Posts Tagged ‘Singapore’
Singapore’s approach towards telemedicine
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), the definition of telemedicine is “That is, the assessment of health, diagnosis, treatment, intervention or care where the service is provided exclusively over a distance through the use of info-communications technology by a medical practitioner or dentist.”. Regulatory Sandboxes The Singapore government had started earlier than the pandemic,…
Read MoreGoing back to the office after COVID-19 – Joy or Anxiety
As told to Anna Maxted, January 23rd, 2022. Ah, the irony. For two years, we’ve been complaining about being confined to our homes, and now we’re complaining about our return to the office. As Oscar Wilde said, there’s only one thing worse than not getting what you want – getting what you want. The freedoms…
Read MoreChinese Medicine’s approach in Dealing with Depression
According to the World Health Organization, clinical depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common mental disorder affecting more than 264 million people worldwide.[1] It is also the leading cause of disability and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. The most common symptoms of depression include continuous low mood or sadness and loss…
Read MoreCounterfeit Medicine
Counterfeit medicine, as the name suggests, is fake medicine. These illegal products could either (1) be contaminated, (2) lack the active ingredient, (3) contain the wrong active ingredient, (4) contain incorrect doses of the active ingredient, or (5) manipulate expiry dates. Needless to say, counterfeit medicine is an immediate threat to safety and health. In…
Read MoreCoronavirus: First two patients injected in UK vaccine trial
It might be a little too early to start celebrating our freedom from the current lockdown. However, the first human trial in Europe of a Covid-19 vaccine has begun in Oxford. Initially, two volunteers were injected and were the first out of more than 800 recruited for the study. The study will have half the…
Read MoreWhat is SpaceX’s Starlink constellation network?
It has been said that Elon Musk is the real-life version of Tony Stark (Ironman) and SpaceX’s Starlink might be further proof of that. If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past few years you are probably aware that Elon Musk, the founder of PayPal, founded SpaceX in 2011. SpaceX is a…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence is changing the game for Robo-Advisory services
In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), alternatively known as machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines. In layman terms, the term ‘AI’ is often used to describe machines (or computers) that mimic cognitive functions that humans associate with the human mind, such as learning and problem solving. AI has been used in multiple industries to…
Read MoreCan Hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?
Clinical trials have begun, around the world, to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of adults hospitalised with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). What is Hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral tablet. Hydroxychloroquine is available as the brand-name drug Plaquenil. It’s also available in a generic version.…
Read MoreMake Remote Working a Breeze during Covid-19
As Covid-19 spreads, remote working, be it from home or elsewhere is becoming the norm for workers today. With over 723,389 infected with the virus as of end March 2020, companies are doing their part and shutting their doors to reduce the spread of infections. However, remote working might take some getting used to, especially…
Read MoreDoing a Digital Detox for Better Health
For most of us, being connected to our devices such as mobile phones, laptops and the Internet is the new norm. Studies have shown that the average U.S. adult spends approximately 11 hours every day listening to, watching, reading, or interacting with media. While people often feel that they can’t imagine life without their tech…
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