• 07
    Aug
    2025

    Innovations that matter - To AI-driven industries

    Channel NewsAsia

    The robot nurse companion developed by National University Health System and currently piloted at National University Hospital, helps to take on repetitive tasks and support hospital workflows. Adj Prof Ngiam Kee Yuan, Head, Artificial Intelligence Office, National University Health System, explains the various functions of the robot, such as dispensing discharge medication to patients, and the AI technology developed to ensure smooth operations. Assistant Director of Nursing, Theresa Samy, National University Hospital, shared how the robot nurse companion complements and augments the patient care delivery by nurses, allowing them to perform more meaningful bedside tasks.
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  • 06
    Aug
    2025

    Think menopause symptoms start at 50? Debunking myths about the change

    The Straits Times Online

    In Singapore, researchers have found that aches in the muscles and joints are the top menopausal complaint among women, affecting between 30 and 40 per cent of them. This was based on two studies in 2023 conducted by National University Hospital and NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine under the Integrated Women’s Health Programme.
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  • 05
    Aug
    2025

    Singapore launches MAGNET initiative to combat muscle loss among the aging with S$10M in grant

    Mediacorp News

    The National Research Foundation, Singapore has awarded $10 million to launch Mechanistic Investigation and Clinical Innovation for Sarcopenia Diagnosis and Therapy (MAGNET), a research initiative aimed at developing the world's first precision treatment for sarcopenia. Led by the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, the project involved scientists and clinicians from multiple healthcare institutions including Alexandra Hospital and National University Hospital.
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  • 02
    Aug
    2025

    少女髋关节发育不良术后重拾运动嗜好 (Teenager with hip dysplasia returns to sport after surgery)

    Shin Min Daily News 新明日报 © SPH Media Limited. Reproduced with permission.

    22-year-old Chloe Lim was the youngest patient in NUH to undergo the Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia when she was 13. Her doctor, Adj A/Prof Andrew Lim, Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NUH, noted that hip dysplasia has a global incidence of approximately one in 1,000 people, and the hospital manages about 20 cases annually. If left untreated, the condition could result in progressive degeneration of the hip joint, or osteoarthritis.
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  • 02
    Aug
    2025

    NUS launches Singapore’s first nursing practice doctorate

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    NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing) at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine introduced Singapore’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programme to prepare nurses for leadership roles amid rising healthcare demands in an ageing society. The Centre also launched three new Master’s programmes in community health, critical care and infection control as it marked its 20th anniversary. 

    Prof Liaw Sok Ying, Head, NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing) at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, explained that the new programmes aimed to attract, retain and elevate the nursing profession as nurses increasingly assumed leadership not only in management but also clinical specialisations. One of the students in the DNP programme, Ms Katherine Leong, Deputy Director of Nursing at National University Hospital and Nursing Lead at Tengah General and Community Hospital, highlighted the programme’s relevance in advancing her learning and its part-time flexibility. 

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  • 01
    Aug
    2025

    'If he needs to go, we will let him go': Man who survived acid attack as a baby dies at 26

    The New Paper Online

    Mr Samuel Lim Hong Xiang, who survived a sulphuric acid attack as a baby, died of stage 4 nose cancer at the age of 26 on 28 Jun. A/Prof Daniel Goh, Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep, KTP-NUCMI, NUH, stated that Mr Lim had faced great adversity from a young age but showed remarkable courage and resilience. He said Mr Lim did not allow his physical limitations to define him and went on to achieve more than many could have imagined. He also acknowledged the steadfast support of Mr Lim’s family, emphasising the importance of love and community in helping a person overcome challenges.
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  • 31
    Jul
    2025

    Pregnant in Singapore? Here’s a week-by-week what-to-do survival guide

    Others

    Dr Anita Kale, Senior Consultant, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, NUH, explained that exercise helps prepare for labour by improving stamina and muscle strength. Being in good physical condition may even shorten labour and hasten recovery.
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  • 31
    Jul
    2025

    谢师系列项目之一 新视频播客开播 高徒与恩师重逢畅谈“你教会我的事” (Launch of new video podcast as part of teachers' appreciation series; former students reunite with mentors to discuss lessons imparted)

    Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 © SPH Media Limited. Reproduced with permission.

    In a new video podcast series to honour Chinese-language teachers who have contributed to Singapore's nation-building over the past 60 years, Adj Prof Lau Tang Ching, Vice-Dean (Education), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, recounted his three-month encounter with his Junior colleage teacher Mdm Feng Huanhao, whose teachings left a lasting impact. Adj Prof Lau is also a senior consultant in the Division of Rheumatology and Allergy, Department of Medicine at National University Hospital. 

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  • 29
    Jul
    2025

    肌力退化怕跌倒?借水之力改善长者行动力 (Water-based exercise helps older adults combat muscle weakness and fall risks)

    Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 © SPH Media Limited. Reproduced with permission.

    ZB feature on the benefits of water-based exercises for older adults cited Ms See Yi Na, Senior Physiotherapist, Department of Rehabilitation, NUH, who shared that buoyancy in water reduces body weight and impact on joints, which is particularly beneficial for older individuals with arthritis or other joint issues. It also creates a safe environment for balance practice and natural resistance training without heavy equipment.
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  • 29
    Jul
    2025

    勤洗手可降低 大肠杆菌感染率 (Frequent handwashing can reduce risk of E. coli infection)

    Shin Min Daily News 新明日报 © SPH Media Limited. Reproduced with permission.

    Dr Nares Smitasin, Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, NUH, elaborated on the health risks of exposure to the E. coli bacteria and the lifestyle habits to adopt to prevent an infection.

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