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.
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.









