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The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) in Singapore falls short of identifying some individuals, particularly women, who are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study. However, those who meet the criteria may derive significant benefits from the screening.

The live-attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine TAK-003 showed cumulative long-term efficacy in preventing symptomatic dengue caused by all four dengue virus (DENV) serotypes among previously exposed children and adolescents, and by DENV-1 and DENV-2 in dengue-naïve participants in eight* dengue-endemic countries, a study has shown.

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Singapore appear to welcome the convenience of home HbA1c testing paired with telehealth support.

Adults with diabetes appear to have a lower baseline lung function and are predisposed to faster deterioration, according to a 16-year follow-up study.