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THE HEALTH | MAY , 2023

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CONTENTS

SMART PARTNERSHIP
P04-06 Local News
• Gloves come off in family feud
• Duopharma partners with Luye Pharma
• IHH Healthcare invests in Intellect
P07Foreign News
• Merck buys Prometheus for US $ 11b
P08-11 Cover Story Are healthcare jobs at risk ? Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) tools like ChatGPT could soon replace healthcare professionals in carrying out significant tasks .
Academic dishonesty , plagiarism While ChatGPT has the potential to provide rising and exciting prospects for the academic community , but also faces substantial problems
P12
Keeping your eyes healthy A regular eye examination is important to minimise the risk of reduced vision , ocular diseases and blindness
P14
The injured and recovering athlete Final rehabilitation process is a gruelling journey
P16
Improved comfort and designs Safer and more comfortable lens material and designs have increased contact lens popularity and acceptance
P17
The ringworm myth If wrongly diagnosed and treated , the fungus will be able to propagate and involve more body areas or even invade deeper into the skin
P18-19
Improve medical screening of foreign workers With the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan , we must improve medical screening as a policy priority under the broader management of the foreign migrant workforce
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Panic disorder : Frightening experience yet treatable Combining therapy and medication is often the most effective way to manage panic disorder