Singapore
Thomson Medical Singapore launches new centre for cancer care
Thomson Medical Singapore launches new centre for cancer care
The facility will officially open to patients in July.
Thomson Medical opens new women’s clinic in Katong
The facility offers support services such as pregnancy and postpartum care.
SG's heart centre launches new programme for cardiovascular ageing and longevity
CRANE aims to develop targeted interventions for older adults in real-world settings.
IHH Healthcare to fast-track shift to value-based care
The group monitors over 360 quality indicators across eight high-volume procedures.
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.
SMART and KKH develop portable device to assess newborn immune function
The device enables real-time analysis using a single drop of blood.
SingHealth, Philips to roll out smart ICUs to cut false alarms
The system uses predictive capabilities for early treatment in general wards.
SGH offers new imaging technique for atypical femoral fractures
The method uses low-dose radiation to capture detailed images of the entire femur.
Patients find hope in post-ECMO rehabilitation
This method shows the importance of starting rehab whilst patients were still critically ill.
Temasek-backed SeaTown invests $115m in AddVita
AddVita will use the funds to enact its ‘buy-and-build’ strategy.
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.
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