Jin-Nan Tang

Burnout remains a pervasive issue in the healthcare industry and across most sectors. As a CEO or leader in your organization, Do you know how to identify burnout in your employees? Do you know how to intervene if your employees are burnt out? Do you know how to lead in a way that prevents burnout in your employees?                                                                                                                             If your answers to the above 3 questions are “NO”, please join Prof. Christina Maslach and Prof. Michael Leiter for their Workplace Burnout virtual masterclass on 14-15 May 2024. Your investment of 6 hours with the world’s leading burnout experts will reward you with evidence-driven guidance and tools every leader should be equipped with to confidently say “YES” to the above 3 questions. Event program: https://lnkd.in/gKfWVa-g This program is currently not offered in-person or online anywhere else in the world. #burnout #mentalhealth #wellbeing XXX Conclusion of the 22 July 2022 published study “Prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals in Singapore” by the OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE: “This study provided an understanding of the burnout status among healthcare professionals in a Singapore healthcare cluster. There was high prevalence of burnout, especially for the allied health professionals. There were also significant differences in the 3 categories of burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment) among the different groups of healthcare professionals. There is a need for an effective national strategy to tackle the high burnout level of healthcare professionals in Singapore.”

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In Taiwan, there are only two doctors per 1,000 people, meaning health care workers are stretched thin and work on average 19 more hours a week than they are scheduled for. At Chi Mei Medical Center, hospital administrators saw an opportunity to leverage generative AI tools to lighten workloads, streamline processes, and deliver quality patient care. Click to learn more. #AI #DigitalTransformation #digitalnews #uoathetechcollective #thetechcollective

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"The Big Elephant in Gastroenterology: Mental Health Refocus" In the realm of gastroenterology, numerous clinical challenges intertwine with psychosocial elements. These factors not only impact patient prognosis but also play a significant role in shaping the doctor-patient dynamic, often introducing tensions. Embracing psychosomatic gastroenterology doesn't entail gastroenterologists becoming therapists or psychiatrists. Instead, it encourages us to transcend the confines of the biomedical or traditional psychiatric models. By incorporating insights from psychology and psychiatry, we can enhance our clinical approaches, fostering better outcomes for our patients. It's imperative to shift away from a purely biological perspective and embrace a more holistic approach that integrates biological, social, and psychological facets into gastroenterological practice. What's needed now is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework that acknowledges the multifaceted nature of gastroenterological care, paving the way for more effective strategies and improved patient well-being. https://lnkd.in/gRv3FDdP.

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It's common that people typically take reference from highly publicized MNCs/ start-ups. How about we start learning from successful yet overlooked local companies for a change? In this article, let us pick up a lesson or two from a fishball noodle stall. 🐟 😄 🍲 https://lnkd.in/gZN-Kqec - - - #employeeengagement #workculture #hr #humanresources #humanresourcesmanagement #talentmanagement #foodandbeverage #singapore #fishballnoodle #localbusiness #singaporebusiness #hrbp #healthcare #healthcareindustry #healthcarejobs #healthcarecareergroove

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As Singapore's healthcare system evolves, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial to address the nation's health challenges. The ASTAR-EVYD Joint Lab, a collaboration between A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) and EVYD Technology, is committed to leverage AI to enhance public health outcomes and improve patient care.   This White Paper, with added contributions from Dr. G.V. Praveen Kumar PhD, Prof. John Lim, and Dr. Kavitha Palaniappan of Centre of Regulatory Excellence, outlines the strategic initiatives to develop AI solutions for key health challenges. It emphasizes the importance of balanced policies and regulations to ensure innovation, data privacy, and ethical standards.   Discover how we can shape Singapore's healthcare landscape and contribute to global health initiatives.   📄 Read the full White Paper here: https://lnkd.in/gD3qD6RH   #AI #PopulationHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthCareInnovation #ASTAR #EVYD #CoRE

