Barbie Hsu, the beloved Taiwanese actress best known for her role as Shan Cai in Meteor Garden, tragically passed away due to complications from influenza-induced pneumonia. Her sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among her fans,...
- February 5, 2025
- 7 Min Read
Dr. Tay Tien Yaa’s tragic suicide has highlighted the systemic issues of workplace bullying and mental health neglect within Malaysia’s healthcare system, particularly affecting junior doctors. Despite a zero-tolerance policy for bullying in place since 2018, toxic work environments persist....
- October 9, 2024
- 5 Min Read
Ketamine: Medical Marvel to Recreational Menace Ketamine, originally developed in the 1960s, has long been an essential tool in the medical field. Its primary use has been as an anesthetic, particularly in pediatric and emergency settings, where it is valued...
- August 19, 2024
- 4 Min Read
Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, faced disqualification from the 2023 World Boxing Championships after failing a gender eligibility test. This incident brought to light the complexities and sensitivities surrounding gender and chromosomal abnormalities in sports. Gender Eligibility in Sports Gender...
- August 3, 2024
- 3 Min Read
Reflecting on a Milestone: Our Successful Hybrid Symposium We are thrilled to share that our first-ever hybrid symposium, held on July 14, 2024, was a resounding success! This event brought together leading experts in the field of geriatric care, both...
- July 20, 2024
- 2 Min Read
The consolidation of several healthcare assets under US private equity firm TPG Capital and the Hong Leong Group has apparently received regulatory approval. The new entity is set to include prominent healthcare facilities such as Columbia Asia Healthcare, Ramsay Sime...
- June 25, 2024
- 7 Min Read
Just last week AstraZeneca withdrew their Covid vaccine from the market worldwide. Did you know during the COVID-19 pandemic, national regulatory authorities worldwide granted full or emergency use authorisations to a total of 40 different COVID-19 vaccines. Among these, ten...
- May 14, 2024
- 7 Min Read
Recently a fourth individual has succumbed to bongkrekic acid poisoning following a food poisoning outbreak at Polam Kopitiam, a well-known Malaysian restaurant chain in Taipei, Taiwan. This incident occurred between April 19th and 23rd, affecting 35 individuals who had consumed...
- May 4, 2024
- 4 Min Read
