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Ministry of Health, state governments receive special allocation to help in battling COVID-19

25 Feb 2026 by

The Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced a special RM500 million allocation to the Ministry of Health. The funds will go toward the purchase of medical equipment such as ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory equipment and consumables necessary for COVID-19 testing, among others.

Ministry of Health, state governments receive special allocation to help in battling COVID-19

25 Feb 2026

Low liver fat bad for the heart?

25 Feb 2026 by

Distribution of body fat can affect a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), suggests a study presented at the AASLD 2020 Liver Meeting, which shows that people with high abdominal fat but low liver fat have an increased risk of CHD events than those with other fat distribution.

Low liver fat bad for the heart?

25 Feb 2026

Obesity isn't merely a weakness in one's character. Many other factors contribute to the difficulty in maintaining weight loss.

24 Feb 2026 by

The notion that obesity is a result of a character or behavioural flaw should be corrected and dispelled, say experts.

Obesity isn't merely a weakness in one's character. Many other factors contribute to the difficulty in maintaining weight loss.

24 Feb 2026

Pharma head: Technology will disrupt all aspects of healthcare

23 Feb 2026 by

Healthcare is fast shifting towards the digital age, with all stakeholders rushing to join the digital era. As major players in the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical companies are not spared the rush. MIMS Doctor speaks to Suresh Pragasam, regional general manager, Southeast Asia, Mundipharma Pharmaceutical, for his views on the uptake of technology and the digitization of healthcare and Mundipharma’s efforts to keep abreast with the trends.

Pharma head: Technology will disrupt all aspects of healthcare

23 Feb 2026

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

23 Feb 2026 by

Tranexamic acid, administered shortly after Caesarean delivery, may reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), according to results of the TRAAP2* trial conducted in France.

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

23 Feb 2026

Bioresorbable scaffolds open up new possibilities in PCI

11 Feb 2026 by

Several bioresorbable scaffolds are now available to further improve the convenience and outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) while enabling stent implantation in difficult cases.

Bioresorbable scaffolds open up new possibilities in PCI

11 Feb 2026

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

11 Feb 2026 by

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

11 Feb 2026

Mindfulness approach to better health

10 Feb 2026 by

The mindfulness approach is an effective technique to achieve higher levels of physical, emotional and psychological health, according to Dr. Rene Samaniego, consultant with the Makati Medical Center.

Mindfulness approach to better health

10 Feb 2026

Delgocitinib ointment safely reduces symptoms in paediatric atopic dermatitis

31 Oct 2025 by

Treatment with delgocitinib ointment, a topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, for paediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is effective and well tolerated when applied for up to 56 weeks, according to a phase III trial and a subsequent open-label, long-term study in Japan.

Delgocitinib ointment safely reduces symptoms in paediatric atopic dermatitis

31 Oct 2025

Podcast: Professor Flor Munoz discusses the importance of vaccination for pregnant women and children against COVID-19 at IDWeek 2023

20 Aug 2025 by

Podcast: Professor Flor Munoz discusses the importance of vaccination for pregnant women and children against COVID-19 at IDWeek 2023

20 Aug 2025

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Ministry of Health, state governments receive special allocation to help in battling COVID-19

Ministry of Health, state governments receive special allocation to help in battling COVID-19

Low liver fat bad for the heart?

Low liver fat bad for the heart?

Obesity isn't merely a weakness in one's character. Many other factors contribute to the difficulty in maintaining weight loss.

Obesity isn't merely a weakness in one's character. Many other factors contribute to the difficulty in maintaining weight loss.

Pharma head: Technology will disrupt all aspects of healthcare

Pharma head: Technology will disrupt all aspects of healthcare

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

Bioresorbable scaffolds open up new possibilities in PCI

Bioresorbable scaffolds open up new possibilities in PCI

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Mindfulness approach to better health

Mindfulness approach to better health

Delgocitinib ointment safely reduces symptoms in paediatric atopic dermatitis

Delgocitinib ointment safely reduces symptoms in paediatric atopic dermatitis

Podcast: Professor Flor Munoz discusses the importance of vaccination for pregnant women and children against COVID-19 at IDWeek 2023

Podcast: Professor Flor Munoz discusses the importance of vaccination for pregnant women and children against COVID-19 at IDWeek 2023