Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? Coronary artery bypass surgery or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is an open heart surgical procedure to improve the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Why Is CABG Performed? CABG aims at replacing blocked or...
HPV Infection in Men ― Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
The last few decades have witnessed a sharp rise in the cases of sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Amongst them, Human papillomavirus or HPV is considered as the most commonly transmitted infection. The disease may affect a person through:...
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (or leiomyoma/myomata) are benign tumours that usually grow in the womb (uterus), or in rare cases, the ovaries. They are firm, compact tumours made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, and resemble to meatball-like protrusions....
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a medical exam that enables doctors to get a detailed view of an individual’s colon (large intestines). This procedure is commonly used by a gastroenterologist to assess the patient’s gastrointestinal health, usually due to symptoms like abdominal...
Life Continues After Breast Cancer
It is sad that the incidences of breast cancers in Singapore as well as in many developing countries are on the rise. So much so that it has become the highest overall female cancers in Singapore with about 1,600 new cases each year. In the past, breast was deemed as...
Stomach Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. It is a disease that is caused by an abnormal growth of cells in the stomach. The cancer cells can develop throughout the stomach wall and can spread and affect the other organs in the body. Like other forms of cancer,...
Top Ways of Preventing Osteoporosis
Top Ways of Preventing Osteoporosis If you’ve realised that you’re at high risk of developing osteoporosis or simply to prevent this condition, you can do a lot of things. Some surefire ways of osteoporosis prevention as recommended by experts are as: Diet Your diet...
Osteoporosis
We’ve always been warned by TV, magazine or online advertisements about the consequences of osteoporosis. We are presented with pictures of bones getting cracked and hips fractured. We’re terrified that this may happen to us. What really happens when we have...
The Dangers of Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure feature prominently in most health discussions. Worldwide, it’s the most common disease that causes complications. Most people aren’t aware that this is of utmost concern. At early stages, it may be asymptomatic. But over...
Treatment for Hypertension
What do you do when your doctor finally diagnoses you with hypertension? Your doctor would have explained your ideal blood pressure and how to get you there. Treatment Goals According to Mayo clinic the treatment goals of hypertension are the following:...