When children complain of pains and aches in their joints, there can be a number of causes behind the pain. It helps to quickly identify these causes.
Innovations in blood pressure watches
With wearable blood pressure watches, high blood pressure patients will be able to monitor their levels constantly, and hopefully prevent serious disease.
Innovations in Continuous Glucose Monitoring for diabetics
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device. For a long time to diabetics, fingerprick tests were a regular affair when it came to monitoring their blood sugar levels. However, a recent generation of devices called Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) have risen to give accurate blood sugar readings in almost real time. Follow us on WhatsApp for the latest […]
Innovations in Bluetooth hearing aids
Today, Bluetooth technology is fast becoming the industry standard in hearing aids. We take a look at a few prominent models available today.
7 Myths about Heart Disease
In the US and Europe, cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke combined) is the leading cause of death. In Singapore, it is the second leading.
Myths About Stroke
A stroke is an attack on the brain that causes cells there to die, resulting in brain damage. A stroke is an emergency and needs to be treated immediately.
Smokers should watch out for COPD
Besides lung cancer, smokers should also watch out for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – the other major lung disease brought on by smoking.
Innovations in artificial kidneys for kidney failure
For kidney patients, artificial kidneys (especially wearable or implantable ones) will be a godsend while waiting for human kidney transplants in the future.
Cardiovascular screening
Approximately 2000 people in Singapore suffer a heart attack each year. Furthermore, heart disease is occurring at a younger age. Some as young as 40.
Ways to prevent stroke
Suffering a stroke can be a very debilitating event. Adjusting to a healthier lifestyle can help prevent strokes. What are the main ways to prevent them?