Avoiding the intake of white rice in certain Singapore homes may not be as easy as it seems.
Diabetes tip: No need to give up white rice completely!
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Treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis
Treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis usually come in two classes of medication: anti-resorptives and bone formation agents.
Relief from Blockage of an Enlarged Prostate
Men with enlarged prostates that are causing urinary problems could consider implants called UroLift for relief.
Myths about breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery
Is breast reconstructive surgery painful, lengthy and difficult to recover from? Plastic surgeon Timothy Shim dispels some myths about breast reconstruction.
Key points to consider about breast reconstruction following a mastectomy
Suitability, breast reconstruction technique and timing are the key factors in deciding whether to go for breast reconstruction, and when.
Is it important to seek a second doctor’s opinion?
After days of nail-biting, the dreaded diagnosis is out: it’s cancer, your doctor says. As you struggle to digest this life-changing news, he is already telling you about the expensive or newer experimental treatment he has in mind. You quietly ask yourself: Should I seek a second opinion?
Pain management, treatment and complications of shingles
Painkillers are used in tandem with antiviral therapy, which shorten the length of a shingles attack. Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication.
Treatments for prostatitis – what and why
Acute prostatitis is potentially life-threatening and requires immediate treatment, while lifestyle changes may be needed to cure chronic prostatitis.
What’s the best way to treat rhinitis, allergies and sinus infections?
The symptoms of rhinitis, allergies and sinus infections are managed differently. From allergen avoidance to medication to surgery, here are the options.
Foot care for people with diabetes
People with diabetes must pay close attention to their feet and exercise proper foot care to prevent minor injuries from developing into major complications.