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New rules' impact merely skin-deep?
There is unlikely to be any major shake-up in the aesthetic treatment business because of the new rules released by the profession and the Ministry of Health (MOH), say doctors. - The Straits Times


Doctors face tighter rules on aesthetic treatments
From Nov 1, doctors will have to get permission before they can offer a range of controversial aesthetic treatments such as breast enhancement surgery. 		Medical profession okays aesthetic treatments doctors can do
They will not be allowed to advertise these treatments and will have to get written permission from patients.
Changes to Hota to make more organs available
Currently, organs cannot be taken from someone who is over 60 years old when he dies. 		Custom-made insoles may ease certain foot pain
They may help ease foot pain caused by high arches, rheumatoid arthritis.
Drug patch could make life easier for Alzheimer's patients
A Novartis study in 2006 showed that Exelon-patch users had better memory improvement than participants on Exelon pills. 		Soy may not bring men joy
Half serving a day of soy-based foods could be enough to significantly lower a man's sperm count.
'I last saw my wife alive before tummy tuck'
Woman dies after liposuction and surgery; husband alleges negligence. 		What price altrui$m?
Should there be financial compensation for organ trading?
Minimally invasive treatment helps infertile men
Swollen veins in the scrotum are a common cause of infertility in men. 		Torn, but she did it anyway
At least 20 people travelled overseas for transplants each year, according to Health Ministry figures. Melissa Sim speaks to one of them who did.
Most children with milk allergy tolerate warm milk
Researchers discovered specific milk proteins that trigger allergic reactions can almost entirely be destroyed through exposure to high temperatures. 		Inhaled sugar helps clear lungs in cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a serious genetic disorder characterized by abnormally thick mucus secretions in the lungs and other organs.
Parasitic worms may help fuel AIDS epidemic: study
They may undercut the immune system's ability to fight off HIV infection. 		Sleep apnea may trigger nighttime heart attack
Body changes that occur with OSA may lead to blockage of the coronary arteries and heart attack.
Livers from older donors work well in transplants
No difference in survival rates whether livers come from young or old donors, say study. 		Viagra helps depressed women
It has proven effective at combating sexual dysfunction in depressed women.
Special fabric for pain relief
Heavy computer use is enough to cause shoulder pain. Explore the options to prevent and soothe this common problem. 		Irresponsible parents to blame for return of HFMD
They would take their kids to school even when they have high fever and ulcers, says a reader.
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