HEALTH
Guideline Adherence Reduces Pneumonia In Stroke Patients
Closer adherence to treatment guidelines issued by the American Heart Association resulted in a 15 percentage point drop in pneumonia in stroke patients.
One Third Of World Population Overweight
Developing countries bear the highest burden of obesity, with over 60 percent of the world's obese individuals.
For A Healthy Heart, Women Should Exercise
Although smoking is the biggest risk factor for heart disease in women under 30, inactivity becomes the primary cause in women over 30.
Nanomedicine For Glaucoma By NTU & SERI
The nanotechnology-based drug delivery system jointly tested by NTU and SERI allows glaucoma patients to do away with daily eye drops.
Estradiol Could Help Female Schizophrenics
A randomized clinical study has shown that estradiol alleviates symptoms of schizophrenia in women who were resistant to other forms of treatment.
Healthcare Leaders To Discuss ASEAN Trends
Hospital operators, investors and developers will come together to discuss the latest innovations and strategies at Healthcare World Asia 2014 held at Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Conference Center from 29 Sep to 2 Oct.
Depressed? Get Help At Work!
Evidence-based workplace depression prevention programs greatly reduce depression symptoms, according to scientists from Australia.
Improved Coverage Will Save Three Million Mums & Babies
Increasing intervention coverage to 90 percent by 2025 will cost US$5.65 billion but save three million lives a year, according to a study.
Physiotherapy May Not Help Hip Osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial has shown that physiotherapy is no better than placebo treatments for patients with hip osteoarthritis.
