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As Singapore intensifies its efforts to improve mental health services, psychologists nationwide advocate for better regulation and formal recognition of their profession. This call for change emerges in light of the government’s plans to augment the cadre of psychologists in the public sector, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the national mental health infrastructure.

We look at the top 5 most popular medical news stories across Southeast Asia this week!  #1 – Brain Surgery…

Groundbreaking research by the Integrated Women’s Health Programme (IWHP) at the National University Hospital (NUH) and NUS Medicine has brought…

Spider Veins vs Varicose Veins: A Comprehensive Overview Spider veins and varicose veins, while often mentioned in the same context,…

The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has released new guidelines to evaluate and treat individuals who are overweight/obese. The MOH’s…

Dr Goh shared that “The complications from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have serious complications when they attack blood vessels. When this happens, it can cause microvascular heart diseases and lead to blindness, kidney failure, loss of sensations in the nerve and more. Macrovascular heart disease causes heart attack and stroke.

Type 1 diabetes usually has more complications and has a greater impact on reducing the lifespan. However, in both diseases, the life expectancy is reduced. Therefore, the patient is better off getting a reversal cure via metabolic surgery. 

Explore effective non-pharmacologic chronic pain management strategies, focusing on acupuncture, massage therapy, and more.

Discover why stopping a weight loss drug can lead to weight regain, highlighting the complexities of long-term obesity management.

Exploring the skin microbiome’s role in antibiotic resistance and the urgent need for alternative treatment strategies.

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual health issue faced by men, characterised by ejaculation that occurs sooner than desired, either before or shortly after sexual penetration, causing distress to one or both partners. This condition is one of the most common forms of male sexual dysfunction and has various causes and potential treatment options. We learn more about this condition from a medical perspective with Dr Taufiq Rashid, physician at Pulse Clinic.