<ul><li>Learned modules about immunology, virology, and ecology of disease.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Wrote for medical, pharmaceutical, hospital and healthcare brands.</li><li>Produced a range of content, from website content, social media copy, white papers, leave-behinds, brochures, blog posts, lead acquisition content, newsletters, and industry reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Wrote consumer healthcare articles for Singaporean print and digital publications, including SingHealth, EzyHealth &amp; Beauty, NTUC Lifestyle, and specialist magazine Medical Grapevine.&nbsp;</li><li>Produced healthcare articles for Channel NewsAsia.&nbsp;</li><li>Crafted content for pharmaceutical clients, including GlaxoSmithKline, Servier, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Roche Holdings, and Menarini Asia-Pacific.&nbsp;</li><li>Developed assets for healthcare professionals, working with SingHealth, and Ministry of Health Singapore.</li><li>Researched and wrote on various therapeutic areas, including Gout, Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Gestational diabetes mellitus, Venous thromboembolism, Osteoporosis, Intraocular lens implants, Diabetic foot complications, Premature ejaculation, Dermatology and aesthetic surgery, Weight management, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kidney health, and Vaccines (such as the meningococcal vaccine).</li><li>Created assets such as leave-behinds, consumer-facing leaflets, and digital content for drugs such as Dapoxetine [Priligy®], desloratadine [Aerius®], cyclopentasiloxane [Dermatix® Ultra], vedolizumab [Entyvio®], ursodeoxycholic acid [Ursofalk®], ticagrelor [Brilinta®], sacubitril/valsartan [Entresto®], rifaximin [Xifaxan®], omalizumab [Xolair®], ezetimibe [Atozet®], adalimumab [Humira®], febuxostat [Feburic®], and antiviral agents sofosbuvir/velpatasvir [Epclusa®].</li></ul>

Medical & Healthcare Writer

<p>Agency for Care Effectiveness is the national Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agency within the Ministry of Health (MOH) aiming to improve patient outcomes and healthcare value through HTA.</p><ul><li>Worked as a shared writing and editorial resource for various departments handling medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and guides for healthcare professionals. </li><li>Collaborated with various teams on  varying topics, including diabetes and osteoporosis.</li></ul>

Senior Editorial Manager

<p>ICIS is a petrochemical market information provider with divisions spanning energy and fertilizers.</p><ul><li>Covered the Asia-Pacific and Middle-Eastern polyethylene terephthalate markets, including recycled PET.&nbsp;</li><li>Wrote chemical profiles, news stories, focus articles, and weekly price reports.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicated and collaborated closely with industry sources working in market production, sales, and trade to follow commodity trends as they changed with the political and economic landscape.&nbsp;</li><li>Developed a savvy nose for news and the ability to ask questions tactically and purposefully to derive the real picture and accurately adhere to methodology in publishing facts and prices.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Markets Editor

<ul><li>Worked with marketing departments in Singapore and Group Office to drive marketing initiatives.</li><li>Collaborated with product proposition and legal teams on Project Simple to rewrite legalese-laden contracts in layman's terms.</li><li>Joined up with colleagues from seven Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, and Japan to run internal campaigns.</li><li>Linked with colleagues from different functions, including human resource, finance, and actuarial.</li></ul>

Marketing and Communications Specialist

<ul><li>Wrote medical copy for Menarini Asia-Pacific, Singapore Health Promotion Board, Atopiclair, Invisalign, and DASIL.&nbsp;</li><li>Created print and web long- and short-form content for a varying target audience range.</li></ul>

Medical Writer

Commissioned by GlaxoSmithKline to develop meningococcal vaccine and travel vaccine brochures. Conducted fact-checking and referencing for both brochures. Published in 2014  and 2015.

Vaccine Brochures for GSK

Ruth Loh Xiu

AVEENO PH Microsite and Healthcare Articles

How the COVID-19 Crisis Will Change Logistics for Good

Edited ACGs for the Ministry of Health, Singapore. Worked with pharmacists and medical doctors to ensure copy was accurate and well-suited for healthcare professionals.

Appropriate Care Guides

Wrote about a study by Singapore General Hospital (SGH) showing that Laparoscopic or keyhole colorectal surgery can benefit elderly patients with no increased risk of postoperative complications, compared to conventional open surgery.

Study Busts Colon Surgery Myths

Created leaflets containing information on drugs and diseases. Written for a consumer audience and published by the Ministry of Health, Singapore.

Plain English Summaries for Singaporean Consumers

Created leave-behind for specialists based on a presentation on allergic rhinitis given by Professor Wytske Fokkens from the Netherlands. Did fact-checking and referencing.

Challenges Treating Allergic Rhinitis in the GP Setting

Wrote leave-behind for specialists comparing silicone gel to silicone sheets.

Silicone Gel — Safe for Babies, As Effective As Silicone Sheet

Wrote an article featuring Mdm Theresa Yip, an 81-year-old Singaporean who drops by Singapore General Hospital (SGH) monthly to donate $100 to the SGH Needy Patients Fund.

A Joyful Giver

Crafted an article debunking hair myths and how to treat receding hairline.

Losing It

Discussed what can be considered as real toothache emergencies, non-emergency cases, and also provided pain relief at home.

Wait Till Morning

Featured Dr Wang Yi Shi, dermatologist and consultant of Department of Dermatology, Changi General Hospital (CGH). Discussed her take on the
effectiveness of store-bought anti-wrinkle and whitening products.

Let's Face It

Published a feature article for Medical Grapevine on menorrhagia, the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.

De-Mystifying Menorrhagia

Published an article for MetLife Health Asia's consumer arm as part of the brand's care pathway development. Provided legwork that included collating reputable journal papers, fact-checking to ensure scientific information was updated and referencing.

Five Diseases We're Focusing on - and Why

Crafted a consumer-friendly feature for Servier Singapore.

When Sweet Turns Sour

Listed a first draft version of health article for Channel NewsAsia's digital platform.

A Fighting Spirit

Wrote about botox based on specialist presentation at aesthetic DASIL conference.

Keeping Beauty Safe

English (British)

Ruth Loh Xiu is a medical writer with experience working for print and digital publications across medical, pharmaceutical, hospital and healthcare sectors. She writes a range of content, from website content, social media copy, white papers, leave-behinds, brochures, blog posts, lead acquisition content, newsletters, and industry reports. Her past clients include SingHealth, the Ministry of Health Singapore, GlaxoSmithKline, Servier, Johnson & Johnson, Roche Holdings, Menarini Asia-Pacific, CNA, NTUC Lifestyle, LiveWell, LiveWrell Baby, EzyHealth & Beauty, and Medical Grapevine.

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Vaccine Brochures for GSK

AVEENO PH Microsite and Healthcare Articles

How the COVID-19 Crisis Will Change Logistics for Good

Appropriate Care Guides

Study Busts Colon Surgery Myths

Plain English Summaries for Singaporean Consumers

Vaccine Brochures for GSK

AVEENO PH Microsite and Healthcare Articles

How the COVID-19 Crisis Will Change Logistics for Good

Appropriate Care Guides

Study Busts Colon Surgery Myths

Plain English Summaries for Singaporean Consumers