Ageing Gracefully into the Future
Editor's Letter Is it human nature to fear ageing? Perhaps, the thought of growing old means having to face up to the many ailments and diseases that come with ageing. It means drawing a step...
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Development of New Test to Improve Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease
MedTech device, ACT by Zensorium, developed by Nitto Denko Asia Technical Centre (NAT) is an early chronic kidney detection test without the need for refrigeration in the testing process, improving...
Ensuring Sufficient Nutrition for the Elderly
Study by Changi General Hospital, SingHealth Polyclinics and Abbott found that 80 percent of elderly in Singapore at risk of malnutrition have low muscle mass. Dr Agnes Siew Ling Tey, Senior Clinical...
Tencent Cloud Supports the 11th Ageing Asia 2020 – World Ageing Festival
Held in 2020, the 11th Ageing Asia 2020 – World Ageing Festival was backed by Tencent Cloud Conference solutions to deliver seamless and high-quality online viewing experience for its audience....
Promoting Muscle Health Through Magnetized Molecules
Research team from the National University of Singapore uncovers molecule that promotes muscle health when magnetised. Loss of physical muscle strength and muscle mass are progressive conditions as a...
New Partnership to Bring Premium Stem Cell Treatments to Phuket
Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort, Phuket has partnered with StemCells21 (SC21), a medical biotech company based in Bangkok, Thailand, to offer premium stem cell treatments for various degenerative...
Unlocking the Key: Genetic Links to Diabetes in Asia
Diabetes is a fast-growing epidemic in Asia. With more than 60 percent of people with diabetes in the world living in Asia, it is a public health concern as the number of diabetes cases increases...
Revolutionising Drug Discovery with Artificial Intelligence
Drug discovery is the first step towards the development of new therapeutics. From the first screening to the launch of preclinical testing the process is long, coupled with high cost and...
Stepping up Technology for Geriatric Health Screening
Virtual reality technology will soon be used to screen for cognitive assessment in older adults in Singapore. Based on a recent study by SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) and Duke-NUS Medical School, the...
Insights to Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour: Promoting Healthy Ageing in Singapore
The growing ageing population in the Asia Pacific region has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. It is forecasted that by 2050 the 60 years or older age group will reach more than one quarter or...
Evaluation of Stem Cell Therapy as Potential Treatment for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Clinical Trial showing preliminary evidence of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy for COVID-19 pneumonia patients used biotechnology tools from Fluidigm Corporation. Innovative biotechnology tools...
Reinventing Healthcare in Asia
Report by Bain & Company showed demographic changes and shifting consumer expectations necessitate significant transformation in healthcare systems in Asia. By 2025, close to half a billion...