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Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has successfully undergone a leadless pacemaker implantation procedure at the National Heart Institute following treatment for cardiac arrhythmia complications.
Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in Hanoi has successfully completed Vietnam's first penis transplant using a brain-dead donor, representing a significant milestone in regional surgical capability and offering new hope for patients with severe genital injuries.
A Malaysian cardiology team led by Datuk Dr Tamil Selvan Muthusamy is researching an innovative device designed to treat severely hardened plaque in coronary arteries, potentially offering patients safer and more effective treatment options.
Researchers at Edinburgh University and NHS Lothian have created a rapid imaging technique using artificial intelligence to identify genetic mutations in lung cancer, potentially cutting diagnosis time from weeks to minutes and costs from thousands to hundreds of pounds.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have created an AI-enabled skin patch that performs instant medical analysis without relying on wireless data transmission, potentially transforming real-time health monitoring across the region.