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Singapore health

The US CDC’s shift on vaccines and autism should alarm the world

A protester calling for the removal of US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The guidelines of the US Centers for Disease Control have been adopted by physicians and other health professionals around the world, including in Singapore.
A protester calling for the removal of US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The guidelines of the US Centers for Disease Control have been adopted by physicians and other health professionals around the world, including in Singapore.

S'pore study finds osteoporosis going undiagnosed among older men with chronic conditions

Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ngiap Chuan, director of research and the Primary Care Research Institute under SingHealth Polyclinics, attending to a patient on bone health.
Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ngiap Chuan, director of research and the Primary Care Research Institute under SingHealth Polyclinics, attending to a patient on bone health.

New law proposed to mandate sharing patients’ info among healthcare providers

The Health Information Bill introduced in Parliament on Nov 5 sets out the framework to govern the safe collection, access, use and sharing of health information.
The Health Information Bill introduced in Parliament on Nov 5 sets out the framework to govern the safe collection, access, use and sharing of health information.

Singapore to recognise family doctors as specialists

The Specialists Accreditation Board will formally recognise family medicine as a speciality from Nov 1.
The Specialists Accreditation Board will formally recognise family medicine as a speciality from Nov 1.

This is what ADHD looks like – from buying multiple earplugs to getting diagnosed because of your kids

(Clockwise, from top left) Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas, Mr Esmond Wee, Mr Wong Siew Hong, Ms Tahirah Mohamed and Ms Winnie Wong are among the over 60 people about a new book about differently wired minds.
(Clockwise, from top left) Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas, Mr Esmond Wee, Mr Wong Siew Hong, Ms Tahirah Mohamed and Ms Winnie Wong are among the over 60 people about a new book about differently wired minds.

Updated Covid-19 vaccines to be rolled out at GPs, polyclinics from Oct 27

The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.
The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.

Costly Integrated Shield Plans don’t bring peace of mind

Instead of adding yet another round of regulation, insurers, MOH, and providers could share insights on cost drivers and claims patterns, says the writer.
Instead of adding yet another round of regulation, insurers, MOH, and providers could share insights on cost drivers and claims patterns, says the writer.

Obesity, poor mental health of concern despite progress in other areas, S’pore health survey shows

According to the survey, obesity rates have risen to 12.7 per cent in 2023-2024, up from 10.5 per cent four years earlier.
According to the survey, obesity rates have risen to 12.7 per cent in 2023-2024, up from 10.5 per cent four years earlier.

AI in healthcare a game changer for Singapore, if we get the rules right first

The impact of AI in healthcare extends beyond simply reducing manpower shortages.
The impact of AI in healthcare extends beyond simply reducing manpower shortages.

NUH initiative benefits cancer patients by reducing non-essential medications and procedures

(Clockwise from top left) Adjunct Associate Professor Samuel Ow, who leads the project, with Dr Ada Teo, Ms Lim Suan Tee, Adjunct Associate Professor Amelia Santosa and Adjunct Associate Professor Adrian Kee.
(Clockwise from top left) Adjunct Associate Professor Samuel Ow, who leads the project, with Dr Ada Teo, Ms Lim Suan Tee, Adjunct Associate Professor Amelia Santosa and Adjunct Associate Professor Adrian Kee.

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