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SALIVARY GLAND CANCER
There are 3 major salivary glands on each side of our face which make saliva which is important for our oral health. Saliva contains enzymes which help…
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ORAL CANCER
Oral cancer is when a tumour develops in the lining of the mouth. The tumour can be on the surface of the tongue, the insides of the cheeks, the roof…
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RECOMMENDED VACCINES WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO AFRICA
Be travel-wise. Check out our guide on the types of vaccines you need to be equipped with before you travel to Africa.
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VARICOSE VEINS: WHAT IS IT?
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged superficial veins which develop when these small valves are damaged or don’t working properly.
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WHY AM I NOT GETTING PREGNANT AGAIN?
In a natural pregnancy, age is an important determinant of success rate. This is mainly because a woman’s egg number and egg quality declines with age.
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ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA: HOW TO LOOK AFTER IT
A Dialysis Access is a place which is constructed to allow doctors and nurses to have easy access to your blood circulation during haemodialysis.
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VOLUMETRIC MODULATED ARC THERAPY (VMAT)
VMAT is the latest arc therapy technique which delivers more tightly focused treatment to tumours in a significantly shorter time.
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STEREOTATIC RADIOSURGERY
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a highly precise form of radiation therapy which can be used to treat brain tumours, extra cranial lesions (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy – SBRT), post-operative treatment to eliminate any residual tumour tissue and abnormal blood vessels (known as AVM).
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RADIATION THERAPY
Radiation therapy uses controlled high-energy rays to treat tumours and other diseases of the body. The machine used to deliver this treatment is called a…
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CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY: MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS
Cancer cells tend to grow fast and chemotherapy drugs are used to kill fast-growing cells. But because these drugs travel throughout the body, they can…
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BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION TECHNIQUE
Breast self-examination is a simple and useful tool to help screen for breast diseases (such as cancer) in addition to a regular physical examination by your doctor with a mammogram and/or ultrasound.
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BREAST MAMMOGRAM: WHAT TO EXPECT
A mammogram uses a low-dose X-ray to see inside the breasts to help doctors detect and diagnose breast diseases. It is recommended that mammogram should…
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EYE DROPS: HOW TO APPLY
Follow your doctor’s instructions which will tell you these information: How many drop, How often and Which eye?
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ASTHMA ACTION PLAN
An Asthma Action Plan is a plan created by your doctor to help asthmatic patients like you to control your asthma effectively. Each plan may differ from patient to patient depending on severity and condition of the disease.
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WHAT TO DO DURING AN ASTHMA ATTACK
During an asthma attack, there is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms due to the tightening of muscles around the airways (known as bronchospasm). The lining of the airways becomes swollen with production of thick mucus resulting in the following symptoms…
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are infections which spread from one person to another through sexual contact either through oral, vagina or anus contact. Organisms which cause STI include bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses.
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MEASLES: WHAT IS IT?
Measles is a very contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. It is so contagious that up to 90% non-vaccinated persons will get infected after being in contact with the virus.
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DENGUE FEVER: WHAT IS IT?
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus infection caused by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito with its characteristic white stripes on its black body.
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PIMPLES AND ACNE: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Most pimples and acne resolves spontaneously after puberty, but there are still people (usually women) who have acne as adults. Many adults do develop…
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WHAT ARE PIMPLES AND ACNE?
Acne is so common that it is affects almost all of us at least once in our life especially on our face. About half of us will experienced acne on our back while acne on the chest and scalp is not so common (around 10-15%).
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CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Constipation is defined as abnormally delayed or difficulty in defecation (bowel opening). If your child continues to have symptoms despite changing the diet, modifying the lifestyle and increasing fluid intake, then your child may need treatment.
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