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Grief and its aftermath: The impact on mind, body and spirit
The loss of a loved one – a parent, spouse, child, relative or friend – can be soul-crushing, and for some, grief does not fade easily. Grief, a natural response to losing someone close, is often described as coming in […]
Bluestar Silicones introduces new PFAS-free LSR for medical devices
Bluestar Silicones has launched Silbione LSR 4755 PF, a PFAS-free, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber (LSR) designed for healthcare device manufacturers seeking high-performance materials. Intended for applications involving patient contact for up to 30 days, the two-part, addition-cure silicone elastomer combines […]
Evonik introduces two PEEK grades for long-term dental prosthetics
Amid growing demand for alternatives to metal-alloy materials for dental bridges and fixed or removable restorations, German chemicals company Evonik has introduced two polyether ether ketone (PEEK) grades, Vestakeep DC4760 and Vestakeep DC4780, for long-term dental prosthetics, expanding its range […]
Indonesia’s free medical check-up program reaches over 105 million people
Indonesia’s Free Medical Check-Up (CKG) program has reached more than 105 million people as the government expands preventive healthcare and early disease detection under President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Launched on 10 February 2025 as a […]
Protuoso Biosciences raises US$9.5 million to advance multifunctional biologics
Protuoso Biosciences, a US-headquartered biotechnology company developing multifunctional biologic therapies, has raised US$9.5 million in an oversubscribed seed financing round led by Taiwanese VC fund companies Taya Venture and Darwin Ventures, with participation from NSG Ventures, SEEDS and other investors. […]
WHO pushes for stronger road safety in Southeast Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries in South-East Asia to strengthen road safety measures to reduce traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. It reported that about 1.19 million people died in road crashes worldwide in […]
Mitsui Chemicals’ InnoCell P-Type plates for organoid-based drug discovery
Japanese chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals has launched InnoCell P-Type, a new adherent cell culture plate that combines the company’s proprietary oxygen-permeable material with surface treatment technology to improve cell adhesion. Designed to support organoids and other three-dimensional (3D) cell models, […]
Is your child a picky eater? What parents should know (plus practical tips)
Resource person: Dr Sheena Davahran, Consultant Paediatrician at Ara Damansara Medical Centre Picky eating is one of the most common challenges parents face during early childhood, affecting an estimated 25% to 66% of young children. It can be frustrating when […]
Japanese consortium develops quantum-AI platform for cancer immunotherapy
A joint research project led by NEC Corporation, Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research (JFCR), the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and Waseda University has been selected for a large-scale demonstration initiative […]
An unbroken heart: Learning to live fully after a heart attack
Resource persons: , Dr Yew Kuan Leong and Dr Shathiskumar Govindaraju, both Consultant Cardiologists at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre Klang (BTMC) The heart attack is over. So why are some survivors still anxious about living normally again? Every patient’s recovery […]
