Posts by Paula Tan
Why An Online Medical Consultation Might Be More Needed In Coronavirus Outbreak
Since the coronavirus outbreak, online medical consultations have grown in popularity in Asia. What is an online medical consultation? An Online Medical Consultation (OMC) is now offered by many providers globally with diverse models and features. Online Medical Consultation (OMC) is the term used to refer to internet-based remote patient-doctor (consumer-provider) medical consultations. Patients may…
Read More3 Issues Concerning The Use Of Robots In Healthcare
They help the disabled, entertain patients in hospitals, and support therapies for autistic children. However, from robots in healthcare, we expect much more than just manual help. We want ‘human’ touch. Humanoids augmented with social abilities should react to our emotions and create authentic relationships so we can trust them. What issues are there concerning…
Read MoreAsia’s Healthcare Industry On The Edge of 5G Transformation
Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has shed its image of an agrarian backwater and transformed into a world leader in developing the latest technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, cloud computing and fintech among others. Now let’s welcome 5G into the mix. 5G refers to the fifth generation of cellular mobile communications and is the successor to 4G…
Read More5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing In Tough Times
Mental health is one of the growing major public health issues in the Asia Pacific region. It contributes to the high number of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), morbidity and mortality in the region. Here are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing and prevent you from being ill. 1.…
Read More9 Digital Health Responses For Global COVID-19 Response
According to the last global tally of coronavirus infections around March 13, 2020, global coronavirus infections exceed 120,000 confirmed cases in 119 countries, with over 4.300 deaths from COVID-19. There are also more than 66,500 people who have fully recovered from this disease. There is a list of digital health solutions that could be used…
Read MoreHow Digital Technology Can Enhance Mental Health
Mental health has become an increasingly important issue in recent times. The World Health Organisation expects that by 2030 depression will have become the largest healthcare burden, costing $6 trillion globally. That is roughly equivalent to the total global healthcare expenditure in 2012. Several media and academic sources have discussed the growing power of social…
Read MoreThe Growth Of On-Demand Care
On-demand services are currently popular in this technology-driven world, and have changed the way businesses globally are functioning. Healthcare is an important industry. Immediate fulfilment of requests means immediate treatment of certain injuries and illnesses, which definitely works wonders for many societies where health is considered as the biggest wealth. Imagine someone suffering from a…
Read MoreHow To Lose Weight In A Lockdown
Nowadays, because of lockdowns, we travel less and stay home more often. A more passive lifestyle may make it easier for one to gain weight. Intermittent Fasting is currently a very popular way to lose weight in the health and fitness community. What is intermittent fasting and how can I use it to lose weight…
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