If you have been victim of sexual assault, go to an emergency room as soon as possible—this is an emergency. The ER doctor will assess what kinds of specialists need to be notified depending on whatever injuries have been sustained.

I have witnessed painful moments during treatment when someone recovering from a manic phase realises the implications and consequences of their behaviour. That is part of what makes bipolar such a tragic condition that can destroy people’s lives.

Newborn screening is important because affected babies do not show any problems at birth and look “normal.” By the time any symptoms appear, the baby’s development may already have been impaired. Thus, newborn screening allows the conditions to be identified early. With early detection, the conditions can be treated or managed in most cases.

Few were aware that there is a public system; less would call for assistance and even fewer expect an ambulance to arrive in time to be effective. Nearly all agreed that a taxi is the best option; some expats saying they’d rather call their embassy than the helpline.

The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has created a serious problem: bacteria are growing stronger and more resistant to modern medicine. Many drugs that are used to fight bacterial infections are no longer effective.

There is no doubt in my mind that defibrillators should be everywhere. It’s often the case that bystanders will manually pump a patient’s heart via CPR until a specialist arrives with a defibrillator; sadly, the majority of people who fall victim to cardiac events aren’t so lucky. Ambulances take time to arrive, and the people standing by may ha...

Menstruation, bleeding, period pain, and related issues are often hard topics for women to discuss even among themselves, as many cultures still view them as taboo ... it is nonetheless important to recognize that each woman has a right and obligation to take care of her body and health, and that starts with becoming more aware of what your body...

"While MERS was caused by a coronavirus that jumped from bats to camels and then to humans, the new coronavirus seems to have originated in bats that jumped to snakes and then humans who either consumed it or otherwise came into contact with the infected animals. But this theory is still not proven, and a deep investigation on this topic is...

These special measures aim at containing the spread of the infection in its most acute phase. Despite the disruption they may cause, people tend to understand them. However, as the weeks pass and the disruption continues, it becomes increasingly important not only to focus on the relative benefits of social distancing but also on the costs of su...

The fact that influenza spreads so easily is what makes it such an important health problem. People become contagious from the very beginning, one or two days before the onset of symptoms... You can still pass on the virus to others for the next four or five days after the onset of symptoms.

Local people and Westerners who are living long-term in Asia should at least know that Helicobacter pylori is a risk and consider testing. Those from Western countries wouldn’t even have to worry about this at home, but by living here, they have a different risk.

Constipation has a significant impact on a child, both physically and psychologically. A child who has passed painful stools will try to avoid going to the toilet again to prevent pain. That creates a vicious cycle that will cause the retention of more stool in the colon, stretching it to a point at which the colon doesn’t function properly and ...

If you have been victim of sexual assault, go to an emergency room as soon as possible—this is an emergency. The ER doctor will assess what kinds of specialists need to be notified depending on whatever injuries have been sustained.