Tan Tock Seng Hospital

This study compared three different flu vaccines: one made using eggs, one using cells, and one using a lab-made protein. The goal was to see which vaccine triggers the strongest antibody response, especially against a tricky flu strain called H3N2. 366 adults who hadn't had a fl…

This study tests whether stable patients with a common blood infection (gram-negative bacteraemia) can safely switch from IV antibiotics to oral pills within 72 hours. Researchers will compare early oral therapy to continued IV treatment in 720 adults. The main goal is to see if …

This study tested a digital system called SAIF designed to assess and reduce frailty in older adults. 105 people aged 60 and older who were vulnerable or mildly frail used the system at least 2-3 times per week for up to 20 minutes per session. The goal was to see if SAIF could h…

This study tested a new device called CRYSTALSIGHT that uses eye-tracking and artificial intelligence to monitor macular diseases like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Twenty participants used the device at home to see if it could accurately track eye mo…

This study tested a new robot device that helps people with knee osteoarthritis do rehab exercises at home after surgery. Ten adults used the device for one month to see if it improved their leg strength and knee function. The goal was to make recovery easier and faster, especial…

This study tested a new type of cast made with 4D printing technology against the usual fibreglass cast for people with wrist fractures. 25 adults with wrist fractures were randomly assigned to receive either the 4D printed cast or a standard fibreglass cast. The goal was to see …

This study tested a new AI-powered smartphone app designed to help people who recently had a stroke improve arm function through guided exercises at home. Researchers compared the app to a standard paper manual in 38 participants over four weeks. The goal was to see if the app wa…