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Introduction Colon polyps are small growths that develop on the inner lining of the colon. While most polyps are benign, some can develop into cancer over time. Therefore, it is

Radiotherapy, a cornerstone in the arsenal against cancer, has evolved significantly over the years. In the treatment of common cancers, various types of radiotherapy techniques are employed, each with its

Breast screening aims to detect cancer when it is still early. Mammograms are used for this purpose. Younger women with dense breast tissue may have supplementary breast ultrasound performed as

Cirrhosis of the liver refers to the scarring of the liver causing poor liver function and development of various liver diseases caused by conditions such as alcohol abuse, fatty liver

A vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure done by a Vitreo-Retinal surgeon. This means that surgery is done under a microscope using miniaturized instruments by a specialist surgeon trained specifically for

He was at the peak of his career, with a loving wife and young children. But work was demanding, he smoked to relieve stress and he had little time to

He had a history of gastric reflux and had experienced “heartburn” before, which he knew was just due to the backflow of acid from the stomach into his swallowing tract

Heart failure (HF) affects 1-2 per cent of population, and more than 10% of patients above 70 years old. Life time risk for developing HF for males at age 55

Total Knee Replacement Surgery-Knee replacement is a type of joint replacement surgery whereby the degenerated and damaged knee is replaced with an artificial knee. Knee replacement is one of the

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery involves the care and surgical management of diseases found in the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Lumps (nodules) growing in the thyroid is

CHEST (THORACIC) SURGERY – The MediastinumChest surgery refers to surgery performed by specialists (thoracic surgeons) for organs in the chest. This includes lungs heart, oesophagus, diaphragm and nerves.There is a

What Is Aortic Stenosis Aortic Stenosis & Treatment Options-The heart’s main function is to pump blood to the rest of your body. The heart contains four valves. Each valve usually

Cytoreductive surgery and Hyperthermic Intra-peritoneal Chemotherapy (CRS & HIPEC) refers to a procedure that entails surgical removal of all visible disease within the abdominal cavity, followed by instillation of heated

Shoulder joint replacement is a type of surgery that removes the damaged cartilage and bone in your shoulder joint and replaces them with an artificial shoulder consisting of metal and

The alimentary canal or gastrointestinal/digestive tract runs from the mouth to the anus, including the oesophagus, stomach and intestines. This is the pathway where food enters the body and solid

Small-cell-lung cancer is an aggressive lung cancer that almost always occurs in chronic smokers. It grows rapidly and patients with advanced disease succumb to the disease within 3 months if

Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic with large financial and social impact on the patient and families involved. It is estimated that 1 in 9 people above the age of 65

Find out more about when a common headache need medical attention with Dr. Manish Taneja from Asia Brain Spine and Nerve Medical Centre.  Dr. Taneja is a Specialist in Interventional Neuroradiology and

Did You Know ? Excerpt taken from an article contributed by Dr Victor Lee; Specialist in Liver, Gallstones and Hernia Bile Duct Cancer is the second most common primary liver

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. An approximate 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, and it is one

Cancer Screening-Learn more about why screening is for healthy people and the purpose of having regular screening for cancer.  Besides his daily schedule as a medical oncologist, Dr. John Chia is extremely active