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2020-01-14 06:38
The war against antibiotic resistance requires a conceptual revision, namely design and creation of new types of degradable antibiotics with novel intracellular interactions, says Nobel Priz… Read More
2020-01-09 16:33
Organised by the National Research Foundation Singapore, the GYSS 2020 will be held in Singapore from January 14 to 17, with the theme of “Advancing Science, Creating Technologies for… Read More
Hebrew University Researchers Discover Promising Treatment For Glioblastoma, Validated In Mice Model
2018-11-09 03:39
Glioblastoma is a serious and incurable brain cancer. Patients receiving this diagnosis typically have 11-20 months to live. One of the main difficulties in treating this cancer is that… Read More
2018-11-08 03:37
A breakthrough method where human skin cells can be robustly cultured in the laboratory for making skin grafts using chemically defined and animal-free reagents This new and safer system can… Read More
2018-11-01 03:29
Lucence Diagnostics today announced the launch of the world’s first molecular test to distinguish breast fibroadenoma, the commonest benign breast tumor, from phyllodes tumor, a less c… Read More
2018-10-26 03:37
Global efforts in immuno-oncology have received a major boost, with an S$22 million Health and Biomedical Sciences (HBMS) Industry Alignment Fund Pre-Positioning (IAF-PP) grant being awarded… Read More
2018-10-22 04:34
Over 700 healthcare leaders gathered at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore for the fourth annual Asia Pacific MedTech Forum held from 9 – 11 October… Read More
2018-10-03 04:37
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult, as several other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Now a new brain imaging method can show the spread of specific tau protein depo… Read More
2018-09-18 02:01
The four major blood groups (A, B, AB, O) are determined by the presence or absence of two antigens – A and B – on the surface of red blood cells. When either A or B antigen are… Read More
2018-09-08 09:00
Premier Gathering of MedTech Experts to Explore Technology for the Future of Healthcare The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), the regional trade association for the medi… Read More
2018-09-05 03:12
Food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have given okara – the residue from the production of soy milk and tofu, that is usually discarded – a new lease of… Read More
2018-08-25 08:35
Tiny balls of nano-sized cellulose fibres added to food, reduced fat absorption by up to half in laboratory and animal experiments, report scientists from Nanyang Technological Universi… Read More
2018-08-06 08:40
A drug trial in the Netherlands which gave pregnant women Viagra to promote the growth of their babies was recently halted after 11 babies died. Understandably, this may concern pregnant wom… Read More
2018-08-03 08:31
Falling whilst skiing, tumbling down the stairs or getting hit on the head can cause symptoms such as blurred vision, vomiting, loss of consciousness or memory for about 30 minutes. There is… Read More
2018-07-27 03:03
Even though they have more cardiovascular problems, fewer women and people over 65 are recruited for randomized clinical trials than men and younger people. To find out, a team of researcher… Read More
2018-07-26 07:50
Parkinson’s disease affects 7-10 million people worldwide each year and is the second, most common cause of age-related neurodegenerative disorders after Alzheimer’s disease.&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-07-23 09:22
The Health Sciences Authority has approved Novartis Kisqali (Ribociclib, LEE011), earlier this year as a first-line treatment option for postmenopausal women with advanced or metastatic brea… Read More
2018-07-20 23:15
SingHealth’s database containing patient personal particulars and outpatient dispensed medicines has been the target of a major cyber attack. The Minister-in-Charge of Cyber Secu… Read More
2018-07-19 06:45
The warning comes from a forum devoted to discussing the unique features of Asian patients of cardiovascular diseases Physical inactivity, the lack of a healthy diet and a diabetes epidemic… Read More
2018-07-18 10:44
Symple Wellness Platform (“SWP”), Singapore based Health Tech startup, today announced that it has acquired Pune-based AllizHealth (“AIH”), a wellness & health an… Read More
2018-07-16 07:42
Previously unstudied nationally, cardiac mortality is on the rise in India, especially in rural areas and young adults Death due to cardiovascular disease is on the rise in India, causing mo… Read More
2018-07-15 09:10
Osaka University study provides crucial evidence for the pathophysiology of systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation… Read More
2018-07-11 04:40
Scientists have discovered a “Big Bang” of Alzheimer’s disease – the precise point at which a healthy protein becomes toxic but has not yet formed deadly tangles in t… Read More
2018-07-09 11:20
Nano Sun, a water technology start-up founded by a scientist from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has launched a 3D-printing facility to manufactu… Read More
2018-07-08 22:52
It is estimated that about one-third of all people will suffer from fear or stress-related disorders at some point in their lives. The memory of some traumatic experiences can have long-stan… Read More
