Man on a Mission Dr Arthur Tseng aims to raise awareness about the most taboo gynaecological conditions by Maripet L. Poso From ‘he’s very nice and patient’ to ‘he is worth the long queue’ and ‘it’s like talking to an old friend’ – Dr Arthur Tseng’s patients only have good words for the young doctor. [...]
Dr Goh Ping Ping advocates for women’s heart health by Maripet L. Poso WITH HER GENTLE demeanor, soft but determined voice and kind face, Dr Goh Ping Ping is the sort of person you would randomly approach for directions at a busy street. Listen to her talk and discuss about things she’s passionate about, and [...]
Dr Dean Koh cuts a sharp figure in the country’s colorectal surgery scene by Maripet L. Poso Who would have thought that being good at playing video games in his childhood would one day play a big role in Dr Dean Koh Chi-Siong’s chosen career. A senior consultant and general surgeon at Colorectal Clinic Associates [...]
Ophthalmologist Dr Gemmy Cheung brings sight to patients by Maripet L. Poso We often take our eyes for granted. Save for a few swipes of mascara in the morning, we seldom pay much attention to our eyes on a daily basis. Until something serious happens, that is. But even then, some patients do not go [...]
The Doctor with Toys for the Big Boys With a passion for surgery and affinity for engineering, Dr Chin Pak Lin champions robotic surgery in Singapore For most people, engineering and medicine are poles apart. You either have a passion for healing and making the sick better or an inclination towards designing systems and structures. [...]
Antibiotics 101 A lowdown on antibacterial drugs by Gloria D. Gamat ANTIBIOTICS (OR ANTIBACTERIALS) are medicines that are used to fight off bacterial infections. These are powerful medicines that cannot be used against viral infections (e.g. flu, colds, most coughs and bronchitis, and sore throats not due to Streptococcus bacteria). When used properly, antibiotics can [...]
AIDS Advocate Fighting infectious diseases on a daily basis by Maripet L. Poso Every year since 1988, we have been commemorating World AIDS Day, but the stigma and discrimination surrounding AIDS and HIV continue to prevail worldwide. Thanks, however, to some few good men who choose to venture where few men dare to tread – [...]
Lasik & Myopia – Interview with Dr Lee Sao Bing Crystal Clear Never take your vision for granted by Dr Lee Sao Bing Co-ordinated by Joseph Lim EZYHEALTH MET DR Lee, Medical Director and Principal Surgeon of Shinagawa Lasik & Eye Centre, Singapore, and he stressed the importance of having our eyes checked annually. Dr [...]
Colorectal Cancer – Interview with Dr Koh Poh-Koon Going into battle Fighting Singapore’s number one cancer by Joseph Lim EHB: Share with us what are the USP (unique selling points) for Fortis Colorectal Hospital (FCH). Dr Koh: FCH occupies a unique position as the first and only hospital in Southeast Asia with a dedicated focus on [...]
What To Do When Faced with Mountain Sickness by Dr Peter Yan The recent reports by the media on two Singaporeans – 66-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman who died of altitude sickness at Mt Kailash – have generated tremendous interest and awareness of this condition. This is important as there are more people taking [...]
Unconventional and Strong-Willed, Dr Oliver Hennedige Proves Dental Success Comes in Minis by Maripet L. Poso Without passion, a dentist’s job is just that, a job with long, painstaking hours, cleaning and attending to every cavity and oral health concern there is. Imagine seeing 10 to 15 patients a day, with various dental problems, pacifying [...]
Keep It Clean and Comfortable After the initial shock and pain of getting wounded comes the worst part, dressing your wound. Wound dressings are one of the most important parts of wound care. It is necessary to take extra care to clean your wound before simply covering it. If you’re not very careful, the wound [...]
Trail Running Takes Running to New Heights - by Maripet L. Poso Why do some people love to run? Let us count the ways. Running makes us happy. It is good for the heart, lungs, bones, muscles. In short, it’s good for our health. Running is an instant pick-me-upper and can take a week’s worth of [...]
Hair Care and Hairstyles for Women in their 50s - by Shunji Matsuo With age, most women experience a change in hormone metabolism, slowing the cell turn over and growth. Not only does this affect skin and bones but also hair, which can cause greying, hair loss and a change in hair texture that tends to [...]
Chiropractic Helps Restore the Body’s Self-Healing Ability - by Dr Richard Sae Won Pang There are three reasons why many students choose to become a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Until today, those three things are still what drive me as a Chiropractor. The first one is that the body is a self-healing organism. The second one is [...]
Experts Shed Light on Glaucoma - By Maripet L. Poso Picture this. At the back of our eyes, there are millions of retinal nerve fibers bundled together – called the optic nerve – that carry impulses from the retina in the eye to the brain. These impulses are then interpreted by the brain as images. Now, [...]
Tips to Fight Skin Ageing - By Maripet L. Poso Getting old is inevitable. But some people get more wrinkles sooner than others. Experts believe that wrinkles are due to genes (10 percent), lifestyle and the environment (90 percent). If this were true, then you have no one to blame but yourself for your premature wrinkles [...]
Dr Elias Tam Shares the Beauty of his Profession - By Maripet L. Poso “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”- Confucius Dr Elias Tam, one of Singapore’s pioneers in aesthetic practice, must have taken Confucius’ saying to heart by the way he works and treats his [...]
From ghetto to Princeton, Dr Richard DeAndre tells it all - By Cheryl Koh Growing up was not easy for Dr DeAndre. He was brought up in the streets of the poorest, most violent areas in United States – Hell’s Kitchen, New York City – known for its Mafia, druggies and high crime rates. Having grown [...]
Everyone suffers from stress in differing degrees. Prime examples are fi nancial tensions, workrelated deadlines and examination stress, which can be part of anyone’s day-today life. Stress-related health issues can be wide ranging, but did you know it can cause issues for your teeth and jaw?
