Browsing: Singapore

For people living with eczema, the itch is more than a physical symptom. It shapes sleep, mood, and relationships — influencing how they connect with others in everyday life.

As Parkinson’s Disease cases rise in ageing Singapore, Alexandra Hospital is moving medical reviews out of the traditional clinic and into a social cafe setting. This innovative model aims to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and the emotional reality of living with a chronic neurological condition.

Singapore, 12 March 2026 – A new SMART-led study found Enterococcus faecalis uses lactic acid to suppress immune defences in wounds, helping chronic wound infections linger and creating conditions for other bacteria to thrive.

For many people with atopic dermatitis, the relentless itch disrupts sleep, work, and relationships. Dermatologist Dr Kok Wai Leong explains why the itch–scratch cycle persists and how targeted treatments may help patients regain control.

SINGAPORE, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 – Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, working with collaborators at Imperial College London and partners in Europe and the United States, have uncovered new insights into how an additional copy of chromosome 21 alters brain development in Down syndrome.

Many patients start 2026 wanting whiter, straighter smiles. Dr Amanda Koh explains why cosmetic dental treatments without healthy gums, teeth, and bite function often fail

Holiday gatherings can be hardest for people with eczema. Medical Channel Asia’s The Unseen Itch survey findings reveal how chronic itch disrupts celebrations, confidence, and connection.

From 2026, Singapore’s BMDP will fully subsidise stem cell procurement costs for Singaporean and PR patients in public hospitals. Announced at Match for Life 2025, the move aims to ease financial barriers while rallying employers through a new Corporate Partner Programme.

Singapore, 17 November 2025 – A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore experience at least one potentially burdensome intervention in their last year of life. 

A major NDCS-led study found that nearly one in seven dental patients had undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes. By including gum health as a key indicator, the research highlights how routine dental visits can help uncover hidden cases of diabetes in Asia.