Month: October 2024
Chlorpromazine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Chlorpromazine is used to treat and prevent the return of
Chlorhexidine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Chlorhexidine is
Chlamydia
WHAT IS CHLAMYDIA? SYMPTOMS COMPLICATIONS DIAGNOSIS AND SCREENING TREATMENT HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF? Known as a silent disease, early symptoms of chlamydia often go unnoticed. But if left untreated, the disease can seriously damage the reproductive organs. Find out what causes chlamydia, the symptoms to look out for, and how to treat this sexually transmitted infection. What is Chlamydia? A chlamydia infection is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can be transmitted via vaginal, anal or oral sexual intercourse. Any sexually active person may get infected with chlamydia through contact with mucous membranes of vagina, urethra, rectum or mouth. An infected mother can
Children’s Immunity: FAQs
IS EXPOSURE TO GERMS A WAY TO BOOST CHILDREN’S IMMUNE SYSTEM? CAN MAKING THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR CHILD EXTREMELY CLEAN ACTUALLY MAKE THEM MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO GERMS? Dr Ng Chung Wai, Family Physician and Chairperson (Infection Control and Infectious Diseases Workgroup), SingHealth Polyclinics, a member of the SingHealth group, answers your questions on children’s immunity. Is Exposure to Germs a Way to Boost Children’s Immune System? While getting an actual infection may make a child immune to subsequent infections by the same germ, this is not always the case. For example, a child can get diphtheria more than once. The
Childhood Illnesses: 10 Most Common Conditions in Children
1. COMMON COLD 2. BRONCHITIS AND BRONCHIOLITIS 3. STOMACH FLU (GASTROENTERITIS) 4. HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (HFMD) 5. FEBRILE SEIZURES 6. CHICKENPOX 7. ECZEMA 8. ASTHMA 9. ALLERGIC RHINITIS (ALLERGIES) 10. CONSTIPATION Here are the symptoms and treatments for the 10 most common paediatric medical conditions. 1. Common Cold Does your child have a blocked or runny nose and watery eyes? Is he sneezing and coughing? He could be having a cold. Colds are common among infants and toddlers. If the child’s body feels hot, he could also be running a fever. What to Do: • Keep him hydrated
Chickenpox: Symptoms and Treatment Options
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS CHICKENPOX SYMPTOMS COMPLICATIONS CHICKENPOX TREATMENT SELF-CARE PREVENTION Chickenpox is a common childhood disease. Highly contagious, it is characterised by a fever and small, red, itchy blisters on the face and body. Anyone can get chickenpox. However, while it is more common in children, its effects are often more severe in adults than in children. While chickenpox is common and harmless to most people, it may have an adverse impact on those whose immune systems are impaired such as newborn infants, those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, people with AIDS, as well as those taking steroids like cortisone or prednisone.
Chest Pain
CHEST PAIN CAUSES OF CHEST PAIN HEART CONDITIONS AND CHEST PAIN Not all chest pain signals a heart attack, but tightness in the chest and chest discomfort might signal heart conditions. While one’s first instinct is to wonder if a pain in the chest is a heart attack, it is helpful to understand that there are many causes for chest pain. Chest Pain Chest pain may feel like a sharp, stabbing, burning, dull, or squeezing sensation and may be caused by problems in the lungs, oesophagus, muscles, ribs or nerves. The severity of these conditions ranges from insignificant to life-threatening.
