There is often a romanticising of aging in the thought of all returning to dust or that in the end, we are as we come. Less heard and spoken of, is the story of ailing. This, though, is not to conflate aging with ailing. This rumination of sorts, in the words that follow, is not […]
An initiative by the Tembusu Tuesdays Working Group, The Tembusu Tuesdays interview series aims to reconnect Tembusu with its alumni by learning about their current endeavours and having them share their wealth of experience with current Tembusians. In this article, we speak to alumnus Dexter Tan.
Palliative care does not mean a loss of hope. It is a treatment that gives respect and dignity back to the patient to die on his own terms. Today in Treehouse, Marcus delves deep into the nooks and crannies of Singapore’s palliative care system in his article.
A squat arm, outstretched; a fluffy paw spreading to reveal, ever so slightly, the elegant claws concealed within. Eyes shut, nose pointed, teeth bared – the stray yawned. “Will you just look at this sleepy thing,” my friend remarked. Coos instantly ensued, before the conversation dissolved into a series of unintelligible noises – almost non-human […]
An initiative by the Tembusu Tuesdays Working Group, The Tembusu Tuesdays interview series aims to reconnect Tembusu with its alumni by learning about their current endeavours and having them share their wealth of experience with current Tembusians. In this article, we speak to alumnus Yu Chuan.
Hello, my name is Marcus Seah. I am a 2nd year medical student from Ponya. This is my medical column and the aim is to talk about medical issues, specifically those of public health. Public health issues concern the overall health of people rather than specific diseases and treatments. Dental care is one example. Many […]
