National Neuroscience Institute

Creating an accommodating and understanding workplace can make a world of difference for employees with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), encouraging them to thrive in their roles comfortably and effectively.

Learn more about MG here: https://www.nni.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/myasthenia-gravis

Intracranial hypotension, pharmacotherapeutic changes in neuroimaging and brain connectomics are some of the neuroradiology topics that will be discussed at the 22nd Advanced Neuroradiology Course and 7th Interventional Neuroradiology Workshop.

Save the date and watch this space for more details!

When is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) considered generalised, and what should you take note about generalised MG (gMG)?

Tune in to today at 4pm to hear Assoc Prof Chai share more about gMG.

Repeat broadcast on will be this Sunday at 2pm.

Supporting a loved one with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) at home can help them manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

Learn more about MG here: https://www.nni.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/myasthenia-gravis

In support of the campaign, let’s remind everyone that abuse and harassment take time and attention away from caring for your loved ones. Together, we can ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our healthcare workers.

A single act of speaking up can make a difference.

With abuse becoming increasingly rampant across our healthcare institutions, everyone has a part to play to protect our healthcare workers. Nobody goes to a healthcare institution with the intention to abuse. Every one of us can play a part in ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

Even as bystanders, your intervention and support in the face of abuse is important. If you see abuse or harassment, don't ignore it!



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This campaign is part of the efforts of the Tripartite Workgroup for the Prevention of Abuse and Harassment’s (TWG). TWG was established to spearhead a coordinated national effort to prevent the abuse and harassment of healthcare workers in the public, private, and community care sectors in Singapore.

Ministry of Health, Singapore

Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis (MG) aims to manage symptoms and improve muscle strength. Treatment options depend on the severity of the condition and the individual needs of the patient.

Regular follow-up with a healthcare provider is important to monitor the condition, adjust treatments, and manage any side effects. With proper treatment, symptoms of MG can be relieved and individuals can function normally.

Learn more about MG here: https://www.nni.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/myasthenia-gravis

📢 Calling all healthcare professionals! 📢

Join us at the 20th Singapore International Stroke Conference on 3-5 October at Academia!

The conference will highlight advancements in hyperacute reperfusion, haemorrhagic stroke management, recovery and rehabilitation, and secondary prevention. Emphasising the trans-professional element, the conference aims to reflect the culture within the NNI stroke community, and the top priority is fostering partnerships to create a united front in pursuit of optimal stroke care outcomes.

Register now: https://www.nni.com.sg/events/education/stroke-conference

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is diagnosed through a combination of specialised tests. Combining these tests helps confirm the diagnosis of MG and distinguish it from other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

Learn more about MG here: https://www.nni.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/myasthenia-gravis

Brain aneurysms often do not present with symptoms especially if they have not ruptured, so how will we know if we have one in our heads?

Read more to learn about brain aneurysms, its warning signs and what you should do in the medical emergency that it bursts, shared by Dr Julian Han, Consultant, Department of Neurosurgery, NNI during our latest public webinar.

A big thank you to National Library Singapore (NLB) for collaborating with NNI on this webinar!

Watch the recorded webinar here: https://for.sg/nni-brain-aneurysms

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder known for its muscle weakness and fatigue. Symptoms of MG and their frequency may vary in individuals depending on the severity of the condition.

Learn more about MG here: https://www.nni.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/myasthenia-gravis

Join Assoc Prof Adeline Ng, Assoc Prof Zeng Li and Prof Tan Eng King at Academic Medicine Research Institute - AMRI's upcoming Research Grand Rounds!

Join Assoc Prof Adeline Ng, Assoc Prof Zeng Li and Prof Tan Eng King as they present interesting cases from NNI that go beyond the “classical” spectrum of neurodegenerative etiologies to highlight lesser-known causes of neurological decline.

They will also discuss updates on ongoing translational work in these disorders that impact future therapeutic initiatives.

National Neuroscience Institute
Duke-NUS Medical School



Visit Academic Medicine Research Institute - AMRI at https://www.singhealthdukenus.com.sg/research

📢 Calling all healthcare professionals! 📢

Want to be a part of the largest gathering of local neuroscientists from both clinical and basic science?

Join us at the upcoming NNRIS 10th Anniversary Symposium on 19 September at Academia!

The symposium includes 2 Plenary sessions and 6 Parallel sessions of the following 6 themes:

🔬 Parkinson's Disease
🔬 Dementia
🔬 Stroke and Cerebral Vascular Diseases
🔬 Neuroinflammation
🔬 Stem Cells and Neurodevelopment
🔬 Emerging Technologies & Novel Therapies

Register now: https://www.nni.com.sg/events/education/nnris-10th-anniversary-symposium

June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) awareness month.

Globally, 20 out of 100,000 people are diagnosed with MG. This rare autoimmune disease is most common in young adult women under 40 and older men over 60.

Stay tuned to learn more about MG and how we can support our loved ones or colleagues living with MG at home or at work!

Let us understand what brain health tips you want or need! Take 2 minutes to complete the NNI Brain Health Survey.

