The pandemic has turned our lives upside down , forcing millions of us to work from home , while faceto-face meetings are almost a thing of the past as we try to lower our risk of getting the COVID-19 infection . In the healthcare industry , social distancing measures and the fear of having to visit potential COVID-19 hotspots have spurred the growth of telemedicine where patients consult a doctor remotely via the internet .
Our cover story reports on this growing demand for online consultations in Southeast Asia where even popular specialities , including paediatrics , urology , dermatology , and therapy sessions for children with special needs , are using the technology .
Though virtual check-ups can ’ t always replace in-person doctor visits , they can help some patients receive much-needed medical advice , especially those who require follow-up treatment or monitoring , while protecting them and medical staff from COVID-19 exposure .
In a must-read feature , we highlight the pros and cons of undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression , a controversial treatment that some experts have hailed as life-saving while others have bashed for its risks and dubious benefits .
In a piece on the effects that lockdowns are having on the treatment of other medical conditions , we shed light on how restrictions intended to keep COVID-19 at bay could actually increase the number of deaths caused by tuberculosis ( TB ) by more than one million . Given that TB is still the largest infectious disease killer , governments should treat it as a public health threat comparable to COVID-19 , according to the Stop TB Partnership .
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