Right to Try: The new health law approved by Trump’s administration

Terminal ill patients in the United States have gained “legal rights” to try unproven treatments that may increase their chances against diseases and other health challenges. President Donald Trump affixed his signature on the bill last Wednesday and described unhindered access to the listed drugs as a “fundamental freedom” for all. The health law survived … Continue reading Right to Try: The new health law approved by Trump’s administration

The benefits and dangers of China’s online medical appointments

Hospitals around China are fast adapting to the recently introduced online registration platforms. The process is expected to gradually reform the country's traditional registration systems which has been criticized for being time-consuming as well as inflexible in emergency situations. Image shows people queuing up to buy tickets at a hospital in China. Most hospitals in … Continue reading The benefits and dangers of China’s online medical appointments