Digital health Archives

22 November 2024

Malaysia

Health Sector Hungry For ‘Digital Front Door’: MOH Official

MOH digital health director Dr Mahesh Appannan says Malaysia has vast but underutilised reserves of health data from health records, genomic banks, and wearables. He says digital health should be viewed as a long-term investment, citing opportunity cost.

31 May 2024

Malaysia

How Senior Citizens Can Stay Independent And Healthy With Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Samsung Malaysia says Galaxy Watch6 Series is the only smartwatch with all 3 features: blood pressure, ECG and body composition. The wearable is customisable for senior citizens to easily monitor chronic health conditions, besides a fall detection feature.

20 May 2024

Letter

Open Letter To The Top Bureaucrat In MOH (Part 1) — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

In a letter to MOH's top bureaucrat, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin suggests that MOH learn from the paediatric fraternity on how to use AI and a Health Information System to resolve the maldistribution of doctors, citing also lessons from MNCs and aviation industry.

26 March 2024

Malaysia

Dr Dzul’s Ambitious National EMR Plan Covers Private Facilities, Public Health Data

Dr Dzul plans for a national EMR system covering both public and private health care facilities that enables precision medicine, and also precision public health from big data analytics. Selayang Hospital will be the first hospital to pioneer the system.

22 March 2024

Letter

Stepping Into Digital Health Care Through Telemedicine — Yap Yoong Hong & Dr Sean Thum

Through telemedicine, individuals living in remote areas can access medical advice and treatment without the need to travel to big cities.

23 February 2024

Malaysia

Adeeba: Invest In Digital Training Rotation System For Doctors Like Airline Industry

Prof Adeeba urges investment in digital rotation for medical training. "What system does MOH use to rotate doctors? Manual, right? Can you imagine if AirAsia or Qatar Airways or Emirates still uses pen and paper to rotate their crew? The planes won’t fly."

9 February 2024

Letter

Creating Tomorrow, Today: AstraZeneca’s Commitment To Closing The Cancer Care Gap

At AstraZeneca, we are revolutionising the approach to cancer drug development, weaving data science and AI seamlessly across R&D endeavours. From identifying potential drug targets to the culmination of clinical trials, AI serves as a guiding force.

16 January 2024

World

A Potential Digital Lifesaver For Diabetes Patients

India is especially well-placed to take up digital therapeutics in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

13 October 2023

Malaysia

Budget 2024: More Funds For Digital Health Records, Preventive Care

The government is allocating RM150 million to improve MOH’s IT systems and a minimum of RM130 million for preventive health initiatives, including women’s cervical cancer screening, Form 4 teens’ thalassemia screening, and free pertussis vaccination for pregnant women.

25 September 2023

Letter

The Evolving Role Of Pharmacists In Medication Safety — Prof Ong Chin Eng

Pharmacists are increasingly seen as critical partners in the multidisciplinary care team, addressing complex patient needs.

Tag: Digital health

Health Sector Hungry For ‘Digital Front Door’: MOH Official

How Senior Citizens Can Stay Independent And Healthy With Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Open Letter To The Top Bureaucrat In MOH (Part 1) — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

Dr Dzul’s Ambitious National EMR Plan Covers Private Facilities, Public Health Data

Stepping Into Digital Health Care Through Telemedicine — Yap Yoong Hong & Dr Sean Thum

Adeeba: Invest In Digital Training Rotation System For Doctors Like Airline Industry

Creating Tomorrow, Today: AstraZeneca’s Commitment To Closing The Cancer Care Gap

A Potential Digital Lifesaver For Diabetes Patients

Budget 2024: More Funds For Digital Health Records, Preventive Care

The Evolving Role Of Pharmacists In Medication Safety — Prof Ong Chin Eng

MMC-Registered Medical Graduates Nearly Halved In Six Years

Kebajikan Kakitangan Perubatan Dan Kesihatan Kerajaan Yang Bekerja Shif Diabaikan Bawah SSPA — Dr A.H.H.

Six Nurses’ Groups Oppose 45-Hour Work Week Under SSPA Shift System

New SSPA Ruling Worsens Nurses’ Work Burden — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

UMMC To Improve Process For Patients To Get Non-Formulary Drugs