2018-07-08 01:44
In China, algorithms crunching huge amounts of data is already showing promise in improving people’s lives. China has a huge cancer burden with more than 2.7 million peo… Read More
2018-07-06 20:04
Finding is key for future treatment and earlier diagnosis Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University have used a unique approach to… Read More
2018-07-05 07:00
Rebecca Harris, University of Tasmania; David Bowman, University of Tasmania, and Linda Beaumont, Macquarie University To the chagrin of the tourist industry, the Great Barrier Reef has beco… Read More
2018-07-05 01:00
A new study shows that the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients have a greater viral load, while another study in mice shows infection leads to amyloid-β build up Even a century… Read More
2018-07-03 03:45
Arvid Carlsson, professor of pharmacology at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, passed away June 29th, at the age of 95. Arvid Carlsson was awarded The Nobel Prize in Physiology… Read More
2018-06-26 07:30
Physical activity plays an important part in dementia prevention. In order to identify risk factors for this neurological disease more effectively, scientists will increasingly focus on big… Read More
2018-06-25 04:46
A group of researchers in an international research collaboration, including those from the University of Warwick have identified certain metals in the brain that they suspect may be dr… Read More
2018-06-21 04:18
According to the World Health Organisation statistics, depression in Singapore is one of the highest percentages per population in the region. One in four people in the world will require me… Read More
2018-06-19 09:52
Successful replication of ovarian tumors inside chicken eggs heralds a new era for patient-centered cancer treatment. Fuyuhiko Tamanoi of Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Ce… Read More
2018-06-18 01:55
Professor Jose Bengoechea, the Centre Director at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University has spent much of his research career studying about th… Read More
2018-06-16 04:25
Acne vulgaris (acne) is the most common skin disease in the world. In developed countries such as Singapore, it can affect up to 80-90% of adolescents. Usually, the disease goes away by itse… Read More
2018-06-14 07:36
The secret to longevity is in the microbiome and the gut A research group led by Dr. Satya Prakash at McGill University has recently shown that enriching gut microflora using probiotics and… Read More
2018-06-12 10:47
The impacts of global plastic use have reached an alarming level. Based on the latest data, 9 billion tonnes of plastics have been produced since the 1950s, creating 7 billion tonnes of wast… Read More
2018-06-10 09:49
A form of niacin boosts energy in nerve cells and helps prevent them from dying off. This could lead to new treatments. Unsteady hands, stiff muscles and slow movements – all these are… Read More
2018-06-07 23:56
A new study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland shows that there is a link between higher serum vitamin D levels and lower plasma cholesterol levels in primary school ch… Read More
2018-06-07 03:59
A new way of seeing when heavy wound scars are forming, and providing doctors the chance to intervene, has been developed by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore… Read More
2018-06-04 11:15
Following successful clinical trials, Naoki Morimoto and his research team at Kyoto University’s School of Medicine have received Japanese government approval for the use of a new type… Read More
2018-06-02 06:07
Scientists at Newcastle University have successfully 3D printed human corneas for the first time. In the long run, this technique could be used to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas. The… Read More
2018-05-31 09:44
A recent outbreak in South India has renewed interest in Nipah virus, a disease that generally spreads from bats or pigs to humans and kills nearly three-quarters of those infected… Read More
2018-05-31 03:02
A small, preliminary study, published in Circulation and presented at Heart Failure 2018 and the World Congress on Acute Heart Failure, a European Society of Cardiology Congress, sugges… Read More
2018-05-28 10:42
At least 13 people have succumbed to the recent Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode, a city in the southern state of Kerala, India. 16 of the 99 samples tested so far had tested positive for t… Read More
2018-05-27 06:44
At the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology), the leading professional organization for medical oncology, delivered… Read More
2018-05-25 04:50
A rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical when patients arrive with acute chest pain and suspected heart attack (acute myocardial infarction, AMI) in the emergency department of a hospital… Read More
2018-05-24 10:18
The Ebola epidemic which killed over 11,300 people across Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea during 2013-2016 has reared its ugly head again. On 8th May, WHO was notified by the Ministry… Read More
2018-05-23 12:09
News Highlights The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Aimovig for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The treatment is given by once-monthly self-injections using a… Read More
