Here is a selection of health articles for patients, written by certified
Singapore doctors.
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October 2009 issue:
Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are usually impacted, or 'jammed' behind the second molars of the mouth because there isn't enough space in jawbone to accommodate them...
By Dr Anthony Goh, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Baby Teeth
Baby teeth are important for chewing, speech, social interaction, and jaw growth...
By Dr Anthony Goh
Who's Who of Dentistry
Here's a short article to help sort out the various '-dontists' and what they do...
By Dr Anthony Goh
September 2009 issue:
Cataract Areas around the crystalline lens to become cloudy and turn translucent or even opaque over time...
By Dr Jacob Cheng, Dr Julian Theng, Dr Lim Wee Kiak, Ophthalmologists
Atopic
Eczema in Childhood Atopic eczema is a chronic relapsing skin condition,
which is characterized by recurrent bouts of itchy red rashes on the
body... by Dr Jean Ho, Dermatologist
June 2009 issue:
Ovarian
Cancer: Useful Questions & Answers Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer
affecting Singapore women today... by Dr Christopher Ng , Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Specialist
Endometriosis and Subfertility Endometriosis is a common medical
condition characterized by growth beyond or outside the uterus... by Dr Christopher Ng
May 2009 issue:
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) A disease affecting the elderly that gradually destroys
the macula resulting in loss of sharp, central vision... by Dr Jacob Cheng, Ophthalmologist
April 2009 issue:
Knee
Pain: Common Causes and Treatments Osteoarthritis is characterized by mild to debilitating
pain in the hands and joints such as knees, hips, feet and back... by Dr Kevin Yip, Orthopaedic Surgeon
March 2009 issue:
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder where the strength
of a person’s bones becomes weakened, which raises the chances of the
person breaking the bones... by Dr Low Chee Kwang, Orthopaedic Surgeon
February 2009 issue:
Deafness Hearing impairment is the most common chronic handicap
in developed countries like Singapore... by Dr A. B. John, Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose &
Throat) Specialist
Head
Noise or Tinnitus What is described as a ringing noise in the ear is
known in medical practice as the symptom or complaint of tinnitus... by Dr A. B. John
Sore
Throat and Voice Problems The majority of sore throats are due to viral and
bacterial infections of the lining of the throat... by Dr A. B. John
January 2009 issue:
Vaccination in Children Vaccination involves the administration of a vaccine to
the child’s body so that he/she can develop the immunity to the disease... by Dr Oh Meng Choo, Paediatrician
December 2008 issue:
Subfertility Having a problem getting pregnant? There is a whole
range of processes that can be taken to help conception... by Dr Alex Ooi, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist
Gynecologic
Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) Minimal Access Surgery is also referred to as
"minimally invasive surgery", "laser surgery" or
"laparoscopic surgery"... by Dr Alex Ooi
Involuntary
Leak of Urine Leakage of urine upon straining can occur to various
extents of stress depending on the cause and degree of the problem causing
the leak... by Dr Alex Ooi
November 2008 issue:
Prostate
Cancer: Robotic Surgery Prostate cancer is now the third most common cancer in
Singapore
men... by Dr Chin Chong Min, Urologist
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