Category: Top Story
Singapore startup Mesh Bio to introduce clinical workflow automation solution
Healthtech startup Mesh Bio has secured substantial funding for its anticipated commercial rollout of Dara, a new predictive analytics and clinical workflow automation solution for healthcare providers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Led by deep tech investors Elev8.vc and […]
Sojitz invests in Asia/Oceania primary healthcare provider Qualitas in Asia & Oceania
Sojitz Corporation has invested in Qualitas Medical Limited, a leading provider of primary healthcare services in the Asia and Oceania region, through an injection of new capital into the business. The capital will be used by Qualitas for funding future […]
Why Zoom calls are likely tiring you out, and how to fix it
Video conferencing has become a way of life, but there are psychological consequences of spending hours per day on video chat platforms. Stanford communication Professor Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab (VHIL), has studied prolonged […]
Lifestyle and diet adjustments most important for successful weight loss effort
With Chinese New Year fast approaching, a bigger waistline from feeding on festive goodies is to be expected. While the occasional indulgence during festivities is okay, being overweight or obese for the long term is not. In this article, Dr. […]
Medical Fair Thailand goes “Phygital”
Medical Fair Thailand 2021 is reimagining the marketplace amid an evolving landscape by going “Phygital”, a portmanteau for “physical” and “digital”. The 10th edition event will be held virtually/on-line on 11-17 Sep 2021 and in-person on 8-10 Sep 2021 at […]
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 […]
