
Global Recognition in Ophthalmology Research In September 2012, Bayer HealthCare announced the 2012 recipients of the Global Ophthalmology Awards Program (GOAP) at the Euretina Congress in Milan, Italy. Established in 2011, GOAP is the first truly global program offering grants to researchers and clinicians working in ophthalmic disorders. The 2012 awardees included researchers and clinicians [...]
November 2012 | Posted in
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A new medical centre specialising in Colorectal Cancer has opened up in Singapore. The Novena Colorectal Centre is the first fully comprehensive colorectal centre in Singapore. In partnership with four outstanding surgeons known for their experience in treating colorectal diseases – Dr Francis Seow-Choen, Dr Ho Kok Sun, Dr Koh Poh-Koon, and Dr Lim Jit Fong – this dedicated group [...]
June 2012 | Posted in
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The newly-opened Centre for Screening and Surgery (CSS), #02-16/17/18 at the Gleneagles Medical Centre has been renamed to reflect its core services – cancer screening for common cancers like breast and colon. For breast screening, the clinic offers high resolution US machines and in-house Mammotome equipment to detect and diagnose cancers in the early stage. The clinic also specialises in minimally invasive approach for surgical procedures. Inhouse urologist [...]
June 2012 | Posted in
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Singapore’s first Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) with pilot Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Programme integrating patient services across multiple sites was launched April 28 at the Jurong Medical Centre. [...]
May 2012 | Posted in
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