Join us for Connecting Care With Clicks 2024 on 12 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur! This inaugural conference brings together over 300 healthcare professionals to explore digital healthcare marketing, featuring industry influencers, engaging workshops, and opportunities to network.
Health advocates are urging the Department of Health (DOH) to expedite flu vaccine distribution due to a surge in influenza cases and the emergence of mpox. Experts warn that vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly, face increased risks as the rainy season exacerbates virus transmission
Japanese singer Sayuri’s tragic death at 28 due to functional dysphonia sheds light on the debilitating effects of vocal disorders. Learn about the condition, its causes, and how to manage it, especially for those in vocally demanding professions.
A sleep study records brain waves, breathing, heart rate and more to reveal the intricate details of your nightly rest. This comprehensive testing helps doctors diagnose conditions like apnoea or insomnia, and develop personalised treatment plans for better quality sleep.
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.
Rwanda is battling its first ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, with 36 cases and 11 deaths reported so far. Marburg causes haemorrhagic fever with an average 50% fatality rate, and spreads through contact with bats or infected human fluids.
Pop star Chappell Roan revealed her depression diagnosis, seeking help after experiencing symptoms like brain fog and disconnection. Roan’s rising fame brought overwhelming challenges, with expectations to constantly perform worsening her bipolar II disorder.
Getting your annual health check is important for catching any potential issues early. But making the most of it means understanding what all those numbers and medical words really mean. Proactive healthcare begins with understanding your health screening results!
Singapore is facing a rise in elderly individuals dying alone at home, with 37 reported cases in 2023. Isolation among seniors, especially those living alone, is a growing concern. Building community awareness and support is key to addressing this issue.
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.
