Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (PM Lee) recently took to social media to reminisce about the unity Singaporeans displayed over the Covid-19 pandemic. In his post, PM Lee released a video that showcased frontline workers being invited to witness the Parliamentary debate on the White Paper on Singapore’s Response to COVID-19. Among others, healthcare workers were […]
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Enhanced detection allows for higher polyp detection rates and more effective screening for colorectal cancer SINGAPORE, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ Farrer Park Hospital ("FPH" or "the Hospital") today announced that it has introduced artificial intelligence ("AI") assisted colorectal screening service. It aims to improve detection, classification, screening, and surveillance for colorectal polyps and cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the top cancers among men and women in Singapore[1]. Screening should begin at age 50 years for individuals without any risk factors. However, for individuals with an increased risk, screening should beginfrom 40 years old for those with increased risk.[2] To ensure that patients get the most out of their colonoscopy, FPH added the AI-assisted screening tool to allow for more accurate detection of polyps. Every frame captured during the colonoscopy will be assessed and processed using the AI in the device. As a result, the