Beyond the common headlines of fatty liver and hepatitis, a group of rare liver diseases quietly affects many across Asia. While symptoms like fatigue and itching are often dismissed, understanding these hidden genetic and autoimmune conditions is the first step toward effective management and life-changing treatment.
Singapore has made major strides in haemophilia care. But a study by Haemophilia Society of Singapore (HSS) shows many patients still live with daily limitations – raising a deeper question: what does it mean to truly live beyond the condition?
Manual ultrasound varies by operator. Automated 3D breast ultrasound standardises imaging, improves workflow efficiency, and enhances detection in dense breast tissue. Here is how ABUS is changing radiology practice.
Thinking of surviving on instant noodles for a week? From sodium overload to missing nutrients, here is how your body may react.
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Men's Health
As men grow older, some harmful genetic mutations in sperm become more common – not just through ageing, but because they gain an advantage during sperm production. New research reveals how paternal age shapes inherited risk.
Feeling tired, low, or unlike yourself in midlife? Andropause is a gradual testosterone decline that affects some men. Here’s what you can do about it.
Women's Health
Manual ultrasound varies by operator. Automated 3D breast ultrasound standardises imaging, improves workflow efficiency, and enhances detection in dense breast tissue. Here is how ABUS is changing radiology practice.
Robotic-assisted gynaecological surgery is reshaping treatment with smaller incisions and faster recovery. But is it always the right choice? Here is what patients need to know.
Cancer
Treating cancers of the liver and pancreas is notoriously difficult. However, the combination of ICG fluorescence imaging and robotic systems is revolutionising HPB cancer surgery.
ICG fluorescence imaging is changing how doctors track breast cancer recovery. By mapping the lymphatic system in real time, it helps detect lymphoedema early and improve survivorship care
Gastrointestinal
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Could a tiny swallowable sphere replace dread-filled gut tests? New hydrogel microsensors detected intestinal bleeding in minutes, hinting at a gentler future for gastrointestinal diagnostics.
For those struggling with obesity, gastric sleeve surgery offers a safe and effective path to better health. Learn how this stomach-shrinking procedure helps patients lose weight and keep it off.
