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Matters of the Heart : Heart Stopping Killer

According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death, causing one in three deaths. And adding to the bad news, men are three to five times more likely to contract heart disease as compared to women. “Though the figures may be disheartening, heart diseases can be prevented, managed and treated,” said Dr Ng Wai Lin, Consultant Cardiologist, Raffles Heart Centre. “Using medicines, changing diet, exercise and lifestyle habits, and opting for surgeries and even heart transplants, can help sufferers of heart diseases.” Read More...

Cancer Dangers : Down Under

Colorectal cancer and prostate cancer are increasingly common and often fatal diseases that strike men. We look at these two cancers in detail to understand the risks they pose to men.

PROSTATE CANCER: Small in size, big in problem..The prostate is a small gland the size of a walnut located below the bladder and found only in men. It surrounds part of the urethra that allows the passage of urine from the bladder to the penis. The cells that make up the outermost part of
the prostate can become cancerous and give rise to prostate cancer.Read More...

COLORECTAL CANCER: Fastest Growing Cancer ..Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In Singapore, it is second only to lung cancer and the numbers are fast becoming the same. Currently, more than half of those affected will die from this disease. However, most cases of colorectal cancer are curable if diagnosed in the early stage..Read More...

Evolution of Men: "Men" O Pause

As men age, one of the biological changes they experience is andropause. Andropause, also called male menopause, is sometimes used to describe a reduction of the production of certain hormones such as testosterone. It is a normal part of ageing, and for some men, it is accompanied by a gradual and undesired decline in their sexuality, mood and overall energy.Sometimes, it can even expose men to more serious health risks. Read More...

Evolution of Men: Belly Belly Fat

Ageing and andropause not only contribute to a declining testosterone level, it can also bring about the dreaded belly fat in men. One obvious effect of andropause is an increase in body fat, in particular, abdominal fat. Most commonly known as belly fat, many men find themselves with this piece of extra luggage soon after they join the workforce. When in college they used to be physically active, exercise now take a backseat to their career, social lives and everything else. As a result, it is not uncommon for this little roll of fat to grow further. Read More...

 

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding - Stomach Surgery for Severe Obesity

Obesity is the world's fastest growing epidemic. In the US, obesity is the 2nd most preventable cause of death next to smoking, while in Singapore over 4% of Singaporeans are severely obese. Besides facing risks to long standing medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, obese people also face discrimination such as difficulty in finding a spouse or friends and poor employment prospects... Read More..

Piles or Haemorrhoids - Nip the Pain in the Butt

Piles or haemorrhoids affect as many as one in two persons in their lifetime. These range from small first degree piles to troublesome prolapsed piles.Many methods have been developed to treat bleeding piles. However, recurrence rates remain high. The current Gold Standard is stapler haemorrhoidectomy. Although it is quick to perform and virtually painless, it remains an expensive procedure – costing around S$5,000. Read More...

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- View Article As Advertise in Borneo Bulletin 11/01/2008

 

Prevent Lung Cancer Health Screening

Lung cancer has consistently been the number one killer among all cancers in Singapore over the last three decades. It is also one of the
hardest cancers to treat, as it tends to spread rapidly through the
lymphatic and blood vessels very early into its course, tpo other parts of the body such as the liver, bone and the brain.. Read More..

 

Why fight alone? Engage a specialist team to help you control your
Diabetes

Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to long-term complications such as heart disease, stroke, leg gangrene, kidney failure and eye disease. It is possible however, to manage the diabetic conditions well such that these complications are kept at bay.

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Keep young and revitalised with Anti-Ageing Health Screening

Ageing is a process we cannot avoid. But, we can slow its damaging effects with early detection and screening. We provide Anti-Ageing Health Screening conducted by our Specialist who will investigate various hormone deficiences and recommend relevant intervention medication and treatments to slow down the ageing process.Read More..

 

 

Understanding Cancer

Cancer cells are derived from normal cells of the body. The cells of our body are constantly subjected to potentially damaging exposure such as environmental pollution, smoking, radiation and certain food. Some people are also more prone to such eff ects as a result of their genetic makeup. Read More...

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- View Article As Advertise in Borneo Bulletin Friday, 23-Nov-2007

 

Uterine Fibroid - What Every Woman Needs to Know...

Uterine fibroid are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during your childbearing years. These growth occur in 1 in 14 women. In general, uterine fibroids cause no problems and seldom require treatment. Medical theraphy and surgical procedures can shrink or remove fibroids if you have discomfort or troublesome symptoms. Read More..

Also :
- View Article As Advertise in Borneo Bulletin Friday, 16-Nov-2007

 

 

Medical Aesthetics

Raffles Aesthetics brings you a range of pampering face, beauty and body theraphy services to complement the present menu of medical aesthetic services. The team of doctors, nurses and therapists work closely with clients to fully understand their needs before recommending the relevant treatment options.

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Gastrocopy & Colonoscopy

Screen for Diseases of the Oesophagus, Stomach, Colon and Rectum

Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy are safe and effective means of examining the lining of the oesophagus, stomach, colon and rectum to detect ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, growth or blockage.

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Chronic Hepatitis B

Hepatitis is the "inflammation of the liver". Hepatities B virus (HBV) causes Hepatitis B. Most people with acute hepatities B recover fully.

However, in about 5 percent of adults, the HBV remains in the liver and multiplies for years. This longstanding infection is referred to as chronic hepatities and often found in people who acquire HBV at an early age, such as birth. It is common in Southeast Asia, China and Africa where as many as 1 in 10 people have chronic infection. Read More...

Also :
- View Article As Advertise in Borneo Bulletin 18/01/2008

 

Pegylated Interferon Treatment to Hepatitis C - More Cure Less Side Effects

 

Alternative Treatment to Spinal Fusion

Neck or back pain bothers 80% of people at some point
in their life. Fortunately for most of us, the pain goes away after
awhile. But for some, the pain only gets worse and becomes debilitating.

Now there's a new hope for these sufferers with Artificial Disc
Replacement Surgery. Read More...

 

Also:
- View Article As Advertise in Borneo Bulletin 2008

Camera in A Capsule

Although small intestine diseases are uncommon, 10% of patients who often have diarrhoea, abdominal pain, obscure gastrointestinal tract blood loss with anaemia, persistent fever of unknown origin and weight loss, have small intestinal problems...

Now, a small capsule sized camera device can help doctor to examine the small intestine for possible small intestine diseases...

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Prevent Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer is the 3rd most common female cancer worldwide but it is potentially preventable. If cancer has already developed and is detected at the earliest stage, the results of treatment are good with more than 90% 5-year survival.

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Dangers in the Pipeline

Cancer is one of the top causes of death in the world. However, many urinary tract cancers such as prostate, kidney and bladder cancers do not present themselves with many symptoms in its early stages. It is thus a challenge for specialists to detect these cancers early and offer timely treatment to achieve a better outcome.

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- Prostate Cancer (in Chinese) - PDF FIle
- As Advertise in Borneo Bulletin Friday, 9-Nov-2007

Foetal Screening

Two in 100 babies can be born disabled and sometimes it is better that such abnormalities are detected early and appropriate steps taken to rectify the problem if that is possible. it could mean a big difference between giving birth to a disabled child versus correction of abnormalities even while it's still in its mother's womb.

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