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Closing the Gap in Elderly Oral Healthcare in Singapore with SmartRPD
SmartRPD combines digital workflows and 3D printing to transform dentures production. It improves accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability, enhancing elderly oral healthcare and addressing the growing dental care demand in Singapore.
Common Eye Conditions and How to Prevent Them
Explore common eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Understand their symptoms and find out why regular eye exams and proactive care can help you maintaining your eye health and preventing complications from disease.
What You Can Do To Combat Antibiotic Resistance
Misusing antibiotics: stopping early, skipping doses, or treating viral infections can empower bacteria to resist drugs. Here’s how you can curb this crisis and ensure antibiotics remain effective for generations.
You’ll Never Walk Alone: Free Prostate Screenings and Support With 365CPS
Learn about #My1stProstateCheck, 365 Cancer Prevention Society’s free prostate cancer screening campaign, offering early detection and support for at-risk men.
Mike Tyson’s Loss to Jake Paul Shows Why Boxing Must Protect Its Legends
At 58, Mike Tyson’s loss to Jake Paul revealed the toll boxing takes on ageing fighters, sparking concerns about safety and ethics. Do you think these organisations are prioritising entertainment over athletes’ health?
What Is Prostate Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Prostate cancer often develops silently, making regular screenings crucial for early detection and treatment. Understanding symptoms and risk factors like genetics and lifestyle, and prioritising early detection can save lives.
Cricketer Virat Kohli’s Vegetarian Diet for Plant-Powered Success
Virat Kohli’s vegetarian diet since 2018 had boosted his performance and health. What can we learn from the diet that fuelled his legendary cricket career? Disclaimer: Individual nutrition needs vary – consult a healthcare professional for specific dietary advice.
Chronic Disease Care in Singapore Gets a Boost with Google’s Initiatives
Singapore’s HPB partners with Google and Abbott on tech-driven programmes like HealthTrack SG and DigiCoach, using wearables and real-time insights to help manage diabetes and hypertension. These pilots focus on prevention and scalable solutions for better health outcomes.
5 Strategies for Doctors to Attract More Patients
Make your practice patient-focused and grow! Doctors, learn 5 simple strategies you can use to transform your patient experience and boost your practice’s growth. Create a seamless, patient-centered journey that keeps patients coming back and referring others.
The Placebo Effect of Vitamins: Belief vs Reality
Are vitamins really necessary, or are we experiencing a placebo effect? While vitamins can have benefits, we need to be conscious whether they truly make a difference..
Does Freezing Bread Really Lower Its Glycaemic Index?
Freezing bread can reduce its glycaemic index, leading to better blood sugar control and gut health. This TikTok hack reshapes the starches in bread, making it a simple way to improve your toast’s health benefits.
How Telemedicine is Transforming The Way Singaporeans Manage Diabetes
Singapore’s OPTIMUM trial, a telemedicine study by SingHealth Polyclinics in collaboration with the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation, empowered diabetes patients with tools for self-care and health monitoring. With promising results, this trial could pave the way for a national rollout in diabetes management.
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