Regional Library   The Straits Times

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Arab News
   
Saudi Arabia reports fresh MERS fatality, 6 new cases   
Xinhua
RIYADH, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia registered on Friday one Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus fatality and six new cases, according to a statement issued by the Saudi Health Ministry. The death and new cases reported are from ...

Spike in number of Mers cases in Saudi Arabia   The Straits Times
Saudi Arabian officials issue warning over MERS   Rapid News Network
Saudi Arabia registers MERS death   Business Standard
Foreign Policy (blog)   
CIDRAP   
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Role models lost when doctors go private   
The Straits Times
Dr John Hui Keem Peng has drawn attention to the importance of senior doctors acting as positive role models for medical students ("Provide positive work culture for young doctors"; Tuesday). Unfortunately, the exodus of experienced specialists to the ...

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Motley Fool
   
Northwest Bio suspends patient screening in brain cancer trial   
Channel News Asia
REUTERS: The chief executive officer of biotechnology company Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc said on Friday the company has temporarily stopped screening new patients for the late-stage trial of its experimental brain cancer drug. CEO Linda Powers said ...

NW Bio Confirms Phase III Trial of DCVax®-L for GBM Brain Cancer Is Ongoing   MarketWatch
Why Shares of Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc Are Crashing Today   Fox Business

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Correct glove use may save hairdressers' skin   
Reuters
(Reuters Health) - Hairdressers who reuse gloves while dyeing hair risk exposure to chemicals that cause irritation and allergic reactions, according to a study from Belgium. Occupational eczema, a severe itchy skin rash, is often caused by such ...

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Discovery News
   
Exoskeleton Controlled by Brain Waves   
Discovery News
It sounds like science fiction — but it's not: An international research team working out of Germany and Korea has developed an exoskeleton system controlled by brain waves. The system uses electoencephalogram (EEG) technology along with a lower-limb ...

New Robotic Exoskeleton Is Controlled by Human Thoughts   Live Science
This Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Is Controlled Using Brain Waves   Tech Times
A Brain-Controlled Exoskeleton Could Help The Disabled Walk Again   Asian Scientist Magazine

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Khaleej Times
   
Pakistan launches new vaccine to curb polio by 2016   
Khaleej Times
Government's access to Taleban-controlled areas, where it faced resistance in the drive, has increased after intensive military operation. (AP). Government's access to Taleban-controlled areas, where it faced resistance in the drive, has increased ...
Pakistan launches new polio vaccine, aims for 2016 wipeout   Times of Oman
Pakistan to administer new injectable polio vaccine to over four million ...   Financial Express
New polio vaccine to benefit over four million Pakistani children each year   Vaccine News Daily
The News International   
The Express Tribune   
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Biotechin.Asia
   
HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer Market 2015 Review, Research, Trends, Industry ...   
Digital Journal
Deerfield Beach, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/21/2015 -- Global HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer market to grow at a CAGR of 9.90% over the period 2014-2019. Breast cancer is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells in the breast. It occurs in both ...

Care for all helps drive Baylor cancer programs   Baylor College of Medicine News (press release) (blog)
Kill Cancer Not By Repressing It; Instead Excite It!   Biotechin.Asia

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Fox News
   
Big win for researchers as female 'Viagra' pill gets approval   
The Standard Digital News (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)
A pill for women with sexual dysfunction, similar to Viagra used by men, has been approved by a drug regulator in the United States. The drug, Addyi, will be prescribed for patients with a condition known as acquired, generalised hypoactive sexual ...
Regulators appear to have bowed to public pressure over a 'lifestyle drug'   The Independent

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