Category: Top Story
Huge market potential for CBD and other cannabinoids – how best to produce them?
While cannabis has been removed from the UN prohibition schedule and CBD is not considered as a narcotic drug, these two major decisions are expected to drive further research to explore the full potential of one of the major and longest established medicinal plants. A […]
New kidney test device to improve access to early detection for Singapore patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the sixth most common cause of death in Singapore and will likely rise further with the Republic’s increased prevalence of diabetes and ageing population. Yet, only 10% of those with CKD know they have it; […]
Medical Fair Asia’s first digital edition concludes with success
Medical Fair Asia (MFA), the region’s leading medical and healthcare exhibition concluded last week after 10 days of online sourcing opportunities, insightful conference sessions and presentations. Some 8,500 trade visitors from 92 countries and regions across the healthcare spectrum participated […]
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) […]
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 […]
Digital edition of Medical Fair to feature top healthcare professionals
The first digital edition of Medical Fair Asia 2020, which will take place 9-18 December, will include a line-up of daily technical presentations and conferences by regional and international experts in their fields. Top speakers include leading virologist Professor Peter […]
Taiwan healthcare event featured online in Malaysia
Taiwan’s medical industry is well-known for its precision equipment, professional medical teams and medical treatments that rival the best of the world. These days, more people from Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, and even the US and Canada, seek […]
Taiwan and Malaysia join hands for better healthcare
The global healthcare market is estimated to hit US$1.4 trillion by 2023. Against the back of this, the exchange of medical information is vital to improving healthcare quality, safety, and patient outcomes. In order to encourage networking between Taiwan’s and Malaysia’s […]
Taiwan/Malaysia online panel discussion to promote medical sector
Taiwan, being home to some of the brightest in the medical technology industry, will host an online panel discussion: “Taiwan and Malaysia, Joining Hands in Bringing Greater Health to Life”, to promote networking opportunities between Taiwan’s and Malaysia’s medical industry. […]
US research includes crowded restaurants, gyms as COVID-19 “superspreader” places
As the festive season draws near and people throng about, it is important to be aware of – and avoid – places where you’re most at risk of being infected with the dreaded novel coronavirus. A recent computer model analysis […]
