Category: Features
Managing medical waste from the Covid-19 pandemic no longer an uphill task
by Cheryl Ng The pandemic has caused the volume of medical waste globally to increase faster than we can safely dispose of it. Thankfully there is a safe, environmentally-sound solution at hand. In March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
Gamers now more fit than general population
The first study to investigate the BMI (Body Mass Index) status of a global sample of esports players reveals that these players are more likely to have a healthy weight compared to the general population. Led by researchers at Queensland […]
Patients with sepsis carry little-known inflammatory disease particle
Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), California, have found a new type of particle in the human bloodstream that appears to be related to inflammatory disease. These sausage-shaped particles are created by neutrophils within the body and are […]
Women taking diabetes drug found to have decreased COVID-19 death risk
Researchers have previously stated that patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 and death from the illness. They demonstrate how accumulation of visceral fat around patients’ organs can lead to increased secretion […]
Japan’s domestic travel campaign linked to increased COVID-19 symptoms
There is a higher incidence of COVID-19 symptoms among Japanese who have participated in a domestic travel campaign promoted by the government, according to researchers from the University of Tokyo and the University of California, Los Angeles, US. Researchers and […]
Kids’ physical fitness should focus on endurance and skill improvement
A child’s cardiorespiratory endurance – a measure of how well the body handles long periods of exercise – is a more important aspect of physical education (PE) than losing weight. A study by researchers at the University of Georgia, US, […]
Disposable glove makers turn to nitrile to cope with Covid-19 demand
By Hyma Haridas Industries around the world have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with most facing unprecedented and unique challenges to their survival. The disposable gloves manufacturing industry, however, is faced with challenges of a different kind. In […]
Manage glaucoma with an injectable, natural polymer-based hydrogel
In glaucoma patients, the main opening through which fluid, or aqueous humour, within the eye drains is sometimes blocked. It leads to pressure buildup, which in turn will press on the optic nerve and eventually blind the patient. Scientists at […]
Modified device offers non-invasive way to detect liver fibrosis
Liver fibrosis is a condition whereby too much scar tissue or fat cells (fatty liver disease) accumulate within the organ, causing inflammation and other serious conditions. The current method of diagnosis for liver fibrosis is often too late, and involves […]
Emergency use authorisation for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in India
Biopharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. has applied for emergency approval for use of its coronavirus two-shot vaccine from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). However, there has been no response from the DCGI nor the health ministry. As of last […]
