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Media Articles 2010
| March |
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Look good, feel good (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Women need to take care of their physical needs, without neglecting their emotional wants. Many women still have the primary role of taking care of their home and children and this creates stress. They can alleviate the pressure by taking care of their own needs first. Read more |
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Various methods to detect cancer (LOHAS, zbNOW, Lianhe Zaobao)
Find out from Associate Professor Charles Tsang, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster on the symptoms of Colorectal Cancer and treatment methods. Read more |
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Ask the Experts – My son is too short (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I have a five-year-old son in K2. He is only 102cm tall and this worries me as most of his classmates tower above him. When he was one year old, he had dengue fever and stayed in hospital for a week... He also had to undergo many tests... Could the episode have led to his stunted growth? Read more |
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
This helps when hearing aids don't (News, The New Paper)
Serene (not hear real name), 24, has a birth defect which she hides behind her tresses. She doesn't have an outer right ear and ear canal. In 2006, she decided to have surgery to fit a semi-implantable hearing device. She's the first patient here – missing an outer ear and ear canal – to be implanted with the device. Read more |
Monday, 1 March 2010
Communicating with patients: How do you say 'healthcare' in Hokkien? (News, TODAY)
Possibly the first dialect interpreter hired by public hospitals here, Ms Chew Mui Leng's fluency in four dialects - Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese and Hainanese - all goes to making the trip to the National University Hospital less daunting for elderly patients who speak only dialects. Read more |
| February |
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Pill poppers, beware (Pulse, The Sunday Times)
Savvy Singaporeans are self-medicating, but doctors warn of risks. Housewife Anastasia Ng, 58, who often gets the runs, can anticipate the medication a general practitioner would prescribe for her condition... Graduate student Cynthia Elizabeth Tang, 29, also prefers to get her own medication from the pharmacy. Read more |
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Ask the Expert – Pain persists in left shoulder (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 45-year-old male. I have pain in my left shoulder and according to what I have read on the Internet, this seems to be a symptom of shoulder impingement. Is there a cure for this without surgery? Read more |
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Challenge against super spicy chicken wings: Female actually fainted from eating them! (Shin Min Daily News)
Can one faint from eating spicy foods? Find out more from Dr Malcolm Mahadevan, Senior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Department. Read more |
Thursday, 25 February 2010
No need to cut and reconnect - new procedure to remove polyps (Health, Lianhe Zaobao)
Associate Professor Charles Tsang, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Colorectal Surgery, shares on this new day surgery procedure, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) which removes colorectal tumors as big as 5cm. Read more |
Sunday, 21 February 2010
More adolescent girls are experiencing menstrual problems (Lianhe Wanbao)
One of the conclusions of a National University Hospital study was that menstrual problems among adolescent girls are common and significant. Read more |
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Period pains? The pill can help (News, The New Paper)
WHEN she starting having her periods at 12, she realised something was wrong. It came every 21 days, instead of the usual 28 days. But she and her parents did not do anything about it until she was about 14. Then her parents took her to see a specialist. Read more |
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Alter your body, risk your health (Home, The Sunday Times)
Mr Chan is among a small community here - estimated to be fewer than 60 people - who have gone for extreme body alterations... The procedures do not come under the control of the Ministry of Health and doctors warn that they can pose serious health risks. Read more |
Saturday & Sunday, 20-21 February 2010
Eating well in your autumn years (Silver, Living, Weekend TODAY)
Weakened taste and smell sensations, and poor dentition can increase the risk of nutritional imbalance. Ms Lim Su Lin, chief dietitian at National University Hospital, said, generally, older adults tend to have poorer appetites due to reasons such as decreases in taste and smell sensations. Read more |
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Ask the Experts – Started graying in his thirties (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My hair started greying when I was in my 30s. Now I am 42 and my eyebrows and eyelashes are also starting to turn grey. It is really affecting my self-confidence. What can I do to stop the greying on my face? Read more |
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Saving a life makes it worthwhile (Lifestyle, Sunday Times)
Be it public holidays or festive days, there will be people falling ill, feeling breathless or having diarrhoea. As most clinics or polyclinics are closed then, the 24/7 emergency department ends up receiving most of them. Read more |
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Ask the Experts – Leg cramps at night (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My seven-year-old son gets lower leg cramps quite often when he is asleep. This usually happens after he has had Physical Education lessons in school or after an hour or so at the playground... Does my son lack any vitamins or minerals in his diet that cause these cramps? Read more |
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Over 1,100 Medisave claims for kids' jabs (Home, The Straits Times)
MORE than 1,100 Medisave claims were made between Nov 1 and Dec 31 last year for the vaccination of babies against the pneumococcal bacteria that attacks the brain, lungs, blood and ears. This meant that about $180,000 was withdrawn to pay for the pneumococcal vaccine. Read more |
Friday, 5 February 2010
External piles doesn't bleed but hurt (Lianhe Wanbao)
My husnband has consulted a few doctors over pain in the anus area and is diagnosed with having piles. He tried medication but with no success. His conidition has worsen and it is beginning to affect his moods. Read more |
Thursday, 4 February 2010
The new thirties (LOHAS, Lianhe Zaobao)
Dr Derrick Aw, Consultant, University Dermatology Clinic at the NUH shares tips on skin care and looking good with Lianhe Zaobao readers. Read more |
Monday, 1 February 2010
Handy survival kit for parents (The New Market, The Straits Times)
Parents can turn to a new series of Asian focus baby guidebooks from MadAboutKids.com, Singapore's leading online portal dedicated to helping Asian parents by providing useful and relevant information for bringing up children. Read more |
| January |
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Cover Story – Ankle Agony (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Although athletes are more susceptible to ankle injuries, it can easily happen to anyone. After all, we use our ankles every day when we walk, run or jump. Read more |
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Casual smoking can lead to addiction (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Nicotine reaches the brain in less than 10 seconds and a casual smoker can easily become addicted over time. Casual smoking may seem harmless, even 'cool' to some. However, it can cross the line to become an addiction and medical experts point to some telltale signs. Read more |
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Ask the experts – Help, I sweat too much (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I suffer from facial hyperhidrosis (facial sweating) and perspire profusely, even with minimal activity. It embarrasses me at work or at events like weddings when I start to sweat. Is there any over-thecounter medicine or treatment I can get to help me minimise it? Read more |
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Tiptoe and potential woes (Health, TODAY)
According to the paediatricians, toewalking is quite common in younger children who are learning to walk. For some, it may even become a habit. However, in some instances, tiptoeing in children may also point to more sinister medical problems. Read more |
Saturday & Sunday, 23-24 January 2010
The Big Story - When a child has a stroke (Weekend TODAY)
The news shocks parents because they think only elderly people get it. The causes... include birth trauma but remain a mystery in one-third of cases. Read more |
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Surviving baby (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Two new baby guide books debunk health myths and provide parenting tips with an Asian slant. Conceived as a survival kit series, they are titled Baby Survival Kit and Toddler Survival Kit. Read more |
Thursday, 21 January 2010
The Pro – Not numb to patients (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Associate Professor Chen Fun Gee, 52, head of National University Hospital's anaesthesia department, believes in engaging patients and their family in his work. Read more |
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Ask the Experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My mother is 45 years old and she recently has irregular but frequent menstruation episodes... Are there menstruation-related diseases and should she consult a specialist? Read more |
Sunday, 17 January 2010
NUH has a "Falls-Free Model Flat Tour" to prevent falls (News, Lianhe Zaobao)
To reduce the risk of falls for patients, NUH set up a "Falls-Free Model Flat Tour" in the hospital to guide patients and carers through a stimulated 1-room living area to highlight potential falls area and provide falls prevention advice to them. Read more |
Saturday, 16 January 2010
NTUC First Campus employs 300 retired nurses (Lianhe Zaobao)
NTUC First Campus also collaborated with NUH to develop a new programme for infants and enhance the training for infant care teachers for NTUC's Seed Institute. Read more |
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Although Liposuction is reliable, there are still risks involved in the procedure (ZbNOW, Lianhe Zaobao)
Although Liposuction is reliable and generally safe, there are many risks involved. Thus, it is best performed by a trained plastic surgeon. Find out more about this procedure from Associate Professor Lim Thiam Chye, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Hospital. Read more |
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
1.3 million doses of H1N1 vaccines, only 20 per cent used (My Paper)
LOOKING at the number of deaths caused by the H1N1 flu can lead one to think that the flu is only as "powerful" as the seasonal flu. But the World Health Organisation has warned that people should not lower their guard. Read more |
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Ask the doc – Pins and needles (Health, TODAY)
Query from Mdm Goh. I'm 97. I am in relatively good health for my age... For the past two years, I've been feeling a prickly, pins-and-needles sensation in my fingers. Many doctors have told me this is just due to old age but is there anything that can be done to relieve the discomfort? Read more |
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Cochlear implants – Music to the ears of worried parents (Health, TODAY)
Also known as a bionic ear, a cochlear implant is an electronic device designed to help people who are deaf or have severe hearing loss. While hearing aids amplify sound, a cochlear implant bypasses the damaged part of the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to help the person "hear" sounds. Read more |
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Ask the Experts – Pain in eye after laser surgery (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 49-year-old man and was diagnosed with Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR). It affected my left eye and I went for laser surgery... One year after the laser treatment, I began to see grey spots. Now, five years later, my right eye is afflicted too... Can this cause permanent damage? Read more |
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Preschool pressures (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Do not be a pushy parent, warn psychiatrists, because starting preschool can stress a tiny tot. According to Ms Jessie Ooh, a psychologist with the National University Hospital, stressed out children may display symptoms such as withdrawn behaviour or temper tantrums. Read more |
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Fight for fitness after fight for survival (The Straits Times)
THE first 100 days following a bone marrow transplant are the most dicey for a patient - a simple infection can be fatal. But paraplegic athlete William Tan is already out there training so he can be ready for Jan 9 - Day 100 since his transplant - for a spot of fund-raising for children from poor families. Read more |
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Kickstart your health (Health, TODAY)
A NEW year demands a new beginning and where better to start than with your body. But instead of just making verbal resolutions to get your body in shape, start with these small changes to your habits for a healthier life. Read more |
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Check your health (Pulse, Lifestyle, The Sunday Times)
A toned body is nice to show off, but maintaining a healthy one is more important. So in addition to hitting the gym, people over the age of 40 should visit the hospital or clinic for regular health checks. Read more |
Saturday, 2 January 2010
Feeling full and foolish? (Sports, The Straits Times)
SADLY, the holiday period is over and it is time to face reality again. Work. Apart from heading back to the office, it is also time to get started on that much-needed exercise to lose the extra kilos that were gained from devouring all those log cakes and honey-baked ham during the festive season. Read more |
Media Articles 2009
| December |
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Ask the Experts – How to make a painful knee better (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: About a month ago, I began to have pain in my right knee. The doctor I consulted removed fluid from the knee. He said the pain was due to arthritis... Is the pain due to arthritis? How can I improve the situation with diet or exercise? Read more |
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
H1N1 jab: Cases of serious reactions (Home, The Straits Times)
A DOZEN people here have reported serious reactions to the Influenza A (H1N1) vaccinations, ranging from allergic reactions and persistent vomiting to breathing difficulties. Read more |
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
More chronic patients are seeing General Practitioners (Lianhe Zaobao)
To improve right-sitting of care, stable patients with chronic diseases are discharged to GPs for follow-up care. Read here to find out more about NUH's initiative. Read more |
Monday, 28 December 2009
'Never mind, let them die' (The New Paper)
Chin Swee Road woman, who gives up on hope & refuses help despite crippling pain, lives in filthy flat with sisters who apparently can't take care of themselves. Read more |
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Baby Bonus (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Put 50 couples in a room and chances are that seven or eight of them have a fertility problem. That is assuming they all want to start a family. In a society which reveres the family, however, childless couples have it tough. Read more |
Thursday, 24 December 2009
'Tis the season to binge (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
It is the year-end holiday season again and the festive spread looks delicious. Just do not let it spread to your waistline too. And while you will want to keep your festive spirits up, go easy on everything alcoholic. Read more |
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Ask the Experts – Involuntary Muscle Spasms (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My good friend who is getting engaged soon has told us that her boyfriend suffers from dystonia.We are concerned but do not know much about the condition or its implications... Is this condition genetic and hereditary? Will it worsen? Read more |
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Lives of 300,000 marred by pain (Prime.News, The Straits Times)
MORE than 300,000 adults here are living in pain severe enough to affect their work, a large-scale study on chronic pain has found. They take an average of 36 days' medical leave a year to deal with pain that can range from crippling backache and joint pain, to headache and arthritis. Read more |
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Funding for four doctor-scientists (The Straits Times)
Four doctor-scientists are the latest to receive the Clinician Scientist Awards, and will be given $225,000 to $350,000 annually for three to five years. Read more |
Friday, 18 December 2009
Don't panic, it's not common (News, The New Paper)
S'porean infected with Tamiflu-resistant strain of H1N1 but doctors not worried. The health ministry, and at least one doctor here, say there is nothing to fear, especially since this particular strain is rare. Even if patients are infected with the Tamiflu-resistant strain, they can still recover, said a health ministry spokesman. Read more |
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Ask the Experts – Why the need for repeated flu jabs? (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am confused as to how flu vaccinations work. Childhood vaccinations are given usually as a dose and some boosters. However, for the flu jab, it has to be given annually. Read more |
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Children should wash their hands more often to prevent Gastroenteritis (zbNOW, Lianhe Zaobao)
Associate Professor Marion Aw, Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital shared that diarrhoea is a symptom of gastroenteritis. Patients will experience an increase stool fluidity and higher frequency of bowel movement. Read more |
Monday, 14 December 2009
1 in 3 Asian men suffer from pre-ejaculation problems (Lianhe Wanbao)
In Asia, nearly one-third of men have premature ejaculation. According to a survey, South Korean men accounted for the highest percentage among the 5,000 respondents with the problem, and China, the lowest. A/Prof Ganesan Adaikan advises men to seek professional treatment as soon as they discover they have this problem. Read more |
Sunday, 13 December 2009
More locals seeking treatment for sex addiction (Lianhe Zaobao)
Professor P. Ganesan Adaikan, Clinical Sexologist, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, NUH shared his opinion on sex addiction. Read more |
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Ask the Experts – Tell me how I can help my son (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My son had a low IQ score of 69 when he was tested in Primary 6 and had to repeat that year twice... Recently, I read in the papers about people with low IQ getting into trouble with the law... Is there a school that can help him to learn a skill? Read more |
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
H1N1 vaccine cleared for kids' use (Prime, The Straits Times)
THE green light has been given for the vaccine against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus to be used on children six months to 10 years old... The dosage to be given will depend on the child's age. Read more |
Saturday, 7 December 2009
Zooming in on camera-in-pill (The Straits Times)
A TEAM of researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University and National University Hospital (NUH) is trying to improve on a camera-in-a-capsule device. Such capsules, which contain tiny cameras, are already used to look inside patients' gastrointestinal tracts after they swallow them. Read more |
Monday, 7 December 2009
Three easy exercises to strengthen joints (Shin Min Daily News)
NUH Senior Physiotherapist Michael Yan recommends some simple exercises that arthritic patients can do at home to strengthen their core muscles and relieve pain. Read more |
Sunday, 6 December 2009
New ways to treat arthritis (Shin Min Daily News)
Wearing away of the knee cartilage could be due to high-impact exercises, long distance running or aging. Dr Kevin Lee, Division of Adult Reconstruction, University Orthopaedics, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster shares on the new ways to treat arthritis. Read more |
Saturday, 5 December 2009
H1N1 vaccine to be included in flu jab (The Straits Times)
THE vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 virus is expected to be incorporated into the seasonal flu jab in about six months. The World Health Organisation is developing the combination vaccine in time for the Southern Hemisphere's mid-year winter, now that the virus has dug in. Read more |
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Water births allow for a more relaxed and natural birthing process (LOHAS, Lianhe Zaobao)
According to NUH Senior Consultant Associate Professor Chong Yap Seng, women who deliver their babies via water birth are strong believers in natural child birth where there are no medication and pain-reducing injections involved. He added that pregnant women who choose to give birth in the water must be in good health and are required to hire a doula who will guide them throughout the pregnancy. Read more |
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Survivor-Sunny Side Up (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Staying happy is key to being fighting fit, especially when the sufferer's illness is a debilitating autoimmune disease like lupus. Read more |
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Lullaby, say good night (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Establishing a proper sleep routine is crucial to helping babies sleep... clear signals should be given to an infant that time for him to sleep is near. This includes bathing and massaging the baby ... Singing lullabies and reading to the infant can also help. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
'Wii-hab' puts fun into physiotherapy (The Straits Times)
