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Diabetes: Reading A Glucometer
What is a glucometer? A glucometer is a portable medical device which can be used by diabetics for home blood glucose monitoring (HBGM). The table
Doctor On Call (DOC): Dr Sean Leo – Common Sports Injuries (Part 2)
Doctor On Call, or DOC for short, is a brand new series brought to you by Medical Channel Asia. This series aims to bring doctors
Low Blood Sugar: How To Recognise It
Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycaemia, refers to the condition where blood glucose levels drop below normal. This condition is mostly seen in diabetic patients
Diabetes: Statistics, Symptoms, & Risk Factors
In another article, we discussed what diabetes is, its causes, and the different types. Let us now delve deeper into the statistics and demographics of
Doctor On Call (DOC): Dr Sean Leo – Common Sports Injuries (Part 1)
Doctor On Call, or DOC for short, is a brand new series brought to you by Medical Channel Asia. This series aims to bring doctors
Diabetes: What Is It And Its Types?
Do you know a friend or relative with diabetes? This disease is currently a serious concern worldwide and is a leading cause of death in
Gallstones: What Causes Them?
Gallstones are formed in the gallbladder, which is an organ located below the liver in the upper right abdomen. The gallbladder is a small, sack-like
Ovarian Cysts: Are They Dangerous?
Ovaries are the organs of the female reproductive system and are located in the lower region of the abdomen on either side of the uterus.
Knee Pain: Know All About It
All adults experience knee pain at some point or the other. Sometimes, it could be a mild pain caused by a sprain, whereas other times,
PTSD: The 5 Subcategories
A study found that about one third of the adults in Hong Kong disclosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the course of the frequently-violent pro-democracy
Scoliosis: Managing The Condition
Not everyone may have a healthy or straight spine. Some individuals might have “C” or “S” shaped curvatures to their spine which may occur immediately
Vitiligo: What It Is And How To Treat It?
Vitiligo is a skin condition that can affect any person, irrespective of their ethnicity. It is estimated that 70 million people all over the world
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