Author name: Dr. John HSIANG

Colon Polyps

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 important to detect and remove polyps early to prevent the development of colon cancer. In this article, we will discuss how narrow band imaging (NBI) […]

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The Helicobacter pylori infection and Stomach Cancer Connection

How common are these two conditions? Helicobacter pylori is a common chronic bacterial infection that is present in up to 31% of Singaporeans . Vietnam is a high H. pylori burden country with the highest age-standardized incidence rate of gastric cancer (16.3 cases/100,000 for both sexes) in Southeast Asia 1. In Cambodia, the incidence rate

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