2015年9月23日 星期三

2015-09-24 Singapore Health


The Straits Times
   
Rapid test developed for liver toxicity   
The Straits Times
A biopsy needle, currently used to extract liver tissue, next to two microfluidic chips which scientists aim to integrate into a palm-sized test kit for rapid diagnosis of liver damage. PHOTO: NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY. Published. 6 hours ago.
Singapore, US scientists invent device to speed up tests for liver toxicity   TODAYonline
Singapore, US scientists invent device that tests liver toxicity on the spot   Channel News Asia
New device promises expedited results for detecting liver toxicity   Healio
HealthCanal.com   
Malay Mail Online   
GlobalPost   
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Reuters UK
   
Weight-loss surgery may not increase health costs for diabetes   
Channel News Asia
(Reuters Health) - Weight loss surgery may be a cost-effective way of lowering blood sugar for many diabetics, not just those who are severely obese, a Swedish study suggests. Researchers found that for people with diabetes, total healthcare costs did ...
Study Suggests Obese, Type 2 Diabetes Patients Should Have Priority for ...   Diabetes News Journal
Article on Weight Loss Surgery Requirements is a Useful Reminder of Insurance ...   Virtual-Strategy Magazine

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Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life   
Channel News Asia
(Reuters Health) - For people diagnosed with cancer, the risk of cancer death falls as physical activity rises, according to a new analysis of more than 70 existing studies. Researchers found the same holds true for everyone – supporting the current ...

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Penang defends decision to cull strays   
The Sun Daily
GEORGE TOWN: The state government has denied that it is on a “killing frenzy” in approving a mass dog culling exercise to curb the rabies outbreak. State Health Committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said the administration has engaged with experts who ...


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The Nation
   
A defining moment in modern health care   
Washington Post
Martin Shkreli is health care's Gordon Gekko, its wolf of Wall Street, the symbol of all that makes people uneasy about an industry that seeks to make money by selling treatments while vowing to care only about the well-being of vulnerable patients ...
India to supply generic cancer drug to US   Times of India
Fury over drug price spikes rising, but increases aren't new   Miami Herald
Drum interview: The dangers of hiking drug prices by 4000%   ABC Online
Economic Times   
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Focus Taiwan News Channel
   
Dengue fever cases top 15000 in Taiwan   
Focus Taiwan News Channel
Taipei, Sept. 24 (CNA) The number of dengue fever cases recorded since May has increased to 15,282, with 98.4 percent occurring in southern Taiwan's most populous cities of Tainan and Kaohsiung, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Thursday.
Taiwan Faces Worst Dengue Outbreak In A Decade   Asian Scientist Magazine
Dengue fever cases hit record daily high of 719   Taipei Times
42 deaths from dengue fever since May 1, says the CDC   China Post
Latin American Herald Tribune   
The Costa Rica Star   
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Times of India
   
MERS alert for homebound Haj pilgrims   
Times of India
HYDERABAD: With Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) causing high mortalities in Saudi Arabia in August-September, city health experts have sounded an alarm bell over the possibility of the virus making its entry with the arrival of ...

The Middle East's Mystery Virus   NOVA Next
News Scan for Sep 23, 2015   CIDRAP
Lessons from the MERS outbreak in South Korea   TODAYonline
Top Secret Writers   
International Business Times, India Edition   
Saudi Gazette   
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Quartz
   
In Japan, you can rent “Handsome Weeping Boys” to wipe away your tears   
Quartz
For 7,900 yen, or about $65, it is now possible in Japan to hire an attractive man to come to your workplace and gently brush away your tears as you weep. If you need help getting the waterworks flowing, he will also patiently sit in your cubicle and ...
Women in Japan Can Hire Men to Literally Wipe Their Tears Away   Softpedia News
'Ikemeso' Company In Japan Lets You Hire A Hot Guy To Wipe Away Your Tears   Bustle
Stressed Japanese Women Can Now Rent Handsome Men to Wipe Away Their Tears at ...   odditycentral (blog)
Mirror.co.uk   
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Channel News Asia
   
To eat less, consider smaller plates and packages   
Channel News Asia
Adults consume more food when it comes in bigger packages or is served on larger plates, a review of past research has found. POSTED: 24 Sep 2015 02:50. PHOTOS. A steak and fried shrimp combo plate is served to a customer at Norms Diner on La ...


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Daily Mail
   
If You're Sitting Down Don't Sit Still, New Research Suggests   
Newsroom America
(Newsroom America) -- New research suggests that the movements involved in fidgeting may counteract the adverse health impacts of sitting for long periods. A team of researchers, co-led by the University of Leeds and UCL, report that an increased risk ...
Study: Fidgeting may help counter the harmful effects of prolonged sitting   International Business Times AU
Fidgeting can lead to a longer life than those who sit still, study shows   WABC-TV
Fidgeting May Improve Your Health   University Herald
The Weather Space   
Forbes   
eMaxHealth   
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