Category: Top Story
Positive outlook for the inaugural edition of ELDEX Asia
Taking place from 8 – 10 November at Suntec Singapore, Halls 405/406, Eldex (Eldercae Exhibition & Conference) Asia, the region’s most dedicated exhibition for the rapidly growing eldercare industry, will feature pavilions from Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan, the country of honour […]
Allianz Held Cancer Forum
Alliianz Malaysia Berhad recently organised a cancer forum called ‘Reimagine Your Medical Choices’ at Kuala Lumpur. The forum was held in view of the rising statistics of cancer cases annually in Malaysia. According to the Malaysian Health Ministry‘s study on […]
New Japanese research makes use of human hair as schizophrenia biomarker
Schizophrenia is a widely misunderstood disease – diagnosed mostly through behavioural tests, the condition is hard to detect and treat. Recently, a team of Japanese researchers from the RIKEN Research Institute, based in Tokyo, has identified a possible biomarker in […]
Cambridge U reports claim asthma medication causes harmful carbon emissions
Asthma patients in the UK currently number some 5.4 million, with most relying on inhalers to counter the potentially fatal effects of air pollution, which could exacerbate symptoms. Inhalers release medicine straight into an asthma sufferer’s lungs, to quickly relax […]
Sugary drinks promote weight gain, diabetes, more than sugary food
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been found to add to calorie intake and body weight, compared to sugary food items, according to research from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. The […]
Exercise recommended for cancer patients undergoing treatment
Patients with cancer can benefit from physical activity during their cancer care pathway, especially those who suffer from side effects like cardiovascular disease. A review by Macmillan Cancer Support, a British charity, suggests that following an exercise programme not only […]
Focusing on the needs of the geriatric sector in Asia
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is the fastest ageing region globally. By 2050, the population of older persons (aged over 60) would have reached 1.3 billion. Major issues that are confronting the elders, from nutrition and wellness to access to […]
Duke-NUS finds cause for vaccine-resistant dengue virus
The dengue virus (DENV) can cause its victims to suffer either mild dengue fever or fatal dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Dengue infections are particularly prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Recently, a research team from Singapore’s Duke-NUS […]
Chinese scientists find unique alcohol-producing gut bacteria may cause liver disease
An unusual case of a patient with severe liver damage, and suffering from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), who consistently became drunk after eating high-carbohydrate meals, has led some Chinese researchers to find a kind of gut bacteria that produces high levels […]
Medical Fair Thailand 2019 prepares for future healthcare concerns
As Thailand continues to strengthen its status as a medical hub of ASEAN/Asia, investment and innovation is key – Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) will be part of national pavilions at the ninth edition of its medical fair – officiated […]
