No sleep, No problem?
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In a 2018 piece for the Business Insider, sleep expert and neuroscientist, Matthew Walker very eloquently said, “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life” [1]. If that does not make for a striking statement, I don’t know what does. I am not going to sit here and pretend that I myself have not sacrificed...
Monkeypox: an oncoming endemic?
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We’ve just barely eased into our normal lives after the whirlwind that the last 2 years have been. So let’s just hope the title of this piece never sees the light of day for the sake of our peace of mind. However, that does not mean we should completely neglect it because although ignorance is...
Hey, Are You Okay?
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It’s almost two week since the news of the houseman committing suicide in Penang Hospital surfaced. It’s yet another harsh reminder that mental health, burnout, and stress are indeed real concerns faced in our community. The healthcare industry is undoubtedly one of the most demanding and stressful ones out there. Long working hours, immense…
It’ll be nice to help someone even after I’ve passed on
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If the title somehow seems to resonate with you (bless you), you have come to the right place. While donating money or items posthumously seems like a wonderful idea, not many of us have that luxury. Which is why, donating your organs (healthy and functional ones of course) is a noble act all the same...
Are You Ready to Dive In?
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Edited by Carl Ivan Nimmo. The day we all decided to leave the government service is still fresh in my memory. “You must be good at sales with your charm if you venture into the community pharmacy.” We said that to him, the male colleague who went through training together with us at the general...
