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Malaysia Addresses Rising Medical Insurance Costs and Private Hospital Price Disparities
Total Visitors: 42 Malaysia is facing rising medical insurance premiums and significant cost variations in private hospital treatments, prompting calls for regulatory intervention and greater transparency to ensure affordability and sustainability in healthcare financing. Escalating Medical Insurance Premiums According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), around 61% of revised medical and health insurance policies saw premium increases of up to 20% in 2024, while 30% faced hikes between 21% and 40%.…
Why Painkillers May Not Work as Well for Women: The Science Behind the Gender Gap
Total Visitors: 66 Emerging research suggests that painkillers may be less effective for women compared to men, due to biological, hormonal, and systemic differences. This disparity in pain management has significant implications for healthcare and calls for more personalized treatment…
Innovative ‘Tooth-in-Eye’ Surgery Offers Hope to Blind Canadians
Total Visitors: 73 In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Canadian surgeons have successfully performed the country’s first osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) procedures, commonly known as ‘tooth-in-eye’ surgeries. This rare technique utilizes a patient’s tooth to restore vision in cases where traditional corneal transplants…
TikTok’s ‘Dropping Object Challenge’: Harmless Fun or a Risky Trend?
Total Visitors: 83 Social media trends often walk a fine line between entertainment and danger, and the latest TikTok challenge—known as the Dropping Object Challenge—is no exception. This viral trend involves participants dropping various objects, ranging from harmless lip gloss…
Malaysia’s First Pineapple Enzyme Toothpaste: A Natural Solution for Kids’ Oral Health
Total Visitors: 91 A groundbreaking innovation in children’s oral care has emerged from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where researchers have developed a toothpaste using bromelain, an enzyme extracted from pineapples. This fluoride-free formula offers a natural and effective way to…