All posts tagged "Treatment"
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Endocrinology
Diabetes tip: No need to give up white rice completely!
November 9, 2021Avoiding the intake of white rice in certain Singapore homes may not be as easy as...
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Endocrinology
Treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis
November 8, 2021Treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis usually come in two classes of medication: anti-resorptives and bone formation agents.
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Urinary & Male Reproductive System
Relief from Blockage of an Enlarged Prostate
November 8, 2021Men with enlarged prostates that are causing urinary problems could consider implants called UroLift for relief.
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Plastic Surgery
Myths about breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery
October 31, 2021Is breast reconstructive surgery painful, lengthy and difficult to recover from? Plastic surgeon Timothy Shim dispels...
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Plastic Surgery
Key points to consider about breast reconstruction following a mastectomy
October 31, 2021Suitability, breast reconstruction technique and timing are the key factors in deciding whether to go for...
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General Surgery
Is it important to seek a second doctor’s opinion?
August 10, 2021After days of nail-biting, the dreaded diagnosis is out: it’s cancer, your doctor says. As you...
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Anaesthesiology
Pain management, treatment and complications of shingles
June 22, 2021Painkillers are used in tandem with antiviral therapy, which shorten the length of a shingles attack....
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Urinary & Male Reproductive System
Treatments for prostatitis – what and why
June 9, 2021Acute prostatitis is potentially life-threatening and requires immediate treatment, while lifestyle changes may be needed to...
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Ear, Nose & Throat
What’s the best way to treat rhinitis, allergies and sinus infections?
May 27, 2021The symptoms of rhinitis, allergies and sinus infections are managed differently. From allergen avoidance to medication...
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General Surgery
Foot care for people with diabetes
April 29, 2021People with diabetes must pay close attention to their feet and exercise proper foot care to...
