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WHO: Successful Ebola vaccine may be available for use by 2018
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a successful Ebola vaccine that protects against the fatal virus may be available for use by 2018 as it is currently being fast-tracked for regulatory approval. Trials conducted in Guinea, one of the […]
Elderly people who care for others live longer than those who do not –study
Findings of a study – which was conducted by researchers from the University of Basel (Switzerland), the University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University (Australia), the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in […]
“Landmark” drug is first to work in primary progressive multiple sclerosis
A “landmark” drug that alters the human immune system to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) has been found to be the first drug shown to work in the primary progressive form of the disease in trials. The drug, called ocrelizumab, is […]
Three cases of human bird flu infection confirmed in China
Two more cases of human bird flu infection have been confirmed by China this week. This raises the total number of cases to three as it follows the confirmation of an elderly man in Hong Kong being diagnosed with the […]
Laser therapy successfully destroys prostate cancer cells in trials
A non-surgical laser treatment, which uses a light-sensitive drug derived from deep-sea bacteria, for low-risk prostate cancer has successfully eliminated cancer cells without destroying healthy tissues in a trial. The treatment, called vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP), was developed by scientists […]
Allergan to acquire Acelity’s LifeCell for US$2.9 bn
Global pharmaceutical company Allergan Plc has announced its plans to acquire Acelity LP Inc.’s regenerative medicine unit Life Cell in a US$2.9 billion deal that will expand Allergan’s portfolio of medical aesthetics, breast implants and tissue expanders, the company said. […]
Bayer, NUS Enterprise launch “Grants4Apps Singapore” for tech innovations
A web-based crowd sourcing initiative, known as “Grants4Apps Singapore”, that calls for innovative health tech solutions in Singapore and across Asia Pacific has been launched by Bayer, a German multinational chemical and pharmaceutical company, and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm […]
Mylan to sell generic version of allergy drug EpiPen for US$300
Mylan, an American global generic and specialty pharmaceuticals company, announced that they will release a generic version of the life-saving allergy drug EpiPen for US$300, which is about 50% of the current price of the drug. The company recently came […]
Reduce stress by munching on superfoods, not comfort foods
The holiday season is one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year. During these times, many turn to traditional comfort foods like chocolate and ice cream to help them reduce their stress. However, research suggests it’s actually […]
Eighth case of Zika virus in Malaysia confirmed
Malaysia has confirmed its eighth case of the Zika virus infection involving a 67-year-old man who showed the first symptoms in late November. According to an online statement released by Malaysia’s health director-general Datuk Seri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, during […]
