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Dealing with COPD – Interview with Prof Lim Tow Keang

Prof Lim Tow Keang helps clear the air-By Maripet L. Poso Unlike cancer or heart diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD does not strike fear amongst us. Mention COPD to anyone and you will most likely get a blank[...]

Understanding hernia

A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows the   contents of the abdominal cavity to protrude out.    [...]

Hairy issue

Separate hair removal facts from fiction  [...]

Healthymagination

Developing innovations for sustainable health

It’s a scary fact that almost every day, a new disease is being discovered. And our fast-paced lifestyle is not helping one bit. But thanks to breakthrough technologies that come just right on time to help us detect early and[...]

See-ing Into The World Of Ophthalmology – Interview with Dr Jovina See

Our eyes are light to our souls, Dr. Jovina See tells us more By Cheryl Koh Unlike her peers, Dr. Jovina See had always known what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I wanted to be an eye[...]

Docs, mind your bedside manner

Understanding the psychology of the patient-By Dr Ang Peng Tiam This could very well be an apocryphal tale, but I have a suspicion it is more true than false. When Mrs Lim, a 79-year old lady, first noticed a lump[...]

New Similac Mum with Advance EyeQ Plus®

The birth of a child is a miraculous process and during this period, the mother’s body undergoes many physiological changes that increase the need for nutrients for both mother and child. During pregnancy, a complete and balanced diet that contains[...]

Battling Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

Jaron Chor, a 3-year-old preschooler, was diagnosed with Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD) in January 2011 caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which infected his lungs and bloodstream. His mother, 31-year-old IT consultant Doreen Lim, shares her experience. Jaron Chor, 3[...]

Minimally Invasive Surgery For Colorectal Conditions

Most people cringe at the mere mention of anything to do with the colon, particularly when it comes to its function of disposing bodily waste. Nevertheless, a healthy colon is serious business and deserves our attention – especially when it[...]

Strike Out Stroke In Atrial Fibrillation

Every year, 15 million people worldwide experience a stroke.1 Approximately five million of these suffer permanent disabilities and over five million more die.2 In the Asia-Pacific region in 2004 the approximate number of patients who had survived a stroke at[...]

Oh, Baby Baby

Dr. E K Tan delivers babies and cooksup a storm in the kitchen. This gynae is 10 capablemidwives put together. Most men will find their greatest satisfactions in achieving yet another rung in their career or probably, scoring a free[...]

Of Gods, Demons & Heroes

Not all doctors are boring, as Dr. Lim Liang shows us. By Cheryl Koh You will stop and stare the moment you step into Dr. Lim Liang’s home. Right by his doorstep stands a glass cabinet neatly displaying little war[...]

Nutrition for Premature Babies

What is known and what is unknown? What is different about nutrition for a premature baby compared to a term baby? What would you need to prepare yourself for, if your baby was born premature? By Dr Yvonne Ng Peng Mei,[...]

Of Gods, Demons & Heroes

Not all doctors are boring, as Dr. Lim Liang shows us. By Cheryl Koh You will stop and stare the moment you step into Dr. Lim Liang’s home. Right by his doorstep stands a glass cabinet neatly displaying little war[...]

Turning 50 This Year?

Happy 50th birthday. As a gift, here is a “Did you know”fact: age-specific rates for colorectal cancers begin to increase sharply inthe 40-45 year age group and continue to rise after the age of 50. The age-standardized incidence rate in[...]

Latest Trends In Low Dose Management For Medical CT Scanning

Latest trends in low dose management for Medical CT scanning By Dr Gan Yu Unn, Consultant Radiologist, Asia HealthPartners (AHP) The lowering of patient radiation dose remains a prevailing concern for healthcare providers, and medical practitioners worldwide are increasingly looking to[...]

Hands Up For Daddy!

Fathers are just like roasted marshmallows – a little tough and charred on the outside but soft on the inside. As Father’s Day draws nearer, Ezyhealth & Beauty speaks with hand surgeon Dr Tan Ter Chyan, a father of three,[...]

Minimally Invasive Surgery For Colorectal Conditions

A healthy colon is serious business and deserves our attention – especially when it loses its ability to work properly. The colon, also known as the large intestine, serves an important purpose in your digestive system. It is a long,[...]

Smart cancer? Smarter drug

  Zooming in to the problem By Thava Rani Learning that you have cancer cannot be an easy experience. On top of the fear and anxiety, you wonder how you are going to cope with the chemotherapy and its dreadful[...]