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Blood Donation: An Overview
Blood donation is the voluntary act of giving blood, mainly for transfusion. Blood transfusion replaces blood that is lost due to trauma or major surgeries,
BREAKING: Singapore to relax COVID-19 measures in phases
Singapore has recently tightened measures to curb COVID-19, in view of the rising community and unlinked cases. This tightened measures were called the Phase 2
Glaucoma: Open-Angle vs Closed-Angle
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that damages the optic nerve. Accumulation of fluid in the frontal region of the eye causes this eye
Multiple Sclerosis Basics II: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases of the central nervous system. In the first part of our series on multiple
Brain Tumour and Cancer: Are They The Same?
The term ‘brain tumour’ can sound frightening, but not all of them are fatal. Some may not even require treatment. Generally, we use the term ‘tumour’
Leukaemia: Diagnosis and Treatment
We have talked about blood cancer in a separate article, and we now know that leukaemia is one of the types of blood cancers. It
Singapore’s Channel News Asia (CNA) Interview on COVID-19 Vaccines
Singapore’s media outlet Channel News Asia (CNA) has a series called ‘CNA Insider’, which features videos and interviews dealing with Singapore and Asian issues. They
Physiotherapy for Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents
In tropical countries, “urban cycling” is gaining popularity. Riding a bicycle or a motorcycle is the preferred mode of transportation because of its cost-effectiveness, convenience,
Multiple Sclerosis Basics I: Types, Causes, Symptoms
What is MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a mysterious and frequently distressing disease. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, causing vision, balance, and muscular
Smoking Cessation: First-Line Medical Therapies
Healthcare professionals can help you or your family members in smoking cessation, by using an appropriate framework and asking the right questions. Some ways of
Blood Cancer: What You Need To Know
Did you know that your blood accounts for about 8 per cent of your body weight? Like the other body parts, your blood is susceptible
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