Today’s Links May 25, 2013

Ezyhealth Articles Today’s Links May 24, 2013 Ezyhealth Articles Shaking Palsy Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affecting not only the brain, but also other structures such as the autonomic nervous system. It predominantly affects the older population[...]

More than Teeth

The importance of gum health

Gum disease is one of the two most common diseases that affect our oral cavity. This disease is a condition affecting the gum and bone surrounding the teeth. While gum disease does not show obvious symptoms until it has progressed[...]

No Smoking, Please!

Creating a Tobacco-Free Future for our Children Tobacco usage is becoming a greater problem amongst the younger generation in Singapore. The initiation age of smoking in Singapore is around 12 to 13 years. Since 2006, there have been around 6000[...]

Coping with Psoriasis – From heartbreak to hope

Coping with Psoriasis – From heartbreak to hope New treatments are transforming the lives of psoriasis patients By Dr Colin Theng Living in a tropical climate, Singaporeans like to slip into their shorts and t-shirts to enjoy the sunshine or[...]

In the pink of health

in Singapore, over the past decade, high-blood pressure, heart disease and other lifestyle diseases have rising prevalence. In 2010, more than 40% of diagnosed conditions in Polyclinics are hypertension and heart disease related. Preventing and managing these issues are prime concerns, as most of them may ultimately lead to strokes[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Opthalomology

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are considered to be both surgical and medical specialists.[...]