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TikTok’s ‘Girl Dinner’ Trend: Healthy or Risky? Exploring the Impact
We examine TikTok’s ‘Girl Dinner’ trend, its potential eating disorder risks, and expert advice for balanced, healthy meal planning.
Revolutionising Diagnoses: Uncovering Rare Diseases with Facial Scanning
Revolutionary Cliniface: Precise 3D facial analysis tool unlocking rare disease diagnostic clues for targeted healthcare worldwide.
ICYMI: Mothercare Baby & Kids Fair 2023 Highlights
Last week’s Mothercare Baby & Kids Fair 2023 in Singapore provided an enriching, informative experience for parents and families.
Diabetes Drug Ozempic Linked to Severe Stomach Paralysis Cases
Medical professionals are expressing apprehension over the potential adverse effects of the weight loss and diabetes medications Ozempic and Wegovy. These concerns have emerged following several reported cases of stomach paralysis in patients who were administered these popular drugs, according to a CNN report.
Gnathostomiasis: The Hidden Parasitic Threat
Gnathostomiasis, a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of the Gnathostoma genus, is a growing health concern in Asia. Although relatively unknown compared to more infamous parasites, gnathostomiasis poses a significant risk to those living in or travelling to affected regions. This article aims to shed light on the prevalence, transmission, symptoms, and prevention of gnathostomiasis in Asia.
Singapore Healthtech Agency Synapxe Takes Over After Rebranding
Singapore’s healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHIS), marked its 15th anniversary by unveiling a new name – Synapxe. This rebranding mirrors the agency’s growth in sculpting the future of healthtech in the region. Synapxe has committed to further harness the transformative force of innovative technologies like generative AI and cloud to enhance Healthier SG, the Ministry of Health’s key health initiative.
I Got A Heat Injury From My Trip to Vietnam: A First-Hand Experience
A patient recounts his experienced with delayed onset heat injury after returning to Singapore from a business trip to Vietnam. We ask him about it and get Dr Paul Chang to give us his thoughts on this matter.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 28 July 2023
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will cover World
“One Life, One Liver”: This Year’s Theme For World Hepatitis Day
Hepatitis, a severe liver disease, is devastating the lives of an estimated 354 million individuals. Under the banner “One Life, One Liver,” this year’s World Hepatitis Day emphasises the necessity of boosting viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment efforts. World Hepatitis Day is remember today on 28 July 2023. Despite the presence of efficacious interventions to diagnose, treat and prevent chronic hepatitis B and C, a shocking 82% of hepatitis B patients and 75% of hepatitis C patients remain undiagnosed. With only 5% and 10% receiving treatment respectively, this silent disease is inflicting serious harm on millions of lives.
Common Pregnancy Conditions and Effective Treatment Strategies
Pregnancy is a transformative period in a woman’s life, filled with the joy of anticipation and the complexity of physical changes. While it is a natural process, pregnancy can sometimes be accompanied by several health conditions that need appropriate care and management. Here are some common pregnancy conditions and suggested treatments for each.
Can Superfoods and Exercise Fortify Your Immunity?
Dive into the scientific evidence to uncover the impact of immunity and superfoods, coupled with regular physical activity.
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