MEDICUS 2022 Issue 4

Leading the charge towards a healthier nation

Editorial

News

Duke and NUS reaffirm Duke-NUS partnership

News

Unlocking the secrets of Omicron and the body’s immune response

Insight

In Conversation With Health Minister Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung talks about the latest initiative to keep Singaporeans healthy, his views on health and what is in store.

MEDICUS - the Podcast

Sleeping your way to better health

In this issue of MEDICUS – the Podcast, we speak with two scientists about that often neglected fourth pillar that is essential for a healthier lifestyle.

Campus

Future-ready doctors teach their patients how to fish

The recently updated medical curriculum prepares students to teach their patients how to better care for themselves at home and in the community.

Campus

Marcus Ong: From helping one patient to improving the lives of millions

This emergency physician’s perspective grew large enough to encompass the entire pre-emergency care system as well as the family’s pet frogs.

Ask

Ask MEDICUS

From the dangers lurking in sugar to how long the training is for a neurosurgeon, our experts have answered the most burning questions!

Connection

Helping patients live longer and healthier with ONE Team

Duke researchers bridge the communication gap within members of a patient’s care team.

Connection

A healthy lifestyle reduces risk of diabetes for women after pregnancy

Women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy can reduce their risk by up to 90 per cent by sticking to a healthy lifestyle.

Connection

Community nursing - A holistic approach to healthcare

Singapore ramps up community healthcare services to help its seniors live independently and age gracefully.

People

Round-up of Duke-NUS latest people news

From insights shared at conferences to the visionary thinking that led to innovations, read our round-up of news here.

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