Healthcare

Singaporean scientists discover treatment for aggressive breast cancer

Scientists from the Genome Institute of Singapore have uncovered a new way to target EZH2, an enzyme that promotes aggressive breast cancer.

Singaporean scientists discover treatment for aggressive breast cancer

Scientists from the Genome Institute of Singapore have uncovered a new way to target EZH2, an enzyme that promotes aggressive breast cancer.

Pacific Healthcare appoints Eu Kong Weng as chief of the Pacific Surgical and Colorectal Centre

Professor Eu brings with him more than 20 years of experience in treating colorectal conditions.

Burned: Tobacco retailers suspended for selling to underage youth

Licences of the errant tobacco sellers will be suspended for six months starting 1 September 2011.

Government warns against 3 health products with harmful ingredients

The life-threatening products cause Cushing's syndrome, puffy face, hump back and high blood pressure.

Blood needed: Calling on O and A blood donors

More than 350 units are needed daily to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Singapore.

Cancer to kill not only people but economies

That is if a focused cancer-controlled health care policy is not put in place.

Singapore and Vietnam reiterate vow for advancing bilateral economic cooperation

SPRING Singapore to lead healthcare SMEs to take advantage in discovering opportunities in Vietnam via a business mission.

Parkway Holdings to make a comeback in 3 to 6 months

Kim Eng says assets for the offering will be placed under a new company called Parkway Pantai Limited and is expected to be valued over $5bn.

Singapore dental service provider aims to list China business in 5 yrs

Singapore-based service provider Q&M Dental Group has set a five-year target to list its China business once it achieves a combined profit of US$12.3...

Mobile health trials underway to allow remote monitoring

Guess which disease killed a third of Singaporeans in 2009 ?

OSIM promises to control hormones with its new harmonic air purifier

Sounds like a great birthday or anniversary gift idea.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital launched iPhone application

The application, Woman&Child HealthPedia, is dedicated to women's and children's health, with an initial focus on pregnancy health in an Asian...

IE Singapore taps vocational education and healthcare opportunities in China

The body eyes capitalising on China’s growing demand for skilled manpower and quality healthcare services via business missions.

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A*STAR scientists join forces with Servier to develop anti-cancer drugs

The partnership aim to develop drugs restricting the growth of tumor-initiating cells in breast cancer.

Radioactive food from Japan detected in Singapore

Singapore said on Thursday it had found radioactive contaminants in four samples of vegetables from Japan.

Singapore radiation level safe

The likelihood of any radioactive plume reaching Singapore remains very low.