Author: Marie Chen
Marie Chen
Marie is a licensed pharmacist by training with the Singapore Pharmacy Council. She also holds Personal Training and Sports Nutrition Certifications under the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). When not at work, she's probably working out or brushing up on the latest news and information in the realm of sports and fitness.
Singapore’s OPTIMUM trial, a telemedicine study by SingHealth Polyclinics in collaboration with the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation, empowered diabetes patients with tools for self-care and health monitoring. With promising results, this trial could pave the way for a national rollout in diabetes management.
During Connecting Care with Clicks Conference on 12 October 2024, Medical Channel Asia brought together Malaysia’s healthcare leaders to address regulatory challenges in the digital age. From groundbreaking digital health apps to legal insights on advertising compliance, telemedicine, and patient data security — this panel explores it all. Learn how public and private stakeholders are shaping a patient-first healthcare system in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Panelists:
– Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Head of Digital, Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia
– Mr. Chin Keat Chyuan, Vice President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) and Managing Director, KPJ Healthcare Bhd
– Mr. Vinayak Sri Ram, Partner, RDS Partnership, Advocates & Solicitors
– Mr. Koay Choon Wee, Secretariat of Medicine Advertisements Board (MAB)
and Pharmacist at Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
Moderators:
– Ms. Genevieve Vanniasingham, Associate, RDS Partnership, Advocates & Solicitors
– Dr. Yusof bin Ahmad Khairuddin, Head of Medical Concierge Asia
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New guidelines from the American Stroke Association emphasise prevention strategies like regular physical activity, a Mediterranean-style diet, and proactive health screenings to help reduce the risk of a first stroke.
Our highly anticipated inaugural Connecting Care with Clicks 2024 event was an incredible success! Held at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, the event attracted a diverse audience of healthcare professionals and healthcare industry leaders, all eager to shape the healthcare landscape together for the better.
Join us for Connecting Care With Clicks 2024 on 12 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur! This inaugural conference brings together over 300 healthcare professionals to explore digital healthcare marketing, featuring industry influencers, engaging workshops, and opportunities to network.
A sleep study records brain waves, breathing, heart rate and more to reveal the intricate details of your nightly rest. This comprehensive testing helps doctors diagnose conditions like apnoea or insomnia, and develop personalised treatment plans for better quality sleep.
Groundbreaking CD7 CAR-T therapy from NUS Medicine offers hope for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) patients. Early case reports show 16 of 17 achieved remission, marking a significant cancer treatment advancement for relapsed/refractory T-ALL.
Three T-ALL patients – Viet Tai, Maria, and Hannah – share their inspiring cancer journeys through an innovative CD7 CAR-T therapy treatment, pioneered by researchers and clinicians from the NUS Medicine and NUHS and cultivated in-house by a modest laboratory in Singapore.
The inaugural IHH Singapore Sea Regatta 2024 raises awareness for breast cancer. Featuring healthcare races, free mammograms and festival activities landside, the event aims to educate the public on breast health and active ageing through a vibrant two-day celebration at the Singapore Sports Hub.
IHH Healthcare acquires leading medical travel hospital Island Hospital in Penang, Malaysia. The addition of Island Hospital’s specialised facilities and record of international accreditations further solidifies Penang as a premier hub for international patients in the region.
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