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𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 [𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧] Part. 3 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀? Taking care of your diabetes is important to help you protect your heart. You can substantially lower your chances of having a heart attack or stroke by taking the following steps to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy. 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝘽𝘾𝙨: Know your diabetes ABCs to help you manage your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Stop smoking if you have diabetes to lower your chances of developing heart disease. 𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝟭𝗖 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁: 👉 The A1C test shows your average blood glucose level over the past 3 months. 👉 This is different from the blood glucose checks you do every day. The higher your A1C number, the higher your blood glucose levels have been during the past 3 months. High levels of blood glucose can harm your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, feet, and eyes. 👉 The A1C goal for many people with diabetes is below 7%. Some people may do better with a slightly higher A1C goal.  👉 Your A1C goals may also change as you get older and your lifestyle changes. Ask your health care team what your goal should be. 𝗕 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 👉 Blood pressure is the force of your blood against the wall of your blood vessels. 👉 If your blood pressure gets too high, it makes your heart work too hard. High blood pressure can cause a heart attack or stroke and damage your kidneys and eyes. The blood pressure goal for most people with diabetes is below 135/85 mm Hg. Ask what your goal should be. 𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹: 👉 A buildup of cholesterol, a form of fat found in your blood, can cause a heart attack or stroke.  👉 Ask your health care team what your cholesterol numbers should be and the risk of developing heart disease based on your cholesterol profile. 𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 👉 Quitting smoking is especially important for people with diabetes because both smoking and diabetes damage blood vessels, so your heart has to work harder. 𝗘-𝗰𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 👉 If you have Diabetes and are worried about heart disease, go consult your nearest cardiologist and get screened for risk factor for heart disease. 𝘼𝙨𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. ✅ What can we do to lower my chances of getting heart disease? ✅ How can we work together to help me maintain my goals for A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol? ✅ What medicines will help protect my heart? ✅ Are there diabetes medicines that will help protect my heart? ✅ Remember If you manage your diabetes well and have a healthy life style then you can prevent heart disease and have a good quality of life. . https://lnkd.in/gvpaDKRD

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Dialysis is a lifeline for people with kidney failure. So, what are the latest advancements in this field? 🏥 We are pleased to announce a new interview on this important topic. Our guest today is Jammie Mathews, Director at RenalWorks Pte Ltd. She discusses the most significant aspects of dialysis care and clinic management with Alena Burdzialouskaya, Head of Partnerships | Digital Health Solutions at Andersen. Jammie's perspective combines nursing experience with innovative healthcare management—and we hope you'll find her approach truly insightful. 📺Watch the interview to discover: ◾️ How COVID-19 reshaped dialysis centers ◾️ The role of AI in enhancing patient care ◾️ Why family support is crucial for treatment success ◾️ Innovative approaches to prevent caregiver burnout ◾️ Unique challenges and solutions in Malaysian dialysis care This interview covers not only the clinical—Jammie touches upon the emotional and social aspects that make dialysis care so complex and rewarding. Follow the link to watch the video on the Andersen RnD channel and don't forget to like, comment, and share: https://lnkd.in/d35jAByP We truly appreciate your feedback 🙏 #DialysisInnovation #DialysisInMalaysia #PatientCenteredCare #MedicalTechnology #GlobalHealth

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MELOKURA PREVENTATIVE HEALTH INTERVENTION CONTENT PROVIDER. INNOVATION IN DIGITAL HEALTHCARE DIGITAL THERAPEUTIC CONTENT CREATION, LICENSE & DISTRIBUTION. MeloKura´s preventative health intervention THE GOLD STANDARD in digital therapeutics intelligent frequency sound streams for all situations. MeloKura Institute of Frequency Therapy has developed a digital preventative self-care intervention that is unique in its formula, enabling significant mind & body relief simultaneously. MeloKura puts the listener in a state of recovery and makes the user’s health stronger. LICENSING OPPRTUNITIES FOR: Wearable companies NATURALLY PROGRESSIVE Value-added services MONITORING & POSITIVE INTERVENTIONAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, improving users health data real time. MeloKura presents an innovative solution that combines the power of sound frequencies with wearable health tracking devices to optimize overall mental and physical wellness. MeloKura frequency sound streams have scientifically proven to enhance the effectiveness of personal health tracking wearable devices. By incorporating our therapy into their existing platforms, wearable health tracking companies can offer their users an additional layer of digital health intervention, resulting in improved health data metrics. Join us in revolutionizing the way we care for our health and well-being. #frequencytherapy #healthandwellness #preventativehealth #digitalhealth #healthcontent #wearabledevices #wearablecontent

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Julius Goh was diagnosed with hearing loss at birth through the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programme at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Following consultations with multiple doctors, his parents proceeded with his first cochlear implant surgery at 20 months old and a second implant surgery at 10 years old. In 2020, with the aid of government subsidies, Julius upgraded his cochlear implant equipment, enabling him to hear and communicate better, even in noisy environments. The Bluetooth function directly streams calls to his implants, boosting his confidence in answering telephone calls. Based on ACE’s evaluation, the MOH Medical Technology Advisory Committee recommended bilateral cochlear implants (BCI) for the management of children (<18 years old) with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears for inclusion on the MOH Implant Subsidy List (ISL). This subsidy helped to ease the financial burden on Julius’ family. Read our MedTech guidance at https://go.gov.sg/aceli159 #ACE #ACEHTA #Healthcare #CostEffectiveness #WorldHearingDay #HearingLoss

