Author: Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng is a previous editor for Medical Channel Asia. Writing has always been his first love and he has more than a decade of journalism experience after falling in love with reading the newspapers daily growing up in Singapore. His works and interviews have appeared in various media publications including Yahoo!, Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia.
An often overlooked issue, jaw health can have a solid and lasting impact on the quality of life for the people it affects. Maintaining good health of the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is crucial. In this article, we discuss TMJ disorders with Dr Yao Chao Shu, prosthodontist at Q&M Dental City Square Mall.
Genesis MedTech, a leading medical device company, today announced that its absorbable sutures with antibacterial protection have successfully obtained approval from the China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for market release.
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Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) is enhancing accessibility for hearing health services by bringing its various services to the heartlands. The audiology team from the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery has stretched their services to Singapore’s heartlands. What’s New? A new Satellite Hearing Clinic opens its doors in Jurong Medical Centre. Three new Mobile Audiology Clinics serve residents at Bukit Batok Polyclinic, Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic, and Queenstown Polyclinic. This move complements the NUH Mobile Hearing Clinic established in 2015, housed in a dedicated 24-footer container truck. Benefits to the Community Older individuals can now effortlessly access…
Chronic Kidney Disease, often abbreviated as CKD, is a condition characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs below the ribcage, are essential in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. When CKD progresses, it can lead to kidney failure. When that happens, it necessitates dialysis or a kidney transplant. For this article, we consulted with Dato’ Dr. Ong Yoke Meng. Dato’ Dr Ong is a nephrologist & physician at Island Hospital, Penang. He retired from the Ministry of Health (MOH) in 2022, where he served as the Head of Nephrology Services and the Head of the Department of Medicine at Penang Hospital.
In a shocking incident last month, a woman lost her vision following a dermal filler treatment at a clinic in Redhill, Singapore. This marked the first reported case in Singapore involving the AestheFill dermal filler, a product designed to reduce wrinkles and skin folds.
As postpartum depression shadows the joy of many new mothers, Zuranolone emerges as a promising oral alternative, addressing the constraints of the current intravenous treatment.
Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs in about 6.5% to 20% of women[1]. While the birth of a child is traditionally associated with happiness and celebration, some find themselves grappling with a profound sense of sadness, anxiety, and emotional turmoil in the weeks or months following childbirth. Risk factors include depression prior to or during pregnancy, experiencing stressful events during pregnancy, low levels of social and familial support, obstetric complications etc. Not only does untreated PPD affect the mother, it can adversely impact the infant as well as their partners. Women with PPD are at a higher risk of alcohol and/or substance abuse, while negative maternal-infant interactions have been known to affect cognitive functioning and emotional development in children [2].
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Fresh revelations from a study conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School scientists have unearthed multiple strains of swine flu viruses circulating within Cambodian pigs over the past decade and a half. The discovery puts forth the urgent need for enhanced surveillance and warns of a potential pandemic risk.
Thailand bore witness to a unique medical occurrence: a 6-month-old’s dark brown eyes transitioned to indigo after a COVID-19 treatment. After a brief day of fever and cough, the Thai infant was swiftly diagnosed with COVID-19. Upon the prescription of favipiravir, a well-regarded antiviral medication, the child’s condition began to show an unexpected side effect. Subsequently, just 18 hours post-treatment, a radiant blue replaced the familiar dark brown of his eyes.
World First Aid Day, celebrated today on the 9th of September 2023, is amplifying its impact through digital technology. This aligns with this year’s theme: First Aid in the Digital World. Celebrated on the 9th of September 2023, World First Aid Day focuses on integrating digital technology to make life-saving knowledge more accessible. The Global First Aid Reference Center is set to launch an updated version of its First Aid App, illustrating how digital platforms are reshaping how we learn first aid.
Today’s guest writer is Singapore national team sprinter and hurdler Kerstin Ong. Kerstin specialises in the 100m Hurdles event. She represented Singapore at the 2015 Asian Athletics Championships in that event. This article shares four core exercises that she does to improve core strength. Core strength helps with other physical activities, such as sprinting.
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