Author: Gerald Ng

Singaporean financial services company, Singlife, is joining forces with private integrated healthcare provider IHH Healthcare. The collaboration will allow Singlife patients to access treatment in IHH facilities. It aims to transform healthcare cost management while boosting customer experience.

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. A threat to its integrity, such as a detachment, can cause severe vision impairment or even blindness.  Hence, understanding retinal detachment is crucial in preventing this vision-threatening condition. Medical Channel Asia invites Dr Jacob Cheng, Director of Retina Services of Eagle Eye Centre and visiting consultant at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), to explain this condition in further detail. What is the retina? The retina is the light-sensitive membrane that lines the inner layer of the eyeball much like…

Researchers from Singapore have successfully used Crispr-Cas13, a gene-editing tool, to combat the virus responsible for hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). The researchers say that this technique could potentially develop treatments for many other diseases that RNA viruses cause, including influenza, dengue, Covid-19, and Ebola.The researchers are from the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine)  A New Hope in Fighting Viruses The findings, published in the medical journal eBioMedicine in July, reveal that Crispr-Cas13 editor, delivered by adeno-associated viruses, can directly target and eliminate RNA viruses…

Pregnancy is a significant milestone in many people’s lives, but for individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease, it comes with unique considerations and potential challenges. While Polycystic Kidney Disease does not necessarily prevent pregnancy, careful planning and close medical supervision are essential to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby. This is a follow-up to an earlier guest column by Dr Francisco Salcido-Ochoa that you can find here.

A 28-year-old Singaporean, Darrel Phee, lost his life while attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. His tragic death sheds light on the potential dangers of high-altitude climbing, even when safety measures are in place.

The new coronavirus Omicron subvariant EG.5.1, detected in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, has prompted vigilance but not panic across Asian health communities. 

On August 8, 2023, the UAE Government unveiled a comprehensive package of federal decrees and amendments. These extensive changes to the healthcare system encompass healthcare professions, providers, and veterinary medicine.

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular, offering a quick and convenient boost for those in need of a pick-me-up. With bold claims of increased energy, enhanced mental focus, and improved physical performance, it’s no wonder that these beverages have gained a strong following. But do energy drinks truly live up to their promises? In this article, we’ll explore the science behind energy drinks and evaluate their effectiveness in delivering the benefits they claim.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will cover obesity, mental health and more. Thailand Thailand is working on a law to curb advertising of unhealthy food, in response to a rapid increase in childhood obesity. Obesity rates have doubled in the last two decades, with 13.2% of those aged 15 to 18 considered obese. The country has the third-highest rate of obese children among ASEAN countries. The proposed law, known as the “Bill for Protection of Children from Unhealthy Food and Beverages,” will specify…

Singapore’s Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute (ACTRIS) has recently announced the opening of a new, comprehensive cell therapy facility. Measuring 2,000 sqm, this facility aims to meet the growing clinical demand for cell and gene therapy (CGT) treatments in Singapore.