If it’s a matter of health, Daniel Martin has it covered. He brings together experts to help you make sense of the latest health news.
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With borders on alert in Asia and the rest of the world, what do you need to know about this latest outbreak of MPox? Daniel Martin finds out more from Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious disease Physician, Rophi Clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this new series on Health Matters, find out why a heart attack can strike out of the blue, even for a younger person. Ft. Prof Carolyn Lam, Senior Consultant, National Heart Centre Singapore, and Professor, Duke-NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this new series on Health Matters, find out why a heart attack can strike out of the blue, even for a younger person. Ft. Prof Carolyn Lam, Senior Consultant, National Heart Centre Singapore, and Professor, Duke-NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore Today's Daniel Martin spoke with Dr Desmond Wai, Gastroenterologist (based at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre), about gastroenteritis and how bad it can get for those suffering from the condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Actress Shannen Doherty, who starred on popular TV shows like Charmed, died at the age of 53, after a long battle with cancer. Daniel Martin spoke with Dr Wong Seng Weng, Oncologist, The Cancer Centre, about whether such long battles with cancer are common. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NTU Singapore scientists have developed a band-aid that measures glucose levels through sweat. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, about the implications this innovation could have for diabetes management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Each year, NUH attends to an average of 1,300 severe and critical trauma cases. These include 140 industrial accidents and 70 paediatric trauma incidents – making it one of the largest trauma centres in Singapore for such emergencies, and the only tertiary hospital looking after both adults and children. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Raj Menon, Centre Director, National University Centre for Trauma, NUH, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Jennifer Kiing, Senior Consultant, Child Development Unit, KTP-NUCMI, National University Hospital, about what medicine knows today about screen time’s impact on childhood development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Physician, Rophi Clinic, about whether “experts” are really saying there are serious side effects to the COVID vaccines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How does Testicular Torsion occur? It is an emergency condition for males. Urologist Dr Jay Lim (PanAsia Surgery Group) shares more, and tells us about his recent experience treating a 12 year-old boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Pinakin Parekh, Consultant Cardiologist, The Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre, Singapore, about coronary artery calcification, a build-up of calcium deposits in the arteries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Melvin Look, General Surgeon, Pan Asia Surgery Group, about how Vitamin D could balance one’s gut microbiome, and even cancer immunotherapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Teo Li Tserng, Senior Consultant Surgeon and Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, about the signs to look out for after a traumatic event, and what you should do to seek support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Calvin Koh, Gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore, about what celiac disease is and how it differs from gluten intolerance or allergy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Samuel Ho, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director at Allure Plastic Surgery (a member of Beyond Medical Group), about gynaecomastia, and how it can seriously affect men's self-confidence and identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin) covering the head (glans) of the penis. Daniel Martin finds out more about this condition from Dr Jay Lim, Pan Asia Surgery Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Natalie Chua, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, SOG Health, for a better understanding of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and its impact on fertility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Anita Chan, Head & Senior Consultant, Ocular Inflammation & Immunology Department, Singapore National Eye Centre, about how medical conditions like poorly controlled diabetes and cancer treatment can cause severe eye infections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thyroid nodules - abnormal growths of lumps within the thyroid - are more common than you think, and can even lead to an overactive thyroid gland. Is removing them a challenging process, and is it always necessary? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Donovan Eu, Consultant, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, National University Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Lee Guo Rui, Senior Resident Physician, Singhealth Polyclinics, to find out more about Cervical cancer screening in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People who sleep less than 7 hours per night are at increased risk for hypertension. Getting 5 hours or less? That risk level is even higher, especially for women. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Joshua Loh, Senior Consultant Cardiologist of Capital Heart Centre (a member of Beyond Medical Group), for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Ian Mathews, Senior Consultant, National University Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine, about what parents should note for their children to prevent heat injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new white paper released by the Singapore Heart Foundation, Singapore Cardiac Society and Academy of Medicine, Singapore outlines a strategy and framework that would include a multi-stakeholder approach. Could this make a dent in cardiac rates here? Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Tan Huay Cheem, Chairman, Singapore Heart Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin busts some myths about spinal back pain with Associate Professor Gabriel Liu, Head & Senior Consultant, National University Spine Institute (NUSI), National University Health System. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Lee Chuen Peng, Senior Consultant, from the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, about the association between sleep and mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Tham Kwang Wei, Woodlands Health Senior Consultant and President of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity, about how Obesity could impact mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Tan Yung Khan, Senior Consultant Urologist, Urohealth Medical Clinic, about whether an enlarged prostate will develop into prostate cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Lee Tau Hong, Infectious Disease Physician, Infectious Diseases Care, about the accuracy of HIV Self-Check Kits in Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Kyle Tan, Co-Founder and Consultant, NOVI Health, for for tips and advice on how to eat right and eat well for the festive celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Martin speaks with Linda M. Jorgensen, Professional Skin Therapist, Founder & CEO of Nordic Formula, about how skincare could encourage cycles of renewal and shedding; and hence exercise your skin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
