Category: Top Story
Scientists to churn out a vaccine against the Wuhan coronavirus in less than a year
The first experimental vaccines against the Wuhan coronavirus (Wuhan CoV) could be tested in just three months’ time – thanks to a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Called together to conduct human trials […]
Sepsis deaths jump to one in five – more than are killed by cancer, US analysis shows
Sepsis or blood poisoning, in layman’s terms, is caused by the immune system not just attacking foreign invaders but parts of its own body too – the drawbacks could be worse than cancer or HIV. Researchers at the University of […]
CAREhab-SG Rehab Conference 2020 dedicated to “elevate Asia’s healthcare standards”
Asia’s CAREhab is back again this year – the 2020 run will be held in conjunction with the 6th Singapore Rehabilitation Conference (14th to 15th February) at Singapore EXPO’s Max Atria. Partnering with SingEx Exhibitions and Singapore’s Society of Rehabilitation […]
How peripheral artery disease may cause lower limb amputation if left unchecked
The little-known peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the third most common clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis, after coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke; and is also associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Professor Tan Huay Cheem, […]
WHO reports more pregnant women/children protected from malaria; calls for global response
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2019 malaria report shows the effective use vector controls, such as insecticide-treated nets or indoor residual spraying, and preventive antimalarial medicines have benefited a significant number of pregnant women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria […]
Consultancy firm: senior care market to grow exponentially in Asia; new technologies to boost market
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, judging by its rapidly growing elderly population, could significantly boost silver market opportunities and elder-care productivity solutions, according to Spire Research & Consulting, which presented at Singapore’s ELDEX Asia 2019. The firm foresees product categories such […]
Air pollution may cut 17 years off of New Delhi residents’ lives
New Delhi, India, has been reporting high air pollution levels after successive periods of poor air quality. According to a recent study, Delhiites might lose up to 17 years of their lives if pollution levels continue to cross the ‘danger’ […]
Mental Health at the Workplace Forum
Qualitas Medical Group organised a forum titled “Mental Health at the Workplace: The Unspoken Truth” at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The main target of the panel session was to increase awareness of the issues of mental health […]
Study of disease-fighting antibodies paves the way for viable malaria vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that, in 2017, there were an estimated 219 million malaria cases worldwide, which led to some 435,000 deaths; but developing an effective malaria vaccine is particularly difficult because of the survival strategy of the […]
