Debunking 9 Myths About Eating Fruits
Source: Shutterstock Debunking 9 Myths About Eating Fruits Last updated: Friday, May 14, 2021 | 5 min reading time Yap Wei Ming Louis Dietitian Fruits have a lot of nutrients and are tasty to eat....
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery What is deep brain stimulation surgery? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure to implant 1 or more electrodes in your brain. The electrodes transmit...
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Diagnosis & Treatment
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Diagnosis & Treatment How is deep vein thrombosis diagnosed? D-dimer blood test: Measures the presence of D-dimer, a protein fragment produced by blood clots. Elevated levels...
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Symptoms & Causes
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Symptoms & Causes What is deep vein thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a thrombus (blood clot) develops within deep veins, usually in the lower leg, thigh, or...
Deep Vein Thrombosis, Explained
Source: Shutterstock Deep Vein Thrombosis, Explained Last updated: Thursday, December 17, 2020 | 5 min reading time Cheng Shin Chuen General Surgeon Deep vein thrombosis can impair the quality of life...
Degenerative Spine Condition - Diagnosis & Treatment
Degenerative Spine Condition - Diagnosis & Treatment How is degenerative spine condition treated? Your doctor may recommend physiotherapy treatment to assist with your pain relief and improve your...
Degenerative Spine Condition - Symptoms & Causes
Degenerative Spine Condition - Symptoms & Causes What is a degenerative spine condition? A degenerative spine condition involves the gradual wear and tear to the discs, joints and bones of the spine...
Dementia - Diagnosis & Treatment
Dementia - Diagnosis & Treatment How is dementia diagnosed? Determining the type or cause of dementia can be challenging as there are many neurological diseases that can contribute to dementia....
Dementia - Symptoms & Causes
Dementia - Symptoms & Causes What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms caused by one or a combination of neurological disorders. It is not a specific disease...
Dementia: What You Should Know
Source: Shutterstock Dementia: What You Should Know Last updated: Monday, November 28, 2022 | 5 min reading time Ngoh Hui Lee, Sharon Family Physician As cases of dementia rise in Singapore, here's...
