Singapore
Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA
The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health
Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA
The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health
Clarification on Singapore’s policy vs healthcare malpractices needed: study
It is unclear who bears legal accountability for negligence in virtual health.
Rise in Indian medicine exports may cause patent woes in Australia: Fitch
India's weak IP laws could be an issue for drug manufacturers in Australia.
IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.
Singapore records traveller who went to Changi Airport infected with monkeypox
Thirteen close contacts were put on phone surveillance for 21 days.
SG gov't starts public consultation on mental health
The feedback will be a part of the Lion City's National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.
Livingstone Health posted $3m net profit due to higher patient volume
This is a shift from the firm’s net loss of $16.8m in 2021.
Monkeypox ‘unlikely’ to become a pandemic: SG health minister
There are over 200 cases of monkeypox detected.
Digital Brain Function Scan launched for early detection of brain problems
Early recognition can prevent Parkinson’s disease and dementia, amongst others.
MOH launches new $90m research grant for population health innovation
The research grant backs SingHealth centre for population health implementation.
Singapore OKs molnupiravir for COVID-19 treatment
The drug is the second oral antiviral medicine authorised for COVID-19 treatment.
Health buddy app's 'Parkinson's Care' feature launched
It helps patients track its symptoms, which is part of the treatment for the disease.
Lien Foundation invests $4m to study pre-pregnancy mental health in SG
The study will chart the preconception readiness of 500 participants.
MOH to review use of TraceTogether
The MOH no longer uses the app for general public contact tracing.
A new realm of possibilities with AI in healthcare
Singapore's healthcare system, like those of all developed countries, is swamped with data. The challenge - and the opportunity - is to use that data to become a more effective premium healthcare provider. This can be achieved through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI lets medical professionals analyse and derive insights from the huge datasets created by healthcare organisations, a feat that is just not possible for humans.
SCG, A*STAR'S BTI collaborate for novel antibody development
The collaboration was aimed at infectious diseases and cancer.
55% of healthcare startups see pandemic as enabler for innovation: Medtronic
Meanwhile, talent recruitment was seen as the biggest challenge.
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