THE fun factor in physiotherapy at the National University Hospital (NUH) will go up a notch from March next year. This is because the popular gaming console Nintendo Wii, running specially designed software, will be used in exercise sessions aimed at helping recovering stroke or accident victims regain or strengthen their motor skills. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Stroke patients get help from Wii games (My Paper)
POST-STROKE patients at the National University Hospital (NUH) may be able to strengthen their wrists and arms through two new Nintendo Wii - a motion-detecting video game console - computer games tailored for them, from next year. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Locked-in syndrome: No cases here, say docs (The Straits Times)
DOCTORS here say they have not come across any cases of 'locked-in syndrome', that rare condition in which a person is awake and can reason but is otherwise paralysed. Read more |
| November |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
First kidney donor received reimbursement from NKF (Berita Harian)
Prof A. Vathsala, Director of the NUH Adult Renal Transplant Programme shared that the NKF Kidney Live Donor Support Fund is a role model for other countries. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Swimming is good for asthmatic children (Lianhe Zaobao)
NUH "I CAN!" is the first asthma and allergy management programme in Singapore which is dedicated to the holistic care of children with asthma and allergies. They collaborated with Singapore Swimming Association to organise "I CAN!" swimming event for asthmatic children. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Containing the bacteria legion (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
They thrive in Singapore's warm and moist environment and often cause food poisoning. Food poisoning can affect anyone although certain groups are at greater risks. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
For four years she rejected husband's offer (Prime News, The Straits Times)
Transplant woman was afraid for his health if she took his kidney. HOUSEWIFE Liau Cheok Huey received a priceless gift for her 50th birthday - a kidney from her husband which saved her life. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
He urged wife to go for surgery (TODAY)
In 13 years of marriage, Mr Teo Eng Hong has never given his wife a rose. But recently the store clerk gave her something much better - his kidney. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Transplant affordable - thanks to NKF (Home, My Paper)
TWO weeks ago, Mr Teo Eng Hong, 51, gave his wife an early birthday present - his kidney. But he had been worried that he would not be able to afford the cost of the transplant ... However, the National Kideny Foundation's (NKF) Kidney Live Donor Support Fund made it possible. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
How to save a choking child (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Clear his airways and perform CPR, but be aware that the emergency procedure differs from that for an adult. Read more |
Thursday, 26 November 2009
NKF has yet to see second applicant for the NKF donor reimbursement scheme (Lianhe Zaobao)
Mr Teo Eng Hong gave his wife the most precious birthday present yesterday - his kidney. Professor A. Vathsala, Director of NUH's Adult Renal Transplantation Programme shared that 8 spousal transplants were performed this year and all were from husband to wife. Read more |
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
He persuaded for four years to accept his kidney (Lianhe Wanbao)
Store clerk Mr Teo Eng Hong persuaded his wife for 4 years to accept his kidney. Mrs Teo finally accepted and celebrated her birthday yesterday - dialysis free. Professor A. Vathsala, Director of NUH's Adult Renal Transplantation Programme commented that Mrs Teo's kidney function is now normal. Read more |
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Growing number of child patients (Home, The Straits Times)
NUH sees number doubling in past decade; more kids also suffering from Type 2 diabetes. THE number of children treated for kidney disease at the National University Hospital (NUH) has doubled in the last 10 years, said a paediatric kidney expert yesterday. Read more |
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Awards for young dialysis patients (News, TODAY)
Five young patients were given awards at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the National University Hospital's paediatric renal replacement programme. Read more |
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be controlled without medication (Lianhe Wanbao)
If detected early, Rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled without the use of medications. Read more |
Friday, 20 November 2009
A cause to bring smile to your face (News, TODAY)
About 1088 primary school students at Haig Girls School, teachers and parent volunteers penned well-wishes on 'smile cards' yesterday in an effort to raise funds for sick children at National University Hospital and KK Women's and Children Hospital. Read more |
Thursday, 19 November 2009
The nicotine trap (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Getting hooked on smoking is as easy as 1,2,3. Mind Your Body finds out how nicotine tricks the brain and its harmful effects on the body. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Power Dressing (News, The New Paper)
ONE of the main draws at an exhibition, which opened last week at the Japan Creative Centre is the prototype of a solar-powered robot suit, or exoskeleton, which can be used to help rehabilitate stroke patients. Read more |
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
It's nothing to laugh about (Health, TODAY)
Missing teeth can lead to a host of health problems. A TOOTHLESS grin may look cute on a child, but a few missing teeth is no laughing matter for adults. Read more |
Monday, 16 November 2009
Five exercises for arthritic patients (Lianhe Wanbao)
Arthritic patients are advised to avoid high impact exercises. There are some exercises that are beneficial to these patients and will not lead to joint injuries. Read more |
Monday, 16 November 2009
Running more than 10km every week doubles your chances of joint injuries (Lianhe Wanbao)
Females should not run more than 10km a week as it increases their chance of joint injuries. In fact, females are at higher risk of joint injuries than males. Read more |
Sunday, 15 November 2009
90-year-old granny donated her kidney 33 years ago (News, Lianhe Zaobao)
Mdm Woon Peck Jee is possibly Singapore's longest and oldest surviving donor. Her act inspired another son, Mr Tan See Koon to donate his kidney to his wife 4 years ago. Read more |
Saturday & Sunday, 14-15 November 2009
Don't just push (Weekend TODAY)
MS REGINA Lim gave birth to her daughter in circumstances starkly different from most other women's... Ms Lim had practised hypnobirthing - a technique she credited with helping ensure a pain-free birth. Read more |
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Killer hidden in the mouth (Health, Lianhe Zaobao)
Many people are unaware of the signs of mouth cancer. If mouth cancer is detected at an early stage, chances of survival are much higher than a late detection. Dr Victor Fan of the NUH Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides expert advice on mouth cancer. Read more |
Monday, 9 November 2009
Kudos to NUH Nurses and Staff (Lianhe Zaobao)
A bouquet for the staff at Ward 63 for their dedication to their work. Read more |
Saturday, 7 November 2009
13-year old stricken with stroke (Shin Min Daily News)
NUH Speech therapist Ms Victoria Lai said that Anastasia appeared to have lost several years' worth of language skills. Her speech therapy sessions tackled word retrieval, sentence construction, reading comprehension and writing. Read more |
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Paddling into asthma relief (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Asthmatic kids can benefit from swimming, provided the necessary precautions are taken. Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for asthmatic children, although many believe that participating in sports can trigger the condition. Read more |
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Heed the warning signs (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Not all stroke survivors end up severely disabled. Many have recovered well when medical attention is timely and treatment is sustained. Anastasia Heng, 13, can attest to this. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 Nov 2009
Contact lenses that change their tint (Home, The Straits Times)
MOST people are familiar with eyeglass lenses which grow lighter or darker depending on light conditions. But now, Singapore researchers have patented a process that can do the same for contact lenses. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 Nov 2009
Transition contact lenses: Invented in Singapore (News, TODAY)
A team of seven researchers from Singapore's new Institute of Bioengineering and Nanoengineering (IBN) iCare eye laboratory has scored a world-first: Photochromic contact lenses that will enable the wearer's eyes to change colour in and out of the shade. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
S'pore develops UV-blocking lenses (Home, My Paper)
COLOUR-CHANGING contact lenses that protect users from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation are expected to be available in pharmacies, eye clinics and optic shops in two years' time. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
A* Star invents the world's first transition contact lenses (Lianhe Zaobao)
An extension of NUH's Ophthalmology Department, NUH Eye Centre@Biopolis was opened together with the IBN iCare. Some of the services provided by NUH's Ophthalmology Department will be available at the Biopolis, including the Lasik Surgery. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Diarrhoea virus can easily penetrate if children don't take care of personal hygiene (Shin Min Daily News)
Dr Chan Poh Chong, Senior Consultant, University Children's Medical Institute, NUH shared that some other symptoms of diarrhoea include vomiting, nausea and stomachache. The diarrhoea virus can easily penetrate the children's bodies if they don't take care of their personal hygiene by handling their food with dirty hands as well as bite their nails, etc. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Pneumococcal Vaccination - Stay safe, give it a shot (Health, TODAY)
As the pneumococcal shot officially became part of the National Childhood Immunisation Programme (NCIP) on Sunday, parents and medical professionals are applauding the government's move. Now, the jab is compulsory for all newborns in Singapore and parents will be able to use Medisave to pay for it. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
NUH shows the way to 'responsible outsourcing' (Home, The Straits Times)
HANDYMAN Teng Tat Chye, 67, has been working at the National University Hospital (NUH) since 2003. And although employed by ISS Singapore, a services company contracted by NUH to handle operations like housekeeping and catering, he is treated almost like a hospital staff member. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Low-wage Staff - On better terms (News, TODAY)
The National University Hospital (NUH) does not want the wages of its porters delivering documents and lab specimens along its corridors to lag behind market rates, and it will address this in its contract with service provider UMC ServiceMaster when it comes up for renewal in March. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Responsible outsourcing is good for employers and employees (LianHe ZaoBao)
Employers using outsourced services should work with service providers who are keen to improve the quality and benefits of their staff, including their productivity and wages. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Cleaners in NUH use PDAs now (Berita Harian)
Normally PDAs are used by executives but now, cleaners in NUH use it to make their job easier. NUH also shared how it has outsourced a few of its services and how this arrangement has benefited NUH, the contractors and the employees. Read more |
| October |
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
The invisible hearing device (Home, The Straits Times)
THE success of the first total middle ear implant performed here could mean the end of silence for sufferers of advanced hearing loss. Until recently, a person whose condition was somewhere between moderate hearing loss and total deafness had little choice but to use a conventional external hearing aid. Read more |
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Liver cancer: Early screening can save you (The Straits Times)
MANY of the 400 people who die of liver cancer here each year could have been saved if they had gone for regular screening to catch the disease early. Doctors calling for more people to get checked point to how the test could more than double the chances of survival for people at high risk. Read more |
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Lightning activity at its peak now (The Straits Times)
IT IS lightning season. These bolts of electricity are splitting the skies every other day, compared with about once a week in the off season. This means the chances of people being struck this month and the next are higher than usual - and Singapore already sees one of the highest rates of lightning activity in the world. Read more |
Sunday, 25 October 2009
What baby fat? (Pulse, The Sunday Times)
Babies are usually not classified as obese. Instead, they are either large, a good size, small for their gestational age, or weeks of pregnancy. Paediatricians whom LifeStyle spoke to said children up to one year old are simply too young to be classified as obese. Read more |
Saturday - Sunday, 24 – 25 October 2009
Is it difficult to get your child to eat (TODAY)
SINGAPORE - For the almost one in two parents here reporting difficulty in feeding their young children, the good news is that some 320 paediatric and general practitioner clinics will soon be equipped with a new diagnostic tool to help deal with the condition. Read more |
Saturday, 24 October 2009
How many immunisation jabs should I give my child? (LianHe ZaoBao)
Senior consultant from University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Dr Chan Poh Chong shared that many research studies have shown that vaccines is not related to learning disabilities in children or neurological diseases. Hence parents need not worry unduly. Read more |
Friday, 23 October 2009
Is it difficult to get your child to eat? Get help from paediatrician (Lianhe Wanbao)
Paediatrician from National University Hospital, Dr Chan Poh Chong shared that 40 – 50% of parents meet all sorts of problems when feeding their children. There are many types of causes, both physiological and psychological. With the help of a new diagnostic tool, parents can seek help from their family doctors. Read more |
Friday, 23 October 2009
Bone marrow donors needed (TODAY)
Just before Hari Raya, Mohammad Reza Ramadhan received the most precious gift that money can't buy - a bone marrow transplant. The 11-year-old Malay boy has leukaemia and his only real chance to live was the transplant. Read more |
Friday, 23 October 2009
Why does my bread smell of alcohol? (The New Paper)
Woman concerned about child's health after she finds alcohol listed as ingredient in flavoured bread she bought. ALCOHOL in my bread? Impossible, she thought. Yet the smell of alcohol coming from the Hokkaido Cream flavoured bread was distinct once she opened the package, said 31-year-old school administrative assistant Siti Nor Sheila. Read more |
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Immunise infants early, specialists urge (Home, The Straits Times)
CHILD specialists are urging parents to have their infants immunised with the new MMR vaccine which will guard against measles, mumps, German measles (rubella) and chicken pox (varicella). The Singapore Paediatric Society (SPS) wants to talk to the Health Ministry (MOH) about including the vaccine in the National Immunisation Programme. Read more |
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
World Osteoporosis Day 2009 - Don't wait for the bones to break (Health, TODAY)
Start young, and stub out, to prevent your bones from crumbling. LIKE a thief in the night, the disease creeps up on you. A silent killer, osteoporosis - or brittle bones, in layman speak - has no early warning signs. Read more |
Monday, 19 October 2009
He gave sis 16 more years (News, The New Paper)
THEY were very close. As his elder sister, she played matchmaker and found him a wife. As her loving younger brother, Mr Sukdev Singh, 58, donated his right kidney to her, when both her kidneys failed. That was 23 years ago. But sibling is no longer around to see him get an award for being one of Singapore's longest surviving organ donors. Read more |
Saturday, 17 October 2009
MOH swings into action after critical report (The Straits Times)
It has drawn up list of benchmarks for public health institutions. THE Ministry of Health (MOH), responding to the Auditor-General's criticisms that the health-care targets it was shooting for were inadequate, has drawn up a list of benchmarks. Read more |
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Call to vaccinate children against pneumococcal diseases (Home, The Straits Times)
About 300 toddlers in Singapore are now trying out a new vaccine that should protect them better against killer diseases like pneumonia and meningitis than anything else now available. The results of the trial, being carried out by the KK Women's & Children's Hospital (KKH), the National University Hospital (NUH) and the National Healthcare Group's polyclinics, will be out next year. Read more |
Thursday, 15 October 2009
When doc gives too much info (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Patients deserve to know about their illness and treatment options but too much information can add stress and confuse them. Read more |
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Kidney transplant - Two big challenges were overcome (Berita Harian)
NUH overcame 2 medical hurdles, blood group incompatibility and cross match positive, and successfully performed a complex living donor kidney transplantation on Mrs Daisy Thung. With the team of doctors and staffs' dedication and expertise, Mrs Thung is given a new lease of life. Read more |
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Robotic surgery removes gynae and colorectal cancer - more agile and safe (ZbWellness, Lianhe Zaobao)
Find out how robotic surgery is used to treat Colorectal and Gynaecological Cancer from Dr Dean Koh, Consultant, Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster and Dr Joseph Ng, Consultant, Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Read more |
Saturday – Sunday, 10-11 October 2009
Against the odds, she has kidney transplant (News, TODAY)
Even though her blood group was incompatible with her husband's (ABO incompatibility) and her antibodies were against his tissue antigens (cross-match positive), 35-year-old Mrs Daisy Thung - an end-stage kidney patient - became possibly the first patient with both medical complications to undergo a successful kidney transplant in Singapore at the National University Hospital (NUH). Read more |
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Local hospital performs its first successful difficult kidney transplant (Lianhe Zaobao)
A multi-disciplinary team from the National University Hospital (NUH) surmounted two medical challenges to successfully perform a living donor kidney transplantation - a situation that was reported in less than forty cases worldwide. Read more |
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Getting her body to accept his kidney (Prime.People, The Straits Times)
HOUSEWIFE Daisy Goh's kidneys were failing, but the only kidney available was from her husband, who had a different blood type. On top of that, she had a hyperactive immune system which would attack and destroy donor tissue. But a team of doctors from the National University Hospital (NUH) overcame the two challenges, giving the 35-year-old a working kidney, and a new lease of life. Read more |
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Spousal Violence - Doc, it's me again... and again (News, TODAY)
Call for doctors to be trained to detect, help victims of abuse. It was her third or fourth trip to the emergency department for minor injuries, and while being tended to, the patient burst into tears. Concerned she might be suffering from depression, the doctor sent her to the psychiatric medical officer on duty. Read more |
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Ask the Experts – Bony lump a worry (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q. I am a 23-year-old man. I exercise intensively thrice a week, cycling and lifting weights. Recently, while exercising, I found a tiny bump the size of a five-cent coin just below my right knee... Is it a cause for concern and should I still exercise regularly? Read more |
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Only 40% of women aged 50 to 69 do mammogram (Lianhe Wanbao)
Dr Lim Siew Eng, Senior Consultant, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore shared that between 1990 and 2002, 14% of the breast cancer patients who seek treatment in National University Hospital are below 40 years old. She urged women to go for mammogram earlier. Read more |
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Just a 1.5cm hole to remove ovarian tumour (Lianhe Wanbao)
National University Hospital's Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Department performed South East Asia's first single port laparoscopic surgery to remove ovarian tumour in July this year. Dr Fong Yoke Fai, Senior Consultant, NUH's O&G Department shared that Conventional laparoscopic surgery utilises 3 to 4 ports but the new single port surgery makes use of only the umbilicus to introduce the camera and instruments to complete the surgery. Read more |
Friday, 2 October 2009
Asthmatic child turns into national swimmer (Lianhe Wanbao)
NUH's Department of Paediatrics Dr Eugene Han shares that some asthmatic children missed out classes or physical education due to asthma attacks. They may feel marginalized and ashamed because they have to carry asthmatic medications with them to schools. Besides making the child healthier, exercise can also build up the child's self confidence. Read more |
Thursday, 2 October 2009
No kidding! It's their day (Home, The Straits Times)
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Tan Wen Jun will sit for the first paper of her Primary School Leaving Examination next week, but she took leave of her books for a day yesterday to join in a Children's Day bash. Read more |
