Based on the most recent Singapore Renal registry data for chronic kidney disease, the 3 most common causes of CKD leading to ESRD are diabetic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis and hypertension. Learn five simple steps to maintain a healthy kidney.
A faecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden blood in your stool sample. It is a common screening method for colorectal cancer or other underlying conditions that cause bleeding in the digestive tract.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a medical term for an umbrella of conditions that is characterised by the build-up of fat (fatty infiltration) in the liver.
There are no medications to cure dementia. However, there are medications to slow down the progression of the illness. It can also be used to manage potential complications such as agitation and behavioural changes.
There is no age limit to fasting. An older healthy adult may continue to fast. However, an older person suffering from illness might not be able to fast as it may be more harmful to their health.
Do you know the things that your kidneys do? Learn how you can take good care of them and the screening tests to keep track of it.
Are you taking care of an elderly loved one at home and feel helpless at times, or are you new to caregiving and…
Nine questions with Dr Low Teck Boon, a specialist in respiratory medicine at Raffles Internal Medicine Centre.
Hepatitis as a medical condition is relatively unknown and poorly understood. Many are even unaware that they have hepatitis. Here are four common myths about hepatitis debunked.
