Category: Features
H5N1 Bird Flu Diagnostic Kit Detects all Strains with a Single Test
SINGAPORE – The close collaboration between scientists from the Experimental Therapeutics Centre (ETC) under the Agency for Science and Technology Research (A*STAR) and clinicians from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has enabled the successful development of the most comprehensive and […]
A Second Look at Air Purifiers
Air pollution is likely to kill more more than car accidents, according to a study commissioned by Hewlett Foundation. The study also captures the cost to families of missed days of work because of illness related to air pollution (ozone […]
Abbott, Syngene To Open First Nutrition R&D Center In India
INDIA – Health care company Abbott and Syngene, a subsidiary of Indian biotechnology company Biocon, announced plans to establish its first nutrition research and development center in India. The Abbott Nutrition R&D Center at Biocon Park in Bangalore will focus […]
Thirty-six percent Of Malaria Drugs In Southeast Asia Are Fake
UNITED STATES – One-third of the malaria drugs sold across Southeast Asia are either poor quality or fake, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study published in The Lancet Infectious Disease journal. According to the authors, poor quality antimalarial […]
Executive panel to discuss Healthcare IT in Cebu
PHILIPPINES – Cebu could be among the top spots for medical tourism in Asia Pacific but the queen city of the south has some challenges to bring under control such as an increasing customer base with rising quality expectations, long […]
Parkway Pantai to open new hospital in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The new S$2 billion Mount Elizabeth Novena hospital complex in Singapore is on course for its July opening, including over 100 specialists in co-located medical office suites ready to open their practices on day one. The hospital complex […]
Sonic Healthcare to buy some Healthscope assets
MELBOURNE – Sonic Healthcare Ltd. announced that it is taking over some of private equity-owned Healthscope Ltd.’s Australian operations for US$99.4 million to expand its pathology business. Sonic Chief Executive Colin Goldschmidt said in a statement the acquisition of the […]
Healthcare Humanity Awards 61 professionals
SINGAPORE – Sixty-one healthcare professionals were honoured at the annual Healthcare Humanity Awards for going the extra mile. Funded by the Courage Fund, which is supported by donations from the public and government, the ceremony gives value to healthcare professional’s […]
Say “Kiddy-up” to Good Posture
Back pain is the most prevalent type of pain, according to a study carried out in India. It is also a common problem among computer users, especially women. The study observed that working in a prolonged period of time in […]
