Tag: Singapore
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The history of medicine in Malaysia and Singapore
The history of medicine in Malaysia and Singapore spans centuries of healing activities derived from indigenous traditions, colonial influences, and scientific advances. Long before the colonial era, local communities practiced herbal medicine using ingredients derived from the tropical rainforest’s flora, using methods passed down through generations, often combining herbal remedies with rituals, incantations, and divination.…
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The botanic gardens of Singapore
The Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a living testament to Singapore’s rich history and a vibrant hub for botanical research and conservation. Founded in 1859, they played a significant role in shaping the region’s economy and continues to be an important center for scientific knowledge and education. Historically, the Singapore Botanic…
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Help from the horseshoe crab
Howard FischerUppsala, Sweden The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) has not changed in more than 450 million years. It has been called “a living fossil.”1 It is, in fact, not a crab at all, but an arthropod, more closely related to arachnids such as spiders and scorpions. It is found on the eastern coast of North…
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Medical tourism
Kozlova LiudmylaMykolaiv, Ukraine Medical tourism is a highly profitable industry that offers a range of medical procedures, highly specialized medical services, and tourism opportunities. It combines travel for health and medical services with recreational tourism. While on the one hand, medical tourism may reduce the current and future health capital of a country through its…