Both parties inked an MOU to accelerate integration of AI-powered solutions into clinical care, to support Singapore's healthcare transformation SINGAPORE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ ASUSandTan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) inked a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) earlier today to formalise their collaborative efforts on building a more robust healthcare system to meet the evolving needs of patients. Since 2021, both parties have been working on novel AI solutions to enhance the value of clinical care delivered to patients. One notable result of this collaboration is Blade, an AI-powered software co-developed by engineers from ASUS Intelligent Cloud Services (AICS) and medical professionals from TTSH. Blade is aimed at automating peripheral blood cell identification in the laboratory setting. The traditional method of reviewing peripheral blood film is by light microscopy, performed by a laboratory technologist. This is labour intensive and can be subject to human fatigue.
SINGAPORE - With the weeks-long sweltering heat persisting for the rest of the month and drier weather expected to stay till September, doctors have cautioned the public against heat-related health risks. During the hotter months, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital sees up to three times more patients with heat-related injuries than in the cooler months, said Dr Kanak Naidu, senior consultant.
The sweltering heat is expected to persist for the rest of the month, and drier weather expected to stay till September.
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