Vaccinations in the Elderly
Dr Loh Jia Shen
19/02/2024
ABSTRACT The proportion of the elderly in the population has been steadily increasing globally. In Singapore, it is estimated that a
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Colon Polyps
Dr. John HSIANG
16/02/2024
Introduction Colon polyps are small growths that develop on the inner lining of the colon. While most polyps are benign, some
Radiotherapy in Cancer Treatment – Exploring Varied Approaches
Dr Francis Chin
15/01/2024
Radiotherapy, a cornerstone in the arsenal against cancer, has evolved significantly over the years. In the treatment of common cancers, various
Hookwire localization and removal of cancerous and abnormal breast lumps
Dr. Melanie SEAH
15/01/2024
Breast screening aims to detect cancer when it is still early. Mammograms are used for this purpose. Younger women with dense
What Is Liver Cirrhosis
Dr. Victor Tswen Wen LEE
05/01/2024
Cirrhosis of the liver refers to the scarring of the liver causing poor liver function and development of various liver diseases
Vitrectomy
Dr. Nikolle Tan
05/01/2024
A vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure done by a Vitreo-Retinal surgeon. This means that surgery is done under a microscope using
Heart Attack And Cardiac Arrest – Are You At Risk?
Dr Ong Sea Hing
05/01/2024
He was at the peak of his career, with a loving wife and young children. But work was demanding, he smoked
Chest Pain – Getting To The Heart Of It
Dr Ong Sea Hing
05/01/2024
He had a history of gastric reflux and had experienced “heartburn” before, which he knew was just due to the backflow
Heart Failure : Progression & Mechanical Devices Support
Dr. Lim Chong Hee
05/01/2024
Heart failure (HF) affects 1-2 per cent of population, and more than 10% of patients above 70 years old. Life time
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr Lim Chin Tat
05/01/2024
Total Knee Replacement Surgery-Knee replacement is a type of joint replacement surgery whereby the degenerated and damaged knee is replaced with
Did You Know That……
Dr. Tan Ngian Chye
05/01/2024
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery involves the care and surgical management of diseases found in the thyroid and
Where Is The Mediastinum ? How Are Mediastinal Tumours Diagnosed?
Dr. Lim Chong Hee
04/01/2024
CHEST (THORACIC) SURGERY – The MediastinumChest surgery refers to surgery performed by specialists (thoracic surgeons) for organs in the chest. This
Aortic Stenosis & Treatment Options
Dr Edgar Tay
04/01/2024
What Is Aortic Stenosis Aortic Stenosis & Treatment Options-The heart’s main function is to pump blood to the rest of your
Cytoreductive Surgery And Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy (CRS & HIPEC)
Dr Melissa Teo
04/01/2024
Cytoreductive surgery and Hyperthermic Intra-peritoneal Chemotherapy (CRS & HIPEC) refers to a procedure that entails surgical removal of all visible disease
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Dr Eileen Tay
04/01/2024
Shoulder joint replacement is a type of surgery that removes the damaged cartilage and bone in your shoulder joint and replaces
The Helicobacter pylori infection and Stomach Cancer Connection
Dr. John HSIANG
17/12/2023
How common are these two conditions? Helicobacter pylori is a common chronic bacterial infection that is present in up to 31%
What can go wrong in the digestive tract?
Dr. Tan Chun Hai
17/12/2023
The alimentary canal or gastrointestinal/digestive tract runs from the mouth to the anus, including the oesophagus, stomach and intestines. This is
Hope for small-cell-lung cancer
Dr. Toh Chee Keong
17/12/2023
Small-cell-lung cancer is an aggressive lung cancer that almost always occurs in chronic smokers. It grows rapidly and patients with advanced
Dementia Early Detection
Dr. Andrew Eik Hock TAN
17/12/2023
Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic with large financial and social impact on the patient and families involved. It is estimated that
Robotic Surgery – What is it?
Dr Terence Lim Sey Kiat
29/11/2023
The origins of robotic surgery date back to over 50 years ago, and today these surgeries play a significant role in
How do we know that it’s cancer after a CT scan shows a lung abnormality?
Dr. Lim Chong Hee
06/10/2023
A biopsy may be necessary if there is a lung nodule. The approach depends on the location of the suspected tumour.
