Gastric cancer remains a significant health concern in Singapore, with approximately 500 new cases and 300 related deaths annually. Data from the Singapore Cancer Registry reveals a striking demographic pattern: the highest incidence occurs among Chinese males aged 50 and above.

Improving Overall Survival (OS) has from time past been considered the Holy Grail of cancer treatment. When discussing treatment options with patients (and referrers), oncologists often invoke the question of which modality offers the greatest survival advantage. Consequently, any treatment that does not offer an OS benefit is automatically bumped-down or relegated from the list.

炎症性肠病（IBD）是一组导致消化道组织炎症的疾病。据估计，新加坡约有3000至4000人患有IBD。虽然部分患者症状较轻，但若未及时治疗，可能发展为更严重的并发症。

呼吸道病毒感染仍是新加坡面临的主要健康问题，尤其对婴幼儿、老年人及患有基础疾病的人群构成威胁。随着病毒不断演变，预防策略——特别是疫苗——需持续更新以保持有效性。