Cervical Cancer
LINK BETWEEN CERVICAL CANCER AND HPV RISK FACTORS SYMPTOMS SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT PREVENTION Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singaporean women. It can be effectively treated if detected early. The best protection against cervical cancer is to go for regular cervical cancer screening. You can also speak to your doctor about HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination to determine if you are suitable. Link Between Cervical Cancer and HPV Cervical cancer arises from the cervix, or the neck of the womb . Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus and certain strains can infect
Ceritinib
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Ceritinib is
Cerebral (Brain) Aneurysm
CAUSES OF CEREBRAL ANEURYSM SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CEREBRAL ANEURYSM DIAGNOSIS OPTIONS TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL ANEURYSM Cerebral aneurysm is a weak spot at an artery junction in the brain that bulges or balloons. The rupture of a cerebral aneurysm could lead to stroke or death. A cerebral aneurysm is a weak spot at an artery junction in the brain that bulges or balloons. It often looks like a berry hanging on a stem and it could rupture, causing severe bleeding in or around the brain. This rupture could potentially cause a stroke or death. Causes of Cerebral Aneurysm Cerebral
Cephalosporins
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Cephalosporins are
Cataract Surgery
HOW YOU SEE WHAT IS CATARACT? WHAT WILL YOU FEEL IF YOU HAVE CATARACTS? HOW WILL THE DOCTOR KNOW YOU HAVE IT? HOW IS IT TREATED? WHAT LENSES ARE AVAILABLE? WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW? BEFORE SURGERY FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS Cataracts refer to the clouding of the lens in the eyes. Read on to learn more about this condition and its remedies. How You See Light enters the eye and focuses on the retina The eye functions like a camera. Light rays enter the eye through the cornea (the clear front window), pass through the pupil (the hole in the
Carvedilol
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Carvedilol belongs to a group of medications known as beta-blockers.Beta-blockers are usually used in the treatment
Carotid Artery Disease
WHAT IS CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE? SYMPTOMS OF CARTOID ARTERY DISEASE WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR CAROTID ARTERY IS BLOCKED? CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE DIAGNOSIS RISK FACTORS FOR CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE HOW TO TREAT CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE Learn more about the effects of blockages of blood supply to the brain. What is Carotid Artery Disease? The two carotid arteries situated inside the neck supply blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits (plaques) that have accumulated in these arteries prevent or restrict the blood from getting through. Small fragments of the plaque may break off and pass along the artery into
Cariprazine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Cariprazine belongs
Caregivers Training Grant (CTG)
WHAT IS THE CAREGIVERS TRAINING GRANT? WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE CAREGIVERS TRAINING GRANT? HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CAREGIVERS TRAINING GRANT? WHAT COURSES CAN I APPLY FOR? WHAT IF I DO NOT UTILISE THE $200 GRANT WITHIN THE YEAR? CONTACT INFORMATION Looking to provide a higher standard of care for your loved ones as a caregiver? Here’s where the Caregivers Training Grant could come in handy. What is the Caregivers Training Grant? The Caregivers Training Grant is a $200 annual training grant that caregivers can use to offset the costs of approved courses, such as day-to-day care, behaviour
Caregiver Training and Caregiver Education (Singapore)
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND A CAREGIVER TRAINING COURSE? SKILLS TRAINING AT CAREGIVER TRAINING COURSES HOW DO I APPLY FOR CAREGIVER TRAINING COURSES? Learn about some caregiver support programmes that may empower you with strategies, techniques and knowledge to help you take better care of the patient in your life. If you have never been a caregiver before, then you might be stressed or feel unprepared to take care of someone who needs special attention. That’s completely understandable. Caregiving can be quite overwhelming to some people at first, requiring you to consider many things, including important information and techniques for creating
Caregiver Support Groups in Singapore
SUPPORT GROUPS BY HOSPITAL AND SPECIALIST CENTRE SUPPORT GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS Community support groups provide caregivers with a platform to talk about their problems, listen to others, as well as offer help. There are people in similar situations experiencing and feeling the same way as you do. Support groups offer a safe and comfortable platform for you to meet such people and share your experiences. You will get to learn new caregiving tips and know useful resources. You will receive help and also be able to help others. Such interaction can provide emotional support, allow better
