Category: Features
Africa obtains “historic” malaria vaccine approval for children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved of a malaria vaccine for use for children within the African continent. This announcement comes after the successful completion of pilot immunisation programmes with the vaccine in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi. The WHO […]
Able Malaysians wave “purple flag of generosity” to help others in need
The Malaysian relief initiative “KitaJagaKita,” born out of unprecedented struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, has introduced the “Purple Flag Movement” to support those in need. In the past months, desperate Malaysians have resorted to putting up a white flag outside […]
Singapore signs supply agreement for Merck’s experimental oral COVID-19 drug
Merck and Co., Inc. (Merck), also known as MSD outside the US and Canada, has just announced a supply and purchase agreement with Singapore that will provide the Republic with access to Merck’s experimental oral antiviral drug for COVID-19. The […]
Buckwheat extract found to promote protein clean-up in cells
A type of buckwheat liquor used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was found to influence an important activity in cells: tartary buckwheat extract induces autophagy, a process that cells use to clean up proteins that are damaged or no longer […]
Influenza vaccine could protect against severe COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Miami Milles School of Medicine in Florida, US, postulate a possible protective effect of the influenza (flu) vaccine against the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. A recent study by the University found an 8% drop in hospitalisation […]
Experimental pill for home treatment of COVID-19 passes clinical trials
An investigational oral antiviral treatment for SARS-CoV-2 has been shown to significantly reduce a person’s risk of hospitalisation or death from COVID-19, according to clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical giant Merck, referred to as MSD outside of the US and […]
“Revolutionary” bioelectrical sensor detects signals from within clothing
An international team of researchers from the University of Utah, US, and Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, part of APL Materials, have developed a fabric-embedded bioelectrical sensor that is convenient and low-cost. Bioelectrical sensors measure electromyography (EMG) signals that are […]
COVID-19 vaccination safe for mothers-to-be, says Malaysian fertility specialist
Amid a robust COVID-19 vaccination programme in Malaysia, there are still people who are wary of the vaccine, pregnant mothers and those trying to conceive included. Dr. Sumithra Devi Valiapan, fertility specialist at Kuala Lumpur-based Sunfert International Fertility Centre (Sunfert), […]
COVID-19 and its impact on cancer care in Asia Pacific?
Cancer patients are a high-priority group vulnerable to severe complications and even death from an unsuspecting COVID-19 infection, no thanks to their compromised immunity from cancer itself. Despite the fear and anxiety surrounding COVID-19 – the incidence of which is […]
Rethinking Smart Medical & Biotesting in the post pandemic world
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people approach their health and healthcare. This October 14th, Taiwan Excellence, representing the symbol of Taiwan’s innovative technology, will organise a Smart Medical & Biotesting Webinar to introduce some of the latest developments […]
