Hearing device implantation surgery made in Almaty
Professor of Vilnius Medical University Yevgenius Lisinskas made the surgery in the Central Clinical Hospital of Almaty.
Risk calculator boosts odds of finding lung cancer
A new software tool may help doctors eliminate mistakes when judging whether a spot that turns up on a smoker's lung scan is cancerous or not.
Petropavlovsk resident got first bio-hand in Kazakhstan
The resident of Presnovka village Saker Ospanov lost his right hand in a car accident three years ago and received his new hand at the expense of the local budget.
Mexico City mulls legal marijuana 'clubs'
The Mexico City council is considering the legalization of cannabis plants and the creation of private marijuana smoking "clubs" as it mulls controversial legislation to liberalize consumption.
Experimental drug 'cures' hepatitis C in small trials
An experimental drug combination cured 70 percent of patients with hepatitis C in early trials, offering hope of a simpler remedy for the chronic liver disease.
One million cockroaches flee China farm: report
At least one million cockroaches have escaped a farm in China where they were being bred for use in traditional medicine.
Insecticide-treated bed nets prevent tropical disease: study
Bed nets treated with insecticide are a simple and economical way to eradicate filariasis, a mosquito-born tropical disease that threatens 1.4 billion people worldwide.
South Korean surgeon to offer free consultations in Almaty
A famous surgeon from South Korea will come to Almaty for experience exchange.
MSF pulls out of Somalia after 'extreme attacks'
Medical aid agency Doctors Without Borders closed all its operations in war-torn Somalia on Wednesday, warning of growing insecurity, after 22 years of working in the Horn of Africa troublespot.
Kazakhstan mulls creating donorship consent registrar
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry is working on a common registrar of donors, recipients and persons awaiting transplantation.
2 thousand Kazakhstan citizens require transplantation
Kazakhstan is experiencing a deficit of donor organs same as most countries around the world as well: Ministry.
Chinese herb remedy extract linked to cancer: study
A plant extract used in Chinese herbal remedies for arthritis, gout and inflammation has been directly linked to cancer and causes a surprising number of genetic mutations.
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry will not expand methadone program
273 patients are taking part in the opioid substitution therapy (OST) program in Kazakhstan.
Almaty scientist can diagnose cancer in 10 minutes
Doctor of Chemistry Diyas Myrzakozha from Almaty has developed a principally new method of highly accurate early diagnostics of cancer.
Bananas, pain killers do trick for world's oldest man
A US drug company said Friday it was considering a banana-flavored version of its pain reliever after the world's oldest man attributed his longevity to the fruit and the drug.
Japan govt approves stem cell clinical trials
Japan's government on Friday gave its seal of approval to the world's first clinical trials using stem cells harvested from a patient's own body.
US approves first brain wave test for ADHD
US regulators on Monday approved the first brain wave test for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, saying it may improve the accuracy of diagnoses by medical experts.
American surgeons giving master classes in Astana
American and Kazakhstan surgeons will be exchanging experience in cancer treatment for several days in Astana.
100 doctors transplant organs from one donor to 4 patients in Kazakhstan
Transplantation to four patients from one donor was made in Syzganov National Scientific Surgery Center in Almaty for the first time in Kazakhstan.
Cambodia's Khmer healers get schooled in ancient art
A lizard dipped in wine may not seem like an obvious asthma remedy, but as Cambodian traditional healers strive to turn their ancient wisdom into a professional industry.