Care and Counselling (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE DISCHARGE CARE PLANNING AND POST-DISCHARGE FOLLOW-UP PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT COUNSELLING AND THERAPY SERVICES CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND INTERVENTION TRANSITIONAL CARE COMMUNITY HEALTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME ADVANCED CARE PLANNING GROUP THERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING HOW TO CONTACT TTSH CARE AND COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT The Care and Counselling Department at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) supports patients — and their families — to cope with their illness or injury. Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s (TTSH) medical social workers attend to patients and families facing emotional, psychological, social, environmental and practical problems arising from an illness or the sudden onset of
Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group
CARDIAC REHABILITATION SUPPORT GROUP ACTIVITIES HOW TO JOIN THE CARDIAC REHABILITATION SUPPORT GROUP Looking to improve your caregiving skills for a loved one with cardiovascular disease? Join local cardiac support groups like these! If you are caring for a loved one with cardiovascular disease and would like to brush up on your caregiving techniques, then you may find the cardiac rehabilitation support group useful. Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group Activities Members of the support group meet at central, east and west zones in Singapore every Sunday morning for some group exercise. The group also organises regular meetings, social outings and cardiopulmonary
Carboplatin
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Carboplatin is a chemotherapy drug used to treat many types of cancer including breast cancer, small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer. It may be used in combination with other
Carbimazole
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? High thyroid
Carbamazepine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Carbamazepine is used to control some types of seizures, as
Captopril
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Captopril lowers blood pressure by reducing the production of a substance called Angiotensin II which causes
Capecitabine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Capecitabine is
Candesartan
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Angiotensin II is a substance that causes the blood vessels to become narrower and this causes
Cancer Patient Support Groups
The National Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS) has a number of cancer patient support groups you can join. Finding Support Being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event. From the moment of the diagnosis to going through treatment, and even maybe realising that the cancer has returned, patients feel shocked, upset, angry, alone and a myriad of other emotions. These feelings can be difficult to deal with, especially when there are so many questions needing answers. At the National Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS), there are a number of cancer patient support groups to join. These platforms provide a place for people
Cancer Diet: Nutrition for Patients During Treatment
NUTRITION DURING CANCER THERAPY WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES NUTRITION MAKE TO MY TREATMENT? WHAT SHOULD I EAT TO ENSURE GOOD NUTRITION? WHAT ABOUT NUTRITIONAL DRINKS FOR CANCER? DO I NEED TO EAT SPECIAL FOODS OR AVOID EATING CERTAIN FOODS? IS THERE A PLACE FOR TRADITIONAL FOODS IN A CANCER PATIENT’S DIET? Learn the answers to some of the more commonly asked questions about food for cancer patients during their treatment. Nutrition During Cancer Therapy When undergoing treatment for cancer, you may have concerns regarding your diet, and have questions like: am I eating enough to meet my nutritional needs? Should I
Cancer (Supportive Care and Other Services)
PALLIATIVE CARE PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT GROUPS NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE SINGAPORE SUPPORT PROGRAMMES SELF-HELP GROUPS FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMMES GRIEF IN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP KK WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP CANCER HELPLINE HEART Singapore has numerous support and care groups for cancer patients. Palliative Care What is the meaning of palliative care? It is care that improves the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing life-limiting illnesses, e.g. advanced cancers or end-stage chronic illnesses. It includes the treatment of pain and other symptoms, and addresses (where possible) the psychological, social, financial and spiritual concerns of patients and families. Treatment
Canagliflozin
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THIS MEDICATION? ALSO AVAILABLE IN
Calcium
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Calcium is
Challenging Cases in Urological Surgery (Pang) 1st edition (2023)
We recommend this book From challenges presented in everyday clinical practice to the complex cases without simple answers, Challenging Cases in Urological Surgery is an effective reference and revision aid for trainees and consultants alike. As part of the Challenging Cases series, cases are examined from a multidisciplinary approach considering all aspects of diagnostic, practical and evidence-based skills to provide a comprehensive and detailed demonstration of clinical investigation within real-world scenarios. With contributions from over 40 experienced and renowned consultants from the UK, the opinions within the ‘Expert Commentary’ includes an insight into real world case management and problem solving
Calcitriol
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW
Cabozantinib
Calcitriol WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for?
