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The tragic case of the death of a resident doctor due to alleged bullying at Diponegoro University is a serious challenge facing the medical world in Indonesia. 

Noah Lyles, now recognized as the “fastest man alive,” achieved remarkable success despite battling a range of health challenges, including asthma, allergies, ADHD, and a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.

Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.

In the bustling urban centres and tranquil rural areas of the Philippines, a silent epidemic is taking hold: loneliness. 

Prilly Latuconsina, an Indonesian actress, recently announced her weight loss of 12 kg to reach 37 kg. This caught the public’s attention and raised questions about the safety of the weight loss condition. Nutritionist, Dr Johanes Chandrawinata, SpGK, explains this condition.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses significant health risks for senior citizens, particularly those with weakened immune systems. According to Dr. Rontgene Solante, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, RSV can lead to severe respiratory infections, especially in older adults. During a media panel in Taguig City, he emphasised that one out of three elderly patients hospitalised due to RSV may die within a year after discharge. This alarming statistic underscores the need for increased awareness and preventive measures.

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With telemedicine on the rise, various employers and government agencies have raised concerns regarding the excessive issuing of medical certificates (MCs). How does this discussion of MCs correlate with the well-being of employees in the workplace?

Health advocates from both the public and private sectors call for improved implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in hospitals across the Philippines. The NCP, a standardised approach used by registered nutritionist-dietitians (RNDs), involves thorough evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients’ nutritional needs. This process is crucial for accelerating patient recovery and reducing hospital stays, underscoring that “food is medicine”.

The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) discourages the use of powdered breast milk due to contamination risks. IDAI highlights the importance of direct breastfeeding for optimal infant health and development. They stress the irreplaceable benefits of breast milk’s nutrients and antibodies.