We use the works of Diogenes and Zeno to argue that the cosmopolitan world view remains torn between negation and conformation; between anti-conventional resistance against and super-conventional organization of power.In their separate codes and relations to convention, Diogenes and Zeno expose complementary and conflictual sides of cosmopolitanism
Bilateral Cervical Lymphadenopathy Atypical Presentation of Malaria-A Rare Case Report
Malaria, the most common parasitic disease of humans, remains a major health and economic burden in most tropical countries.An 18- year-old male from rural north eastern India presented with four days fever with chill.The patient was conscious, coffee oriented but confused.Physical examination revealed bilateral multiple, discrete cervical lymphade
Entrustment of the on-call senior medical resident role: implications for patient safety and collective care
Abstract Background The on-call responsibilities of a senior medicine resident (SMR) may include the admission transition of patient care on medical teaching teams (MTT), supervision of junior trainees, and ensuring patient safety.In many institutions, there is no standardised assessment of SMR competency prior to granting these on-call responsibil
Clinical Audit on Hypoglycaemic Symptoms in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in SingHealth Polyclinics
Introduction: Hypoglycaemia is an important complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment, because it causes recurrent physical and psycho-social morbidity, and it is sometimes fatal.Achieving target glycaemic goals while avoiding hypoglycaemia is a major challenge in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Awareness of hypogl