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A palliative medicine/care physician Dr Loh Ee Chin shares the lessons she learnt in the course of "work" - this book (available in electronic, print and also in this youtube) was produced to help others gain perspectives in this journey on earth especially in LETTING GO TO BE FREE. Such as: 1. Learning not to approach a patient with your own agenda and expectations 2. The pain of holding on to anger/unforgiveness and how to help reframe such emotions Whilst this might be taboo - learning how to die peacefully, to go freely is important. Whilst physical suffering is what most focus on, emotional/psychological suffering may be worse, and less easy to "treat". https://lnkd.in/eiTdbWTD https://lnkd.in/eiTdbWTD

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Helping your patients simplify their dialysis treatments as much as possible can be important when talking about patient retention. By encouraging patients to plan ahead and stay organized, like making grab and go dialysis bags, it might make treatment time just a little easier. Talk to your dialysis patients about preparation and planning tips.

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Delivering high-quality healthcare while saving costs relies on efficient, value-driven care. We are navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, particularly as we face the challenges of an ageing population both globally and in Singapore, where we are swiftly becoming a super-aged nation. Hospital occupancy and healthcare costs are rising, placing increased pressure on our systems. In this context, it becomes ever more critical that this care must be streamlined, sustainable, and above all, patient-centred. Achieving a balance between delivering high-quality care and ensuring cost efficiency and value-driven outcomes is essential to our mission of providing the best possible outcomes for those who rely on us. I would like to extend our deepest thanks to all our colleagues at #NUH, particularly Dr Diarmuid Murphy, the division of geriatric medicine, departments of orthopaedic trauma, nursing, rehabilitation, inpatient operations and our partner community hospital, St Luke’s Hospital, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in our success. Special thanks to the VDO team at NUHS for their support. Collaboration is the cornerstone of success in healthcare innovation. #Healthcare #PatientCare #ValueBasedHealthcare #NUHS #VDC #NUH #OrthoGeriatrics #Hipfracture Shikha Kumari Nazrul Nashi Reshma Merchant Francis Ho

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📣 Research of the month 👏 Pulmonary hypertension (PH) causes high blood pressure in the lungs due to changes in the muscularization of blood vessels, making them stiffer and harder for blood to flow through. Untreated, this can eventually lead to heart failure. CPI researchers Xuran Chu and colleagues from the Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen found an important therapeutic target for the treatment of PH. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) increase pulmonary vascular resistance and stiffness as they emerge around blood vessels during PH. Until today it is assumed, that new VSCMs derive from already existing VSMCs that expand distally along the vascular tree. With the use of two independent models of PH in mice (Hypoxia and cigarette smoke exposure) Chu et al. show a major additional source of VSMCs during PH pathogenesis. Selective ablation of mesenchymal cells expressing the sonic hedgehog target gene glioma-associated oncogene 1 (Gil1) attenuates PH development in mice. Chu et al. show evidence that their findings are translatable to human Group 1 and Group 3 PH and therefore open a new avenue for testing novel therapeutic interventions. Find the full publication here:

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This provides deeper insight into the psychological causes of drug abuse, its persistence, and recovery. We can see how we would react under the same circumstances. Hint: No one starts something because they want to be an addict. P.s. Kudos to this journalist. It’s practically a clinical case study, yet written in such a relatable form. #mentalhealth #singapore #depression #anxiety #OCD #worry #stress #painmanagement #IBS #addiction #trauma #ptsd #insomnia #sleep #burnout #worklifebalance #psychology #psychologist #psychotherapy #therapy #therapist #Counselling #counseling #adhd #EAP #grief #humanresources #HealthCheckUp

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What excites you most about healthcare innovation? How do you see technology transforming patient care in the next few years? Can you describe healthcare innovation in 3 words? Timotius Marvin Tan, Assistant Director of National University Health System shares his thoughts and insights. Check out his interview video here https://lnkd.in/gJ_E5sCJ #TechtalksbyHealthTechXAsia #HealthTechXAsia #Innovation #Healthcare #Ecosystemcollaboration

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