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Dr Chan Poh Chong: Helping sick children regain their health brings me joy (ZbNOW, LianHe ZaoBao)
Dr Chan shared that National University Hospital recently established the Adolescent Medicine Services. Many of his patients are seeing him because of problems arising from school and relationships. Read more |
Thursday, 1 October 2009
H1N1 INFECTION - A prenatal risk to kids? (News, TODAY)
Expectant mothers infected with a H1N1 strain of Influenza A could give birth to children at greater risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood, according to a new study at the University of Southern California (USC)... But Singapore doctors are less certain of the study's validity. Read more |
| September |
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Beyonce secretly sings for cancer victims (The New Paper on Sunday)
THE name Beyonce may not have rung a bell for little Mohamed Saleh. But a kiss and a hug from the American R&B singer were all it took to make the 4-year-old's day. Yesterday afternoon, he met Beyonce, 28, at the Viva-University Children's Cancer Centre of the National University Hospital (NUH). Read more |
Saturday – Sunday, 26-27 September 2009
Support for childhood cancer survivors (TODAY)
A ONE-STOP clinic to address long-term health issues faced by childhood cancer survivors may be available at the National University Hospital (NUH) next year. This development is spurred by a recent local study, which found that young cancer survivors were at higher risk of developing side effects later in life from the treatment. Read more |
Friday, 25 September 2009
NUH to set up clinic for childhood cancer survivors (Home, My Paper)
A NEW clinic, to better prevent childhood cancer survivors from developing permanent side effects from their treatment, will be set up by next year in the National University Hospital (NUH). The clinic will gather doctors of different disciplines under one roof, to offer patients more holistic care and convenience. Read more |
Thursday, 24 September 2009
DIY cures (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Self-medication may save you some doctors' fees, but experts tell June Cheong there are certain risks involved. All of us 'play doctor' to ourselves, some more so than others. You are self-medicating when you reach for that Panadol whenever you have a headache, skipping a visit to the doctor in the process. Read more |
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Doc warns of food pipe inflammation (LianHe WanBao)
NUH Division of Paediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Liver Transplantation’s Prof Quak Seng Hock shared that babies are the same as adults. Babies have their own personality and when they are feeling sad, the most direct way of expressing it will be to cry. Read more |
Friday, 18 September 2009
Boost for video games as teaching tools (Home, The Straits Times)
Govt in talks with game developers and it also plans to fund them. NURSES in Singapore could soon learn how to treat patients by practising their techniques on a video game. Read more |
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Childhood cancer trauma (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Cancer not only takes a toll on a child's body but is also emotionally devastating for the family. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and two families recount their ordeal. Read more |
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Hypertension hastens kidney failure (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Hypertension will hasten or worsen kidney failure. It leads to faster progression towards end-stage kidney disease that will, in turn, require dialysis or kidney transplant, said Dr Titus Lau, a senior consultant at the division of nephrology at the National University Hospital. Read more |
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
One in 4 kids with nose allergy shuns nasal sprays (My Paper)
ONE in four children here with allergic rhinitis – an allergy which results in runny or blocked noses and also affects the eyes – does not use nasal sprays regularly as prescribed. Not using this more effective form of medication consistently could affect their grades and overall quality of life. Read more |
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Many have misconception about bone marrow (Berita Harian)
A/Professor Allen Yeoh, Medical Director, Viva University Children's Cancer Centre shared that bone marrow is not the same as other organs. It will regrow after being taken out in about one week. Read more |
Monday, 14 September 2009
320 thousand children have allergic rhinitis – Dust Mite is the common cause (Lianhe Wanbao)
NUH latest research shows that although nasal sprays is the main treatment for allergic rhinitis patients, it is not commonly accepted. Some patients are also not comfortable with the use of nasal spray. Read more |
Monday, 14 September 2009
NUH Research shows that nasal spray which treats allergic rhinitis smells bad and 25% of paediatric patients shun it (Shinmin Daily)
NUH University Children's Medical Institute's research shows that 25% of children with allergic rhinitis cannot accept the use of nasal spray and 50% of these children complain that this treatment is difficult to use and using it makes them uncomfortable. Itchiness, pain and backflow of medication down the throat are some of the problems. Read more |
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Primary school children who are still in diapers may have low self esteem (LianHe WanBao)
Dr Chan Poh Chong from the NUH's University Children's Medical Institute pointed out that only 1% of 8-10year old children wear diapers to sleep to prevent bedwetting. Only a small percentage of these bedwetting children suffer from bladder problem. Read more |
Friday, 11 September 2009
Cutting off limbs is her last resort (The New Paper)
EVEN at the risk of death, Madam Teo Siew Kim is unwilling to have the decaying parts of her limbs removed. Doctors have told her that surgery may be needed but she is hanging on for a miracle. Read more |
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Heart failure (ZbNOW, Lianhe Zaobao)
Associate Professor Tan Huay Cheem, Director, National University Heart Centre shared with Zaobao readers on what is heart failure and how one can take care of their health and condition. Read more |
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Ask the Experts – Many new moles and spots (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 38-year-old woman with fair skin. Recently, I noticed many new black moles on my hand and neck. Many tiny brown, red and white spots have also appeared. Is it due to pigmentation and is there any way to remove them? Read more |
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Ask the doc – Severe pain in stomach (Today)
Question by Mr Tham. I will be turning 30 this year. For the past three weeks, I've had bad stomach pains that are accompanied by nausea and a pulling pain in my heart... What could be the reason for the pain, and how can I manage it? Is there any underlying medical condition I should be aware of? Read more |
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Hospitals on alert for new flu wave (The Straits Times)
Four-fifths of people in S'pore have not been exposed to H1N1 yet. HOSPITALS are on their guard for a possible second wave of Influenza A (H1N1), even as the number of cases dips. Read more |
Saturday, 5 September 2009
NUH to focus on research and training (The Straits Times)
THE National University Hospital (NUH) is returning to its roots - being a university hospital with an emphasis on research and training, instead of just another general hospital. Its doctors will spend less time treating patients and put more into finding better treatments and training the next generation of doctors. Read more |
Saturday, 5 September 2009
More research equals better health care (The Straits Times)
Taking doctors out of clinical work will benefit patients in the long run. SINGAPORE is short of doctors. And although 1,000 foreign doctors have been hired over the past three years, more still need to be recruited. With a greying population, the demand for doctors will only grow. Read more |
Friday, 4 September 2009
In Singapore: Painkiller Bextra withdrawn in April 2005 (The Straits Times)
PAINKILLER Bextra, used mainly by arthritis sufferers, was withdrawn from the Singapore market in April 2005, because of the potential health risks it posed. Read more |
Thursday, 3 September 2009
SGH & NUH work through the night for the patients (LianHe ZaoBao)
The Children's Emergency at National University Hospital, provides services 24 hours a day for 365 days a year and ensures that children are seen in a clinical setting that focuses on their special needs. NUH also has a team of Lactation Consultants who the public can contact at the free 24-hour hotline at 65-97220376. Read more |
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Stem cells - no magic bullet (Mind Your Body)
Stem cells have been touted as the cure-all for diseases from diabetes to spinal injury. Stem cells may point the way forward in medical research, but their use in real life is still limited. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Beware of premature cornea ageing (News, Today)
HERE's one more thing for contact lens wearers to be wary of - your corneas may be prematurely ageing. Wearing contact lenses with low oxygen permeability for prolonged periods can damage the cornea, a transparent layer covering the eye. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Knowing the signs will save your neck (Health, Today)
THE sign seemed innocuous at first - a sore throat, which Mr L H Sim thought nothing of. But, unlike most sore throats, the discomfort didn't go away. Mr Sim gradually lost his voice and appetite, too, which prompted him to seek medical attention. Read more |
| August |
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Secret to long life (The Sunday Times)
The desire to live to a ripe old age has spurred people to try all sorts of health regimens, from fad diets to wearing supposedly therapeutic magnets as jewellery. Read more |
Sunday, 30 August 2009
62 year old staff can retain job scope without pay cut (LianHe ZaoBao)
NUH has signed a new collective agreement with the Health Services Employees' Union. The new collective agreement incorporates many changes that are beneficial for staff. Read more |
Friday, 28 August 2009
Clean-up of waters off Pasir Ris beach soon (The Straits Times)
PIPEWORKS serving north-east Singapore will be repaired and ageing treatment plants shut down at the end of this year. The works, undertaken by the national water agency PUB, are expected to improve the quality of the waters off Pasir Ris beach, which was last year labelled Singapore's dirtiest. Read more |
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Clinic's zinc roof, canvas sheets (Mind your body, The Straits Times)
Dr Thambiah, 49, the division head of orthopaedic trauma at National University Hospital, leads a team of fellow volunteers to the outskirts of nearby Batam, also in Indonesia, for monthly medical relief missions. Under zinc roofs and on canvas sheets, the team treats more than 1,000 villagers who queue up for several hours. Read more |
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Ask the Experts - Queries on blood pressure monitors (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: Are off-the-shelf automatic blood pressure monitors accurate and reliable? How do they compare with a doctor's manual method of measuring blood pressure? Read more |
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Boy survives after 38 days on machine (The New Paper)
MEDICAL FIRST IN S'PORE... little Ahmed, 6, from Oman, is a miracle ... He achieved a medical first in Singapore when he stayed on an artificial life support system for a record 38 days and survived. Read more |
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Laparoscopic surgery to remove tumour of thyroid gland leaves no scar (LianHe Zaobao)
Find out more from Dr Charles Tan, Consultant, Division of General Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, NUH, on this 'scarless surgery'. Read more |
Monday, 24 August 2009
Gastric bypass also helps reduce diabetes (Home, The Straits Times)
RIGHT after her gastric bypass surgery to treat obesity, housewife Malarvili Asirvatham, 39, ended her regimen of pills to treat diabetes - and she didn't even need to wait for her weight loss to take effect. Read more |
Monday, 24 August 2009
Four hundred obese and diabetic patients choose gastric bypass to lose weight and treat diabetes (Lianhe Zaobao)
Find out more from Associate Professor Jimmy So on how this surgical procedure can help one lose weight and treat diabetes. Read more |
Monday, 24 August 2009
More obese and diabetic patients opts for gastric bypass (My Paper)
Find out more from Associate Professor Jimmy So on how this surgical procedure can help one lose weight and treat diabetes. Read more |
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Graves with no names (The Sunday Times)
That's where some aborted foetuses end up; others are cremated or discarded. About 30 abortions take place in Singapore's hospitals and clinics each day. Last year, there were 12,222 abortions compared to 11,933 in 2007. Read more |
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Flu cases in S'pore fall below epidemic level (Straits Times)
THE worst of Influenza A (H1N1) in Singapore appears to be over. The number of people going to clinics because of the flu has fallen below the epidemic level - 16,655 - for the first time in weeks. Read more |
Thursday, 20 Aug 2009
Ask the experts – Unsightly deposits on eyelids (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am in my mid-30s and have recently developed deposits on my upper eyelids called xanthelasma, which are associated with high cholesterol. I have since tried to control my diet but the deposits on my eyelids remain and are quite unsightly. Read more |
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Safer? Workers shouldn't be on lorries at all (The Straits Times, Forum)
I REFER to yesterday's report, 'Workers on lorries get more protection'. I am deeply disappointed with this decision to keep transporting workers on the cargo decks of goods vehicles and urge its reversal. Read more |
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Workers on lorries get more protection (The Straits Times)
ACTION is finally being taken to ensure that foreign workers are ferried more safely to and from their workplaces. Rails along the backs of lorries will have to go higher so that there is less chance of a worker being flung out in an accident. The decks will also have to be fitted with canopies. Read more |
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
A little bit of 'Ice' will help (TODAY)
THE Accident and Emergency patient's heart had stopped beating. But that was not all the team at the National University Hospital had to handle. They did not know who his next-of-kin was... it seems some Singaporeans have yet to catch on to the "In case of emergency" contact-tracing system. Read more |
Tuesday, 17 August
Babies who are dressed warmly are more prone to low grade fever (Shinmin Daily)
Associate Professor Roy Joseph, senior consultant at National University Hospital's neonatology department, says that although the womb's temperature is about 37 deg C, babies have the ability to cope with the environment they are born into. He adds that significant cooling of the whole body may occur if the abdomen, with its large surface area, is exposed to a much colder environment. But Singapore's tropical climate does not qualify as a much colder environment. Read more |
Monday, 17 August 2009
His patients, his 'teachers' (The New Paper)
HIS patients may be young, but they also have a thing or two to teach him about life. For Mr Benjamin Png, working as a medical social worker and volunteer coordinator at National University Hospital takes him into contact with young patients with a wide range of health issues. Read more |
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Taking a different path to a career in healthcare: Interview with Mr Joe Sim, CEO of the National University of Singapore (Lianhe ZaoBao)
Mr Joe Sim, CEO of the National University of Singapore wanted to be a doctor when he graduated from high school 20 years ago. Instead he studied engineering because Singapore badly needed engineers then. He didn't think he would have the chance to serve in the healthcare industry now abeit in a different role. Read more |
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Freezing cancer cells to below 20°C in new method to treat bone cancer (ZbWellness, Lianhe Zaobao)
There are about 12,750 people with bone cancer in Singapore. The age of thes patients ranges from 3 - 70 years old. Dr Nathan, consultant at the National University of Singapore, claims that the new treatment method to freeze cancer cells can help in half of these cases. Read more |
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Hot babes (Pulse, The Sunday Times)
Must infants be wrapped up at all times? Parents seem to think so. Doctors warn of low-grade fevers. Singapore has been having a hot and dry spell lately, with temperatures often rising to 33 deg C, but you would not know it from the way many infants are bundled up like mini Michelin men. Read more |
Saturday, 15 August 2009
Better ambulance response times (The Straits Times)
SINCE they hit the roads in June, 10 new emergency ambulances manned by private companies have helped emergency services get to their targets on time more often. The Emergency Ambulance Service was able to reach 84 per cent of emergency cases by its target of 11 minutes for the month of June, up from 79 per cent the previous month. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
To check your health, you must go through a set of tests (ZbNOW, Lianhe Zaobao)
It is important to do a health screening to ensure you are in the pink of health. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Sex Educator (The Straits Times)
Professor P. Ganesan Adaikan, a clinical sexologist with the department of obstetrics & gynaecology at the National University Hospital, how he often has to set patients right when they have preconceived notions about sexuality. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
The Spa Effect (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Apart from being just pampering sessions, there is evidence that some spa treatments like massages are good for one's health. Mention 'spa' and one imagines scented candles, soft lighting and the day's tensions being rubbed out of sore, knotted muscles. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Ask the experts - Urinating a lot at night (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am 46 years old. Before going to bed, I usually have about two cups of water because I feel thirsty. I need to wake up to go to the toilet about three to six times. Sometimes I even wet the bed. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Chew to prevent choking (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
When food is in larger pieces and of a sticky nature, older people and younger children are more vulnerable to choking on it. The elderly and the very young need to be more careful when eating common food items like fishballs, hot dogs and glutinous rice cakes, as the risk of choking is always there. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
H1N1 outbreak may have passed its peak (The Straits Times)
THE outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) appears to have peaked, with attendances at clinics dropping off for the first time in weeks. The number of patients seeking help at polyclinics for upper respiratory tract infections fell by 16.5 per cent to 20,435 last week, compared with 24,477 the week before. Read more |
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Ask the experts – Eye woes not caused by tumour (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 57-year-old man. An MRI scan in November last year showed a 2cm benign tumour in the frontal part of my brain. The neurosurgeon suggested its removal but I decided against it as the tumour did not affect me. Read more |
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Babies who walk instead of crawl (LianHe WanBao)
Babies who walk instead of crawl may be a sign of certain coordination and developmental disorders in some children. Find out more from Associate Professor Stacey Tay, Consultant, University Children's Medical Institute. Read more |
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Toddler survives nine-storey fall from open window (The Straits Times)
A THREE-year-old boy miraculously survived a nine-storey fall after landing in a thick clump of bushes at Goldenhill Park Condominium in Lorong Chuan yesterday. The South Korean toddler was found conscious and wailing only minutes after he went missing from the family's rented four-room apartment. Read more |
Thursday, 6 August 2009
A look at the latest H1N1 situation (My Paper)
Associate Professor Paul Ananth Tambyah, Head, Infectious Diseases Division, NUH shared with My Paper about H1N1. Read more |
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Marks of age (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Oxygen-free radicals are believed to be responsible for age-related skin growths which appear as unsightly spots or dark patches on the skin. Fortunately, most are benign. There are the lucky ones who do not look their age as they grow older. The rest of us start to contend with wrinkles and unsightly spots. Read more |
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Danger Zones (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Most people regard their homes as a safe haven but are unaware their sanctuaries also house millions of germs. Even before the Influenza A (H1N1) virus hit Singapore earlier this year, people were already scrambling to protect themselves from being infected. It made sense, since prevention is better than cure. Read more |
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Wonderful nurse fully deserves President's Award (The Straits Times, Online Forum)
I WOULD like to express my appreciation to Mrs Lee Siu Yin. I am a midwife, and I used to work under her at Gleneagles Hospital. I am very proud of her and her achievement in getting the President's Award for Nurses. She really deserves it. Read more |
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Epilepsy – Every day is a struggle (Health, TODAY)
ARTICULATE, affable and happily married, Mary-Anne (not her real name) looks like a carefree middle-aged woman. But appearances can be deceiving. Beneath her upbeat exterior, Mary-Anne struggles with epilepsy. Read more |
