Browsing: Medical Investigations

Bilingualism, the ability to fluently speak two or more languages, is not just a linguistic skill.  It significantly influences brain…

As the world shifts its focus from the immediate threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, another health concern, often silent but equally impactful, is gaining prominence. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), recognised as the “silent epidemic,” has emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting an estimated 38% of the world’s population.

A Brief Overview of CFS Prevalence Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a complex disorder characterised by extreme fatigue, has witnessed a…

The prevalence of Lyme disease in Asia, a region where this tick-borne illness was previously less common, is now being…

Dry January, the annual challenge to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year, is not just a…

Household Cleaning Safety — Navigating the Hazards of Domestic Products In the quest for a spotless home, it’s crucial to…

A team from the NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR) and the Department of Pathology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), has made a significant discovery in the understanding of breast cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy. The study, led by Research Assistant Professor Leong Sai Mun, spanned over a decade and examined a large cohort of breast cancer patients to understand the dynamics of cancer cell survival post-chemotherapy.

Fatty liver disease, a widespread health concern, demands a multifaceted approach to prevention and management. In a recent forum, Dr Espinosa’s insights shed light on the intricate relationship between lifestyle choices, dietary habits, and the prevalence of this condition, emphasising the urgency of proactive measures.

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Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a groundbreaking way to study organ ageing and predict disease risk by analysing proteins in…