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Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Game Changer for Faster Recovery

Guest Contributor
06/12/2024

In the field of orthopaedic surgery, advancements in technology and surgical techniques have revolutionized the way procedures are performed. Minimally invasive surgical techniques (MIS) are now widely used to treat…

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The Ultimate 2024 Christmas Gift Guide

Melissa Fann
04/12/2024

This is our annual Christmas Gift Guide and there are just SOOO many things that one can buy and if you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve got a list of…

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Launch of the Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care led by SUSS

Melissa Fann
02/12/2024

The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) today launched the Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC), a pioneering initiative uniting healthcare providers, social service agencies, academics, and policymakers worldwide. By…

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Ho-Ho-Hope of Blood Campaign to Draw Blood Donors during Festive Season

Melissa Fann
01/12/2024

This festive season, the National Blood Programme is collaborating with Peanuts™ to launch the Ho-Ho-Hope of Blood campaign to rally blood donations. The campaign will launch on 30 November 2024…

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Lai Frisque Yi Xia Leh!: Singapore’s largest circus show to debut in December

Melissa Fann
30/11/2024

This December, Singapore will witness the grand debut of “来FRISQUE一下LEH!” (Lai Frisque Yi Xia Leh), a 90-minute live circus extravaganza directed and produced by the acclaimed Beverly Wan. This unique…

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The Future of Healthcare in APAC: Embracing a Patient-Centric Approach through Shared Decision-Making

Guest Contributor
29/11/2024

Healthcare systems in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have traditionally placed the primary responsibility for treatment decisions on doctors, with limited input from patients. In this framework, the patient’s role is…

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Fondation L’Oréal Honours and Supports Three Promising Women Scientists in Singapore

Melissa Fann
28/11/2024

L’Oréal Fondation continues to reaffirm its commitment in empowering women scientists in Singapore through the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2024. This year, three promising women researchers in the areas…

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Festive Season Caution by Healthway Medical Group: Excessively happy mood may trigger heart failure

Guest Contributor
28/11/2024

As the year draws to a close and businesses look to ramp up for the year-end festivities, cardiologists at the Nobel Heart Centre under Healthway Medical Group are similarly preparing…

Health

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Diabetes: The Silent Killer and Why Early Detection Matters

Melissa Fann
27/11/2024

A silent epidemic is reshaping the health landscape in Singapore: diabetes. This chronic condition, marked by elevated blood glucose levels due to issues with insulin production or utilisation, has far-reaching…

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Prostate Cancer – Confronting a Silent Threat to Men’s Health in Singapore

Guest Contributor
24/11/2024

Most men are no strangers to the term ‘prostate cancer,’ which the Singapore Cancer Society ranks as the top most common cancer affecting men in Singapore. Often developing without visible…