Cabergoline
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Cabergoline decreases the production of prolactin, a hormone that controls
Evidence-based Therapy Vascular Surgery (Debus) 2nd edition (2023)
We recommend this book This book is an introduction to quality initiative for vascular surgery and medicine. Originally published in German, the book is written by leading experts who utilise their professional expertise and insight to help raise the level of patient safety, quality of care, and training of junior vascular physicians. This books aims to bring together the best available current treatment and information, including recent guidelines, meta-analyses, and randomised trials to help put evidence-based therapeutic recommendations into practice. Innovative therapeutic treatment options are not currently incorporated within standard procedure, and this book will help physicians include these methods
Vascular Surgery Cases. Questions and Commentaries (Geroulakos) 2nd edition (2006)
We recommend this book Vascular Surgery Cases. Questions and Commentaries (Geroulakos) 2nd edition (2006) Note : All files uploaded here with reserved copyrights for Medicine-21.com & Dr. Ahmed Hafez These materials are for personal use and not for commercial use, so avoid copying or transferring these materials to other websites or blogs to avoid being subject to local and international legal accountability.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (McMonagle) 1st edition (2012)
We recommend this book Following the popular and accessible at a Glance format, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance demystifies the important concepts of vascular disease and vascular surgery. Featuring in-depth details of common vascular topics, to rarer presentations, this is an ideal guide for those interested in a variety of subjects relating to this rapidly expanding area. This is a must-read for any specialist at all levels who has an on-going commitment to vascular disease management and medical education. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at a Glance:• Comprehensively covers the key concepts and core practical procedures with superb illustrations• Is a
Basic Techniques in Pediatric Surgery – An Operative Manual (Carachi) 1st edition (2013)
We recommend this book This unique manual is a “surgical cookbook” designed to provide clear and concise guidance for trainees in pediatric surgery. With the aid of simple line drawings depicting each operative step, more than one hundred frequently performed procedures are explained and demonstrated. The reader will learn how to perform each procedure effectively and safely, avoiding potential complications. The full range of surgery is covered, including basic surgical skills, day surgery procedures, emergency surgery procedures and minimally invasive surgery. The book will be of value not only to trainees in pediatric surgery but also to trainees in general
Pediatric Surgery (Puri) 2nd edition (2019)
We recommend this book This is the second edition of a leading international reference on the surgical management of congenital and acquired conditions in infants and children. The editors have assembled outstanding pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists from all five continents to analyze current practice and provide comprehensive details on both surgical techniques and pre- and postoperative management. The text is organized in a systematic manner, providing step-by-step, detailed practical guidance. Individual sections are devoted to the head and neck; esophagus; chest; abdomen; liver, pancreas, and spleen; spina bifida and hydrocephalus; tumors; and urology. The important advances that have occurred
Guide to Pediatric Urology and Surgery in Clinical Practice (Godbole) 2nd edition (2020)
We recommend this book Guide to Pediatric Urology and Surgery in Clinical Practice (Godbole) 2nd edition (2020) Note : All files uploaded here with reserved copyrights for Medicine-21.com & Dr. Ahmed Hafez These materials are for personal use and not for commercial use, so avoid copying or transferring these materials to other websites or blogs to avoid being subject to local and international legal accountability.
Pediatric Surgery Digest (Zachariou) 2nd edition (2022)
We recommend this book This concise digest offers a practically oriented and up-to-date overview of all subjects in pediatric surgery according to the European surgical curriculum. Additionally, interdisciplinary aspects concerning pediatrics, adult surgery, obstetrics and other disciplines working with children are considered. The tables enable quick access to indications for the operative and conservative therapy with schematic step-by-step illustrations for nearly all surgical procedures. Pediatric Surgery Digest (Zachariou) 2nd edition (2022) Note : All files uploaded here with reserved copyrights for Medicine-21.com & Dr. Ahmed Hafez These materials are for personal use and not for commercial use, so avoid copying or transferring these
Low Invasive Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Takahashi) 1st edition (2023)
We recommend this book This book demonstrates the significance of minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation and reduced time as two of the most important factors for pediatric cardiac surgery and early postoperative recovery. The content is divided into three major thematic sections: low invasiveness; pitfalls and countermeasures before, during and after operations; and suggestions on time-saving and team building. Abundant figures aid in comprehension, while videos of the surgery offer practical insights for readers at all levels. Advances in extracorporeal circulation devices and management have led to new clinical problems such as decreased perfusion pressure, high pressures in oxygenators, and changes
Operative Pediatric Surgery (Spietz) 7th edition (2013)
We recommend this book Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2014 The seventh edition of the acclaimed text Operative Pediatric Surgery continues to provide a unique level of comprehensive detail on the full range of surgically treatable conditions presented in neonate and childhood as well as in utero. With an international list of authors, the chapters have been updated and complemented by the high-quality artwork that has established this operative guide as the standard reference for the pediatric surgeon. This new edition retains the successful format of previous editions. It first highlights the initial principles and justification for the procedure.
