Psychology & Psychiatry
Getting a new perspective on autism
Much-needed insight into raising young children with autism in Malaysia highlights the need to improve local research, awareness, acceptance and support services.
Jan 9, 2020
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Health
Improving the health of fragile tribes in Malaysia
Genetic studies on Malaysia's Orang Asli peoples could lead to tailored medical advice that is more appropriate for their unique makeup.
May 1, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Workplace mindfulness could benefit individuals and organisations
Whenever you need a break at work, instead of checking your social media account, try this instead: STOP, and by that I mean Stop, Take a breath, Observe and Proceed. Stop whatever you are currently doing. Take a conscious ...
May 6, 2016
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Medical research
Study finds the mechanism used by metastatic cancer cells to infiltrate the liver
Metastasis—when cancer spreads to form new tumors—causes approximately 90% of cancer-related deaths. Because metastatic cancer cells circulate in the blood, the liver—which filters the blood—is considered the most ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Health
Mortality of elder abuse in Malaysia
In Malaysia, research into elder abuse and neglect (EAN) has indicated a link between abuse and premature death, with pattern differences between males and females. Financial abuse is found to be more common than other subtypes ...
Aug 10, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer registry improves understanding of rare ovarian tumor
Ovarian granulosa cell tumors are a rare type of ovarian cancer that affect the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and can extend further into the pelvis and lymph nodes. Treatment typically follows the same guidelines as other ...
Dec 3, 2021
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Health
Smart homes enhance seniors' safety
In Singapore, as well as many other countries, ensuring a high quality of life for an expanding elderly population demands that community eldercare providers strike a delicate balance between frequently competing factors. ...
Aug 9, 2016
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Medical research
Fermented soybeans suppress asthma-induced airway inflammation
Bronchial asthma causes symptoms such as wheezing and cough due to chronic airway inflammation, but there is no fundamental treatment for it, leaving a desire for new prevention and treatment methods. Now a new study reveals ...
Oct 26, 2021
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Genetics
Malaria parasite genomes provide insights and tools for control and elimination in Lake Victoria, Kenya
Scientists are turning to genomics to better understand the epidemiology of malaria and to inform control and elimination interventions and strategies. In the Lake Victoria region of Kenya, malaria burden remains very high ...
Nov 16, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover unsuspected bacterial link to bile duct cancer
An international research collaboration has identified bacteria in the bile duct as a potential risk factor in the development of bile duct cancer, or Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a rare but aggressive form of cancer with symptoms ...
Jun 24, 2016
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