ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES The paradigm shift of younger people presenting with heart attacks to the hospitals are evident now. Just a week ago, we activated the cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cathlab) for an emergency life-saving procedure called primary percutaneous coronary…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease that I see in practise. It is characterised by decreased bone density and an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is usually overlooked and undertreated because it is clinically…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that only affects women, and when it does, many women suffer in silence, being too shy to seek treatment. Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the tissues that support the organs…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES With the increase in the aging population, the study and care of gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly have become priority topics for clinicians and researchers, who aim to create more awareness on the effects of aging…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES A running nose, watery eyes and sneezing are signs that you’re coming down with a cold, which is basically a viral infection of your nose and throat. But if you frequently display these symptoms over a…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability in the elderly is arthritis. While there are many types of arthritis, most knee pain is caused by just three types – osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES The spaces under, above, between and behind your eyes that surround the nasal cavity contain four small, hollow spaces called paranasal sinuses. These sinuses drain into the nasal cavity through small channels, which unfortunately, can become obstructed…
ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES Laser therapy is the non-invasive use of laser energy to generate a photochemical response in damaged or dysfunctional tissue. It is a FDA cleared treatment method that reduces inflammation and pain. It is a safe, scientifically…