Category: Education
First sickle cell drug treatment in over 20 years gets US FDA approval
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug treatment that reduces complications associated with the sickle cell disease, making it the first drug approved for the disorder in over two decades. The drug, called Endari, consists […]
Stigma prevents psychedelics from helping mental health care in Asia
Some psychedelics can help treat certain mental health conditions, according to research, however, stigma is a hindrance for drugs that will help mental health care in Asia. The social stigma around illegal drugs is simply too strong for even researchers […]
DYNAMO fights against diabetic kidney disease
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, vision difficulty, kidney disease and nerve damage. Singapore’s Ministry of Health conducted a “War on Diabetes” campaign in April 2016, in order to fight the diabetes epidemic. The […]
Proper medication tools, instructions may help prevent overdoses
Picture-based instructions and proper dosing tools that closely match the amount of medication needed may help parents prevent medication overdoses in children, according to researchers. Poorly designed medication labels and dosing tools lead to dosing errors, especially when parents are […]
Addressing the challenge of medical malpractice
Patient safety is at the crux of healthcare innovations. Nevertheless, despite the advancements in medical and healthcare systems, few lapses can still occur, which may cause patient dissatisfaction; or at worst, pose risk to patient’s safety. In this exclusive interview […]
New diagnostic system provides faster results, antibiotic customization
Researchers at the at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, with the use of nanotechnology, image processing tools and statistical analysis, have developed a new diagnostic system that makes for faster diagnostics, earlier and more effective treatment of infectious bacteria through […]
Brain cancer patients lack RNA ‘editing’, scientists find
Scientists in India and the UK observed a lack of ‘editing’ in the microRNAs of the brain tissues of brain cancer patients. Their discovery increases the possibility of using genome-engineering techniques to slow, or reverse the disease. MicroRNAs are a […]
Painless disposable vaccine patch just as effective as standard flu jabs
A disposable, painless vaccine patch that is equipped with micro-needles has been found to be as effective in delivering the vaccine as a standard influenza jab, researchers said after the completion of a preliminary trial. “This bandage-strip sized patch of […]
Declutter to increase focus, improve mental health
Clutter, which are accumulated physical items that people tend to keep around instead of disposing though they provide no inherent value to one’s life, could have a negative impact on one’s focus and wellbeing. The practice of removing these unnecessary […]
AHA: Coconut oil has higher levels of saturated fats than beef, butter
Coconut oil has higher amounts of saturated fat – a type of fat that raises levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the ‘bad’ cholesterol that can build up in blood vessels and lead to clots and heart attacks – compared to […]
