Posts tagged “China”

Scientists suggest malaria drug is not effective in treating Covid-19

June 9th, 2020
Scientists suggest malaria drug is not effective in treating Covid-19

Researchers from the University of Oxford have suggested that a malaria drug, which has been touted as a possible treatment for Covid-19, is not effective. There has been a lot of talk about Hydroxychloroquine in the press, most notably because President Trump admitted to taking it, but researchers have claimed that it is not an […]

Fears grow over killer Coronavirus, as death toll reaches over 80 in China

January 28th, 2020

Fears are growing over a killer virus, which has now claimed more than 80 lives in China. Governments all over the world are looking into measures designed to limit the spread of coronavirus, a virus that originated in the city of Wuhan. Chinese officials have now confirmed that over 3,000 people have been diagnosed, with […]

Increasing Numbers Of Chinese Women Turning To Plastic Surgery-2927

March 4th, 2014
Increasing Numbers Of Chinese Women Turning To Plastic Surgery-2927

Cosmetic surgery in China has grown recently. According to the Sichuan Cosmetic Surgeons Association, there has been growth of around 20% in the number of women opting for plastic surgery over the last few years. Nose-jobs appear to be the major operation. What is driving this growth rate? In one corner of the country, namely […]

China Potentially Not The Profitable Centre Once Thought-7128

July 25th, 2013
China Potentially Not The Profitable Centre Once Thought-7128

Since China opened its door to foreign investment, many companies including health care and health insurance firms flooded into the country. However a recent report from one of Europe’s major financial institutions suggests that China may not be as profitable as many thought. In fact 2 British pharmaceutical companies are thought to have possibly bit […]

China’s Cosmetic Surgery Industry Gets Its Own Face Lift-3488

January 26th, 2011
China’s Cosmetic Surgery Industry Gets Its Own Face Lift-3488

The growth of China’s economy has also seen a growth in many people wanting plastic surgery. While the industry will obviously welcome this, it has also been at the sharp end of malpractice law suits – a total of 20,000 so far. In fact, this has become so widespread the Chinese Government has begun taking […]

Growing Infertility Problem For China-4150

November 11th, 2010
Growing Infertility Problem For China-4150

While still the most populous county in the world, China is now facing an infertility problem. According to experts, 40 million people in China are suffering from infertility, and this is set to rise. Huang Hefeng who is the director of the Zhejiang reproductive medical centre in China believes that the problem is caused by […]

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