Tag: alcohol use disorder

The Many Faces of Alcohol Misuse – Dr Sumeet Kaur

by Hidayah • March 22, 2018 • 0 Comments

Mr. R is a 65 year old retired teacher whose wife died unexpectedly a year ago. He began drinking a glass of wine nightly to aid his sleep and relax him prior to bed. Mr. R gradually increased his intake,…

Alcohol Flush Syndrome – Dr Chiam Keng Hoong

by Dr. Khoo Yoong Khean • December 28, 2015 • 0 Comments

There is a reason why epidemiological studies have revealed that oesophageal cancer is one of the more common malignancies to affect the Asian population, particularly among the Korean, the Chinese and the Japanese. The oesophagus is a swallowing tube that…