44 New generation of anticoagulants are showing benefits over warfarin
Novel medications to prevent blood clots are safer , cheaper and require less monitoring but can ’ t be used in certain cases
46 Journaling can help ease pandemic stress
Diary-writing advocates have found their pastime offers emotional and physical benefits
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Journaling can help ease pandemic stress
49 The pandemic is causing more pain than simply lifestyle changes
Musculoskeletal conditions are gaining prominence as people spend much of their time sitting
52 Cardiac care turned on its head by the pandemic
First there were no cardiovascular specialists to treat patients , then patients began to avoid treatment
55 Digital health needs to step up in the post-COVID world The pandemic brought telemedicine into the spotlight , but has it served its purpose ?
58 Metabolic surgery can help you live longer
Dr Jaideep Raj Rao says the procedure increases life expectancy in patients with diabetes and obesity
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Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and the medical industry
60 Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and the medical industry . Where are we heading ? Dr Aneez D . B . Ahmed sketches the future of the technology in the medical sector
62 COVID-19 and heart problems
Dr Patil explains the relationship between the infectious disease and cardiovascular conditions
64 Clinical trials are changing the face of cancer Serena Wee explains why clinical trials are key to improving cancer care
66 Fighting cancer during a pandemic Dr Ang Peng Tiam highlights the negative effects of the pandemic on cancer care
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COVID-19 and heart problems
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