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
ADB: Wider Solar Power Use Critical For Asia’s Growth
Asia must expand solar energy generation if the region is to stay on its strong economic growth path and reduce carbon emissions, says the ADB.
Gene Discovery For Rare New Muscle Wasting Disease
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have discovered a gene mutation in a rare new form of muscle wasting disease.
Healthy Option? Not Today, Thank You
A survey of customers at Subway and McDonald's showed that the healthy option is chosen by only 2.5 percent of people.
Let’s Chat About Dying
A survey commissioned by Palliative Care Australia shows the need for the public to discuss end-of-life care with family members, as 44 percent of respondents had not thought about it.
Chinese Herbal Paste May Help Prevent COPD From Worsening
Researchers in Beijing have shown that XCP (消喘膏) may help reduce winter exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Adrenaline Reduces Allergic Reactions To Snakebite Anti-Venom, Study
Researchers have found that giving low-dose adrenaline reduces the risk of acute severe reactions to snakebite anti-venom.
Active Kids Are Less Likely To Develop Depression, Study
Deakin University researchers have found that being physically active in childhood could protect against depression later in life.
Regular Doses Of Sunshine Could Help Prevent Falls
A new study has found that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly, particularly in men.
New Implantable Electrical Device For Heart Failure Patients
Researchers from Hong Kong have developed a device called Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM), which may be useful in the management of heart failure.