How to treat blockages in the coronary arteries
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. The Singapore Heart Foundation reported that 29.5 percent of deaths in 2013 were caused by heart disease – a broad term that includes heart conditions like coronary artery disease, stroke, and ischemic heart attacks. For patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease, restoring blood flow in....
May 25, 2015 | 4 min read
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WHO urges to switch to one-use syringes by 2020
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently launched a new policy on injection safety t....
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What is irritable bowel syndrome?
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are very common, says Dr Tan Chi Chiu. They in....
May 21, 2015 | 2 min read
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How is acid reflux treated?
When faced with a patient with reflux symptoms how we approach treatment depends on how seve....
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Why do patients develop reflux?
Generally, there are two areas of concern when it comes to symptoms in the upper digestive tract, says Dr Tan: the oesophagus and the stomach or the small intestines.....
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Read moreWhy do patients see a gastroenterologist?
We all know that the digestive system comprises the oesophagus, the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine and the rectum, says Dr Tan. We also know that th....
May 20, 2015 | 3 min read
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