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Robotic Assistants Transform Healthcare Delivery in Singapore Hospital
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 Launches Heat Stress Advisory
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.
Swing into Wellness: The Hidden Health Benefits of Golf for the Over-50s
Navigating life’s second half-century demands an emphasis on staying active and vital, both mentally and physically. This necessity introduces golf, a leisure sport growing increasingly popular among individuals aged 50 and above.
The game’s appeal, it seems, is not only in the challenge and camaraderie it provides but also in its multifaceted health benefits.
Cracking the Code to 100: The Secrets of A Blue Zone In Okinawa
A noticeable trend among the elderly in blue zones provides us with compelling insights on how to lead a healthier, longer life. Read more
Key to Malaysia’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery: Boosting Mitochondrial Health, New Studies Suggest
Addressing the Unprecedented Challenge of Long-COVID in Malaysia with a Nutritional Medicine Approach. Read more
Mesothelioma Case: Johnson & Johnson Fined $18.8m Over Talc Exposure
A California jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay US$18.8 million to Emory Hernandez Valadez, who claimed he developed mesothelioma, a deadly cancer, from long-term exposure to the company’s talc-based baby powder. This ruling marks a significant setback for J&J as it grapples with thousands of comparable cases in the US bankruptcy court.
Singapore’s Conjunctivitis Cases Rocket by 75%
A massive upsurge in conjunctivitis cases has been recorded in Singapore this year. Compared to 2022, daily recorded cases between January and July 2023 witnessed an alarming 75% rise. Polyclinics noted an average of 63 acute conjunctivitis cases daily, a significant hike from the 36 daily cases reported in the same period last year.
Preventing Drug Interactions: Tips and Common Interactions
Unintended reactions between different medications, commonly known as drug interactions, can pose a considerable risk to health. Read more
Phantom Limb Pain: The Unseen Ache of Lost Limbs
Phantom limb pain, a mysterious and often debilitating condition, affects many amputees. Despite the loss of a limb, these individuals continue to feel pain, itching, or other sensations in the absent body part.
In this article, we’ll delve into the causes of phantom limb pain, current theories behind the phenomenon, and the available treatment options for those affected.
Constipation Could Influence Cognitive Decline? New Study Suggests
New research links chronic constipation to higher risk of cognitive decline, raising concerns about the ageing brain.
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