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Novel Knee Repair Method Reduces Trauma (Science, The Straits Times)
AN EXPERIMENTAL procedure to repair knee cartilage using stem cells has brought relief to 35 people here in the last three years. Now Dr Kevin Lee, 37, from the division of adult reconstructive surgery at the National University Hospital, hopes to test it on 100 patients over the next two years to see if it is better than current methods. Read more |
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Safe because of early doctor visits (Prime News, The Straits Times)
Pregnant women in Singapore with H1N1 have all recovered. PREGNANT women here bucked a worldwide H1N1 trend by following simple advice: See a doctor the minute flu symptoms show up. Read more |
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Surgery using stem cell may help repair worn knee cartilage (Lianhe Zaobao)
Dr Kevin Lee, University Orthopaedic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, NUH is conducting a clinical trial to repair knee cartilage using stem cells. Read more |
| July |
Friday, 31 July 2009
Three nurses receive President's Nurses Award (LianHe ZaoBao)
Adjunct Associate Professor Lee Siu Yin, Director of Nursing, National University Hospital, is one of the awardees of this year's prestigious President's Nurses Award. Read more |
Friday, 31 July 2009
Three nurses selected for award (News, Today)
SHE was determined to implement Trend Care, knowing that it would help to improve healthcare standards here. So, at the end of 2006, Adjunct Associate Professor Lee Siu Yin decided to introduce the software... at the National University Hospital (NUH). Today, all seven restructured hospitals are running Trend Care. Read more |
Friday, 31 July 2009
President's Award for top 3 nurses (Home, The Straits Times)
THREE nurses, three disparate fields of contribution to the profession - infection control, nurse management and palliative nursing. But excellence is the thread running through the work of Ms Lim Siok Hong, 54, Mrs Lee Siu Yin, 56, and Ms Sylvia Lee, 35. Read more |
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Understanding the pains of a patient (Berita Harian)
NUH celebrated Nurses' Day with a twist – reaching out to those in need during the nurses' special day. Read more |
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Tidying up hiring practices (News, Today)
WHEN Ms Khuzaimah Muanan began as a general cleaner at the National University Hospital four years ago, she mopped the floor and washed the toilets. But with job redesign and training, the 47-year-old - who has a Primary 6 education - now also does inspection management and team supervision. Read more |
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Sudden Death (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
There is a form of sudden death that is shrouded in mystery and sensitivity - stillbirth. This is when the developing infant dies suddenly in the womb. Read more |
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Flip-flops flop (Mind Your Body, Straits Times)
It is a no-brainer that 5-inch stiletto heels can ruin your feet. On the other hand, with comfy flip-flops - who would accuse them of a similar crime? However, the lowly slippers are probably responsible for more health problems than any other type of footwear, including high heels, said podiatrists. Read more |
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Water births reduce chances of perineal tears (Shin Min Daily News)
Associate Professor Chong Yap Seng Senior Consultant, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, NUH, talks about the benefits of water births. Read more |
Saturday, 25 July 2009
NUH Eye Dept helped me restore my eyesight (Lianhe Zaobao)
A thank-you letter from a patient who was cured of his myopia and cataract by doctors at the NUH Eye Centre. Read more |
Thursday, 23 July 2009
5 honoured for excellence in medical work (LianHe ZaoBao)
3 doctors from the National University Hospital won the national awards which are given to the best clinical, scientific and academic talent. Professor Low Poh Sim, Professor Chew Chong Lin and Professor John Wong took the honours this year. Read more |
Thursday, 23 July 2009
5 honoured for excellence in medical work (Home, The Straits Times)
THE Ministry of Health is setting aside $10 million for research into H1N1 influenza so that Singapore can be more prepared for a second wave of outbreak. Read more |
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Cardiocerebral Resuscitation: A replacement for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)? (Lianhe Zaobao)
Cardiocerebral resuscitation is not a simple replacement for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Rather, it is a more structured method for treating out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients using available resources and knowledge during emergencies. Read more |
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Ask the Experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
TOO OLD FOR VACCINATION? Q: I am 34 years old and keen on having a cervical cancer vaccination. I understand that it is approved only for females aged between 10 and 26. Does this mean I cannot have the vaccination? Read more |
Thursday, 23 July 2009
'No scar' surgery for colon cancer (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Patients can now opt for single incision surgery where only one 2cm cut is made at the navel which conceals the scar... single incision surgery - already being used in the removal of gallstones - is now being offered to colorectal cancer patients here. Read more |
Thursday, 23 July 2009
The science of sexual intimacy (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
The brain is the sex centre which houses your emotions, desires and impulses. It's where you fall in and out of love and lust. Contrary to popular belief, sexual arousal starts in your brain, not in the nether regions. Read more |
Monday, 20 July 2009
Wisdom tooth complications could cause cysts in the jaws, Pericoronitis and even Myocarditis (Lianhe Wanbao Health Supplement)
Associate Professor Yeo Jin Fei, Head and Senior Consultant and Dr Yang Wen Jun, Associate Consultant from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery talked about wisdom tooth, symptoms, treatment methods, possible complications and more. Read more |
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Three weeks to know results of heart examination (Lianhe Zaobao)
A rapid improvement project by both National University Heart Centre and Jurong Polyclinic has benefited heart patients. The improvements have reduced waiting time, Specialist Outpatient Clinic visits and also allowed patients to receive their heart test results faster. Read more |
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Torn vision (Pulse, The Sunday Times)
When Madam Jenny Lee first starting seeing dark tadpole-like lines floating in her vision, she thought she just had a bad case of eye dirt. But no matter how much she tried to clean her eyes, the lines remained. She got worried and consulted an opthalmologist. Doctors call those little lines 'floaters'. Read more |
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Heart attack, saving time could save lives (Lianhe Zaobao)
According to a research done by National University Hospital, only 55% of heart attack patients seek treatment in the hospital within 3 hours of onset. This means that almost half of these patients seek treatment after the "golden period". Read more |
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Beware of the bug (Health & You Supplement, Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
THE Influenza A (H1N1) flu virus has hogged headlines ever since the first confirmed case, a five-year old Mexican boy, surfaced in April. But amid the deepening panic and worry about the disease, doctors here say a good dose of vigilance and common sense will go a long way in protecting yourself and your loved ones against the flu. Read more |
Thursday, 9 July 2009
No pain, no gain (Health & U, Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Prevention is better than cure when fighting childhood diseases. DOCTORS say it is sound to go for vaccines outside the list recommended by the National Childhood Immunisation Programme if parents can afford it. Read more |
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Young and diabetic (Health & U, Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
A sedentary lifestyle, obesity and poor eating habits are why more youngsters are becoming diabetic. IT USED to hit those above 45, but there are now more young children and adolescents diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, at a rate doctors describe as alarming and worrying. Read more |
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Feeding the brain (Health & U, Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
While experts are divided over whether brain foods exist, they agree that a balanced diet is the key to a growing child’s brain development. Breastmilk is possibly the only food that is proven to increase the intelligence quotient in babies and children. Read more |
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Killer Heels (Lifestyle Sunday Times)
If diamonds are a girl's best friend, high-heeled shoes probably come in a close second. Ranging from stilettos to chunky heels and available in all colours and heights, they make a woman feel instantly sexier. But they are a friend who could stab you in the, well, feet. Read more |
Friday, 4 July 2009
Use of intrauterine system to treat overly heavy period save a hundred lives each year (Lianhe Wanbao)
From April 2008 to March 2009, 800 women above 40 years old have to remove their uterus due to overly heavy period, tumours, etc. Dr Fong Yoke Fai, Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology shared that 10 – 15% (around 80 to 120 of such cases) can be treated using intrauterine system and need not have their uterus removed. Read more |
| June |
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Understanding the 'mind' of a virus (Think, The Sunday Times)
Anthropomorphising is the process of making something that is not human behave like a human ... There is a slogan that has been going around some circles in Singapore with regard to the current swine origin H1N1 2009 influenza A pandemic: Know The Enemy. Read more |
Thursday, 25 June 2009
$20m centre at NUH to start clinical trials (Home, The Straits Times)
A $20 MILLION centre to test new drugs, medical procedures and devices on people opens today at the National University Hospital (NUH). The focus of this centre, the Investigational Medicine Unit, will be on the early phases of human testing, shoring up Singapore's ambition to become a clinical trials centre for the region. Read more |
Thursday, 25 June 2009
She's not hiding her fat thumb (Mind Your Body, Straits Times)
Transformers movie star Megan Fox is not afraid of being photographed with her clubbed thumb, a condition known as brachydactyly. Hollywood actress Megan Fox is gorgeous from head to toe - and she does not hide what some would call an imperfection. Read more |
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Should I go out? (The New Paper)
Flu bug + Shopping bug? Don't panic. No need to stay home, say docs, despite possible community spread of H1N1 here. If you don't have flu symptoms, just carry on as normal, take precautions and go shopping if you like. Read more |
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Prevent yourself from getting sick when travelling to Asia (zbNOW, Lianhe Zaobao)
What are the common ailments travellers face when they visit Asian Countries? Find out more from Associate Professfor Annelies Wilder Smith from the Travellers' Clinic. Read more |
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
NUH hits the clubs (The New Paper)
Hospital brings cancer prevention message to nightspot crowd. It's a medical forum with an unusual venue. To educate more young women about cervical cancer, a hospital is holding a free medical forum this Saturday at a venue it hopes will resonate with them - Velvet Underground at Zouk. Read more |
Monday, 15 June 2009
New breakthroughs in orthodontics - bone screw (Health Supplement, Lianhe Wanbao)
Dr Michael Mah from the Department of Preventive Dentistry in University Dental Cluster, National University Hospital, shares on the latest advancements in orthodontic treatment - the bone screw! Read more |
Thursday, 11 June 2009
The key to recovery (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Quitting is the first step for most addicts but staying off the addiction is the tougher - and more important - act. Read more |
Thursday, 11 June 2009
The making of an addict (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Experts reveal why some are more vulnerable and that an addict should be cared for like the sick and not be labelled a bad person. One is the loneliest - and scariest - number to an addict. Read more |
Thursday, 11 June 2009
She got her heart reshaped (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Housewife Surayah Idris took a leap of faith and tried a new method of remodelling her failing heart. The new method of reshaping abnormal heart structure caused by heart failure, called the Ferrazzi procedure, was devised by Italian surgeon Paolo Ferrazzi and published earlier in January. Read more |
Saturday-Sunday, 6-7 June 2009
Little lookers kids' stuff (TODAY)
From shampoos to sunscreen, the latest beauty products are made just for minors. An increasing number of beauty retailers are adding products created especially for babies and young children to their menu of skin, hair and body care offerings. Read more |
Friday, 5 June 2009
Gums bleed even without brushing (LianHe WanBao)
Dr Ang Chee Wan from Department of Preventive Dentistry addressed a reader's concern on brushing of teeth and how brushing can affect gum health. Read more |
Friday, 5 June 2009
New surgery technique: No scar, less pain (Home, The Straits Times)
UNDERGOING operations in the past used to leave patients with zipper-like scars. Then minimally invasive surgery came along. Now, doctors at National University Hospital (NUH) are offering a new surgical technique - one that leaves no scars at all and reduces pain. Read more |
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Ask the Expert - Pounding pain in bone in foot (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 69-year-old woman. Lately, the bone which juts out from the middle of the top of my right foot has been hurting quite a bit... Is it arthritis, tendonitis or something else? Read more |
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Losing sight of your eyes (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Most eye diseases show up after the age of 40. Experts stress the importance of regular eye checks to monitor your eye health. Read more |
Thursday, 4 June 2009
To Prevent Tooth Decay, All the More You Need to Prevent Gum Infection (LOHAS, zbNOW, LianHe ZaoBao)
Find out more from Dr Ang Chee Wan from the Department of Preventive Dentistry as he talks about the importance of maintaining dental hygiene, benefits of keeping Peridontitis at bay and more! Read more |
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Blood pressure drug could cut risks for elderly, say UK docs (Home, The Straits Times)
TAKING a drug to lower blood pressure could dramatically cut the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people, even those who do not need the medicine, says a team of British specialists. But experts here disagreed with their findings and suggestions, published last month in the British Medical Journal. Read more |
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
How to have a safe vacation (Plus, Today)
With influenza A (H1N1) showing no signs of letting up, should you or should you not forgo your pre-planned overseas vacation this June holidays? Read more |
Monday, 1 June 2009
Thank you NUH, for taking care of husband (ST, Online Forum)
Letter from Mrs Soo Ling Yue. MY HUSBAND is 75. On April 23, he was admitted to National University Hospital (NUH) by Dr Wilson Wang as he suffered acute pain in his left leg and was on the verge of a stroke due to high blood pressure. Read more |
| May |
Friday, 29 May 2009
Keeping an eye on stroke prevention (The Straits Times)
Study shows state of blood vessels at the back of the eye may hint at possible stroke. BLOOD vessels at the back of the eye may offer a good guide to predicting those more prone to suffering a type of stroke more common among Asians. Read more |
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Snacks: plan, don't ban them (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Establish snack time and choose healthy treats which contribute to a healthy diet. Parents might wish their children would take to nibbling on healthy snacks like carrot sticks when they are hungry. Read more |
Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Quirky body (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
A door creaks at midnight. You are alone at home and it gives you goosebumps. You take a long dip in the bathtub and your skin becomes wrinkled. MIND YOUR BODY asks doctors what lies behind 10 of these quirky occurences and whether they affect your health in any way. Read more |
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
NUH opens critical care training lab (The Straits Times)
Facility has a lifelike patient simulator that can be used to train doctors and nurses. Read more |
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Almost the real thing (Today)
NURSES training to be specialists in critical care at the National University Hospital (NUH) are getting help from technology to ensure their practice is as realistic as possible - thanks to a $250,000 simulation laboratory. Read more |
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
NUH sets up critical care nursing simulation laboratory (LianHe ZaoBao)
To provide training for nurses in critical care, NUH has set up the Critical Care Nursing Simulation Lab. It is the first hospital in Asia to have such a facility. Read more |
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Sudden upright motion could lead to a drop in blood pressure and giddiness (LianHe WanBao)
A reader shares about feeling giddy after getting up from bed. Dr Raymond Wong gives advice to reader on how to prevent giddiness from drop in blood pressure due to sudden upright motion. Read more |
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Ask the Experts - Am I carrying baby the wrong way (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a first-time mother and the sole caregiver of my son. About a month after giving birth, I felt a sharp pain from the thumb down to the wrist area. Wearing a wrist guard or using a heat pack does not help. ... Could it be that we are carrying our babies the wrong way? Read more |
Monday, 18 May 2009
Housewife fears operation but now tries to encourage people to seek treatment early (Lianhe Wanbao)
A NUH patient shares her experience with cancer and how the Women's Emotional Health Service has helped her get back on her feet. Read more |
Monday, 18 May 2009
A low blood pressure reading does not mean one has low blood pressure (Health Monthly, Lianhe Wanbao)
Dr Raymond Wong from NUHCS defunks the myth that a low blood pressure reading means one has low blood pressure. Read more |
Saturday/Sunday, 16-17 May 2009
Double your protection (Health, The Business Times Weekend)
Besides going for a flu jab during an outbreak of influenza, it could be just as important to get inoculated against bacterial infection. Read more |
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Tips for travellers (Science, The Straits Times)
With more than 800 million people traveling by air every year, the risk of respiratory diseases spreading rapidly is immense. Read more |
Friday, 15 May 09
Essential for diploma graduates of pharmacy course to pursue advancements (Lianhe Zaobao)
When 21 year-old Ms Lau graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Pharmacy Science, her dream is to work as a pharmacist. But her dream career is not within her immediate reach. In Singapore, you need to have an university degree in pharmacy in order to practice as a pharmacist. Read more |
Friday, 15 May 2009
Medical failures' lead to wasted organs (Home, The Straits Times)
Catch-all term includes potential donors' organs not used due to late identification of suitability. THE ailing who need a life-saving organ transplant will mourn the number of organs going to waste. Read more |
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Fixing jutting jaws, weak chins (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Orthognathic surgery fixes receding chins and disproportionate jaws. Miss Li Weixin, 23, can now pronounce her 'th's' with ease. The recent graduate had a protruding lower jaw - which gave her a bad overbite and speech problems - until last May, when she had orthognathic surgery at the National University Hospital (NUH). Read more |
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Perks of motherhood (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Experts have found that becoming a mum makes women smarter, feel better and look more radiant. Some women may bemoan the sacrifices they have to make for motherhood but some experts have found that becoming a mum may be more rewarding than one expects. For one, it may make you smarter. Read more |
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
A cough contains 20,000 viruses, says NUH expert (Lianhe Zaobao)
Dr Julian Tang, Consultant with NUH's Division of Microbiology shared that every time a person cough, he/she can produce as many as 3,000 tiny droplets. "Based on a research and assuming about 3,000 droplets are produced per cough, this range of influenza viruses produced per cough is about 195 to 19,500," said Dr Tang. Read more |
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Immunity Advisory (TODAY)
Addressing concerns on your child's immunity. We caught up with noted paediatrician, Dr Daniel Goh (NUH), to help moms gain further insight into strengthening their child's immune system. Read more |
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
20,000 viruses in a cough (Breaking News, The Straits Times Interactive)
THE next time you cough or sneeze, there is good reason to cover your mouth. As many as 20,000 viruses are expelled in an average cough, which may be sufficient to infect many people - particularly those who are not vaccinated. Read more |
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Take another shot (Health, TODAY)
