Health

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of conditions that cause inflammation of tissues in the digestive tract. It is estimated that there are approximately 3000 to 4000 individuals who suffer from IBD in Singapore. Although symptoms may be mild in some individuals, if left untreated, it can progress into more severe complications.

A pair of healthy feet are crucial for helping you navigate the hustle and bustle of daily life, especially in Singapore where people are often on the move. Hence, it is no surprise that your feet deserve to be well cared for too. However, many may tend to neglect their feet until problems occur, such as pain, discomfort, or injuries.

Ageing is often accompanied by an increased risk for various health conditions, among which osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are particularly common. Although these two conditions differ in nature, they can coexist and significantly increase the risk of falls and fractures among seniors.

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults (20 to 65 years) with diabetes. As described by ophthalmologist Dr. Niall Crosby, diabetic retinopathy “affects the light-sensitive film at the back of the eye, known as the retina”.

After his health check in December, Mr. Ramalingam K. thought that he was in the clear. However, the father of two ended up having to fight for his life after grappling with two heart attacks and successive organ complications.

When an elderly experiences a burn or scald, or a child falls and scrapes their elbows or knees, they might be rushed to the nearest hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. However, doing so may result in long waiting times, with hospitals reporting high patient loads. Another place you can bring your loved ones to seek medical care are urgent care facilities. Urgent care facilities are healthcare premises designed to provide medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common chronic conditions that affect a significant portion of the world’s population. Despite that, allergic rhinitis and asthma are still two different conditions that affect different parts of your airway and may require different methods of treatment. We sit down with ENT specialist Dr. Liu Jiaying and respiratory specialist and interventionist Dr. Alvin Ng as they delve deeper into these two conditions, what they have in common, and how they can be managed.

In Singapore, more than 3000 people suffer from sudden cardiac arrests annually, with more than 80% of cases happening outside of healthcare facilities. Without any intervention, your chances of survival against cardiac arrest drop by 7-10% every minute. This is why a victim’s best chance of survival is if a bystander is able to step up and administer prompt first aid through the application of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).