PARIS, March 17 — Conditions affecting the nervous system — such as strokes, migraines and dementia — have surged past heart disease to become the leading cause of ill health worldwide, a major new analysis said on Friday. More than 3.4 billion people — 43 per cent of the global population — experienced a neurological … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — In conjunction with World Rare Disease Day, the Malaysia Lysosomal Disease Association (MLDA) has launched a creative fund-raising project using shadow puppetry art or wayang kulit. Together with creative talents from Fusion Wayang Kulit, MLDA has unveiled a four-part Fusion Wayang Kulit Tales of Rare Resilience video series that narrate … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan 31 — The mental health of adolescents and young adults is considered a major global concern, as is their use of alcohol and drugs. This prompted US researchers to investigate whether the use of some psychoactive substances could potentially increase their mental distress. And their conclusions are unequivocal, since the scientists report … Read more
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iridex Corporation, a global leader in innovative laser-based medical systems for the treatment of eye diseases, proudly announces the US launch of its next-generation platform Iridex 532® and Iridex 577® Lasers alongside its 35th anniversary celebration. The announcement was made ahead of their official showcase at … Read more
It is crucial for those in rehab to be assessed for co-occurring mental disorders. (Rawpixel pic) The connections between substance abuse and mental illness are complex. Often, mental health issues lead to substance use and addiction as a result of self-medication. The misuse of substances, however, could worsen the existing mental illness and cause new … Read more
