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Life after... multiple myeloma: Pastor finds purpose after getting diagnosed with cancer in his 40s

azmyeloma/ST20251009_202575200218/Ng Sor Luan/Pastor David Ong, 65, was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2004 at the age of 44 and suffered a relapse only 20 years later.
azmyeloma/ST20251009_202575200218/Ng Sor Luan/Pastor David Ong, 65, was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2004 at the age of 44 and suffered a relapse only 20 years later.

National Gallery Singapore is Asia’s first Healing Arts Centre of Excellence

The Calm Room is a dedicated space where visitors can rest if they are feeling overstimulated.
The Calm Room is a dedicated space where visitors can rest if they are feeling overstimulated.

AI tool delivers better outcomes in complex spine surgery for Tan Tock Seng Hospital patients

Adj A/Prof Jacob Oh (right), head of spine surgery and a senior consultant from the department of orthopedic surgery at TTSH, and Dr Wayne Yap, a consultant from the same department, demonstrating how the AI tool assisted the planning and execution of complex spine surgeries.
Adj A/Prof Jacob Oh (right), head of spine surgery and a senior consultant from the department of orthopedic surgery at TTSH, and Dr Wayne Yap, a consultant from the same department, demonstrating how the AI tool assisted the planning and execution of complex spine surgeries.

Medical Mysteries

She had her daughter through IVF, ensuring the baby would not inherit her genetic condition

Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.
Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.

Branded Content

From sharing tangyuan to a kidney: How a workplace friendship led to a life-saving organ transplant

Mr Tew (left) recovering at Mount Elizabeth Hospital together with Mr Pang, post-surgery.
Mr Tew (left) recovering at Mount Elizabeth Hospital together with Mr Pang, post-surgery.

Emotional regulation is not an innate ability, but has to be taught: Psychiatrist

As a parent, try to understand your child’s perspective and don’t be upset if you don’t know what he or she is thinking.
As a parent, try to understand your child’s perspective and don’t be upset if you don’t know what he or she is thinking.

Health Check Podcast

Helping children understand and manage their emotions

A psychiatrist's guide to your child's emotional well-being
A psychiatrist's guide to your child's emotional well-being

New $21m research collaboration to develop treatments for eye diseases

azsonic03 - ST20251203_202527200202. Hester Tan. The Singapore Eye Research Institute and Santen Pharmaceutical will partner on the Santen-SERI Open Innovation Center (SONIC) 2.0, a S$21 million collaboration focusing on glaucoma, ocular surface disease, presbyopia and myopia and advance novel therapeutics that for unmet clinical needs at SNEC Auditorium on 3 December 2025

Top row: (L) Prof Thomas Coffman, Dean of Duke-NUS Medical School, Miss Rie Nakajima, Director of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, Santen and Prof Aung Tin, CEO, Singapore National Eye Centre

Bottom Row: (L) Prof Jodhbir Mehta, Director, Singapore Eye Research Institute and Dr Reza Haque, Head of Ophthalmology Innovation Center, Santen

ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN
azsonic03 - ST20251203_202527200202. Hester Tan. The Singapore Eye Research Institute and Santen Pharmaceutical will partner on the Santen-SERI Open Innovation Center (SONIC) 2.0, a S$21 million collaboration focusing on glaucoma, ocular surface disease, presbyopia and myopia and advance novel therapeutics that for unmet clinical needs at SNEC Auditorium on 3 December 2025

Top row: (L) Prof Thomas Coffman, Dean of Duke-NUS Medical School, Miss Rie Nakajima, Director of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, Santen and Prof Aung Tin, CEO, Singapore National Eye Centre

Bottom Row: (L) Prof Jodhbir Mehta, Director, Singapore Eye Research Institute and Dr Reza Haque, Head of Ophthalmology Innovation Center, Santen

ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN

Cordlife faces civil claims of at least $5.45 million over improperly stored cord blood

Cordlife said in its filing that the claims totalled at least $5.45 million, and that it is seeking advice on the next steps to take.
Cordlife said in its filing that the claims totalled at least $5.45 million, and that it is seeking advice on the next steps to take.

Viruses, bacterial toxins possible causes of food poisoning in E-Bridge case, say analysts

The E-Bridge Pre-School at Block 95A Dawson Road on Sep 26, 2025. 

While tests commissioned by E-bridge operator Etonhouse had suggested no contamination due to six common bacteria, the food poisoning could have been caused by other bacteria or viruses, say experts.
The E-Bridge Pre-School at Block 95A Dawson Road on Sep 26, 2025. 

While tests commissioned by E-bridge operator Etonhouse had suggested no contamination due to six common bacteria, the food poisoning could have been caused by other bacteria or viruses, say experts.

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