Novartis’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for Zolgensma, designed to tackle the genetic root cause of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a deadly neuromuscular disease, was accepted by the FDA. According to Pharmaceutical daily news, SMA is caused by a defective or missing SMN1 gene, and without a functional SMN1 gene, infants with SMA Type…
A Podiatrist is that member of the healthcare team concerned with your lower limbs. Podiatry, a medical field dedicated to the lower limbs extending from the pelvis to the feet. Podiatry was developed as our lower limbs are vital for daily functions, yet prone to many problems. Walking Walking upright is a fundamental trait that…
Everything we are, everything we have and everything we will ever need, is only available to us if our planet is healthy. Small actions make big changes so this #WorldHealthDay let’s do our part to #Connect2Earth and keep our one home healthy. FOOD Did you know that the way we produce and consume food is…
Earth Hour, the annual switch off for us to connect with everything around us. Sometimes you just need to let your shoes and socks go wander around barefooted, allowing your feet to touch and feel the earth from…
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How to look after your nails and detect problems. Emily Mah, Podiatrist from Family Podiatry Centre (Malaysia) along with consultant dermatologists explains the functions of nails, revealing more insight on healthy and unhealthy nails in this article, by Mariel Chow for Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty Magazine.
Fungal nail infection or onychomycosis is a relatively common condition in Singapore. We are exposed to fungal spores in our environment regularly. Typical places where we come into contact with fungal spores are gyms, swimming pools, studios and any other place where you may be barefooted with a moist foot. Onychomycosis is associated with athlete’s…
