AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMental Health Research: A personalised brain-stimulation approach at NUH and NUS cut OCD symptoms by 78% for the strongest responder in a two-patient pilot. Researchers are extending the work to depression and anxiety, but say larger studies are needed. Healthcare Workforce: IHH Healthcare will cut about 380 jobs across Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong as it consolidates support services; the group says clinical and patient-facing teams are unaffected. Haze Measures: N95 mask distribution ends on Nov 7 as air quality improves, with the haze subsidy scheme ending Nov 12. Experts have also called for greater attention to smoke’s longer-term health effects. Cancer Prevention: Subsidised genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer starts on Dec 1, potentially making risk assessment more accessible. Heart Health: A Singapore Heart Foundation survey found only 51% of respondents would perform CPR during a cardiac arrest and 46% would use an AED, highlighting gaps in readiness to help.
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