Author: Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng is the current chief editor for Medical Channel Asia. Writing has always been his first love and he has more than a decade of journalism experience after falling in love with reading the newspapers daily growing up in Singapore. His works and interviews have appeared in various media publications including Yahoo!, Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia.
CytoMed Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: GDTC) (“CytoMed” or “Company”), a Singapore-based biopharmaceutical company focused on harnessing its proprietary technologies to develop novel donor-derived cell-based immunotherapies for the treatment of various cancers, announces today that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hangzhou CNK Therapeutics Co., Ltd (CNK).
A revolutionary discovery by researchers in Singapore and MIT has uncovered a new bacterial stress signalling system, opening doors to new methods of combatting antibiotic resistance, a growing public health concern. The research team identified an enzyme, RlmN, that rapidly signals for the production of proteins allowing bacteria to adapt and survive. This could help design drugs that prevent this survival response, effectively tackling antibiotic resistance.
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.
