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KK Women's and Children's Hospital

KKH urges kids, teens suffering from chronic dizziness to seek early diagnosis

Dr Chan Ching Yee (left), a senior consultant at KK Women's and Children's Hospital's otolaryngology department, diagnosed 16-year-old Shannon with vestibular migraine in 2024.
Dr Chan Ching Yee (left), a senior consultant at KK Women's and Children's Hospital's otolaryngology department, diagnosed 16-year-old Shannon with vestibular migraine in 2024.

Medical Mysteries

Life rewired: Deep brain stimulation curbs excessive, involuntary movements in boy with rare disorder

An 11 year-old Singaporean, known here as Adrian, is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1, a rare genetic neurological disorder, in Singapore and  Asia to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for this condition. Adrian (with his back and his mother Felicia, 42, looking at a baby photo of Adrian.
An 11 year-old Singaporean, known here as Adrian, is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1, a rare genetic neurological disorder, in Singapore and  Asia to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for this condition. Adrian (with his back and his mother Felicia, 42, looking at a baby photo of Adrian.

More genetic conditions approved by MOH for testing before embryos are implanted for IVF

A teenage mother with her baby son.
A teenage mother with her baby son.

KKH takes DayOne mental health programme for parents with special needs children into the community

Joshua Mark Tan, one, was born premature at 26 weeks and has complex developmental issues, and this has resulted in his parents Janice Seah, 41, and  John Mark Chen, 47, developing high stress and anxiety.
Joshua Mark Tan, one, was born premature at 26 weeks and has complex developmental issues, and this has resulted in his parents Janice Seah, 41, and  John Mark Chen, 47, developing high stress and anxiety.

‘Could’ve been the worst day of our lives’: S’pore couple recount near-death birth in Grab car

Madam Afifah Rizqin's newborn was neither crying nor moving when she was born in the backseat of a Grab car.
Madam Afifah Rizqin's newborn was neither crying nor moving when she was born in the backseat of a Grab car.

Medical Mysteries

Rare skin condition gives 9-year-old girl skin like KPop Demon Hunters character

Phoebe Hu with her doctors (left to right) Dr Nikki Fong, Dr Valerie Ho and Dr Enrica Tan at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Oct 21.
Phoebe Hu with her doctors (left to right) Dr Nikki Fong, Dr Valerie Ho and Dr Enrica Tan at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Oct 21.

Processed food, allergies and the challenge of feeding kids

Shoppers at a hypermarket in Tampines. A growing body of research points to a troubling possibility that highly processed food and beverages are contributing to childhood allergies, says the writer.
Shoppers at a hypermarket in Tampines. A growing body of research points to a troubling possibility that highly processed food and beverages are contributing to childhood allergies, says the writer.

New children’s palliative ward at Sengkang Community Hospital offers care for complex conditions

(Left) Mr Mohd Aszrin Ahmad, 51, and his son (seated) Dean Joaquim Mohd Aszrin, 14, with (centre)  physiotherapist Jilene Lau, and occupational therapist Yang Ching Wen, both from Sengkang Community Hospital, at the Paediatric Care ward.
(Left) Mr Mohd Aszrin Ahmad, 51, and his son (seated) Dean Joaquim Mohd Aszrin, 14, with (centre)  physiotherapist Jilene Lau, and occupational therapist Yang Ching Wen, both from Sengkang Community Hospital, at the Paediatric Care ward.

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.

Menopause support: From clinics to apps to events, midlife women now have more options

About 200 participants attended femtech startup Sol's Flash Forward event on April 26, which featured 39 experts including doctors, mental health professionals, complementary health practitioners and more. 

PHOTO: SOL, SOLMENOPAUSE.COM
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About 200 participants attended femtech startup Sol's Flash Forward event on April 26, which featured 39 experts including doctors, mental health professionals, complementary health practitioners and more. 

PHOTO: SOL, SOLMENOPAUSE.COM
Source, copyright and credit: Sol, solmenopause.com
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