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Duke-NUS and T Cells Diagnostics team up to simplify T-cell analysis
SINGAPORE, 17 April 2025 – T Cell Diagnostics Pte. Ltd. has licensed an intellectual property (IP) and its related know-how from Duke-NUS Medical School to develop point-of-care assays that could simplify the analysis of T-cell responses.
Malaysia’s Next Drug Threat: The Rise of Fentanyl
Fentanyl has surfaced in Malaysia, marking a dangerous shift in the country’s drug landscape. With its high potency and overdose risks, experts warn that urgent action is needed to prevent a US-style crisis.
Teen from RGS Resuscitates Tourist at Novena with CPR, Helps Save Life
Early CPR and AED training is helping more Singaporeans act fast in emergencies. When a man collapsed at Novena, 16-year-old Alva Wong stepped up, proving that readiness starts young.
Why Pregnant Women Crave the Strangest Foods
Pickles at midnight? Craving ice or soap? Discover the science behind pregnancy cravings and what they really say about your body (not your baby!)
How Dry Eye Syndrome Medical Devices Are Changing Vision Care
Burning, blurry vision and eye drops that don’t last? You might have dry eye syndrome. Beyond eye drops, Learn how new treatments are tackling the root cause, not just the symptoms.
How Your Apple Watch Can Support Heart Health & Early Detection – Insights from Today at Apple’s First Health Talk in SEA
Can your Apple Watch spot a hidden heart condition? At the Today at Apple talk, Dr Steven Tucker and Dr Sheldon Lee share real-world ways wearable tech is changing personal health — from sleep to stroke risk.
Why Do Successful People Sleep So Little?
Why do some successful people need less sleep? From short sleeper syndrome to burnout, we unpack what’s driving the sleep-deprived society.
Organ Donations Save Lives – So What’s Stopping Malaysia From Giving More?
Despite thousands on Malaysia’s transplant waitlist, organ donation rates remain among the lowest in the world. Why is that, and how can we change this status quo?
Woman Caught Vaping on MRT: What Is Etomidate in Kpods?
Etomidate-laced Kpods, or “zombie vapes”, are spreading among Singapore’s youth. Authorities are cracking down, but what exactly is inside these vapes, and how dangerous are they?
Numb Fingers, Cold Toes – Is It Raynaud’s Syndrome?
Blue fingers in the cold? It could be more than just poor circulation.
Are Those Flashes and Floaters in Your Eyes a Warning Sign?
Seeing strange flashes or floating specks in your vision? Learn what causes them, when to be concerned, and how to protect your eyesight.
Aidilfitri Celebrations Dampened in Light of the Putra Heights Pipeline Fire
An Aidilfitri morning turned tragic in Selangor after a Petronas gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights injured 145, destroyed homes, and sparked health concerns.
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