Rebecca Lim

ABOUT

Rebecca Lim is a Singaporean-born medical doctor practising in Melbourne, Austraia. She earned her MBBS degree from Monash University, Australia.

Stories by Rebecca Lim


HK Study Finds Link Between Fatty Liver And Colorectal Polyps

Hong Kong researchers have found a close link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and colorectal polyps in middle aged patients, and call for earlier polyp-screening in such patients.

Study: Blocking Clathrin May Inhibit Viral Entry Into Cells

Researchers have developed a technique to stop viruses and bacteria from entering cells by blocking a key protein called clathrin, paving the way for new drugs to treat infections.

Gates Foundation Grant To Reduce Maternal, Infant Deaths In India

Harvard researchers have been awarded a $14.1 million grant to implement a checklist-based childbirth safety program in reducing mortality of mothers and infants in India.

Preterm Births Three Times More Common In Western Australia Than China

Preterm birth is almost three times more likely in women from Western Australia compared to women in China, according to a new study from the two countries.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug Completes Phase II Trial

An Australian-developed compound for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has undergone a Phase II study in the U.K.

Can Acupuncture Replace Drugs For Tension Headaches?

RMIT University researchers have begun recruiting volunteers for a new study investigating the use of acupuncture and counseling as a treatment for tension headaches.

VitroGro® Healing Liquid Offers Hope For Chronic Wounds

Researchers have developed a new wound-healing liquid which may reduce the need for skin grafts when treating chronic wounds.

Exercise Supports Brain Repair For Stroke Victims

Exercising as little as once a week might improve the both memory and the speed of information processing in stroke victims, says a new study.

Long-Term Smoking May Be Protective Against Osteoarthritis, Study

Men who have been smoking for decades are less likely to require hip and knee replacements in their old age, according to new research.