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Doctors/Surgeons

More than 1,000 GP clinics to remain open over Chinese New Year period

Would-be patients can check the GPGoWhere website for information on the opening hours and location for 1,095 clinics.
Would-be patients can check the GPGoWhere website for information on the opening hours and location for 1,095 clinics.

South Korea revives plan to add medical students; doctors criticise bid

FILE PHOTO: A doctor holds a slogan in a protest against a plan to admit more students to medical school, in front of the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, February 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A doctor holds a slogan in a protest against a plan to admit more students to medical school, in front of the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, February 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon/File Photo

South Korea to raise medical school quota to ease shortage

Students wait for the start of the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, at an exam hall in Seoulon November 13, 2025. (Photo by KIM HONG-JI / POOL / AFP)
Students wait for the start of the annual college entrance exam, known locally as Suneung, at an exam hall in Seoulon November 13, 2025. (Photo by KIM HONG-JI / POOL / AFP)

It may be bad to snooze your alarm if the practice affects sleep habits

There is very little research on how, or even if, hitting snooze might affect your health or quality of life.
There is very little research on how, or even if, hitting snooze might affect your health or quality of life.

Surgical error led to patient’s death in 2022: Medical expert in Coroner’s inquiry

Dr Fong had severed off the arteries supplying blood to the woman's abdominal organs by mistake.
Dr Fong had severed off the arteries supplying blood to the woman's abdominal organs by mistake.

My patient was dying, but would his wife accept it?

People healthcare professionals describe as 'difficult' are often struggling to do the best for their loved one, says the writer..
People healthcare professionals describe as 'difficult' are often struggling to do the best for their loved one, says the writer..

Doctor gets a week’s jail for molesting sedated patient after colonoscopy

The doctor and the hospital where he works cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the victim’s identity.
The doctor and the hospital where he works cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the victim’s identity.

One sleep habit experts wish you would adopt

It can be challenging to sleep consistently, but experts have some tips.
It can be challenging to sleep consistently, but experts have some tips.

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support.
Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support.

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn awake after being placed in coma due to meningitis

(FILES) Australian batsman Damien Martyn acknowledges the applause after scoring 50 against Sri Lanka during their one-day cricket match in Melbourne on January 13, 2006. Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on January 4, 2026 calling it "a miracle". The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late December 2025 and was rushed to hospital. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--
(FILES) Australian batsman Damien Martyn acknowledges the applause after scoring 50 against Sri Lanka during their one-day cricket match in Melbourne on January 13, 2006. Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on January 4, 2026 calling it "a miracle". The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late December 2025 and was rushed to hospital. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.