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Wasteful medical practice?

Wasteful medical practice?

"Discard if unused by expiry date or after 12 months" This is the label on SingHealth medicine plastic packets. This is a global practice. Many years ago I read a AWSJ story that the US Air Force tested 30-yr old aspirin tablets and found they were just as effective as newly made ones. So here’s a recent update on the USAF’s... 

Why sometimes – crowdfunding is the only hope for people in desperate circumstances

Why sometimes – crowdfunding is the only hope for people in desperate circumstances

I refer to the article “Subsidies stopped for patient who raised $900k” (Straits Times, Jul 29). Turn to government aid schemes first It states that “While Ms Tam managed to raise substantial funds online, social workers said people caught in financial emergencies should still turn to government aid schemes first, and... 

Buyers of HDB flats continue to deny their ‘lessee’ status

Buyers of HDB flats continue to deny their ‘lessee’ status

The disclosure of HDB “lessees” – mistakenly thought to be “owners” – has angered HDB flat buyers. Many could not believe they have been scammed and have even argued against factual evidence. I will attempt to explain the issue again in this idiot-proof post. For flat buyers who still prefer to delude themselves,... 



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