Posts by Mel Tan
Is a Flu Jab still relevant during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the common flu or influenza was one virus that most people feared. One common misconception was that the flu was merely a runny nose. However, whilst a runny nose is a symptom of influenza, influenza is more serious. With symptoms such as high fever, sore throat, body aches, and coughing,…
Read MoreAdvances in Technology Accelerate the Global Healthcare Industry
Technology has drastically transformed the healthcare industry over the past decade, impacting various aspects from healthcare delivery to medical devices to pharmaceutical products. Here are some significant innovations within the industry. 3D printed organs 3D printing or additive manufacturing started off within the manufacturing industry where it was used for rapid prototyping. However, it has…
Read MoreInternet of Things Deliver Healthcare Benefits and Cybersecurity Risks
Amid the pandemic, connected devices have made a difference for patients and healthcare workers. From self-health management to teleconsultations as well as the overall digitalization of the modern healthcare ecosystem, connected healthcare is growing from strength to strength. However, there has been concerns that such rapid digital transformation is increasing data privacy and cybersecurity risks…
Read MoreWorld’s first plant-based vaccine approved for use in Canada
The world’s first plant-derived Covid-19 vaccine for adults was recently approved in Canada, presenting immense possibilities in terms of production and efficacy. Known as Covifenz, the two-dose vaccine is the sixth COVID-19 shot to receive regulatory clearance in the country and was jointly developed by Medicago Inc., a biopharma company based in Quebec City, and…
Read MoreGetting Started with New Health Goals in 2022
It’s that time of the year again where we set pen to paper and map out our goals for the new year. Of course, the traditional lifestyle goals of eating better, exercising more and sleeping more still matter but given all that has happened in 2021, perhaps it is time to consider goals gleaned from…
Read MoreDo Online Symptom Checkers Really Work?
Online Symptom Checkers have always been around but never have they been more popular than amid the pandemic. Online symptom checkers are virtual analytical systems that ask users to select or key in details about their signs and symptoms of sickness, along with their gender, age and location. Using computerised algorithms, the self diagnosis tool…
Read MoreWhy Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases is Essential
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Generally affecting the heart and blood vessels, CVDs include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. 80% of CVD deaths are as a result of heart attacks and strokes…
Read MoreWorld Health Organization and International Labor Organization Sound Alert on Long Working Hours
According to new estimates from the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization (ILO) published in Environment International earlier this month, long working hours were a contributing factor to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29 per cent increase since 2000.The first global study analyzing the loss of…
Read MoreKey Ways to Manage Allergies
Allergies can be tricky to manage and if left unchecked or untreated, can cause a lot of discomfort. However, there are a few options that can manage symptoms and maintain your quality of life. One just needs to look for the treatment that works for the allergy and fits the patient’s lifestyle and wallet. The…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Boosts Telehealth Globally
Telehealth is not a new trend but it has seen a revival during COVID-19 as more patients prefer to seek out medical advice from their doctors virtually. However, there are certain medical conditions which still require an in-person consultation, even though research shows that patient outcomes in telemedicine consultations are not inferior to those in…
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