Category: Top Story
Novel digital health system launched in Singapore for diabetes support
Asia accounts for over 50% of the global diabetic population – in Singapore, over 400,000 people have diabetes, with a majority facing end-stage kidney failure. The number of affected is expected to rise to one million by 2050 and cost […]
EXCLUSIVE: Vaccine development made easy with single-use bioprocessing systems
Global solutions provider Avantor has stepped up its single-use biomanufacturing footprint by 30% to include novel cell and gene therapies, as well as vaccines for COVID-19. Single-use bioprocessing systems are much sought after for their ease of use, cost-efficiency, flexibility, […]
HKU researchers collaborating with vaccine manufacturers for new vaccine against Omicron
After successfully isolating the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant from clinical specimens, researchers at the Department of Microbiology at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are now collaborating with governments and vaccine manufacturers in order to quickly advance the development and production […]
P&G Health launches “First Iron Deficiency Diagnosis and Counselling Guide” for pharmacists
P&G Health, the health care division of Procter & Gamble, have developed and launched a standardised ‘First Iron Deficiency Diagnosis and Counselling Guide’ for pharmacists in conjunction with Iron Deficiency Day 2021. Developed using the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists […]
Making mental healthcare accessible to Singapore’s mid/low-income groups
With the pandemic having taken a toll on overall mental health, 9 out of 10 Singaporeans have reported a decline in their mental well-being, with those heavily affected being in the middle to lower income households, especially those that do […]
MALAYSIA: Kidney transplants to be fully available after COVID-19 hiatus
The Malaysian healthcare system is set to resume treatment options for patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) after the COVID-19 health emergency that clamoured for the country’s finite care resources such as hospital equipment and medical attention. ESKD is […]
Asian hospitals to protect from cyber infection as threat of ransomware rises
By Leo Lynch, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Arcserve Healthcare organisations have made tremendous progress in adopting medical technology to increase their efficiency and improve the quality of care they deliver to patients. The new technology ranges widely, from automated patient […]
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 […]
Thai medical show cancelled in 2022; Singapore to host 2022 show
Given the on-going ban on large scale events in Bangkok, which is still marked a dark red zone in Thailand, coupled with varied quarantine requirements for returning international travellers, the organiser of the 2022 edition of Medical Fair Thailand has been cancelled. […]
Antibody could mitigate long-term effects of traumatic brain injury
Many people exhibit bad side effects months or even years after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – trouble sleeping, difficulty carrying out daily activities, or even sensitivity to basic stimulus. The long-term effects can last a few days or the […]
