Spinal stimulation helps paralysed men to move
Four paralysed men have been able to move their legs for the first time in years after electrical stimulation of their spinal cords, say US doctors. The men were able to flex their toes, ankles and knees – but they could not walk independently. The upbeat news comes on the back of a report published in the journal Brain that suggests electricity makes t....
November 25, 2014 | 2 min read
Read more
November 20, 2014 | 1 min read
Stress early in life can affect child’s brain
Scientists have discovered chronic, toxic stressors like poverty, neglect and physical abuse....
November 20, 2014 | 1 min read
Read more
November 18, 2014 | 2 min read
Lab-grown cartilage to fix cancer patients’ noses
Cancer patients can look forward to new techniques in facial reconstruction after researcher....
November 18, 2014 | 2 min read
Read more
November 17, 2014 | 1 min read
Special eyewear for cancer surgeons
Don the eyewear before you pick up the scalpel. That may just be the surgical protocol of th....
November 17, 2014 | 1 min read
Read more
Electric heart sock: a new outfit for your heart
Instead of wearing your heart on your sleeve, why not try doing the reverse to find out what it’s telling you? A team led by Professor John Rogers at the University of Illinois at Urbana....
November 21, 2014 | 2 min read
Read moreHealing with hydrotherapy
Behold the healing powers of water for pain relief and medical treatment! As an increasingly popular branch of physiotherapy, hydrotherapy utilises the properties of water....
November 12, 2014 | 3 min read
Read more
Global Health Asia-Pacific
This issue sets the record straight on obesity, a complex chronic condition that often can't be fixed with sheer determination or the latest diet. It also covers Parkinson's disease, a devastating condition that incapacitates its victims and could reach pandemic proportions in the near future.
Get your copy now!
Recommend Articles
A life without pain
Without potent medications or therapy, an Italian family has managed to keep physical aches at bay their entire life, enduring both minor and serious injuries, like burns and bone fractures, completely free of pain. Unsurprisingly, their secret lies in their hereditary traits, in this case....
August 17, 2018 | 2 min read
Read more
September 27, 2023 | 1 min read
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Announces the Exciting Launch of the Aesthetics Conference & Awards 2023
Singapore, 27 September 2023 - GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific, a premier leader in the healthcare industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Aesthetics Conference & Awards,....
September 27, 2023 | 1 min read
Read more
October 19, 2023 | 4 min read
World-Class Preventive Cardiology Care in Malaysia
Cardiology care in Malaysia is on par with international standards of competency and skills, owing to the availability of 58 cardiothoracic surgery specialists and over 200 cardiologists. The country,....
October 19, 2023 | 4 min read
Read more
October 23, 2023 | 4 min read
Malaysia Healthcare Offers Advanced Orthopaedic Treatments
Keeping pace with the current demands and trends in the healthcare industry, Malaysia Healthcare offers innovative solutions to patients with advanced orthopaedic treatments, employing top-notch medic....
October 23, 2023 | 4 min read
Read more
Healthy Cooking Styles
Eating nutritious foods is definitely a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but another important part of the equation is how to cook them as this can also have an impact on our health. “Research shows that certain cooking methods may change the makeup of our food in ways that could potentially harm our....
September 05, 2023 | 3 min read
Read moreEase of Access to Top-Notch Cancer Screening Technology
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. Nevertheless, early identification of the disease has been linked to lower mortality rates, with the survival rate at one and five years for most cancers being higher if the cancer is detected at the first stage[1] and treated early. Malaysia, as a Cancer Care Centre of Excellence in the region, is a top-of-mind destination among healthcare travellers. This is due, in part, to the country’s commitment to cutting-edge cancer screening and treatm....
October 24, 2023 | 3 min read
Read more
