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 […]
Genetics and Human Diseases by Dr. Ng – Genetic Disorders (Part 3)
Genetic variations makes us unique from each other, it can also provide some protective benefits. How else do genetic variations affect us? Let’s dive into other aspects of genetic variations. How do genes affect our susceptibility for certain diseases? According to Dr. Ng Zhi Xiang, the differences in our ethnicity can be related to different […]
Genetics and Human Diseases by Dr. Ng – Genetic Variations (Part 2)
In the first part, we talked about traits or phenotype. But, have you ever wondered what will happen to these traits when there is variations in DNA? “Genetic variations are what makes our physical appearances different from each other.” said Dr. Ng What happens when there is variations in the DNA? There’s only approximately 0.5% […]
Genetics and Human Diseases by Dr. Ng – Basics of Genetics (Part 1)
We had the privilege of talking to Dr. Ng Zhi Xiang to pick his brain on genetics and human diseases during a live webinar. Dr. Ng, currently an Assistant Professor in nutrition at the School of Biosciences in a private institution, obtained his PhD in Molecular Biochemistry from University of Malaya in 2012. He also […]
Introduction to Genetics and DNA
Recently, we spoke to Dr Ng Zhi Xiang about how our genes may be responsible for certain diseases. With more than 10 years of experience in research, Dr Ng is an expert in linking genetics to diseases. From our conversation with Dr Ng, it seems obvious that genetics are indeed responsible for many of the […]
Eat Smart, Live Smart For A Better Lifestyle
How to optimize your nutrition and improve your lifestyle? Our first live webinar, titled “Eat Smart, Live Smart”, was organized in collaboration with Alpro Plus Pharmacy, on 18th Oct 2018 (Thurs) from 8.30pm to 9.30pm! This webinar was hosted by Ms Chew Yen Ping, pharmacist and co-founder of Advanx Health, together with Mr Travis Foo, […]