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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with the highest mortality rates for both men and women,1 making this day serve as a reminder of the crucial need for education, early detection, and research to combat this devastating disease. Understanding Lung Cancer Lung cancer begins in the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body.2,3…

Understanding Dengue Fever  Dengue fever, a viral illness transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, is an increasing global concern. It is caused by four serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV-1, 2, 3, and 4).1-3 An initial infection with one serotype grants lifelong immunity to that strain but only temporary and partial protection against the others. Subsequent infections with a different serotype raise…

With the rising prevalence of obesity, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has emerged as a common type of heart failure.1 Approximately 45% of HFpEF patients also have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).2 Patients with both conditions experience greater symptom burden, worse functional capacity and a 70% higher risk of hospitalisation and death than those without T2DM.3,4 As there…

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting 300 million people worldwide.1 While majority of asthmatic patients are able to control their symptoms with the standard controller therapy, approximately 10% have severe asthma that remains poorly controlled despite receiving treatment with high-dose inhaler corticosteroids (ICS) plus a second controller with or without oral corticosteroids (OCS).1 Patients with severe asthma carry heavy…

What is sciatica? Sciatica is a condition caused by the inflammation, compression or pinching of the sciatic nerve, which results in radiating leg pain. Sciatica can be severe and even limit daily activities. The pain is often worsened when one twists, bends, or coughs. It has an annual incidence of 1-5%, and a lifetime incidence of 10-40%. Older age (45-65…

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see a person with reddened skin patches all over their arms? Eczema, right? But wait. It could also be something more severe called psoriasis. Unlike eczema which is inflammatory in nature, psoriasis is more of an autoimmune disorder whereby the body’s own immune system attacks healthy skin and joint…

Did you know that a single bag of whole blood can save multiple lives? Packed red cells are often transfused during childbirth emergencies while plasma is frequently used in traumatic cases to prevent protein loss from the body. Platelet, on the other hand, is a crucial blood component in treating cancer patients with bleeding disorders. Due to the myriad of…

If you’re a heavy mobile user and always have this nagging discomfort around the neck, you could be experiencing “text neck syndrome”. Guess what? You’re not alone. About 75% of the world’s population have this problem to some extent and it’s not only affecting adults but young children too. The term “text neck” basically refers to the spinal degeneration of…

When it comes to physical injuries, we immediately rush ourselves to the nearest hospital, simply because we feel the physical pain and realise the need to be treated. But do we treat our mental health with the same care and urgency? Many tend to delay or avoid receiving treatment for their mental illness due to the prevalent prejudice and discrimination…

The day-to-day life is full of stress. Be it dealing with your responsibilities at work or managing your duties as a parent at home, we are surrounded by constant stressors. Many assume that such stress is normal and is simply a part of life. While stress is normal and may even be beneficial in certain situations, prolonged stress can be…