Share with us now: https://for.sg/nnibrainhealth

Want to learn more about Parkinson's disease (PD) and how speech can be improved in people living with PD? Join us at the upcoming NNI Parkinson Support Group @ TTSH on 6 June!

Support group will be held in Chinese.

Register now: https://for.sg/u0zqyl

When Mdm Ge Zheng Chun was told she had a brain tumour seven years ago, the diagnosis nearly crushed her spirit. But Mdm Ge fought back and her courage and determination has earnt her a Singapore Health Inspirational Patient & Caregiver Award (IPCA) 2024.

Read the full article here: https://www.nni.com.sg/news/awards/ipca-2024-mdm-ge

Photo credit: Singapore Health Inspirational Patient & Caregiver Awards SingHealth

Congratulations to NNI patient, Mdm Ge Zheng Chun, on receiving the Inspirational Patient award at this year's Singapore Health Inspirational Patient & Caregiver Award (IPCA)!

The IPCA celebrates the best of patients, caregivers and partners who have inspired many with their courage, strength and resilience as they overcome adversity.

Watch this space as we share more of Mdm Ge's story.

SingHealth

From fixing technical hiccups to surprising the Nursing department with a bubble tea treat, NNI Quality Service Awards (April to September 2023 cycle) Star Award recipient, Nurul 'Ain Binte Nordin, Associate Executive, Neuroscience Nursing, NNI, shares how she finds joy in supporting her colleagues at work.

Read the full article here: https://www.nni.com.sg/news/awards/nni-qsa-2024-nurul-ain

Congratulations to our award-winning staff, Assoc Prof Tay Kay Yaw, Senior Consultant & Head Neurology, NNI @ Woodlands Health and Halimatul Sa'adiah Bte Idris, Senior Patient Service Associate Executive, Neuroscience Specialist Outpatient Clinic (NSOC).

Assoc Prof Tay received the GCEO Excellence Award 2024 Outstanding Clinician Award for his significant contributions to the field of neurology in clinical practice and medical education, for his community outreach work related to Parkinson's disease and his leadership roles. Known for going the extra mile for his patients and his holistic approach to patient care, Assoc Prof Tay firmly believes in SingHealth' motto - Patients. At the heart of all we do.

Meanwhile Halimatul received the GCEO Excellence Award 2024 Outstanding Administrative & Ancillary Staff Award. When NNI@TTSH transitioned to the Next Generation Electronic Medical Records (NGEMR) system, Halimatul developed the training curriculum for her colleagues and conducted training to ensure all our clinic PSAs were ready to use the new system once it went 'live'. Known for her caring attitude to patients and colleagues, Halimatul embraces her regular duties while championing improvement projects for NSOC.

And last but by no meams least, one of our senior consultants, known for her clinical expertise and guidance of neurology senior residents, colleagues, nurses and allied health professionals, received the SingHealth Excellence Award 2024 Distinguished Clinician Mentor Award.

Out of respect for her wishes, we are not sharing her name and photo on our social media accounts, but many of her mentees have gone on to leadership positions within NNI and SingHealth, and to this day, she continues to juggle a heavy clinical load with mentoring, training and research.

Congratulations to NNI award recipients who have received national grants and research awards at today’s National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Awards Ceremony!

🏆 Singapore Translational Research Investigator Award (STaR)
Prof Tan Eng King, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Academic Affairs) and Senior Consultant, Neurology, NNI

🏆 NMRC Research Training Fellowship
Dr Jack Lo, Senior Resident, Neurosurgery, NNI

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to advancing research to improve neuroscience care!



SingHealth Duke-NUS Medical School

Want to learn more about brain aneurysms and what it entails?

Join us next Wednesday, 29 May from 12.30pm to 1.30pm for a public forum via Zoom with Dr Julian Han, Consultant, Neurosurgery, NNI!

The public forum is open to all. Register for free now: https://for.sg/nni-nlb-may24

*Participants will need a myLibrary ID to register. Visit https://mobileapp.nlb.gov.sg/get-started-with/mylibrary/ for an online guide to register for a myLibrary ID.

National Library Board, Singapore

Keeping your blood pressure in check is all about making smart lifestyle choices and in some cases, taking medication. Act now to prevent and manage hypertension to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Learn more about managing hypertension here: https://www.healthxchange.sg/high-blood-pressure

Thank you for the support Senior Minister Janil Puthucheary! 🧠❤️

What is the link between hypertension, or high blood pressure, and neurological conditions?

🧠 Stroke

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for stroke, which occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to damage or death of brain tissue.

🧠 Vascular dementia

Stroke and chronic hypertension can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of vascular dementia, a decline in thinking abilities (cognitive function) due to impaired blood flow to the brain.

🧠 Intracerebral haemorrhage

Chronic hypertension can weaken blood vessel walls in the brain, increasing the risk of blood vessels rupturing causing bleeding into the brain tissue.

It’s important to learn how to manage high blood pressure. Watch this space for tips on how to prevent hypertension!