Stroke is a leading cause of mortality as well as long-term disability. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are key for survival as well as a meaningful recovery. Knowledge of various risk factors may help in reducing the risk of stroke and related complications. This talk aims to early identification of stroke in the community and gain understanding of the risk factors. 

Speaker: A/Prof Vijay Kumar Sharma, Senior Consultant, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine

To register for the webinar, visit https://bit.ly/NUH-HEH-08Jul22. For enquiries, please call 6772 2184.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in Singapore. What should we expect and what can we do after a stroke? This talk will give a broad overview of one’s rehabilitation journey post-stroke.

Speaker: Dr Su Peijing, Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine

To register for the webinar, visit https://bit.ly/NUH-HEH-15Jul22. For enquiries, please call 6772 2184.

Discover the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in stroke rehabilitation, and understand some unique concepts of TCM such as “Yin-Yang” balance, and stroke treatments based on TCM theory. Learn simple acupoints, acupressure and traditional exercises which can be administered at home to optimise one’s health and well-being in stroke rehabilitation.

Speaker: Dr Qiao Tian Ru, Senior Acupuncturist, Department of Anaesthesia

To register for the webinar, visit https://bit.ly/NUH-HEH-22Jul22. For enquiries, please call 6772 2184.

A stroke can affect one's thinking and memory (cognition) in different ways, including one's daily life. Some problems may not be noticeable, until one is required to do tasks that place higher demands on one's cognitive abilities. This talk shares the different types of cognitive challenges that may occur after a stroke, along with strategies to manage with them in daily living.

Speaker: Ms Chong Sze Neng, Senior Occupational Therapist, Department of Rehabilitation

To register for the webinar, visit https://bit.ly/NUH-HEH-29Jul22. For enquiries, please call 6772 2184.

Target Delineation in the Combined Modality Setting - Our SPOT Contouring Course features a scientific program collaboration between the NCIS Department of Radiation Oncology and Asian Alliance Radiation & Oncology (AARO). This year's course introduces new dimensions in radiotherapy contouring as we explore the often overlooked impact of parallel treatments such as systemic therapy, other locoregional therapies e.g. RFA & SIRT, and emerging modalities including tumor treating fields and proton therapy.