Disease is more severe if older adults get it; vaccination is advised. OLDER adults are often advised to go for regular flu and pneumococcal shots. Now, doctors are urging them to add another shot - against chicken pox - to their vaccination schedule, if they have not been exposed to the virus during their childhood days. Read more |
Monday, 11 May 2009
3 in 4 patients rate hospital service as good or excellent (Lianhe Zaobao)
3 out of every 4 patients surveyed rated hospital services as good or excellent. NUH is the only hospital to show an improvement in rating. Read more |
Monday, 11 April 2009
Health-care satisfaction levels dip (Home, The Straits Times)
74% polled rate service standards as excellent or good - down 2 points. PATIENTS were slightly less satisfied with the service standards of health institutions last year than in the previous year, a Health Ministry-commissioned survey has found. Read more |
Monday, 11 May 2009
Weight Loss: The Bad - 'Thinspire' me (Home, The Straits Times)
Pro-anorexia groups growing but under fire for touting illness as lifestyle choice. WHEN Mr Fauzi Rassull decided he wanted to be stick-thin for beauty's sake, he got flak from his family and friends. Read more |
Monday, 11 May 2009
Breastfeeding good for mums too, says US study (My Paper)
PAST research has shown that mother's milk is good for a baby but a new United States study says breastfeeding benefits mums, too. The progressive study of 140,000 American women from the mid-1990s showed that those who had breastfed their children for over a year were 9 per cent less likely to get heart diseases. Read more |
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Prostate Cancer - Before the symptoms surface (LianHe WanBao)
Many older man are not concerned with prostate cancer. But prostate cancer - the number 3 cancer killer among males in Singapore - is increasingly becoming a health worry for them. Read more |
Thursday, 7 May 2009
She gets a degree - and a promotion (The New Paper)
SHE would spend her mornings at a quiet spot near her workplace - studying. In the afternoons, she would switch to work mode when she steps into the National University Hospital (NUH). Read more |
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
The girl who tiptoes (Ask the Doc, TODAY)
My granddaughter is almost 10 and she tiptoes when she walks. We’ve told her to stop doing it but it seems to be an ingrained habit. Is there a cause for concern? How can we make her walk normally again? Read more |
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Inevitable pandemic unlikely to exact heavy toll (Think, The Sunday Times)
Over the past couple of weeks, both the traditional and new media have been inundated with reports and commentaries on the Influenza A (H1N1) epidemic. Read more |
| April |
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Old and behold (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
There's no escaping ageing but eating right and exercise can keep mind and body healthy. Read more |
Thursday, 23 April 2009
How our bodies age (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Time is the body's mortal enemy. After the age of 30, wear and tear is part and parcel of growing older. Read more |
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Govt gives $1m to wireless tag projects (Home, The Straits Times)
SURGICAL gauze with its own identity is just one of eight new wireless technology projects the Government is supporting It is pumping about $1 million to co-fund eight new projects using wireless tags, including one at the National University Hospital (NUH) which tags pieces of gauze to ensure none is left behind in patients after surgery. Read more |
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
More cartilage transplants for bad knees (Home, The Straits Times)
ACTIVE people in their 40s are no longer putting up with the pain and immobility caused by damaged cartilage in their knees. They are instead checking into hospitals to get their problem surgically fixed. Read more |
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Ask the experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
BED-WETTING AT SEVEN Q: My seven-year-old daughter still wets her bed. She wears diapers to bed but when she does not, she always wets her bed. Is this a problem of the bladder or a particular brain function? Can hypnosis help? Read more |
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Drug process to allow more time for patients (Home, The Straits Times)
Automated system at NUH to dispense, pack and sort drugs also enhances safety checks. A NEW $4 million automated medicine management system can dispense, pack and sort drugs for hospital patients, saving nurses and pharmacists the time and effort they could better use interacting with patients. Read more |
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
NUH introduces new medication system (Business Times)
NATIONAL University Hospital (NUH) is implementing end-to-end medication management in all its in-patient wards. The system - said to be a first in the Asia-Pacific region - consists of an electronic in-patient medication record system, in-patient pharmacy automated system (iPAS) and an electronic medication administration system. Read more |
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
NUH automates drug dispensation (TODAY)
THE traditional way of preparing medication for in-patients will soon be phased out at the National University Hospital, and with it, some of the administrative workload on nurses. Read more |
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
NUH uses automated system to dispense medication (LianHe ZaoBao)
Imagine a system that can show the patient's medical records, "inform" the nurse where the medications are stored and has a storage cabinet that monitors the amount of remaining medications. Sounds like an invention found in a sci-fi book? From February 2009, NUH introduced this close-loop inpatient medication management system. Read more |
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Infection after chemotherapy led to death (The Sunday Times)
Patients have even died within two to three weeks of diagnosis due to complications from the disease or during treatment, said Dr Koh Liang Piu, senior consultant at the National University Cancer Institute. Even with treatment, chances of recovering fully come with caveats. Read more |
Sunday, 12 April 2009
Infection quickly killed him (The New Paper)
IT was so unexpected. DBS chief executive Richard Stanley had seemed to be making progress in his battle with cancer. Then, just a day after a setback was reported, he was dead. Read more |
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Ask the experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: Do ikan bilis (anchovies) have nutritional value? I have been told that if eaten with bones intact, they especially good for pregnant women. Read more |
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Teen with uneven legs goes for op to lengthen limb (The New Paper)
SHE had always walked with a slight limp because of the uneven length of her legs. But now, Huang Xinying, 18, can finally stand tall. Read more |
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Heart Attack in man and woman (Lianhe Zaobao)
Associate Professor Tan Huay Cheem, Director, National University Heart Centre Singapore explained to this reporter the difference between heart attack in man and woman. Read more |
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Bringing out a child's identity (Straits Times)
Creative expression is necessary in all humans, be they children or adults. Children become more confident and build their self-esteem when they express themselves. Read more |
| March |
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
A sign of serious disorders? (TODAY)
WHEN Maggie (not her real name) was born, her parents thought that the café-au-lait spots on her body were harmless birthmarks. Little did they suspect that the flat, coffee-coloured birthmarks were a tell-tale sign of a medical condition. Read more |
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Ask The Doc (TODAY)
My son, who is mentally ill, is on the following drugs: Olanzapine, Lexotan, Chlorpromazine, Epilim, Concor and Faverin. Are there any food or fruits he should avoid when taking these drugs? Read more |
Monday, 30 March 2009
Recession-Proof Jobs (LianHe ZaoBao)
Which types of jobs are recession proof? With the current economic recession, are there jobs in Singapore that are not affected by it? Find out ways you can keep your job if you do not wish to be retrenched or to switch to a new job. Read more |
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Appropriate Diet can help prevent cancer (LianHe ZaoBao)
NUH Dietician shares about how 30-40% of cancers can be prevented by choosing the correct diet and lifestyle. Read more |
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Fertility nurse, counsellor, friend (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Lending emotional support and a listening ear to women undergoing fertility treatment is part and parcel of the job of fertility nurses. Read more |
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Head trauma (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Head injuries can range from a minor bump to a fatal blow like what caused the death of actress Natasha Richardson in a skiing incident. Learning to recognise a serious head injury and getting help early can save a person's life. Read more |
Monday, 23 March 2009
Last Year 12 people went through limb lengthening procedures (Lianhe Wanbao)
Part 2: In this article, find out more about success, unsuccessful and 'rejected' limb lengthening procedure stories. Read more |
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Girl goes through limb lengthening procedure to grow 8cm (Lianhe Wanbao)
Part 1: Find out how two patients went through limb lengthening procedures and how it affected their lives. Read more |
Saturday, 21 March 2009
NUH centre in major clinical trial (The Straits Times)
A SINGAPORE cancer centre has won the plum role in a major clinical trial to test how Asians respond to a colorectal cancer drug. The National University Hospital's (NUH's) Diagnostic Molecular Oncology Centre has been given the task of analysing all the data from the trial, which will cover 260 patients in 11 countries. Read more |
Friday, 20 March 2009
New treatment could lead to cure for hepatitis B (Home, The Straits Times)
Improvements have been made to how drugs are delivered to infected cells RESEARCHERS here are developing a treatment which could eventually lead to a cure for chronic hepatitis B (HBV), the leading cause of liver cancer in Singapore. Read more |
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Put your health where your mouth is (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Wolfing down food, according to senior dietitian Cherie Tong of National University Hospital, will result in 'not much chewing which does not give the brain and body enough time to process the information and create a sense of satiety (fullness). Excessive eating can lead to indigestion'. Read more |
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Medical tourists turning to public hospitals (My Paper)
The gloomy economic outlook is making medical tourists turn to public/restructured hospitals over private hospitals as they find the medical and service standard comparable. Read more |
Sunday, 15 March 2009
1st female Malay heart surgeon in Singapore (Berita Minggu)
Dr Atasha Asmat, Associate Consultant, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore is the 1st female Malay heart surgeon in Singapore. She shares her journey and aspirations with Berita Minggu. Read more |
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Ask the Experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
WHAT ARE THESE RED, ITCHY PATCHES? Q: My mother is 64 years old. Recently, many large ring-shaped spots have appeared on both her ankles and feet. It started with a small round red patch about two years ago. Read more |
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Crushing news just before wedding (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Just four months before walking down the isle, Deborah Wong was told that she had ovarian cancer. Ms Wong then decided she wanted Dr Joseph Ng, a consultant in the division of gynaecologic oncology, National University Hospital (NUH), to attend to her. Read more |
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Parents, make smart moves (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
"Experiences in childhood determine the wiring of the brain and hence, adequate stimulation determines that the child's intelligence is maximised to its potential within the first few years," said Dr Chong Shang Chee, associate consultant in the division of paediatric neurology, developmental and behavioural paediatrics at the University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital. Read more |
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Girl suffers stroke when she is just 13 (The New Paper)
According to Dr Ong Hian Tat, senior consultant, division of paediatric neurology at the University Children's Medical Institute, it may not always be possible to pinpoint the cause of the stroke. "When a stroke happens, there will always be a sudden onset of neurological symptoms," said Dr Ong. Read more |
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Ask the experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I have suffered terrible period pains for more than 20 years. It became worse after childbirth. I understand that there is a procedure whereby a flexible band is inserted into the womb to stop the menses totally. Read more |
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Childhood cancer: Lifting survival rates (TODAY)
New centre targets more affordable treatment, gets $24-million boost. When Indonesian children went through a cancer treatment developed in the United States, 25 per cent of them died from toxicity as the four drugs used were too intensive, and they did not have the same nutrition and supportive care as American children. Read more |
Thursday, 5 March 2009
$12m gift for leukaemia research (The Straits Times)
A trial to treat children who have leukaemia with immune cells taken from their parents will soon begin. These 'natural killer cells' will be purified before they are transplanted into the sick child to help fight the cancer cells alongside chemotherapy drugs. Read more |
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Goh Foundation donated $12m for Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine for children's cancer (Lianhe Zaobao)
The Goh Foundation donated $12m for Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to promote childhood cancer research. NUH's Viva-University Children's Cancer Centre will benefit from this donation. Read more |
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Fight against childhood cancer gets $24m boost (The Business Times)
Despite the economic downturn, the push towards better healthcare has not faltered. The Goh Foundation yesterday donated $12 million to the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to help improve the treatment of childhood cancer through Viva's Children Cancer programme. Read more |
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Good Gastrointestinal Health (Lianhe Zaobao)
Find out more from Adjunct Associate Professor Charles Tsang as he talks about constipation and the treatment methods. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Fund for cancer research (Straits Times Interactive)
Research into the treatment of childhood cancer has been given a boost. The National University of Singapore's (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine on Wednesday received $12 million from the Goh Foundation to set up a professorship in paediatric oncology, and to fund research in the field. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Each year, 43% of 140 cancer children are diagnosed with leukaemia (Lianhe Wanbao)
Each year, Singapore will have 120-140 children being diagnosed of cancer, and 43% of them have leukaemia. Currently, the recovery rate is about 80% for leukaemia children. Viva-University Children's Cancer Centre will play an important role in increasing this recovery rate. Read more |
| February |
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Ask the Experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Weight loss and radiation. Q: I have been a nose cancer survivor since early 2002 and have lost a lot of weight after radiation treatment. Read more |
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Thank you, NUH (Shin Min Daily News)
Letter from patient sharing his positive experience and compliments. Read more |
Monday, 23 February 2009
14 years on, liver transplant girl weds (The Straits Times)
14 years after being the first successful child liver transplant recipient in Singapore, Ms Raziah Begum Alamgir weds. Associate Professor K.Prabhakaran, Head of Paediatric Surgery, University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital who operated on her, attended her wedding ceremony. Read more |
Monday, 23 February 2009
Passive smokers might be more susceptible to suffer from dementia (Lianhe Wanbao)
Find out more from Professor Kua Ee Heok, Senior Consultant, Department of Psychological Medicine, University Medical Cluster, National University Hospital, as he shares his insight on the link between 'second hand smokers' and dementia. Read more |
Saturday, 21 February 2009
Bringing joy to patient is a snip (The Straits Times)
Mdm Lee Ah Hong volunteers her time at the National University Hospital and has been snipping, trimming and coiffing the hair of patients for free. Read more |
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Ask the experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
REMOVING DARK CIRCLES AROUND EYES Q: I am very depressed over the dark circles under my eyes. I have had them since I was in primary school... How can I remove them safely? Read more |
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Can you survive Congenital Heart Defect (Lianhe Zaobao)
If a child who is born with a hole in the heart does not immediately go through a procedure to close up the hole, will the child's life be in danger? Read more |
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Prevention is better than cure - Vaccinate your baby (Lianhe Wanbao)
If you are preparing for the birth of your child, you should know about the importance of vaccination for your child's health. Prevention is better than cure. Some parents have misconception about vaccines and are afraid about vaccinating their child or even miss out on the chance to vaccinate their child. Read more |
Friday, 13 February 2009
Every year, 400 babies are born with defect in the heart (Lianhe Wanbao)
According to Associate Professor Quek Swee Chye, Senior Consultant, University Children’s Medical Institute, National University Hospital, "for every one hundred babies born in Singapore, one will have a defect in the heart." Read more |
Friday, 13 February 2009
What really counts in emergencies (Voices, Today)
Letter from Tan Tuan Khoon. Not just cost of treatment, but prompt, effective response - and Singapore hospitals deliver in spades. Read more |
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
SHARP PAIN IN THIGH Q: I am a 42-year-old woman. For the past two years, I have had a sharp pain in my thigh that lasts a few seconds each time. Read more |
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009
Cholestrol drug cuts risk of heart attack (My Paper)
A DRUG that is used to treat patients with high cholesterol levels has found a new purpose: to cut the risk of heart attacks. A study last November found that the drug, Crestor, significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.. Read more |
Sunday, 8 February 2009
New surgery to harvest kidneys (Pulse, The Sunday Times)
It promises less pain and scarring and a shorter healing time, but doctors here are still cautious. The removal of a woman's kidney through her vagina in the United States drew a few gasps. It also threw the spotlight on the issue of minimally invasive surgery. Read more |
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Heart scan poses radiation risk: Study (World, The Straits Times)
New York: Heart scans on average exposes patients to radiation equivalent to getting 600 chest X-rays at once, according to the first study to measure emissions from the procedures. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
More seeking IVF at public hospitals (The Straits Times)
Up to 50% surge in patient numbers credited to govt subsidy for fertility treatment. More women have been trying for test-tube babies at public hospitals, since the Government began subsidising in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) last August. Read more |
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Big Babies Boom (The Sunday Times)
Doctors told her that she would be expecting a 3.6kg baby during an ultrasound scan eight months into her pregnancy. But when Madam Nuraini Salleh finally popped on Jan 18, her baby girl, Mishel Aaricia, weighed nearly 4.2kg. Read more |
Sunday, 1 February 2009
The BIG C - It's Curable (The Sunday Times)
Close to 5,000 die from cancer each year, making it the No. 1 killer here. But many of these deaths can be prevented if detected early, say experts. Read more |
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Why Malay patients show less progress (Berita Minggu)
Malay patients suffering from congestive heart failure show different treatment outcomes as compared to Chinese patients. Many Chinese patients showed satisfactory results and progress after receiving treatment but Malay patients do not show the same progress. Read more |
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Positive attitude and careful supervision of a case manager help to boost patients' health (Berita Minggu)
A 70-year-old heart patient, Mr Kamsani Ros, who was last hospitalised in 2004, and is now in a satisfactory condition due to his positive attitude towards medical treatment. He exercises regularly, monitors his diet, takes his medication regularly and follows up on his medical appointments. Read more |
| January |
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Brazilian beauty ravaged by beastly bacteria (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Her hands and feet were amputated due to bacterial infection. A two-time finalist in the Brazilian national Miss World contest died in hospital on Sunday after succumbing to a severe bacterial infection. Read more |
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Mothers suffer from perinatal blues, too (News, Today)
They are a 'growing concern', but many women decline treatment. SHE was cranky and constantly craved her husband’s attention — but she thought it was because she was pregnant, and those traits would go away in time. Read more |
