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An artificial intelligence (AI) system can predict breast cancer in mammograms better than a radiologist, with results holding across two large datasets that are representative of different screening populations and practices, as shown in a recent study. This highlights the technology’s potential to enhance the efficiency of breast cancer diagnosis.

Artificial intelligence gets an A for detecting breast cancer

Pharmaceutical giant Roche has been in the limelight for all the right reasons recently.

Pharmaceutical giant Roche was recently in the news for all the right reasons. First was the fact that its monoclonal antibody tocilizumab (Actemra®) is currently being tested in China for the treatment of COVID-19. The second piece of positive news comes from its diagnostic division, where the Roche SARS-CoV-2 test was approved by the US FDA.

Pharmaceutical giant Roche has been in the limelight for all the right reasons recently.

SG mourns 2 deaths from COVID-19

Singapore’s “all-government approach” in containing COVID-19 has set a good example to the world. But on March 21, the city-state mourned the deaths of its first two casualties from the virus – a Singaporean woman, and an Indonesian man, aged 75 and 64 years, respectively.

SG mourns 2 deaths from COVID-19

Salt substitution more effective than restriction, education at lowering BP

A salt-reduction intervention of replacing sodium chloride with a substitute such as potassium chloride effectively lowers blood pressure (BP) levels compared with either salt restriction or health education, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Salt substitution more effective than restriction, education at lowering BP

Universiti Malaya inks MoU on mental health with pharma, launches mental health initiative

Universiti Malaya (UM) recently launched the UM Mental Health Initiative, a platform to push for mental health activities in the university. The initial focus of the initiative will be on students and the university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd (J&J) on initiatives to innovate teaching and learning in healthcare. Of note is the component on mental health, which is aligned to the MOH’s #Letstalkmindasihat initiative launched in 2019.

Universiti Malaya inks MoU on mental health with pharma, launches mental health initiative

Pharma head: Technology will disrupt all aspects of healthcare

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

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

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

HCWs among COVID-19 patients, private hospitals committed to assist

Twenty-four healthcare workers (HCWs) are among the current active coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Malaysia as of 21 March, with two in intensive care.

HCWs among COVID-19 patients, private hospitals committed to assist

Diabetes mellitus ups arrhythmia recurrence after catheter ablation

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to be safe for patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), a recent study has found. However, DM increases the rate of relapse of atrial arrhythmia, particularly in those with persistent AF.

Diabetes mellitus ups arrhythmia recurrence after catheter ablation

Epilepsy a common concern in kids after cerebral sinovenous thrombosis

Epilepsy appears to be common in infants and children a year after cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) diagnosis, a recent study has found.

Epilepsy a common concern in kids after cerebral sinovenous thrombosis