Operative Pediatric Surgery (Ziegler) 2nd edition (2014)
We recommend this book Publisher’s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive illustrated resource on the surgical management of infants and children — with an emphasis on operative technique A Doody’s Core Title for 2017! Operative Pediatric Surgery, Second Edition is a comprehensive, well-illustrated text that delivers expert coverage of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric surgical disease. This detailed single-volume resource is enhanced by numerous drawings, radiographs, and photographs that illustrate the authors’ preferred operative techniques. Wherever
Pediatric Surgery. General Principles and Newborn Surgery (Puri) 1st edition (2020)
We recommend this book Pediatric Surgery provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of current practice in the field. It is divided into three topical volumes, with a total of seven sections focusing on general principles, newborn surgery, general pediatric surgery, tumor surgery, trauma, transplantation, and pediatric urology surgery. Detailed descriptions of surgical techniques and pre- and postoperative management are provided by experts from various parts of the world. The result is an international reference on the surgical management of both common and rare diseases of infants and children that will be an ideal source of information and guidance for pediatric
Textbook of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Basic Principles and New Perspectives (Maruccia) 1st edition (2022)
We recommend this book Filling a gap in the present inventory of Plastic Surgery Textbooks, this compact, practice-oriented study guide delivers comprehensive, clear and up-to-date information on all the basics of plastic surgery in clinical practice. Methodological rigor, together with a lean style and layout were chosen; boxes and teaching objectives are included to help memorize fundamentals. Starting from basics such as the physiology and pathology of skin and wound healing, suture techniques, dressings and dermal substitutes, grafts, flaps and microsurgical techniques, the textbook then tackles topics including malformations, skin cancer, and traumas like burns and wounds. The respective contributions
Regenerative Medicine and Plastic Surgery (Duscher) 1st edition (2019)
We recommend this book This book discusses the current research concepts and the emerging technologies in the field of stem cells and tissue engineering. It is the first authoritative reference documenting all the ways that plastic surgical practice and regenerative medicine science overlap or provide a road map for the future of both specialties. The Editors have provided a valuable service by gathering in one place the leading voices in these two fields in clear and concise manner. Divided into five parts, the book opens with a description of the elements of regenerative medicine including definitions, basic principles of soft
Plastic Surgery Case Review. Oral Board Study Guide (Woo) 1st edition (2014)
We recommend this book Focusing on the clinical information that must be mastered for success on oral board exams, Plastic Surgery Case Review presents 50 case studies, each of which highlights a specific topic that is frequently covered in the oral boards. It contains short, high-yield chapters that are designed to serve as a thorough yet quick review of pertinent information that physicians will encounter in the examination. Key Features: Each chapter begins with a case study that is modeled after the oral boards. Each case study includes: a description of the case and the work-up for similar scenarios,
Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery. 3 Volume Set] (Chung) 1st edition (2019)
We recommend this book A new addition to the best-selling Operative Techniques series, Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference covers nearly all operations in current use in plastic surgery, and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice. Comprehensively covers all areas of plastic surgery including facial aesthetic, breast, hand, trunk reconstruction and body contouring, head and neck reconstruction,
Bostwicks Plastic Reconstructive Breast Surgery (Jones) 4th edition (2020)
We recommend this book Few surgical texts are able to provide readers with a level of descriptive and visual detail sufficient to be considered a primary manual for surgical procedures. Surgeons typically face the daunting task of extensive research through various texts to piece together a picture comprehensive enough to guide them through a new procedure. This prospect is especially formidable in the field of plastic and reconstructive breast surgery, in which techniques are constantly evolving and older texts describe procedures that have long since been supplanted by superior methods and innovative approaches. This fourth edition of Bostwick’s Plastic and
Review of Plastic Surgery (Buck) 2nd edition (2021)
We recommend this book Using a streamlined, highly illustrated format, Review of Plastic Surgery, 2nd Edition, provides essential information on more than 40 topics found on in-service, board, and MOC exams, as well as the challenges you face in everyday practice. Bulleted text, detailed illustrations, and easy-to-digest lists help you quickly find and retain information, while self-assessment sections prepare you for exams and help you identify areas needing further study. It’s an ideal resource for residents and fellows, as well as medical students, attending physicians, and others interested in plastic surgery. Covers the material you need to know for certification and recertification, from basic science to clinical