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Pregnancy jitters (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
It is normal for every expectant mother to feel nervous during her pregnancy. However, for some women, these jitters may be a sign of something much deeper. Read more |
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Ask the Experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
SANDFLY BITES ITCH AND OOZE PUS. Q: I am a 17-year-old boy and I have a problem with sandfly bites on my limbs. Read more |
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Worried parents send daughters as young as the age of 9 for cervical cancers vaccine (LianHe WanBao)
With society adopting a more liberal attitude towards sex, parents are sending their daughters - some as young as the age of 9 - for cervical cancers vaccine as a precauionary measure. Read more |
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Mind Your Calories (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
The year of the Ox is fast approaching and so is the season of endless indulgence. While you lick your lips over the roast duck, shark's fin soup and pineapple tarts, don't forget your waistline. Read more |
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My 11-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son grind their teeth at night... What possible harm may arise from this and how do I minimise it? Read more |
Tuesday, 17 January 2009
Haze is back, but blames it on fires here (The Straits Times)
Smoke haze is back and will probably stay till the end of the week. This time, it is not caused by fires elsewhere. Instead, record numbers of bush fires have flared up here, fuelled by the soaring temperatures and dry weather, and with weak winds unable to blow the smoke particles away. Read more |
Friday, 16 January 2009
More couples going for In Vitro Fertilisation (Lianhe Zaobao)
From September 2008 onwards, there is an increase in the number of couples who seek doctor's advice. NUH sees an increase of about 45% in the number of new patients. Read more |
Friday, 16 January 2009
Employment Fairs - More misses than hits (TODAY)
Good turnouts at job fairs but poor job-match rate disappoints employers. WHEN it comes to job fairs, there are the impressive turnouts far surpassing the number of vacancies available - and then there are the humbler rates of successful job matches. Read more |
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
WORRY OVER ACNE BREAKOUT AT AGE 25 Q: I am 25 years old and I have had big acne breakouts in the past year. Read more |
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
CAN FAT BURNERS RID A TUMMY? Q: Q: I am a 48-year-old man, 1.68m tall and weigh 62kg. Regular check-ups show that my blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are normal. Read more |
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Cold remedy not for under-2s (My Paper)
Many parents instinctively apply Vicks VapoRub when their little ones runny noses or coughs.Yet if the child is younger two, the almost-100-year-old remedy could result in severe breathing problems, experts warned yesterday. Read more |
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Tattoo damages skin permanently and removal of tattoo is expensive and painful (Lianhe Zaobao)
Associate Professor Lim Thiam Chye said that NUH sees two-three patients a week for the removal of tattoos. About 5% of the patients are teenagers, of which includes a child who is only 12 years of age. Read more |
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Sounding out a problem (TODAY)
Parkinson's disease not only robbed 61-year-old Mr Lim, who declined to reveal his full name, of his mobility, it also took away his ability to speak intelligibly. As his disease progressed over the past 14 years, his voice became so soft that it was almost inaudible at times. Read more |
Friday, 9 January 2009
Give elderly workers a 'push' (Local News, LianHe Zaobao)
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shared how NUH tapped on WDA Advantage Grant to make the workplace more friendly for mature workers. Read more |
Friday, 9 January 2009
Ops in S'pore done at 38 to 40 weeks (World, The Straits Times)
FEW mothers-to-be in Singapore ask for Caesarean sections out of convenience or fear of the pain of childbirth, doctors said. They estimate that less than 10 per cent of non-emergency Caesarean sections here are done for those reasons. Read more |
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Maintaining Heart Health After Heart Attack (zbNOW, LianHe ZaoBao)
Learn about how a heart attack patient should take care of their health. Read more |
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Tubby kids - the new age disease (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Childhood obesity is one of the biggest health problems the world is facing. In 2007, the World Health Organisation estimated that 22 million children under the age of five around the world were overweight. Singapore did not escape this phenomenon. Read more |
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Ask the experts (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
HEALTHY YET GOOD CHOLESTEROL IS LOW. Q: I recently had a comprehensive health screening and the results showed that I have a low HDL ... What is the reason for my low HDL? Read more |
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Woman's Guide (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
In another effort to publicise the Women Emotional Health Service, Dr Cornelia Chee (Director, Women's Emotional Health Service) shared about why she decided to specialise in women's emotional health, the kind of cases she has seen, a typical day, what put a smile on her face etc. Read more |
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Ticker time bomb (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
The clock ticks away in a heart attack. Doctors have dubbed the first three hours of its occurrence the 'golden hours' if the all-important heart muscle is to be saved. Read more |
Monday, 5 January 2009
New way to treat stomach cancer (Home, The Straits Times)
Patients need not undergo surgery to remove tumour; they recover faster, pay less. Retiree Tan Ah Liang, 83, had his stomach cancer removed without needing a single cut on his body. Read more |
Monday, 5 January 2009
Waking up to sleep disorders (Home, The Straits Times)
THE number of people seeking help for sleep problems has gone up significantly over the years, and hospitals have had to bump up their facilities to treat them. Read more |
Monday, 5 January 2009
Excellent care and service at restructured hospitals (Forum, The Straits Times)
I AM writing to share my experience in getting my sister treated for cancer at the various restructured hospitals in Singapore. Read more |
Sunday, 4 January 2009
New drug for longer eyelashes (Home, The Sunday Times)
Doctors see demand for product that is a spin-off from glaucoma treatment. When Ms Neoh Sue San, 41, started using a drug called Lumigan to treat her glaucoma condition in May last year, she found that it had an unusual side effect - it increased the length of her eyelashes. Read more |
Thursday, 1 January 2009
Ask the Expert– Backed up in pain (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a woman in my early 40s and recently had an MRI after suffering from severe back pain. The results showed degenerative changes in my lumbar vertebrae and loss of normal high signal of the intervertebral discs. ... Please tell me what to do to prevent the situation from worsening. Read more |
Media Articles 2008
| December |
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
12,000 foetus could be saved each year (Berita Harian)
In an interview at the Second Congress of the Asia-Pacific Council on Contraception (APCOC), Professor PC Wong shared that abt 12,000 foetus could be saved each year if Singaporean women who had gone for abortion had used effective contraception methods. Read more |
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Ask the Doc – Is there a cure in sight? (Health, Today)
QUESTION FROM RED EYE. Two months ago, I noticed that my right eye was swollen and tender to the touch. A doctor diagnosed it as a chalazion and told me to apply a hot compress on my eye three to four times a day. During the healing period, can I wear contact lenses? Read more |
Monday, 29 December 2008
Helping Malay heart patients live longer (The Straits Times, Home)
MR ABDUL Hamid Shariff, 78, had a triple bypass in 1994, following a heart attack. In 2004, heart failure set in, with a leaking heart valve and a blocked artery. He is in much better condition after enrolling in the NUH heart programme. Read more |
Sunday, 28 December 2008
When it's hard to move (Lifestyle, The Sunday Times)
Spinal muscular atrophy can hit as early as childhood and leave sufferers disabled. Like all hardworking financial agents, Mr Benjamin Chia travels all over Singapore to meet his clients. Mr Chia has suffered from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) since birth. Read more |
Sunday, 28 December 2008
750 people vying for 500 job vacancies. Overwhelming response at NUH job fair. (Lianhe Zaobao)
There were long queues in National University Hospital but no, these people were not here to see a doctor. They are here to attend NUH job fair recruitment drive. The response was overwhelming. Read more |
Sunday, 28 December 2008
Over 700 turn up at NUH job fair (The Sunday Times)
Many of the job-seekers who showed up at National University Hospital's recruitment drive yesterday morning were middle-aged. Some have been retrenched or expect to be laid off soon. Read more |
Saturday, 27 December 2008
Hospitals seek older workers to fill jobs (The Straits Times)
Demand in health-care sector is high; NUH alone has 550 vacancies. DEMAND for older workers is still high in the health-care sector despite the current economic downturn. Read more |
Saturday, 27 December 2008
More applicants than job vacancies available (Lianhe Wanbao)
There were 750 applicants for the 550 job vacancies offered at the job fair held at National University Hospital today. Out of the applications, 215 met the criteria and passed the first round of interview. Read more |
Friday, 26 December 2008
NUH woos mid-career switches with allowance (My Paper)
A yearn for better work-life balance and job satisfaction, prompted a tax-accountant to leave her job six years ago to retrain as a physiotherapist. Read more |
Thursday, 25 December 2008
Ask the Experts - Mind Your Body (The Straits Times)
PAIN IN THE EYES. Q: I was treated for conjunctivitis recently. I also had flu at the time. After three visits to an eye clinic, I was told that I needed no further follow-up. However, I still have symptoms like itching and dry eyes ... What should I do? Read more |
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
NUH introduces Psychological Health Services to Female Cancer Patients (Lianhe Zaobao)
Under this service, besides providing treatment, case managers will accompany and comfort patients before surgery, during their hospitalisation and when they return for chemotherapy or check ups, so that they can understand how the patients are feeling and arrange for mental health specialists for troubled patients. Read more |
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
Manager gave up $8000 pay to be a nurse (Lianhe Wanbao)
In order to fulfil his dreams of becoming a nurse, a sales manager gave up his car and house and took a 65% pay cut to be a nurse. Read more |
Monday, 22 December 2008
No Quick Fix for Excess Weight, Say Experts (The Straits Times)
Fad diets don't bring long-term success, they may even be dangerous. Quick-fix weight loss programmes are everywhere and they all claim to produce easy weight loss. Read more |
Monday, 22 December 2008
NUH is recruiting - 50% of 550 vacancies are for nurses, professionals looking for mid-career switch welcomed (Lianhe Zaobao)
The National University Hospital has rolled out a one-day walk-in recruitment drive to attract talent for 550 vacancies in the hospital. The mass recruitment drive was held on Saturday, and interested applicants were granted on-the-spot interviews. Read more |
Monday, 22 December 2008
Runners more prone to leg injuries than triathletes (The Straits Times)
Long distance runners are three times more likely than triathletes - who run, swim and cycle - to injure their legs,a study here has found. Read more |
Saturday, 20 December 2008
Female marathon runners more prone to leg injuries (Lianhe Zaobao)
A local study here has found that female marathon runners are two times more likely than their male counterparts to sustain leg injuries. Read more |
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Hope for those with knee woes (My Paper)
A team of National University Hospital researchers, led by Professor Lee Eng Hin, is carrying out clinical trials on patients with damaged knees. Read more |
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
OESTROGEN FOOD BRIGADE. Q: My wife was recently diagnosed with a rare uterine cancer - low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma... Should she be worried about eating foods with oestrogen? Read more |
Thursday, 18 December 2008
NUH performs Endovascular Aneurysm Repair on oldest patient (Lianhe Zaobao)
90 yr old Venerable undergoes surgery to remove "time bomb" in body. Read more |
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Beware the holiday bulge (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Mix good food and good company and you will easily forget how much you are piling on your plate and adding to your waistline. Read more |
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Six thousand married females opt for abortion due to financial reasons and career (Lianhe Wanbao)
Find out why local females go for abortion. Read more |
Saturday, 13 Dec 2008
Cracked Helmet from Fatal Accident Makes Local Bikers Ask: Are Helmets Sold Here Safe? (The New Paper)
ONE cracked helmet has set Singapore's bike forums and helmet distributor networks abuzz. The death of Ms Norazirah Ajis, who was killed in a traffic accident in late October, has become a hot topic on the Internet. Read more |
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Game on at your own risk (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Doctors warn that playing video games at too long a stretch can ruin your health. Too much of this fun activity can result in physical and even emotional distress. Read more |
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Ask the Expert, Mind Your Body (The Straits Times)
A reader's concern about his daily headaches. Q: I am a 33-year-old man and since January this year I have been suffering from persistent headaches. They occur almost every other day and sometimes last for days. Read more |
Thursday, 11 December 2008
High Heel Horrors (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Podiatrist warn against the dangers of wearing high heels. Based on studies, the maximum pressure under the forefoot can increase by 110 per cent from a flat shoe to a shoe with a 3-inch heel. Read more |
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
One-stop health services by National University Heart Centre, Singapore (Lianhe Zaobao)
The set up of The National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS), a holistic one-stop service for cardiovascular disease patients, will help patients save time and cost and cut down on the number of return visits to the hospital. Read more |
Monday, 8 December 2008
Breathing easier with the Optimiser (The Straits Times)
Mdm Hajjah Hazenah Abdullah, is the first patient here to have received a new implant - the Optimiser - for people with heart failure. The Optimiser is a device which helps a patient's heart to pump with 11% more force. Read more |
Sunday, 7 December 2008
On the job - health workers prone to abuse from patients (The Straits Times)
Five hospitals revealed it is common for hospital staff, including doctors to be exposed to verbal and physical abuse by patients or their next-of-kin. Current measures in place to protect staff from patients' abuse include: straits jackets, sedatives and trained security officers and nurses in unarmed combat to protect themselves. Read more |
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Play like a child (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Parents can bond better with their children if they spend time playing with them. Playtime is not just for kids. Parents should join in too. Children learn by imitation. During play, they observe the way parents talk and do things and they copy them. Read more |
| November |
Friday, 28 November 2008
DIY oral check can save you (The New Paper)
The ulcer under his tongue that was the size of a green bean turned out to be a major life changer for Mr Liew Shyh Shiun. It was actually a cancerous tumour. Read more |
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Ask the experts – Distressed tresses, distraught teen (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 14-year-old girl. I have short hair and lately a lot of it has been falling out. It happens every time I shampoo my hair, so now I wash it less often. The same happens when I comb my hair. Now I am paranoid and dare not even comb my hair too often. Read more |
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Are these healthier chips? No (Home, The Sunday Times)
'Healthier' claims on packaging blacked out to conform to AVA rule. A brand of apple chips from the United States has raised eyebrows of shoppers here as the word 'healthier' - which appears in three places on the packaging - has been crossed out. Read more |
Sunday, 23 November 2008
First local patient to receive new heart treatment (LianHe WanBao)
Six years ago, he was diagnosed with narrowing of the aorta. As his condition deteriorated last year, Dr James Yip from National University Hospital performed a new heart procedure on him. Read more |
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Ask the experts – Sprouting Spots (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: I am a 56-year-old woman and I have noticed that many red moles have appeared on my body over the past five years. They are predominantly on my arms and abdomen. My mother had many red moles too and they also appeared at about this stage in her life, though they never seemed to be a problem. Read more |
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Ask the experts – Walk on After Stroke (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Q: My father is 72 years old. Three years ago he had a fall and fractured his right hip. He recovered well after the operation and was able to walk normally. Two months ago, he suffered a minor stroke. He has largely recovered, but now he drags his right foot when he walks. Read more |
Monday, 17 November 2008
Prostate Cancer, now the third Most Common Cancer for Males (Lianhe Wanbao)
Five years ago, Prostate Cancer was the fifth most common cancer for males. Today, it ranks third. Read more |
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Beware of sudden gastric pain (LianHe ZaoBao)
November is the Gastric Cancer Awareness Month. Most people would have experienced gastric pain attacks which usually goes away after medication. Read more |
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Half of heart attack patients delay in seeking treatment (LianHe ZaoBao)
A local study showed that more than half of heart attack patients delayed in seeking medical treatment. This increased the mortality rate. Read more |
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Fat Kids at risk (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
More overweight children and adolescents are at risk of getting type-2 diabetes. MYB finds out why and how to prevent it. While genes can play a part in diabetes, the unhealthy diet and lack of exercise in our modern era are claiming diabetic victims too. Read more |
Thursday, 13 November 2008
No stomach granny remains feisty (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Madam Dolly Kong, 71, who survived stomach cancer and a stroke, eats whatever she wants and lives life to the fullest. For 53 years, Madam Dolly Kong, now 71, made do with only a quarter of her stomach. Then, two years ago, she lost the rest of it. Read more |
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Young diabetics must watch their diet (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Young diabetics must watch their diet. However, healthy eating does not mean having to endure a lifetime of bland foods, says dietitian. In addition to keeping fit and taking their medication, those with diabetes must also control their bloodsugar levels by carefully watching their diet. Read more |
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Statin cuts stroke risks in healthy folk: Study (World, The Straits Times)
Simple blood test can spot danger in those with normal cholesterol levels. WASHINGTON: A highly anticipated study has produced powerful evidence that a simple blood test can spot seemingly healthy people who are at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. Read more |
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Ask the Doc - Excessive Perspiration (Today)
I am 50 years old. I usually do not perspire much. But for the past few weeks, I have noticed that I have been perspiring more than usual even while doing mild activities, such as taking short walks or drinking hot soup. Read more |
Friday, 7 November 2008
Constant tummy pain? Get it checked now (The Straits Times)
It could be stomach cancer, which kills 400 here a year; study on to improve survival rates. FOR more than a year, 33-year-old Tan Teck Siah suffered from stomach pain and a bloated belly. It was not until the fruit handler went for tests earlier this year that he discovered he had stomach cancer. Read more |
Thursday, 6 November 08
She removes stomach to save her life (LianHe WanBao)
Her tumor was 15cm long and occupied 80% of her stomach. Madam Chong Lai Chen has to remove her stomach to save her life. Read more |
Thursday, 6 November 08
Kids' advocate (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Dr Rosebeth Marcou regards every child patient as a jigsaw puzzle. Her job, she says, is to figure out how to put the puzzle together so that she fully understands all aspects of the child. Read more |
Thursday, 6 November 08
Great playmates (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
All toys that are safe and can be handled comfortably by the child can be considered educational. Toys like large building blocks can help babies between one and two years old develop their learning capabilities. Read more |
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Should I worry about this (Lifestyle, Sunday Times)
