Singapore dialysis providers help kidney patients find jobs and sense of purpose
For some, the hardest part of dialysis is the gradual feeling of being excluded from normal life and the workforce.
Judith Tan
Stray cat population rises in Singapore’s industrial areas despite nationwide sterilisation programme
This is exacerbated by workers bringing unsterilised cats, hindering the nationwide Trap-Neuter-Rehome/Release-Manage programme.
AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevents falls at active ageing centres in Singapore
The robot is meant for users who have difficulty walking and balancing, helping them stand safely from a seated position and sit safely from a standing position.
Singapore study finds new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hasten healing of chronic wounds
Researchers plan clinical trials using catalase-infused wound dressings, offering a new approach to combat antibiotic resistance and prevent amputations.
Programme to manage stray dogs in Singapore effective, protocols will be reviewed to improve processes: minister
Singapore's TNRM programme has been effective since 2018: 4,500 dogs trapped, over 2,000 rehomed, and 80% sterilised, exceeding the 70% target.
Singapore woman had daughter through IVF, ensuring baby would not inherit her genetic condition
This highlights the importance of screening for high-risk individuals.
Only 2 in 5 in Singapore know to call an ambulance when someone is having a stroke: Study
Stroke cases in Singapore rose from 5,890 in 2010 to 9,702 in 2022, with a concerning 20 percent rise in younger adults.
Minimally invasive surgery offers hope for older dogs with heart valve disease in Singapore
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) using a V-Clamp, inspired by human MitraClip, offers a lower risk than traditional surgery, reversing heart enlargement with shorter…
Singapore-developed AI-powered app accurately identifies pre-dementia seniors
Patients can use the Pensieve-AI to draw pictures on a tablet with a stylus and the app’s AI will check different areas of thinking and memory before analysing the drawings for…
Early detection of ‘bubble boy disease’ helps save lives of newborns
Also known as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), those born with this rare life-threatening condition have no functioning immune system, making them highly vulnerable to…