Lung and Chest Surgery: What to Expect
Dr. Lim Chong Hee
06/10/2023
Anatomy The lungs are a pair of organs in the chest whose primary function is for breathing. The linings of the
Guide to Brain Aneurysms – causes, symptoms, and treatments
Dr.Manish Taneja
04/09/2023
Cerebral Brain Aneurysms – CT Scans and MRI To assess and diagnose a possible brain aneurysm in Singapore, Dr. Manish Taneja
Headaches
Dr.Manish Taneja
12/08/2023
What are Headaches? When you’re experiencing a severe headache, you might not be able to do all the things that you
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery versus Endoscopic Spine Surgery What Do You Need To Know
Dr. Wu Pang Hung
31/07/2023
An ultra-minimally invasive form of surgical treatment for cervical, thoracic and lumbar herniated disc, sciatica(radiculopathy) , spinal stenosis, cervical radiculopathy and/or
Sleep Disorders
Dr. Garvi J Pandya
18/07/2023
Sleep is a natural phenomenon and we take it for granted. Sleep has many functions and helps in mental, emotional and
What Are Brain Aneurysms?
Dr.Manish Taneja
19/05/2023
Find out more about when a common headache need medical attention with Dr. Manish Taneja from Asia Brain Spine and Nerve Medical Centre.
Bile Duct Cancer
Dr. Victor Tswen Wen LEE
27/03/2023
Did You Know ? Excerpt taken from an article contributed by Dr Victor Lee; Specialist in Liver, Gallstones and Hernia Bile
Shoulder arthritis and injuries – Symptoms, treatment and surgical procedures
Dr Eileen Tay
10/03/2023
Shoulder arthritis is a common form of joint pain that affects millions of people each year. It is typically caused by
Knees : Preservation of Healthy Meniscus Tissue and Restoration of Articular Cartilage
Dr. Wang Lushun
10/03/2023
MENISCAL REPAIR Preservation of Healthy Meniscus Tissue For Better Mobility A meniscal tear may commonly occur from forceful twisting of the
Research Reveals that Lung Cancer Is No Longer Just a Smoker’s Disease
Dr Harish Mithiran
08/03/2023
The importance of early detection is key to managing and treating lung cancer, particularly in non-smokers. This is especially true in
Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Radioligand Treatments For Prostate Cancer.
Dr. Andrew Eik Hock TAN
27/02/2023
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. An approximate 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with
Understanding Cervical Cancer
Dr. Lynette Ngo
27/02/2023
Cervical cancer is a cancer which develops in the neck of the womb. Although it is the tenth most common cancer
Why Is Cancer Screening Important
Dr. John Chia
27/02/2023
Cancer Screening-Learn more about why screening is for healthy people and the purpose of having regular screening for cancer. Besides his daily
Learning More About Myocarditis And Pericarditis
Dr Edgar Tay
27/02/2023
The recent report of a slightly increased risks of myocarditis or pericarditis in adolescents and young adults following the COVID 19
Type A Aortic Dissection
Dr. Lim Chong Hee
27/02/2023
An Aortic Dissection is a serious condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of a weakened area of
Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery – Demystified!
Dr. Wang Lushun
11/02/2023
The mention of robotic surgery conjures images of a science-fiction movie where high-tech robots perform medical feats. Contrary to popular belief,
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
Dr. Su Ann LEE
11/02/2023
For this article, Medicus’ patient case manager had the chance to visit Quantum Medical Imaging to ask Dr Su Ann LEE on imaging technologies and
Surgical Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease
Dr. Chong Hee LIM
11/02/2023
The mitral valve (MV) is a valve in the heart between the left atrium and left ventricle. Its function is to
Liver Secondaries/Metastatic Liver Cancer
Dr. Victor Tswen Wen LEE
10/02/2023
What is Liver Metastases? Liver secondaries or metastatic liver cancer or liver metastases is a medical condition that occurs when cancerous
I have breast cancer. Will I lose my breast?
Dr. Melanie SEAH
10/02/2023
‘Cancer I could deal with. Losing my breast I could not’ – Joanna Moorhead 2018 These are thoughts that are echoed
Solution for Inoperable Liver Cancers
Dr. Andrew Eik Hock TAN
10/02/2023
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the 5th most common cancer in the world, the 3rd most common cause of cancer related deaths,
Lung Cancer and the Advantages of Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS Lobectomy)
Dr. Chong Hee LIM
10/02/2023
Early lung cancer is a potentially curable condition with excellent results by surgery. Minimally invasive surgery with the use of video
What causes lung cancer?
Dr. Lim Chong Hee
10/02/2023
What causes lung cancer? What tests should you undergo if you have symptoms? We are beginning to appreciate that the response
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
Ms. Izabela KERNER
10/02/2023
What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition of the gut which may result in a
