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Revolutionary Cliniface: Precise 3D facial analysis tool unlocking rare disease diagnostic clues for targeted healthcare worldwide.

Last week’s Mothercare Baby & Kids Fair 2023 in Singapore provided an enriching, informative experience for parents and families.

Singapore’s healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHIS), marked its 15th anniversary by unveiling a new name – Synapxe. This rebranding mirrors the agency’s growth in sculpting the future of healthtech in the region. Synapxe has committed to further harness the transformative force of innovative technologies like generative AI and cloud to enhance Healthier SG, the Ministry of Health’s key health initiative.

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South Korea is facing an unusual medical mystery, as numerous reports about unidentified parcels flooding the region persist. This situation came into prominence when three individuals experienced dizziness and difficulty breathing after handling a suspicious package. Authorities have launched an investigation into these incidents, considering the possibility of terrorist activities.

In a horrifying occurrence, an angry mob allegedly assaulted Dr Raj Nayan Sinha, a medical professional at Bhabanipur CHC in Purnia, following the death of a pregnant woman. The mob, fuelled by grief, assaulted the doctor resulting in severe head injuries and fractures. As reported, the woman had been admitted for delivery, which occurred without initial complications. However, her condition quickly deteriorated due to post-delivery bleeding. The doctor referred her to another hospital, but tragically, she died en route.

A new study revealed that a diagnosis of depression in adulthood can more than double the risk of dementia in later life. Read more

Singapore’s Changi General Hospital (CGH) initiated a unique trial in April. Three autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were deployed to the hospital’s emergency department (ED) in an effort to optimise efficiency and productivity.

Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has unveiled a pioneering heat stress advisory offering real-time information on heat stress risks in various regions of the island. Developed with the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) heat stress guidelines expert panel, this advisory is designed to help the public adapt to escalating temperatures.

Addressing the Unprecedented Challenge of Long-COVID in Malaysia with a Nutritional Medicine Approach. Read more