Although not always fatal, you should see a doctor if you get a hard knock on your head. Read more |
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Organ pool to grow with lifting of age cap (Sunday Times)
Two other changes are on the cards for the Human Organ Transplant Act (Hota). One is removing the age limit for cadaveric donation, now set at 60 years. The other is to allow for paired donations. Read more |
| October |
Friday, 31 October 2008
BREAST CANCER - Radiation treatment safe: Study (Home, The Straits Times)
Most skin reactions are mild and do not need treatment; severity depends on age, weight. THERE is now data to back up what doctors have long suspected - that older, heavier breast-cancer patients experience more severe side effects to their skin from radiation treatment. But the study also found that most skin reactions are mild. Read more |
Thursday, 30 October 2008
'HIV-positive? You deserve it' (The New Paper)
Infected man's mum slams him when he reveals condition. He now hides it from friends and colleagues. HE is gay and HIV-positive. Read more |
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
BEYOND COLON CANCER. Q: I am a 54-year-old woman and had a stretch of colon removed recently due to cancer... I would like to know if there is any medical research which links colon cancer to other forms of cancer. Read more |
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Baby boom in economic gloom (Today)
More couples seeking treatment, thanks to Government funding. SOME families may be thinking twice about having a baby in the current economic downturn, but one group seems undeterred. Read more |
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
The robot and the patient (The New Paper)
THE news that she had cancer struck Madam Koh Siew Jeong like a bolt of lightning. But, just as swiftly, the 52-year-old mother of two went through major surgery to remove the cancer and her womb. She was well enough to go home in 48hours. All with the help of a robot. Read more |
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Avoid leg amputation (Berita Minggu)
Based on the statistics collated from Jan 04 - May 05, half of 27% of diabetic patients who agreed to have their leg amputated were Malays. The doctor urged Malay diabetic patients to go for foot screening at least once a year and to comply with the doctor's treatment plan. Read more |
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Thumbs up from UK scientists (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
A major scientific study has found that women undergoing fertility treatment are far more likely to successfully give birth if they also have acupuncture. Read more |
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Prick me for beauty's sake (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medical procedure, is increasingly being used for aesthetic reasons and to treat problems like infertility and hair loss. Since ancient times, acupuncture has been used to treat ailments. Now, there is beauty acupuncture. Read more |
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
NUH Uses 'Da Vinci' for Gynaecological Cancer Surgery Which Reduces Pain and Leaves No Scar (Lianhe Zaobao)
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology conducted the first robotic surgery for gynaecological cancer in South East Asia and Singapore. The new surgical option offers an option that is less painful, results in lesser scarring, allows patients to get back on their feet faster while being effective in removing cancer. Read more |
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Robot Performs Surgery on Woman Suffering from Endometrial Cancer (Shin Min Daily News)
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology performed the first robotic surgery for gynaecological cancer in South East Asia and Singapore on a 52 year-old patient, Mdm Koh Siew Jeong. Read more |
Monday, 20 October 2008
Funding for medical research and clinical care. S$50m for studies on obesity, dengue (Home, The Straits Times)
PROPOSALS for research into obesity and dengue have each clinched $25 million in government funds to go ahead. The two proposals were chosen by a mix of local and international reviewers in research and healthcare for the financial leg-up as the areas of study will have great impact on Singaporeans and Asians. Read more |
Friday, 17 October 2008
Singapore scorecard predicts risk of colorectal cancer (The Straits Times)
A scoring system developed here can predict Asian's risk for colorectal cancer, the most common cancer in Singapore. A person with high risk can be screened early, giving him and edge in the battle against the No. 1 killer here, says doctors. Read more |
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
DARK PATCH ON HIP. Q: I am female and I have just noticed a dark patch on my left hip. I tried applying moisturing cream and whitening cream on it daily after my showers but the patch remains. Read more |
Thursday, 16 October 2008
The most serious fracture and test your bone health (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Fractures of the hip or spine among the elderly can lead to premature death and loss of mobility. As the local population is ageing rapidly, osteoporosis is likely to become an increasingly important health problem. Read more |
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Diabetic Malays face bigger problem (Today)
A socioeconomic study by NUH found that Malays with secondary school education, income less than $2000, poor diabetic control, smoking and exercised less than once a week had more diabetic-related foot problems and are more prone to complications. Read more |
Thursday, 16 October 2008
The Pro (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Dr Dan Yock Young, a consultant at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology shared about his passion for research. He also shared that patients who take an active interest in maintaining their health and liver often enter into a long-term partnership and friendship with the doctors. Read more |
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Ask The Doc (Today)
Mum's concern about son's chest pain. Q: My eight year old son has been complaining of chest pain (near the heart) for the past year. I've consulted a paediatrician about this problem. Read more |
Monday, 13 Oct 2008
Loss of feeling leads to loss of limb for diabetics (The Straits Times)
A new study by NUH shows a conclusive link between amputation and loss of sensation caused by nerve damage from high blood sugar levels. Patients are advised to check their feet regularly for wounds and cuts. Diabetic food problems account for one fifth of all emergency admissions at NUH. Read more |
Friday, 10 October 2008
Making no bones about donor matches (Today)
Suitable bone marrow donors are difficult to find. But the situation is set to change for the better. SOME 43,000 people have registered with the Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP) in Singapore. Yet, not one of them could offer leukaemia patient Sebha Punnen a matching bone marrow. She was thus forced her to find an overseas donor. Read more |
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Spine chillers (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Factors such as lifestyle and the kind of sport you take up can have painful repercussions in your back. So, are you making your spine work harder than it should? Back pain will afflict more than 80 per cent of people throughout their lives. The condition isn't just confined to the elderly or the frail. Read more |
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Lessons in play (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Playtime lets kids pick up social skills and introduces them to the concept of sharing. Human beings are social animals. Children are no different and social interaction is necessary in their cognitive development. Read more |
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
NUH sets up Dengue Outpatient Monitoring Clinic to help patients save money (Shin Min Daily)
NUH's Dengue Outpatient Monitoring Clinic has been well received by the public. Since its inception in July last, the clinic has treated more than 170 patients. Read more |
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Is your baby getting enough sleep? (Health Plus, Today)
Insufficient rest can cause babies to be hyperactive, cranky or obese later in life. BEDTIME with my energetic one-year-old daughter, Jubilee, is always a nightmare - she fusses, cries and whines for a good two hours before falling asleep. Read more |
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Hey doc...is your tie clean? (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
The unsuspecting tie and long-sleeved shirt that doctors wear can be crawling with germs, but hospitals here have strict hygiene rules for its staff. Read more |
Thursday, 2 October 2008
I thought it was just a rash (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Three years ago, Indonesian housewife Dian (not her real name) felt a lump in her right breast. She was 37 years old then, married with three children. She knew about breast cancer but dismissed that possibility because throughout her life, she had rarely been ill, even with the flu. Read more |
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Keep abreast of cancer (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The disease can strike anyone, not just older women, and early detection and treatment are vital. Read more |
Thursday, 2 October 2008
THE PRO (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Dr Sophia Ang, 42, is a senior consultant anaesthesiologist at the National University Hospital. She is also the hospital's associate chairman, Medical Board, and patient safety officer. Read more |
| September |
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Experts voice concerns (Home, The Straits Times)
Supporters seek more clarity in rules that govern compensation. KIDNEY donations from living relatives could dry up, if recipients decided they would prefer to pay a stranger for an organ instead of imposing on their families for one. Read more |
Saturday, 27 September 2008
3-D snapshots from the womb (Home, The Straits Times)
More parents-to-be ask for lifelike photos, videos of their unborn babies. THE first time Mr Walter Wong and his wife Doreen Tay, both 32, laid eyes on their baby, she was yawning - in her mother's womb. Read more |
Saturday, 27 September 2008
The scourge within (Saturday Special Report, The Straits Times)
SHE took money to buy groceries, but forgot to return with change. She meant to drive home to Bishan from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, but ended up near Katong instead, with no idea how she got there. Read more |
Friday, 26 September 2008
Melamine-linked checks: NUH service for kids (Home, The Straits Times)
IN AN effort to help eight-year-old Chen Xinyang gain weight, his parents began feeding the skinny Primary 2 pupil two glasses of China-made Yili milk a day. That was in January, well before news surfaced that another Yili product was tainted with the potentially harmful chemical melamine. Read more |
Friday, 26 September 2008
Scaffolding to aid tooth implants (The New Paper)
Base: The bio-scaffold helps promote bone growth for people who have lost their permanent tooth. The bone base is used to hold tooth implants later. Device will dissolve within months. Read more |
Thursday, 25 September 2008
HSA studying risks of botox (Today)
THE Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is looking into the risks of using botox, after watchdogs in Europe and the United States recently warned of dangerous side-effects, including death. Read more |
Thursday, 25 September 2008
More than skin deep scarring (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
An 'angel's kiss' is a small pink birthmark on a baby's forehead or eyelids that will fade over time. But not all irregular skin conditions that affect children are harmless. Nor do they have such pretty names. Read more |
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Programme sets patients on the right track (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Administrative operations executive Paul Koh spent $2,500 on a treadmill so he could exercise at home any time. He also bought a pair of running shoes for $175. Read more |
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Heart of the matter (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Sunday is World Heart Day and the theme this year is Know Your Risk. MYB finds out that fat can be deposited in the arteries even in two-year-olds. Read more |
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
CONSTIPATION BEFORE MENSES. Q: I seem to have a problem with constipation when my period is approaching though it goes away once I start menstruating. Read more |
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
AVA will be checking on china products that contain protein (LianHe ZaoBao)
AVA has identified 3 products from China to contain melamine. However, the doses are low and even if consumed, both adult and child are able to purge it naturally from their body. Read more |
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
AVA allays melamine concerns (Prime, The Straits Times)
Amounts found in dairy products sold in Singapore are very low. SINGAPOREANS who may have eaten three tainted Chinese dairy products recently yanked from stores have little risk of falling ill, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said yesterday. Read more |
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Crying over spoilt milk Today()
But Singaporeans shouldn't be 'unduly concerned': Authorities. Though local shelves have been emptied of China dairy imports, this has done little to assuage some Singaporeans' worries over whether they, or their children, are at risk from possibly having consumed melamine-laced products. Read more |
Saturday, 20 September 2008
S'pore drug being tested on US cancer patients (Science, The Straits Times)
A MADE-IN-SINGAPORE drug for blood-related disorders is being tested in the United States. The drug is designed to treat three types of diseases: leukaemia and some kinds of lymphoma, and myeloproliferative disorders (MPD) - where blood production goes into overdrive. Read more |
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
THIGH PAIN A MYSTERY. Q: I am a 42-year-old woman. In the past two years, I have had a sharp pain in my thigh that lasts a few seconds each time. Read more |
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Dangerous Liaisons - Cover story. Risque teens at risk (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Sexually active teens are on the rise but many are ignorant of the deadlier aspects of unprotected sex. Read more |
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Sleepless tots (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Sleep disorders do not just affect adults. They are common in children and should not be ignored. Read more |
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Kids have it, too (Health Plus, Today)
Some causes include genes, family history and obesity. Goh Jia Xun has high blood cholesterol. But unlike most people with high cholesterol levels, Jia Xun is in his teens. Read more |
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
HUBBY'S RIGHT BREAST ITCHES. Q: My husband turned 55 this year. He is on regular medication for hypertension. He also discovered recently that his cholesterol level is high. However, what is most worrying is that he has lately been experiencing itchiness on his right breast. Read more |
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
New heart op reduces duration of hospital stay (The New Paper)
Doctors perform Singapore's first non-surgical aorta expansion on patient Mr Zhong Yang De. Mr Zhong had previously experienced a re-narrowing of part of his aorta from past surgeries. Read more |
Monday, 8 September 2008
Packed hospital ERs (Home, The Straits Times)
Singapore's emergency rooms handled a record number of patients during the first half of this year, most of whom suffered from relatively minor ailments, according to new statistics. Read more |
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
POOR EYESIGHT. Q: What is the difference between long-sightedness, astigmatism and macular degeneration?. Read more |
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Calcium deficiency in children can cause hipbone fractures (Lohas, Lianhe Zaobao)
"Besides affecting their growth, the lack of calcium in children can cause osteoporosis and bone fracture in the longer term", explains NUH dietitian Koh Ching Laye. Read more |
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Play Safe (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Choose age-appropriate toys and supervise children during playtime, experts advise. JUNE CHEONG reports. MOST children aged below one lead a 'hand-to-mouth' existence. Read more |
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Special NUH clinic for dengue patients (Home, The Straits Times)
IN LATE May, Madam Sravani Pydisetty developed pain in her joints, rashes all over her body and a fever that would not break. Doctors told the 25-year-old, who has a young son, that she had dengue. Read more |
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
The end of the 'all-white' pill (Review, The Straits Times)
PILLS may come in many colours, but they remain stubbornly white inside. Until recently, drugs were tested mainly on Caucasian populations, although they are used by patients of every skin colour. Read more |
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
NUH uses games to help stroke patients in their recovery (LianHe WanBao)
The increasingly popular Wii is not only a fun and interactive computer game, it is also being used by NUH to help stroke patients in their recovery. Read more |
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
JUNIOR COULD BE SUFFERING FROM OSA (Health, TODAY)
Left untreated, it can lead to delay in development, poor academic performance. LIKE both his parents, seven-year-old Muhammad Dzulqarnain snores in his sleep. But unlike them, his snores are so loud they resonate throughout the house every night. Read more |
Monday, 1 September 2008
New way to freeze eggs can help those with cancer (Prime, The Straits Times)
Prospective mums can have their eggs frozen before treatment for use later on. A NEW fertility treatment offered by some doctors here could give women about to undergo cancer treatment higher hopes of becoming mothers one day. Read more |
| August |
Saturday, 30 August 2008
Up: Subsidised ward charges (Prime, The Straits Times)
SINGAPORE'S public hospitals have raised ward charges in the last two months. As the Government had promised to keep increases small, the hospitals say they have upped their rates judiciously. Read more |
Saturday, 30 August 2008
Surgery cuts risk of further heart attack (Home, The Straits Times)
Patients on drugs alone do not fare as well, study reveals. ONLY 6 per cent of heart attack patients suffer another attack within a year if they undergo a bypass or other surgical treatment. Read more |
Friday, 29 August 2008
Demand for A&E Treatments at Restructured Hospitals on the Rise (LianHe ZaoBao)
There has been an overall increase in restructured hospitals' patient load at A&E from 378, 835 in the first half of 2007 to 398,167 in the first half of 2008. Read more |
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Spilling the beans on soya (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Although touted as the complete protein, the soya bean has had some bad press lately. MYB investigates. Read more |
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
AT HOME DUE TO PANIC ATTACKS. Q: I would like to know what panic attacks are because I may be experiencing them. Read more |
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Appropriate Heart Checks (Now, Lianhe Zaobao)
A/Prof Tan Huay Cheem contributed to an article on the need to do appropriate heart checks to prevent sudden cardiac death, especially for the young NS men or atheletes. Read more |
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Increase in Ward Charges for Restructured Hospitals Over the Last Two Months (Lianhe ZaoBao)
Restructured hospitals have raised their fees for B2 and C class wards over the last two months. Read more |
Saturday & Sunday, 23-24 August 2008
Test-tubes in demand? (Weekend Today)
KKH, NUH gear up to handle up to 600 extra patients a year. JUST two days after the Government announced it would co-fund In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatments, public hospitals have been getting an increased number of calls from interested couples, and are ramping up capacity in the months ahead. Read more |
Saturday, 23 August 2008
Study on what makes 'happy' ageing (The New Paper)
HE wants to study how well people age and find out what makes some of them more resilient and "happier", with fewer mental problems such as depression. Read more |
Saturday, 23 August 2008
Government Co-pays: More enquiries on IVF from three hospitals (Lianhe Wanbao)
Together with SGH and KKH, NUH noticed an increase of calls pertaining to IVF after the government's announcement on its co-funding scheme for Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) treatments. NUH is expected to help 400 couples conceive per year. Read more |
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Urge Incontinence (LianHe ZaoBao)
Dr Joe Lee (Department of Urology, NUH) shared on the causes, prevalence, treatment options and prevention methods of urge incontinence. Read more |
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Step-by-step weaning (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
At some point, milk just isn't enough. After the first six months, a baby will need more than breast or formula milk to grow. The process of introducing solid foods is called weaning. Read more |
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Mindset change led to fertility treatment perks (Prime, The Straits Times)
THE plight of women struggling to have babies, after marrying late, is what prompted the Government's change of heart towards fertility treatments. Read more |
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Drug trial explores link between genes and dosage (Prime, The Straits Times)
100 patients are part of a research project on blood-thinning warfarin. IT'S in the genes. Researchers here have come up with a formula that calculates precisely how much of the blood-thinning drug warfarin patients need, depending on their genetic makeup. Read more |
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Best milk for life (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
