Events & Happenings

Grab Yourself A Date Tonight!

In the holy month of Ramadan, most Muslims practice the sunnah of having sweet titbits before indulging in their main meal3. Dates are fruits that originated from the Middle East and are usually seen to be the “appetizers” to break fast. But why were dates chosen specifically? “When one of you breaks his fast, let […]

The COVID-19 Vaccination And Kids

As of March 2021, COVID-19 has affected over 200,000 kids in South Asia, as reported by UNICEF5. With unprecedented efforts, the COVID-19 vaccination was finally authorized in adults and the healthy elderly. However, COVID-19 vaccination in kids was still delayed. How would it be possible for the world to socially and economically recover from this […]

Safety Tips For Ramadan During COVID-19

The Holy month of Ramadan is finally here! It is an auspicious festival for millions of Muslims worldwide to celebrate through dawn to dusk fasting, religious gatherings for breaking fast, and prayer to the Almighty for self-reflection. However, most Muslims can only celebrate this Islamic holy festival under a movement control order due to the […]

How Genes Make Us More Susceptible To Coronaviruses

Did you know that our genes can actually influence us to be more susceptible to coronaviruses? But how? The common belief is that everyone has an equal chance of getting infected from coronaviruses upon exposure. However, studies have suggested that genetic variations in immune function-related genes (E.g. human leukocyte antigens) are emerging as a critical […]

Project CoviDNA: Identify Your Coronavirus Infection Risk & Severity

Malaysian health tech startup, Advanx Health, has released a DNA report that identifies your genetic predisposition in infection risk and severity upon exposure to coronaviruses. The coronavirus DNA report, titled Project CoviDNA, is Advanx Health’s first internal research initiative. The coronavirus report will be made available to all Advanx Health customers for free. Petaling Jaya, […]

Challenges of COVID-19 For People With Diabetes

On 11th March 2020, COVID-19 was announced as a global pandemic. It has struck and affected many people, especially the older people and those with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, cancers and heart diseases[4]. In fact, it was reported that diabetes is ranked as the second most prevalent comorbidities (more than one disease/condition in […]

Advanx Health Launches Directory Page For All COVID-19 Screening Tests In Malaysia

Healthtech company, Advanx Health, has launched a directory page for all walk-in, drive-thru, and on-site COVID-19 screening tests. They will be featuring all hospitals, clinics, and private companies in Malaysia that offers real-time RT-PCR testing, which is a gold standard for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Petaling Jaya, 3 April 2020 – Advanx Health (Ubisana Innovations Sdn. […]

Precision Medicine – From Treatment to Prevention

The key to personlised medicine is precision in diagnosis Dr Sundardas D Annamalay, CEO Sundardas naturopathic clinic It was my pleasure to attend the Precision Medicine For Malaysia workshop on the 28th of November, 2019. Precision medicine is a dynamic field that integrates the latest research advances with clinical treatment. It aims to treat the […]

Digital Health – Treatment To Prevention​

Did you know that nowadays you can consult doctors online? You can also update your doctor about your health status through an app at your convenience! These are the foundation of digital health. What is digital health? Digital health, also known as e-health, is a growing industry that uses the convergence of technology and healthcare […]