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HBV vaccination, HIV PEP compliance low among young sexual assault victims
Many paediatric sexual assault victims do not receive hepatitis B virus (HBV) postexposure vaccination and have low compliance to HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), reveals a study in Singapore.
HBV vaccination, HIV PEP compliance low among young sexual assault victims
11 Aug 2025
Lenacapavir serves its PURPOSE in young individuals
Twice-yearly subcutaneous (SC) lenacapavir demonstrates high efficacy, favourable safety, and consistent pharmacokinetics (PK) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV-negative youth (aged 16–25 years) in an analysis of the phase III PURPOSE 1 (P1) and PURPOSE 2 (P2) trials.
Lenacapavir serves its PURPOSE in young individuals
11 Aug 2025
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early childhood and influences brain development
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently under-reported, says Dr Serena In, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the IMU University.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early childhood and influences brain development
11 Aug 2025
Which factors predict cognitive outcomes in children with autism?
A recent Singapore study has identified several factors, such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) score and race, that can predict intellectual impairment among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).





