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Life After... getting a transplant: He lived with a mechanical heart pump for more than 9 years

Kidney transplantation now includes a new pathway: Donations after the heart stops

For individuals with end-stage kidney disease, a kidney transplant is considered the better treatment option over dialysis because it offers a more active lifestyle and significantly increases the chances of a longer, healthier life. However, there is a long queue. As of June 2025, a total of 412 patients were on the waiting list for a kidney. 
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
For individuals with end-stage kidney disease, a kidney transplant is considered the better treatment option over dialysis because it offers a more active lifestyle and significantly increases the chances of a longer, healthier life. However, there is a long queue. As of June 2025, a total of 412 patients were on the waiting list for a kidney. 
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Singapore’s bioethics advisory committee urges caution on heritable gene editing

The Ministry of Health has also not approved heritable gene editing for these purposes as there is currently insufficient evidence of its safety.
The Ministry of Health has also not approved heritable gene editing for these purposes as there is currently insufficient evidence of its safety.

Ex-DPM Heng Swee Keat and other stroke survivors pay tribute to caregivers

Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.
Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.

New postgraduate training ecosystem for physiotherapists launched by NTU, NHG Health

azrehab23 - (From Left to Right) Mr Lim Tong Li, Physiotherapist, AWWA, (Mock Patient) and Dr Chin Lay Fong Assistant Director (Research) Allied Health TTSH demonstrating the facilitation in inpatient ward gym). Taken at TTSH Integrated Care Hub.


ST Photo: LUTHER LAU
azrehab23 - (From Left to Right) Mr Lim Tong Li, Physiotherapist, AWWA, (Mock Patient) and Dr Chin Lay Fong Assistant Director (Research) Allied Health TTSH demonstrating the facilitation in inpatient ward gym). Taken at TTSH Integrated Care Hub.


ST Photo: LUTHER LAU

Only 2 in 5 in S’pore know to call an ambulance when someone is having a stroke: Study

Generic photograph of an ambulance along the Pan-Island Expressway. 29 September 2022.
Generic photograph of an ambulance along the Pan-Island Expressway. 29 September 2022.

Singapore’s first specialised burn centre for kids at KKH provides improved treatment

The doctor's consultation room is directly connected with the treatment room so that parents can be present when treatment is carried out.
The doctor's consultation room is directly connected with the treatment room so that parents can be present when treatment is carried out.

Singapore reviewing its plan to better control spread of drug-resistant superbugs

Currently, the country’s AMR rate for a number of infections such as the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusinfection is lower than the global rate.
Currently, the country’s AMR rate for a number of infections such as the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusinfection is lower than the global rate.

Worried about turning 60? Science says that is when many of us actually peak

pixgenerics / ST20221202_202269137132 / Alphonsus Chern // Generic photograph of silver-haired male senior citizens. 02 December 2022.
pixgenerics / ST20221202_202269137132 / Alphonsus Chern // Generic photograph of silver-haired male senior citizens. 02 December 2022.

Inhalers for asthma patients produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases, say S’pore scientists

Studies found that on average, each patient using metered-dose inhalers with propellants in 2023 produced 140kg of CO2 emissions over a year.
Studies found that on average, each patient using metered-dose inhalers with propellants in 2023 produced 140kg of CO2 emissions over a year.

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