Browsing: Singapore

A recent study reveals autism rates in Singapore are rising as earlier detection improves, with over 1 in 100 children diagnosed by age 18 months. While childhood support is growing, experts warn of stresses on therapists and educators, and many families still struggle to access adequate long-term resources and care into adulthood.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued urgent recalls for the two mooncake brands just days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, due to excessive levels of bacteria found.

The inaugural IHH Singapore Sea Regatta 2024 raises awareness for breast cancer. Featuring healthcare races, free mammograms and festival activities landside, the event aims to educate the public on breast health and active ageing through a vibrant two-day celebration at the Singapore Sports Hub.

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Inside NUH’s trauma centre, a multidisciplinary team works tirelessly to rescue victims of road traffic accidents. Websites like ROADS.sg aim to spread awareness of road safety messages.

In a trial led by NUS, artificial intelligence platform CURATE.AI personalised treatment for a rare blood cancer patient by dynamically adjusting their drug dosages based on real-time responses. This AI-guided approach improved the patient’s condition while reducing costs and side effects by delivering precisely dosed medications through an evolving personalised profile.

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.