Science
A closer look at AI in Healthcare
Despite its lack of general familiarity, artificial intelligence is a technology that is revolutionizing every aspect of life. It’s a versatile tool that allows individuals to rethink how they integrate data, evaluate it, and apply the insights to make better decisions. Artificial Intelligence is already changing the world and posing significant societal, economic, and governance…
Read MoreOmicron infection: What are the symptoms?
With the current state of the world, you would definitely already heard of the latest Omicron variant of the Covid-19 Virus which has dominated news outlets for the past month. Many have been terrified of contracting the virus as there have also been concerns that Omicron might circumvent the COVID-19 vaccine’s protection. In laboratory tests,…
Read MoreINEX Innovate: how this home-grown health research firm is saving lives
It is a pretty universal fact that health check ups are unpleasant. This holds true even more so for women who need to undergo tests for fatal ailments like Ovarian or Breast. Yet sadly, unless they take these tests, it is unlikely that they will be detected in time for it to be treated. Despite…
Read MoreNew SingHealth Duke-NUS simulation facility uses serious games to train healthcare workers
Since its creation in the 1950s, video games have risen to become a big part of pop culture. With technology continuing to grow rapidly with smaller and faster computers, what video game developers are able to create continue to evolve as well. That said, there has always been an ongoing debate as to whether video…
Read MoreFace Masks: Why filter and fit matters
For the past two years, face masks have played an integral role in our lives. It is not a stretch to say they were a vital asset in the fight against the Covid-19 Virus. Sadly to say, while almost everyone uses a facemask in they day to day commutes, not many are aware that it…
Read MoreSingapore’s approach towards telemedicine
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), the definition of telemedicine is “That is, the assessment of health, diagnosis, treatment, intervention or care where the service is provided exclusively over a distance through the use of info-communications technology by a medical practitioner or dentist.”. Regulatory Sandboxes The Singapore government had started earlier than the pandemic,…
Read MoreBenefits of foam rolling
Self-myofascial therapies have become popularised by athletes and fitness enthusiasts to promote sport recovery and mobility. Many forms of myofascial therapies like massage balls, foam roller, yoga blocks have all been used to unwind the body from gruelling training sessions. However, myofascial therapies are also becoming extremely common with the mainstream population as a form…
Read More10 things that happen to your body when you lose sleep
Most of us need around 8 hours of good-quality sleep each night to function properly – but some need more and some less. What matters is that you find out how much sleep you need and then try to achieve it. As a general rule, if you wake up tired and spend the day longing…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about your circadian rhythm
Circadian rhythms, commonly known as the “body clock”, are 24-hour cycles that are part of the body’s internal clock, running in the background to carry out essential functions and processes. One of the most important and well-known circadian rhythms is the sleep-wake cycle. When properly aligned, a circadian rhythm can promote consistent and restorative sleep.…
Read MoreWhat is Consumer Health Informatics?
Healthcare is complicated. With so many things in society already bogging us down, it often hard to be in control of our healthcare. As a result, we might find it very difficult to make informed healthcare decisions as we lack access to the necessary information. However, with the advent of things like Consumer Healthcare Informatics,…
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