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SG hospital secures $4.5m grant to combat deadly autoimmune disease
SG hospital secures $4.5m grant to combat deadly autoimmune disease
Systemic sclerosis results in the death of one in two patients within four years of diagnosis.
7 hours ago
SMART and KKH develop portable device to assess newborn immune function
The device enables real-time analysis using a single drop of blood.
8 hours ago
SingHealth, Philips to roll out smart ICUs to cut false alarms
The system uses predictive capabilities for early treatment in general wards.
1 day ago
SGH offers new imaging technique for atypical femoral fractures
The method uses low-dose radiation to capture detailed images of the entire femur.
1 day ago
Patients find hope in post-ECMO rehabilitation
This method shows the importance of starting rehab whilst patients were still critically ill.
5 days ago
Temasek-backed SeaTown invests $115m in AddVita
AddVita will use the funds to enact its ‘buy-and-build’ strategy.
6 days ago
NHCS launches nationwide AI project to speed up heart scan analysis
SENSE’s deployment is scheduled for the third quarter of the year.
CGH and Hologic ink MoU on breast imaging research and education
Both will focus on the co-development of real-world evidence for imaging technologies.
Changi General Hospital, Tzu Chi ink MoU to extend patient support services
Volunteers will continue to assist patients and support the hospital’s care team.
Singapore’s MOH, HDB launch pilot tender for GP clinics at Bartley Beacon
The joint tender will close on 29 May.
NUH, Fijian Hospital ink MoU for annual paediatric cardiac missions
The missions intend to facilitate knowledge exchange and skills development.
NUHCS to recruit patients for gene editing trial on rare heart condition
The disease affects around 150 patients in Singapore and can lead to heart failure.
Flagship, NUS Medicine, NUH, NUHS to drive human health and sustainability
The partners plan to co-develop a series of research projects over five years.
NDCS, Yuyi ink MoU to advance AI in oral health
Key initiatives include early detection, research, teledentistry, and treatment support.
Raffles Medical achieves total laboratory automation
The company said the automation alleviates workload pressures on staff.
IHH Healthcare and UOB ink $300m sustainability-linked loan
This financing is the bank’s first in the health sector.
NHG launches new collaborative to strengthen autism support
Key areas include research, training, and co-creation opportunities.
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