Tuesday, 30 October 2012 

Three scientists, one engineer win President's Science and Technology Awards (Channel News Asia)

 

Professor Lawrence Ho (Chair, University Medicine Cluster) clinched the prestigious President’s Technology Award 2012 in recognition of his co-development of MASTER. With this novel flexible endoscopic robotic system, intricate surgical procedures can now be performed without the need for external incisions. Read more


Sunday, 27 May 2012 

健康生活方式可控制脂肪肝病情 (Lianhe Zaobao)

脂肪肝在我国有年轻化趋势。国大医院肠胃与肝脏科高级顾问医生陈学扬说，这跟国人的饮食中脂肪和糖分含量越来越高有关。脂肪肝患者，若改掉不良的生活习惯，采取健康的饮食方式和运动，如此双管齐下病情是可以受到控制的。 Read more

 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Tuesday, 14 February 2012 

Robotic claws clear cancer cells without cutting open patient (The Straits Times)

Scientists in Singapore have created a set of crab-like robotic claws that can remove cancerous tissue without cutting open the patient. The device has two miniature arms that slice away the diseased area. They are placed on the end of a wire called an endoscope, which carries a tiny camera and can be inserted through the mouth, nose or other orifices. Read more