National University Hospital

We are honoured to be on the World's Best Hospitals ranking for four consecutive years! 🎉 The annual listing recognises hospitals that excel in providing consistent world-class clinical outcomes, research and innovation. We thank our peers and partners for the strong endorsement and support to help us do better. And a call-out to all our staff -- for your unwavering commitment to provide incredible care to our patients!

We’re excited that Prof Pyng Lee has made history as the first female from Asia to be appointed Chair of the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)! The WABIP is a non-profit organisation comprising 63 countries and 11,000 members, dedicated to innovating new technologies and techniques to enhance patient care in the diagnosis and treatment of airway, lung, mediastinal pleural and esophageal diseases. WABIP offers a unique platform for expertise and collaborative research in the united fight against thoracic cancers as well as a rich resource in the specialty of bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy and interventional pulmonology. As the Director of Interventional Pulmonology at NUH and Chair of WABIP, Prof Lee is committed to advancing lung health through innovation and research. We look forward to significant progress in bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology (IP) under her leadership. #Bronchoscopy #InterventionalPulmonology

NUH is now a founding member of the Asian University Hospital Alliance (AUHA) with five other leading university hospitals - Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH), Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (FAHWMU), Universiti Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC), and National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch. The Alliance marks the start of greater collaboration among the members in advancing patient care, research, and education and innovation across Asia. We also concluded the 2nd Asian University Hospital Health Forum 2024, co-hosted with SNUBH. This year's forum, which built on the inaugural event held at NUH last year, centred on the theme "Beyond Excellence in Sustainable Hospital Operations, Medical Education, and Digital Health Ecosystems." Facilitated by the NUH Centre for Global Health, the annual event underscores our commitment to fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange in healthcare. We extend our sincere appreciation to SNUBH for a successful forum. The 3rd Asian University Health Forum in 2025 will be hosted by NUH-Ruijin in Shanghai, China. Aymeric Lim, Ian Mathews, Alfred Kow

Receiving a medical diagnosis can be daunting. You are not alone. The National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC) is committed to journeying with families every step of the way. In this video, our compassionate healthcare teams provide hope and help a family overcome the odds. #NUWoCJourneyingWithYou — NUWoC is a national university specialist centre comprising NUH's Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI). Visit www.nuh.com.sg/nuwoc for more information.

NUH researchers, together with scientists from other institutions, have made a breakthrough in identifying key genetic factors that enable the early prediction of intestinal metaplasia, a condition linked to increased risks of developing stomach cancer. Leveraging the study’s findings, there is hope to prevent the development of stomach cancer with more precise treatment and prevention strategies. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/geziWef4 Read more about our achievements and commitment to care: https://lnkd.in/gWE5AyCR A key institution of the National University Health System in Singapore, we deliver world-class clinical outcomes and patient experience, while transforming patient care through innovation and research. We are honoured to be ranked among the world’s best hospitals consecutively since 2021. Help us do better, share your insights by participating in this online survey: https://lnkd.in/gC_2XvKE

At the National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC), we are dedicated to journeying with families through every stage of life. Catch a glimpse of how we help a family find hope and overcome the odds. Stay tuned for the full video, coming to you soon! #NUWoCJourneyingWithYou — NUWoC is a national university specialist centre comprising NUH's Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI). Visit www.nuh.com.sg/nuwoc for more information.

Our doctor has pioneered faecal microbiota transplantation in Singapore, by injecting healthy faecal bacteria into patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, a type of infection of the colon. This new therapy that only requires 10 to 15 minutes has benefitted 20 patients, out of which 19 have not relapsed after treatment. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gFBrZsAw Read more about our achievements and commitment to care: https://lnkd.in/gWE5AyCR A key institution of the National University Health System in Singapore, we deliver world-class clinical outcomes and patient experience, while transforming patient care through innovation and research. We are honoured to be ranked among the world’s best hospitals consecutively since 2021. Help us do better, share your insights by participating in this online survey: https://lnkd.in/gC_2XvKE

Our National University Centre for Trauma is delighted to host the ‘AI in Medicine’ webinar in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Bogomolets National Medical University. Focused on medical training, trauma care and technologies, highlights include: - Adj Asst Prof Raj Menon’s sharing on how virtual reality (VR) is used to teach triage and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) principles. - Dr Vadym Terentiuk from Bogomolets National Medical University’s assessment on AI’s potential to establish an electronic healthcare system in Ukraine. - Dr Arundhati Gosavi discussing the use of augmented reality in obstetric training. - Dr Elijah Cai detailing the development of the use of mixed reality for complex craniofacial reconstruction. - A/Prof Kee Yuan Ngiam providing an overview of healthcare technologies in Singapore. We thank all speakers and participants for their invaluable contributions to these insightful sessions. #TraumaCare #ArtificialIntelligence #AI — Adj Asst Prof Raj Menon is the Centre Director of the National University Centre for Trauma. He is also a Senior Consultant from the Department of Surgery. Dr Arundhati Gosaviv is a Senior Consultant from the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr Elijah Cai is a Consultant from the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery. A/Prof Ngiam Kee Yuan is Head and Senior Consultant from the Division of General Surgery (Endocrine & Thyroid Surgery), Department of Surgery.

We are excited to have our Lead, NUH Green Plan, Jeremy Lee share our green initiatives and achievements at the 2024 APAC Healthcare Sustainability Transition Forum. At NUH, we are committed to not only providing exceptional healthcare but also being responsible stewards of our environment. Over the last few years, we have devised and implemented several initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint by: - Cutting electricity and waste - Going plastic-lite - Making green clinical choices - Integrating sustainability in procurement There have also been ongoing efforts to engage patients and the community, through raising awareness of the environmental impact of plastic use and to encourage sustainable practices. #Sustainability #GoGreen #GreenHealth

Research led by Dr Daniel Huang discovered that fatty liver disease is the fastest-rising cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of primary liver cancer. Current detection methods are struggling to keep up with the evolving causes of HCC. With that, Dr Huang is exploring more effective and personalised ways to identify individuals with a high risk of liver cancer through the use of blood-based biomarkers. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gp-trvbS Read more about our achievements and commitment to care: https://lnkd.in/gWE5AyCR A key institution of the National University Health System in Singapore, we deliver world-class clinical outcomes and patient experience, while transforming patient care through innovation and research. We are honoured to be ranked among the world’s best hospitals consecutively since 2021. Help us do better, share your insights by participating in this online survey: https://lnkd.in/gC_2XvKE == Dr Daniel Huang is a Consultant from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine.