Browsing: Opinion

Considering a hearing aid? This audiologist review breaks down the Oticon Zeal’s features, price and real-world performance, including sound clarity, comfort and connectivity.

AI is transforming healthcare communication across Asia, from patient messaging to digital care platforms. Yet rising cyber risks and patient expectations mean providers must balance innovation with strong governance, transparency and trust.

Cartilage repair can smooth a damaged joint, but it does not always restore true strength. Here is why cartilage regeneration is gaining attention for rebuilding more resilient joint surfaces.

Hearing loss in Singapore affects far more than seniors. From children to working adults, stigma and delay remain common.

Festive gatherings can push young nervous systems beyond their limits. An early-intervention practitioner explains why neurodivergent children struggle during celebrations and how families can support regulation, not suppression.

Every January begins with motivation, optimism, and big promises. Yet most New Year’s resolutions fail within weeks. Psychology explain why change breaks down, and what actually helps habits stick beyond January.

Extended family time during Christmas and New Year can reveal subtle mobility changes in elderly loved ones. These early signs, if noticed in time, may prevent falls, chronic pain, and loss of independence in the year ahead.

Buffet syndrome once dominated insurance debates in Singapore, but does it still hold true? Dr Tan Yia Swam breaks down what’s really going wrong today.

In Southeast Asia , electronic medical records adoption is accelerating, with Singapore leading. But beyond technology, success requires clinician engagement, strong governance, and a focus on people and processes for lasting transformation.

As Singapore turns 60, SATA CommHealth’s Dr Ooi and nurse Ms Dong bring care into homes, workplaces, and communities, breaking barriers and building trust in a healthcare system shaped for an ageing nation.