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Endocrine Matters
Endocrine Matters An interview with Dr Stanley Liew by Gloria D. Gamat Dr Stanley Liew is not only a long-time contributor to Medical Grapevine, but…
Five Myths about Durians
Hear what our experts say about the five common myths on the king of the fruit – Durians!
Growing Taller
Qn: I am a 16-year-old girl and my height is 160cm. I would like to be 10cm taller but I seem to have stopped growing….
Half of Diabetics Fail to Take Medicine Regularly
The Straits Times, Mind Your Body, 20 September 2012, By JOAN CHEW Survey results also show many patients do not self-monitor their blood glucose levels…
Kidney failure cases down, reversing a 15-year trend
Kidney failure cases down, reversing a 15-year trend MOH cautious about a turnaround with 8.6% drop in 2015, stressing need to monitor over longer period….
What are some common symptoms of pre-diabetes? How regularly do we need to check for it?
Q: What are some common symptoms of pre-diabetes? How regularly do we need to check for it? A: In prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher…