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


Gene Discovered That Links Liver Cancer With Hepatitis C Infection

Researchers have identified a gene which increases one's chances of developing hepatocellular carcinoma when infected with the hepatitis C virus.

Difficulty Sleeping Might Increase Risk Of Depression In Older Men

A study from The University of Western Australia has found that difficulty falling asleep doubles the risk of depression in older men.

Virtual Rehab Clinic To Help Patients In Rural Australia

A virtual rehabilitation clinic developed by University of Queensland researchers called the eHAB® telehealth system is helping to treat patients in remote and regional Australia.

Pregnant Women Should Be Screened For Cytomegalovirus Infection

A virus causing hearing loss and intellectual disabilities in infants is under-diagnosed, according to UNSW researchers, who advocate routine screening for all pregnant women and newborns.

Australian Uni Studies Role Of Extreme Exercise On Anorexia

University of Western Sydney researchers will trial a new method of anorexia treatment that refocuses patients away from compulsive and excessive exercise.

High Protein Diet May Help Weight Loss, Study

Australian National University researchers have found that a diet high in protein may help you lose weight.

Testosterone Spray May Boost Women’s Memory, Study

Monash researchers have discovered that a testosterone spray may slow cognitive decline and reduce dementia in women.

Olivia Lum Of Hyflux Named World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011

Olivia Lum, founder of Singapore-based water-treatment company Hyflux, is the first woman to win the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year award.

Researchers Find Immunity Switch Using A Super Microscope

Researchers have used an ultra powerful microscope to discover how T-cells, the front-line troops of the immune system, are activated.