An interview with Dr. Prashanth Subramanian, Chief Scientific Officer for Novartis Singapore on their newly approved cholesterol drug. High cholesterol has been associated with increased...
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...
NTT Ltd and Cisco announced its partnership to help Siriraj Hospital, one of Thailand’s oldest and largest hospitals to use telemedicine to enhance treatment for stroke patients. Through the...
Researchers from India and the UK develop a feedback scheme to lower positional error in brain-controlled robot arms, paving the way to greatly enhancing the quality of life for people suffering from...
See-Mode Technologies announced in early October 2020 that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its debut product, Augmented Vascular Analysis (AVA)....
New study by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggests a U-shaped relationship between egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, with moderate consumption recommended. Carried out by...
The incidence of PAD is rising four times faster in Asia than Europe, if left untreated, PAD can lead to strokes, heart attacks, lower limb amputations complications caused by restricted blood flow...
Study showed that Young adults who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or major stroke event by middle age. According...
A team of scientists from the Genomics Research Centre, Academia Sinica demonstrated the enzymatic activity of Naa10p on fat tissue. Diet-induced obesity (DIO) is a serious public health issue...
One of the first in Asia to study exoskeleton technology on improving mobility. Ekso Bionics, an industry leader in exoskeleton technology for medical and industrial use, announced that the National...
A campaign led by four undergraduates found young adults in Singapore lack general stroke awareness and knowledge. While stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, many continue to...