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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.
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.
SG MOH adds 3 conditions to chronic disease mgmt programme
It brought the total of approved chronic conditions to 23.
Most patients in EDs do not require hospitalisation: SG MOH
It advised the public to go to the ED only for life-threatening emergencies.
Singapore approves Pfizer's oral med Paxlovid for COVID treatment
Paxlovid is the first oral tablet in the country approved for the treatment of COVID-19.
US CDC updates travel warning against SG, PH
The warning has risen to 'Level Four: Very High.'
SingHealth Tower and Outram Community Hospital open their doors
The complex is located on the campus of Singapore General Hospital.