Browsing: Singapore

Brain Bank Singapore, Southeast Asia’s first brain bank, has gained 380 pledges to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health disorders. This vital work focuses on understanding neurological conditions within Asian populations.

Flu shots are now available at selected Guardian, Unity, and Watsons pharmacies in Singapore in a new MOH trial to increase vaccination rates. Open to individuals 18 and above, these community locations aim to make flu vaccines more accessible for seniors and those at risk, supporting Singapore’s preventive care goals.

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and eye coordination, that afflicted the late Dr. Lee Wei Ling This article explores the symptoms, differences from Parkinson’s, and available management options for PSP.

NEA expands Project Wolbachia in October 2024, releasing male Wolbachia-Aedes mosquitoes to five new areas to combat dengue. Despite the success of Project Wolbachia, the NEA emphasised that community participation remains crucial in preventing mosquito breeding.

Groundbreaking CD7 CAR-T therapy from NUS Medicine offers hope for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) patients. Early case reports show 16 of 17 achieved remission, marking a significant cancer treatment advancement for relapsed/refractory T-ALL.

Three T-ALL patients – Viet Tai, Maria, and Hannah – share their inspiring cancer journeys through an innovative CD7 CAR-T therapy treatment, pioneered by researchers and clinicians from the NUS Medicine and NUHS and cultivated in-house by a modest laboratory in Singapore.

SingHealth has launched the College of Clinical Pharmacy to enhance pharmacy skills in precision medicine, population health, and emerging technologies. The college will train over 400 pharmacists annually to meet future healthcare challenges.

A recent inspection in Singapore found that 15 out of 23 baby items from online platforms posed safety risks, including choking hazards and injury potential, prompting a recall of various baby bouncers, walkers and toys. Over 10 injuries linked to such products are reported annually in 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.