2018-05-22 08:02
Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain gets interrupted, resulting in brain damage. Once the blood supply gets restricted, the… Read More
2018-05-21 05:46
Immuno-oncology is slowly but surely, revolutionizing cancer care. Also, known as immunotherapy, this technique harnesses the innate power of the immune system to eliminate cancerous cells o… Read More
2018-05-20 02:36
Many soldiers returning from combat bear visible scars, or even lost limbs, caused by blasts from improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. However, some servicemen also return with debilitatin… Read More
2018-05-18 08:25
Pore-forming toxins are common bacterial poisons. These poisons attack organisms by introducing holes in cell membranes. A team of scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has… Read More
2018-05-17 08:22
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that has achieved prominence in recent years. The rising incidence points to a vicious cycle of stress and hormones perpetuating infertility… Read More
2018-05-17 07:09
May 17th is World Hypertension Day. It aims to educate everyone, that the key to prevention or early treatment for heart and vascular problems starts with regular blood pressure screening.&n&hell…Read More
2018-05-16 06:12
This five-year partnership aims to develop clinical-grade stem cell-derived cells to treat cardiomyopathy and macular degeneration Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) and Novo Nordisk A/S (No… Read More
2018-05-15 08:10
Event: EmTech Hong Kong 2018 Dates: 26 – 27 June 2018 (Tuesday & Wednesday) Opening Hours: 9am–5pm daily (Registration starts at 8am) Venue: Hong Kong Cyb… Read More
2018-05-15 03:31
This discovery could help to explain why some embryos fail to develop normally and implant into the uterus during normal pregnancies. Scientists from A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular &a&hell…Read More
2018-05-14 02:57
A lot of research is being carried out to study growth and development of a newborn. One of the factors that was recently found to be key is the general health of both parents, during the co… Read More
2018-05-11 01:24
Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific Pte Ltd announced the official opening of its new Asia Pacific headquarters yesterday, reaffirming its commitment to advancing healthcare innovation in Sin… Read More
2018-05-09 04:58
The pangasius, originally from Vietnam, is one of the most consumed fish in the world for its low cost, mild flavor and fillet presentation without skin or thorns. It is especially requested… Read More
2018-05-08 10:57
Scientists have discovered the first leukemia-protective gene that is specific to the male-only Y chromosome. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge hav… Read More
2018-05-07 02:43
GE Healthcare and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has announced the co-development of innovative medical technologies that will aid healthcare providers worldwide to… Read More
2018-05-04 10:07
Real-time monitoring of the dynamics of endogenous molecules in organisms is an important aspect in the study of diseases. However, this process is difficult because of issues such as sensit… Read More
2018-05-03 09:18
Researchers at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have identified a novel molecular pathway by which a circadian clock ge… Read More
2018-04-30 04:32
This study is the largest genome-wide association study to date of genetic risk factors for major depression. In a massive collaborative effort, scientists from 161 institutions across… Read More
2018-04-27 08:40
Scientists have known for a long time that as climate change started to heat up the Earth, its effects would be most pronounced in the Arctic. This has many reasons, but climate feedbacks ar… Read More
2018-04-24 10:07
JTC, together with A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), STEMCELL Technologies Inc, and Biotechin.Asia, are organizing a 1-day seminar “Let’s Discuss Dia… Read More
2018-04-24 05:27
Heat and cold waves affect people with certain health conditions differently, highlighting the need for tailored public service risk communication. Extreme hot and cold weather increase the… Read More
2018-04-13 00:34
This may be a key to understanding and counteracting cancer drug resistance. The discovery also sheds new light on how our body generates different types of antibodies. Breast… Read More
2018-04-05 06:55
Findings could deepen understanding of neurological disorders An advance by UCLA neuroscientists could lead to a better understanding of astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells that are believed… Read More
2018-04-04 01:21
Unique approach of growing personalised cancer cell clusters a big step forward in customising cancer therapy for individual patients A team of scientists led by Professor Lim Chwee Teck, Pr… Read More
2018-04-02 10:54
A human brain, on an average, is made up of 100 billion neurons, which frequently communicate with each other. Such neuronal talking is generally monitored, studied and mapped through a… Read More
Low Birthweight In Newborns Linked To High Levels Of Protein That Protects Placenta From Cell Damage
2018-04-01 01:17
Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) refers to poor growth of a fetus while in the mother’s womb during pregnancy. Technically, IUGR babies are those babies that weigh less than… Read More
2018-03-30 04:50
In May 2017, we had reported about the massive cleanup of Versova beach in Mumbai led by a young lawyer, Afroz Shah, that was billed by the United Nations as the “World’s la… Read More
2018-03-26 08:18
Ovarian and uterine cancers, when detected early, has a higher chance of being cured. However, in most of the cases, it is diagnosed at a later stage causing a lot of suffering and mort… Read More
2018-03-25 02:44
Earlier this month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a direct-to-consumer test for breast cancer offered by 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company in the US. 2… Read More
2018-03-23 09:31
Atrial fibrillation or AFib is a condition that causes irregular or quivering heartbeat (arrhythmia), that could lead to stroke, heart failure, and other vascular complications. During AFib… Read More
2018-03-21 07:50
Pregnant women with anaemia are twice as likely to die during or shortly after pregnancy compared to those without the condition, according to a major international study led by Queen Mary U… Read More
2018-03-20 04:45
The aim of this initiative is to learn how lung diseases present and develop in local patient populations Some of the existing, research and treatment recommendations for lung diseases… Read More
2018-03-19 10:33
A recent large-scale study of 5,177 male partners of infertile couples from Italy, suggests that having a low sperm count may be an indication of a larger health problem in men. This study i… Read More
2018-03-18 02:48
Stephen Hawking was one of the most prominent people in history to use a high-tech communication aid known as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). His death comes in the year of… Read More
2018-03-16 03:34
The world’s leading brands of bottled water are contaminated with tiny plastic particles that are likely seeping in during the packaging process, according to a major study across nine… Read More
2018-03-16 02:05
The idea that it might be possible to be overweight or obese but not at increased risk of heart disease, otherwise known as the “obesity paradox”, has been challenged by a study… Read More
2018-03-15 05:52
Researchers observed that the frequency of carriers of EDC4 mutations in patients with familial cancer is six times higher Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in our society… Read More
A New Microscopy Technique Allowing All The Cells In A Region Of The Brain To Be Imaged Is Developed
2018-03-14 02:30
Microscopy is a basic tool in biological research, that helps visualize the elements being studied, in great detail. Until now, existing microscopy methods to explore living brain tissue hav… Read More
2018-03-13 08:45
A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Hai Minh Duong and Professor Nhan Phan-Thien from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore have devel… Read More
2018-03-12 03:52
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have established that collagen derived from fish scales could be effective for various biomedical applications suc… Read More
2018-03-10 01:56
Long, pointed asbestos fibres induce chronic inflammation, which can lead to cancer. SNSF-funded researchers have found underlying mechanisms for this and hope their results will help preven… Read More
2018-03-09 08:59
A discovery led by a group of researchers from the University of Alberta and McGill University is providing hope for a new therapeutic target in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients, which… Read More
2018-03-07 08:01
NUS welcomes back its alumni for Lifelong learning scheme “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”― Socrates The Greek philosopher’s… Read More
2018-03-06 01:26
When the heart’s function is impaired and it can no longer pump blood in sufficient quantities through the body (heart failure), its effects on human health and longevity were hel… Read More
2018-03-05 01:54
A team of Chinese investigators and researchers at LSTM have reported that the mcr-1 drug resistance gene, the gene responsible for resistance to the last resort antibiotic, colistin, h… Read More
2018-03-04 04:14
This article was authored by Maria Voigt, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research; Erik Meijaard, Australian National University, and Serge Wich, Liverpool John Moores Unive… Read More
2018-03-02 05:32
World’s first smartphone-based diagnostic system for the detection and management of chronic diseases Siemens Healthineers India has signed an exclusive agreement with start-up medical… Read More
2018-03-02 00:00
Researchers from the UK & Japan have identified how the brain’s natural painkilling system could be used as a possible alternative to opioids for the effective relief of chronic pa… Read More
2018-03-01 04:59
Suffering from something you haven’t even heard of, sounds like something from the medieval times right? But such things, still happen, in the 21st century! The only differen… Read More
2018-02-27 06:16
The use of terahertz (THz) waves for biosensing is currently receiving considerable attention. Terahertz radiation represents the region in the electromagnetic spectrum betwee… Read More
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