Study to improve survival chances of sudden cardiac arrest patients
SGH EMBARKS on world’s first study to improve survival chances of sudden cardiac arrest patients. For every patient who walks…
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All-in-one cataract surgery
WITH today’s lenses, patients undergoing cataract operations can have other eye conditions “fixed” at the same time For almost three…
Dental implant that’s close to the real thing
GETTING the perfect smile without dentures has made dental implants an increasingly popular choice If you have lost a tooth,…
Spiral enteroscopy drastically shortens procedural time
ROTATING action cuts patient risk in latest endoscopic advance. For a patient, having an endoscope inserted down the throat or…
Blood pressure: When all else fails
A BREAKTHROUGH procedure can now help patients control their stubbornly resistant high blood pressure. Madam Malia Dawan, 71, just could…
Shake off the kilos with balanced meal replacements
STUDY suggests that replacing one meal with a weight-loss shake or bar may be more effective than relying solely on…
Heartmate – a lifeline for patients waiting for transplants
THE NEW, improved HeartMate II left ventricular assist device is a lifeline for patients waiting for a heart transplant. Financial…
Treat sleep apnoea and get sound sleep
OBSTRUCTIVE sleep apnoea patients can rest easy with a new robot-assisted surgical procedure to remove obstructive tissue at the back…