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The Economics of “Insurance-Driven Admissions” — When Logic Loses to Policy
Adapted from an online social media post: An 18-year-old girl walked into a clinic with three days of fever. No...
Singapore Officially Recognises Family Medicine as a Medical Specialty from November 2025
Adapted from Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Oct 31, 2025 — by Darcel Al Anthony In a milestone development for Singapore’s healthcare...
Singapore’s Gene Therapy Revolution: Hope, Hurdles, and the Ethics of Editing Life
Adapted from Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Oct 31, 2025 – by Rachel Teng Within the next decade, gene therapy could transform...
9 in 10 Young Women in Singapore Not Taking Active Steps to Protect Breast Health: Study
Source: The Straits Times, Oct 31, 2025 A recent survey by the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) has found that nine...
Man in China Loses Sight in One Eye After Ignoring Treatment for Oral Ulcers
A 36-year-old man from Xi’an, China, has lost sight in his right eye after stopping medication for chronic mouth ulcers...
Understanding Shingles: Why Early Diagnosis and Vaccination Matter
Review of Article from The Straits Times, Oct 28, 2025 (Judith Tan). Shingles is often mistaken for a simple rash...
Chia Seeds: Tiny Superfood with Big Benefits — But Don’t Forget the Water
As featured in LADBible article Chia seeds may be small, but they pack a mighty nutritional punch. Dietitian and nutritionist...
Making the ‘Principal Doctor’ Model Work for Singapore
Review Dr Jeremy Lim’s commentary presents a thoughtful and realistic discussion on Singapore’s new “principal doctor” (PD) model — a...
Bryan Johnson Suggests Detoxification From Microplastics
As Reported in the New York Post (23 Oct 2025)By Tracy Swartz Tech mogul and self-proclaimed biohacker Bryan Johnson, 48,...
From 2026, Haj Pilgrims Must Be Medically Certified Fit to Travel: Muis Announces Stricter Health Rules
SINGAPORE — Starting in 2026, all Muslims planning to perform the haj pilgrimage will need to obtain a mandatory health...
