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Multiple organ failure can happen to a healthy person, say doctors

A key trigger of multiple organ failure in an otherwise healthy individual is sepsis, formerly referred to as “blood poisoning”.

Ketamine therapy at IMH offers hope to patients with hard-to-treat depression

Ketamine, widely known as a party drug that has emerged as a fast-acting treatment for patients with hard-to-treat depression worldwide, is now available at IMH.

Urine biopsy offers a more accurate way to detect bladder, kidney and prostate cancers

Using an emerging urine test on a sample like this can detect bladder, kidney and prostate cancer more accurately, a study found.

Forum: SGH shuttle bus measures taken with passenger safety as priority

SGH, NHG Health warn of fake ads promoting health products

SGH said that the person featured in the advertisements is not an SGH employee, representative or affiliate.

Forum: Let people get off once SGH shuttle bus is at alighting bay

Scars from eczema and vitiligo run more than skin deep

Visible skin conditions can cause deep mental distress, especially among young patients, says the writer.

Forum: Kudos to Singapore’s efficient public healthcare system

$9m pilot initiative to integrate palliative care into chronic kidney disease treatment

Called Renalssance, the pilot is expected to benefit more than 5,260 patients over four years – 1,500 from each hospital, and 760 from NKF.

Universal Studios Singapore performer taken to hospital after ‘medical emergency’ while training

According to RWS’ website, the WaterWorld is a “water show with death-defying stunts and explosions”.

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