National Breastfeeding Week, observed throughout August by over 120 countries, is supported by the World Health Organisation and celebrated by Singapore mums. Read more |
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
ASK THE DOC (Health plus, Today)
MUM'S CHRONIC BACK PAIN. My 75-year-old mother is suffering from osteoporosis and has been taking Fosamax Plus since March this year. However, she keeps complaining that her back and spine are painful and uncomfortable when she sits, stands or walks for too long. Read more |
Friday, 15 August 2008
More S'pore couples turn to IVF (Prime - Special Report, The Straits Times)
717 babies born through assisted treatments in 2006; $40m spent a year. MOTHERS like Madam Noor Azlinah Baharudin represent the flip side of Singapore's great baby debate - the ones who pray and wait for babies, without success. Read more |
Thursday, 14 August 2008
When bones pop out (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
A strong tug at your young child's arm could dislodge his elbow joint. Prevention is better than cure in such a case, doctors tell GABRIEL YUE. Read more |
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Fixing 'antiques' (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Dr Reshma Merchant, 37, is a consultant geriatrician in the Department of Medicine at National University Hospital. She tells SAMANTHA ENG why she finds working with old people intellectually stimulating. Read more |
Wednesday, 6 Aug 2008
Ask the expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
INJECTION FOR ARTHRITIC KNEE. Q: My husband is 44 years old and weighs 65kg. He is 1.63m tall. He has had arthritis of the knee for about four years. Read more |
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
The Pro (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Art and science. Dr Tan Poh Lin, 40, is a blood and marrow transplant specialist who focuses on paediatric oncology at the National University Hospital. She speaks to SAMANTHA ENG. Read more |
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Angst over acne, those pesky zits (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
When you left your teen years behind, you probably thought it would also be the end of pimple outbreaks. Here's the bad news: Adults are not immune to acne. Read more |
Friday, 1 August 2008
Thanks from the patient with the interesting heart (Forum, The Straits Times)
I e-mailed the National University Hospital cardiac clinic on Wednesday, concerned over the side effects of my prescribed medication. I received an immediate reply that the e-mail had been forwarded to my doctor. Read more |
Friday, 1 August 2008
I wasn't going to let her die (The New Paper)
Yesterday, we reported on a couple who rejected doctors' advice to abort baby with heart problems. Today, a Vietnamese mother whose child survived same defect shares her story. Read more |
| July |
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
He even came back on Christmas Day (Forum, The Straits Times)
I wanted to have a knee replacement operation, but was apprehensive as this was the first time that I would have undergone major surgery. Read more |
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Coming of age (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Good genes may give a headstart in helping you to stay youthful. However, to remain in the race against time, it all boils down to the ABCs of lifestyle, say the experts. Read more |
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Botox used to treat rare neck disorder (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
It can be mistaken for other neck problems but cervical dystonia is a rare disease and injections of the botulinum toxin can help control its effects. Read more |
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
PAINFUL PERIODS. Q: I am 21 years old and my weight falls in the acceptable range. I don't exercise regularly, though. I have not suffered any serious illness. However, sometimes my period cramps are very bad on the first or second day. Read more |
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
NUH 'superheroes' pay tribute to dedicated nurses (My Paper)
THEY are more commonly seen in long-sleeved shirts and ties but, for a change, a team from National University Hospital's (NUH) senior management decided to be superheroes yesterday. Read more |
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
'Superhero' (The New Paper)
NUH senior management dress up to honour nurses. THEY came dressed to thrill. There was Superman, Batman, Harry Potter and two of his classmates, Supergirl, Darth Vader and Princess Leia parading around National University Hospital (NUH) yesterday. Read more |
Monday, 28 July 2008
Professionalism and Compassion (Forum, The Straits Times)
I thank Professor Evan Lee and his team of nurses Chang Sewee Lan, Lily Koh Kim Eng and Lao Jun and executive assistant Woo Li Ling of National University Hospital Renal Centre for their care of my father who had dialysis there. Read more |
Monday, 28 July 2008
IT way to more precise facial repairs (Prime, The Straits Times)
RE-ASSEMBLING a face mangled in an accident or one ravaged by cancer hangs on a plastic surgeon's judgment and skill, but an advanced software now brings more precision to the task. Read more |
Friday, 25 July 2008
Painless liver biopsy in two years (Home, The Straits Times)
Scanning technique from the US being tested to see if it works on Asians. MADAM Leong Ah See, 45, has endured two liver biopsies to date. As a former liver transplant patient, she has to undergo regular checks to confirm that her new liver is still working. Read more |
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Your body's waste monitor (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Your kidneys not only remove waste and toxins but also produce hormones and maintain your blood pressure, among other things. Experts say prevention is key in fighting against disease. Read more |
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Treating club foot (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
A congenital deformity where the foot looks like a golf club affects one in every 1,000 babies. Read more |
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The Pro (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Tough love. Dr Derrick Aw, 36, is a consultant in the division of dermatology at the National University Hospital. The bachelor speaks to SAMANTHA ENG. Read more |
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
PREVENTION OF GOITRE. Q: I would like to know what the symptoms for goitre are. I suspect that I may have the condition. Read more |
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Raising age limit for cadaveric donation to increase the supply (LianHe ZaoBao)
Read more |
Monday, 21 July 2008
Buying a kidney (Home, The Straits Times)
Torn, but she did it anyway. At least 20 people travelled overseas for transplants each year, according to Health Ministry figures. Read more |
Friday, 18 July 2008
Alternative therapy may disrupt cancer treatment (Now. LianHe ZaoBao)
Dr Lee Soo Chin (Senior Consultant, Department of Haematology Oncology, NUH) talked about alternative therapies vs prescribed cancer treatment. She shared on the impact of prescribed treatment if patient uses both concurrently. Read more |
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Self-exams help in early detection, say S'pore docs (World, The Straits Times)
DOCTORS in Singapore say women should still examine their breasts regularly for early detection of cancer. Read more |
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Short queues for kidneys in Spain and Norway: Here's why (Home, The Straits Times)
Kidneys from the elderly are accepted and more people are willing to be donors. BEFORE considering organ trading, Singapore can increase its supply of kidneys by learning from Spain and Norway, says a top kidney specialist here. Read more |
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Heart Attack - Reality & Misconception (Berita Harian)
Dr Abdul Razakjr Bin Omar (Consultant, Cardiac Department, NUH) shared about sudden cardiac death. Read more |
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Growing old, staying active (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Apart from eating right and exercising, keeping busy and being fulfilled in old age are also key to maintaining health as Singaporeans' life expectancy increases. Read more |
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
SURGERY TO STOP SNORING. Q: My dad snores loudly in his sleep. He went for a sleep test and was diagnosed with moderately severe obstructive sleep apnoea. Read more |
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Ask the Doc (Health Plus, Today)
Osteoarthritis of jaw joints. Question by Active Teenager: I'm 19 and I have severe osteoarthritis of my jaw joints due to trauma two years ago. Read more |
Monday, 14 July 2008
More children suffering from sleep disorder (Home, The Straits Times)
Rising number of childhood asthma and obesity cases, better testing may account for it. Read more |
Saturday, 14 July 2008
45% of parents here worry about kids' sleep (Home, The Straits Times)
WORRIED that junior is having trouble sleeping? As it turns out, you are not alone. About 45per cent of Singaporean parents think their children are not getting enough quality shuteye, a new study has found. Read more |
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Brain surgery made easier - with a vessel map (Science, The Straits Times)
WHEN surgeons open up a human brain on the operating table, they are sometimes surprised by variations in how the blood vessels are arranged or connected. Read more |
Friday, 11 July 2008
Cure for transplant woes? Cut risk of kidney failure (Home, The Straits Times)
Transplant cases can be halved if diabetics keep illness in check. THE number of kidney transplants needed here could be halved - if diabetics control their illness before it causes organ failure. Read more |
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
When to get your heart checked? (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Cardiac problems don't just hit older folk. Younger men should also go for screening to detect early signs of trouble. Read more |
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Does Superfruits really exist? (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Makers of juice from so-called superfruits like pomegranate are making large profits. Check out their claims of health benefits before you jump on the consumer bandwagon. Read more |
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Child-proof your home (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
The home can be a dangerous place for kids. JUNE CHEONG points out the trouble spots and how to make them safe. Read more |
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
GERM IN STOMACH. Q: A recent health check showed that my body was reactive for the H. pylori antibody. Read more |
Monday, 8 July 2008
Exemplary, Prof Suresh. (Forum, The Straits Times)
My niece underwent three major operations in two months. In each operation, Professor Suresh Nathan of National University Hospital (NUH) took pains to explain the nature of the operation and was always very empathetic towards the family's concerns. Read more |
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Cervical cancer: A jab in time can save mum and baby (Home, The Straits Times)
IF GIRLS and young women need another reason to get vaccinated against cervical cancer, here it is: It can also protect the babies they may want to have later. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
The Pro (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Associate Professor Peter Robless, 39, is a consultant at the department of cardiac thoracic and vascular surgery at the National University Hospital. He speaks to SAMANTHA ENG. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Licence to chill (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Stress is unavoidable, but it can be beneficial in small doses. PEOPLE get stressed at some point every day, and there are different types of stress, different symptoms and different ways to cope with it. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Learning all the time (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
From having a meal to a walk to the playground, toddlers are constantly learning from their surroundings. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
HOW TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE. Q: I am 50 years old and have had slight high blood pressure for the past 20 years. I'd like to know if it is all right for me not to be on medication. Read more |
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
A perfect smile (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Brush up on your child's dental hygiene before it's too late. GET your child on the right track to good dental health from young. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Today's NS men - Fitter but less tough (Home, The Straits Times)
BUSINESSMAN Shawn Lim, 55, who did his national service between 1972 and 1975, holds the typical 'old soldier's' view of today's military training. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
National University Health System gets new chief (Home, The Straits Times)
THERE will be a shuffle of head honchos among the medical institutions on the National University of Singapore (NUS) campus come December. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
NUHS gets new Chief (LianHe ZaoBao)
Associate Professor Benjamin Ong, Chairman Medical Board of NUH will be the new Chief Executive of the National University Health System (NUHS) in December. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
NUHS CEO Tan Chorh Chuan to step down Dec 1 (The Business Times)
PROFESSOR Tan Chorh Chuan will step down as chief executive of the National University Health System (NUHS) on Dec 1. Read more |
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Assoc Prof Benjamin Ong named NUHS Chief (Singapore Snippets, Today)
Read more |
| June |
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Young tongues (Lifestyle, The Sunday Times)
Toddlers as young as two years are picking up foreign languages such as French. Little Shernice Foo is only 3 1/2 years old but is already learning simple Japanese. Read more |
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Desperation drives patients to buy organs (Home,The Sunday Times)
About 600 here need transplant; average waiting time is nine years. For eight years, security guard Allan Wee waited, and waited. He was diagnosed with kidney failure in 1997, but it was not until 2005 that he finally got a transplant. Read more |
Sunday, 29 June 2008
A pain in the back (Lifestyle, The Sunday Times)
Don't ignore that pain in your spine - it could be more serious than you think. At just 54, hotel cleaner Madam Choh Kin Sam had to throw in the towel and take early retirement because of her bad back. Read more |
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Seeing stars (Urban,The Straits Times)
Protect your peepers with colourful shades and wraparound sunnies. Read more |
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Half an hour op took away a decade of pain (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Mr Liew Siew Kien, 65, has been a lorry driver for more than 30 years. Although his job exposes him to the harsh light of the sun, he has never seen the need to get a pair of sunglasses. Read more |
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Dark side of the sun (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Do you see it? The dark side of the sun. We all know about UV rays and the damage it can cause the skin. But do you know that it can cause eye problems too? So choose the right shades when you step outdoors. Read more |
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
HAIR REMOVAL WITH LASER. Q: My 22-year-old daughter has hairy legs and arms. She's tried waxing and using an epilator, but she gets ingrown hair. Read more |
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Surgery to get safety boost (Today)
RFID technology helps track all surgical tools. THE last thing you would expect after surgery is to carry home one of the surgical tools in your body. But it happens to 1,500 patients each year in the United States. Read more |
Sunday, 22 June 2008
Foreign service staff as good as locals (Home,The Sunday Times)
Those surveyed say foreigners make up for lack of English with positive service attitude. Read more |
Friday, 20 June 2008
540 Firms agree to rehire older workers (The Straits Times)
NTUC makes good progress on target of convincing 1,000 unionised companies by 2011. TWO years after the labour movement began coaxing employers to adopt re-employment practices for older workers, more than 540 unionised companies have said 'yes' to rehiring them. Read more |
Friday, 20 June 2008
A hand for mature workers (Today)
THE recommendation was for employers to start pre-retirement planning for their workers a year before they hit 62 - but one healthcare provider will give three years to the process. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
The Pro (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Fairy godmother. Associate Professor Lynne Lim, 39, is a consultant at the department of Otolaryngology at the National University Hospital. The ear specialist tells SAMANTHAENG she would like to answer all her patients' prayers. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Spine centre opens in NUH (The New Paper)
SINGAPORE'S first centre specialising in the study and treatment of spinal disorders among Asians has opened at the National University Hospital (NUH). Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
1-stop spine centre in NUH (LianHe ZaoBao)
The 1-stop University Spine Centre in NUH has full-time spine surgeons to manage a whole range of problems from common back pains to major reconstructive spinal surgery. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Managing spinal problems (Today)
NUH launches spinecentre, refers 80 percent of its cases there. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Pandemic potential - Clear and present danger (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
There has been a rising number of deadly infectious diseases - Chikungunya, dengue, Sars, bird flu, HFMD - in recent times. Scientists fear an impending pandemic. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
SKIN SPLITS ON THE PALMS. Q: I'm a 57-year-old man. In the past two months, I've had skin problems in both palms. The skin tends to split at the life lines on my palms. Read more |
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
1 in 10 above age 40 has curved spine disorder (Home, The Straits Times)
Study shows older patients and women are more at risk. NEARLY one in 10 Singaporeans over 40 suffers from a degenerative spine condition that causes their lower back to bow, according to findings from a study released yesterday. Read more |
Sunday, 15 June 2008
In a flap over flip-flops (The Sunday Times)
The humble rubber slippers are going places - upmarket malls, swanky restaurants and campuses. But is that just plain sloppy? Read more |
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Loud notes that spell trouble (The Business Times)
Noise-induced hearing loss is an increasingly prevalent disorder, especially among the young. Read more |
Tuesday, 12 June 2008
On sex and heart disease (LianHe ZaoBao)
Associate Professor Tan Huay Cheem (Chief, Cardiac Department, NUH) wrote an article on the link between sex and heart diseases. In his article, he advised readers that heart patients can have sexual intercourse. Read more |
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
COUGH AND PHLEGM WON'T GO AWAY. Q: I am a 13-year-old girl and I've had a cough which has lasted for more than six weeks. My family doctor prescribed a cough syrup and some medicine to purge the phlegm. I've finished it but my cough wasn't cured. Read more |
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Freeze-and-cut way to remove bone tumours (The Straits Times)
Cryosurgery gives new hope to bone cancer patients and cuts recurrence rate. SAFER METHOD: A computer-controlled machine pumps argon gas under high pressure through metal probes into the bone tumour. Read more |
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Cryosurgery was her only hope (The Straits Times)
NEW LIFE: Madam Chin took three weeks to recover from cryosurgery, performed by Prof Nathan, compared to the nearly two months she spent in bed after conventional surgery. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
The Pro (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
He's a father to all his patients. Associate Professor Daniel Goh, 44, is the chief of paediatrics at National University Hospital. He tells SAMANTHA ENG his patients bring him joy and keep him young too. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Ooh, Sand under my tummy (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
Babies explore with their senses - from sand to water - putting them in different environments helps them learn. Read more |
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Ask the Expert (Mind Your Body, The Straits Times)
STRANGE BUMPS. Q: I'm 28 and have recently noticed numerous new small hard bumps in my vagina. There was one the size of a hard pea previously. They can't be seen but are felt. Read more |
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Take your bad breath away (Today)
You can get rid of it by having breakfast, drinking lots of water and eating right. YOU gargle some mouthwash on your way to a hot date, thinking that it will freshen up your breath. Read more |
Monday, 2 June 2008
Viral infection did this to three-year-old (The Straits Times)
Ventilator is the lifeline for boy struck by a virulent form of HFMD. SEVERE DAMAGE: Mohammad Raiyan has been breathing through a ventilator since EV71 damaged his brainstem, which controls key functions such as breathing, swallowing, digestion, eye movement and the beating of the heart. Read more |
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Clinical Scientist Award (LianHe ZaoBao)
Associate Professor Chng Wee Joo (Consultant, Department of Haematology Oncology, NUH) is the youngest Clinician Scientist to receive this award at 37. He is currently embarking on a 3-year research. Read more |
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Stressing on Schizohrenia (The Sunday Times)
The mental disorder can be fatal for the patient, as well as those around him, if left untreated. Mother-of-three Rita Goh used to believe there was a microchip embedded in one of her teeth, and that she was communicating with someone through it. Read more |
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