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From 1 August 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has introduced substantial subsidies for high-cost cell, tissue, and gene therapies, providing a lifeline for patients needing advanced treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy. The subsidies are aimed at making these treatments more accessible by adjusting the coverage based on household income and patient needs, with caps of up to $150,000 for citizens and $45,000 for permanent residents

Recent data from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) WiSE study indicated that dementia rates among Singapore’s elderly have decreased to 8.8% from 10% in 2013, largely due to better education and stroke prevention. Professor Chong Siow Ann notes that government initiatives have played a key role in this positive trend. Nevertheless, as Singapore ages, creating a dementia-friendly society is crucial for ongoing support in dementia care.

A recent study revealed that high temperatures can exacerbate conditions like gestational diabetes and thyroid disorders among pregnant women, raising alarms in hot climates like Asia. Scientists from Singapore and Britain recently concluded a review of medical research dating back to the 1940s and found that heat affects hormones and the endocrine system, which is responsible for creating and releasing those hormones.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore has assessed the risk of the severe mpox clade I variant spreading to the country as low.

MaNaDr Clinic, located at City Gate along Beach Road, has been ordered to cease its outpatient telemedicine services effective Friday, 16 August 2024.This directive follows an investigation by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), which uncovered troubling practices, including extremely brief teleconsultations and the issuance of multiple medical certificates (MCs) within short periods.

As Singapore celebrates its National Day today on August 9, 2024, it’s a perfect time to explore the island’s culinary delights and its health impact.

Residents in Woodlands, Sembawang, Choa Chu Kang, and nearby areas can now access acute hospital services more easily. The new Woodlands Health Campus aims to improve healthcare delivery in northern Singapore.

The Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) has launched ClinicalTrials.SG, a centralised clinical trials portal. This initiative aims to enhance the nation’s clinical research ecosystem and improve patient health outcomes.

For new condo and HDB owners, the excitement of moving into a freshly renovated home can quickly turn into concern due to the presence of formaldehyde.

The National University Hospital (NUH) has launched the National University Centre for Trauma. This centre focuses on comprehensive trauma care and outreach to vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, and migrant workers. The initiative aims to enhance safety and prevent trauma across Singapore.