Burns And Scalds in Children.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BURNS AND SCALDS TYPES OF BURNS HOW TO MANAGE BURNS PREVENTING BURNS AND SCALDS Learn to recognise the severity of burns and scalds, and what kind of burn treatment to administer at home before seeking medical treatment. Injuries from burns and scalds can affect your child for life. Taking a few simple precautions in your home can protect your child from such injuries. At the same time, here are some first-aid tips for you to help your child should he/she sustain a burn or scald. Difference Between Burns and Scalds Both can result in damage to the skin,
Bupropion
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bupropion belongs
Buprenorphine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Buprenorphine patches
Bumetanide
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bumetanide belongs to a class of medications called Diuretics. It works on your kidneys to get
Budesonide Inhaler
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? WHEN SHOULD I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Budesonide inhaler is a steroid inhaler that helps to
Budesonide and Formoterol (Symbicort) Rapihaler
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Symbicort inhaler
Bruising in Children
HOW TO TREAT A BRUISE? Why do bruises appear on children? Read on to learn about bruising in children and how to treat a bruise that appears on your child. A bruise is a small collection of blood beneath the skin. Most bruises develop when a blow breaks blood vessels near the skin’s surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak into the tissues under your skin. The trapped blood may cause a bruise that looks like a black-and-blue mark that changes colour as it heals. Bruising may occur after a fall, collision with a hard surface, or upon impact with
Bronchoscopy Procedure
WHAT IS A BRONCHOSCOPY? HOW A BRONCHOSCOPY PROCEDURE WORKS Here’s a behind-the-scope look at a bronchoscopy — a procedure conducted to diagnose any possible lung conditions you may have. What is a Bronchoscopy? A bronchoscopy is a visual examination of the air passages leading to the lungs. It is a procedure often performed under local anaesthesia and used to evaluate symptoms such as coughing of blood, wheezing or abnormal breathing. The procedure is also sometimes done to determine the cause of an abnormal chest X-ray. How a Bronchoscopy Procedure Works During the procedure, a bronchoscope, a flexible scope, is inserted
Bromocriptine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Bromocriptine may be used to treat certain hormonal disorders. Learn
Bromhexine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Bromhexine is used to thin and loosen mucus or phlegm
Brinzolamide Eye Drop
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Brinzolamide belongs to a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, which is used to treat
Brimonidine Eye Drop
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Brimonidine belongs to a class of medications called alpha-adrenergic agonists, which is used to treat glaucoma.
Brigatinib
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Brigatinib is
Brexpiprazole
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Brexpiprazole belongs
Breast Screening Subsidies in Singapore
BREAST CANCER SCREENING WHERE TO GO FOR SCREENINGS USEFUL LINKS CONTACT INFORMATION Here’s all you need to know about breast cancer screening subsidies in Singapore. Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women in Singapore. You can protect yourself by taking active preventive measures to protect yourself against them. Besides being well informed about these conditions, you can protect yourself by going for regular health screenings. Breast Cancer Screening Beyond the recommended monthly breast self-examinations, the best way to protect yourself from breast cancer is to go for regular mammograms. A mammogram can detect tiny lumps that cannot be felt by
Breast Centre: Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment for Breast Cancer
ONE-STOP BREAST CANCER SERVICES MAMMOGRAM SCREENING BREAST CANCER MYTHS SURGERY FOR BENIGN BREAST LUMPS SURGERY FOR BREAST CANCER COUNSELLING SERVICES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP EVENTS FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT Learn about the services offered by the Breast Centre at Changi General Hospital. From breast cancer screening and assessment to diagnosis and treatment, CGH Breast Centre offers services for all breast conditions. One-Stop Breast Cancer Services Changi General Hospital’s Breast Centre offers a comprehensive one-stop service in breast cancer screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all breast
Breast Cancer Support Groups
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT AT NCIS OUR MISSION WHAT WE OFFER TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS Learn how breast cancer support groups help breast cancer patients cope with ongoing treatments and provide a deeper understanding of breast cancer. NCIS’ Breast Support Group provides knowledge, support and comfort for breast cancer patients and survivors. Breast Cancer Support at NCIS The Breast Support Group is coordinated and facilitated by trained oncology nurses from the Oncology Nursing Division of the National Cancer Institute Singapore (NCIS). Established in 2001, the group is made up of
Breast cancer
UNDERSTANDING BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER STAGES OF BREAST CANCER PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BREAST CANCER FURTHER TESTING FOR BREAST CANCER BREAST CANCER TREATMENT Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean women. All women are at risk of breast cancer, and the chances of developing it increase with age. All women are at risk of breast cancer, and the chances of developing breast cancer increase with age. Your risk increases if: You are 50 years of age or older; and/or Your mother, sister or daughter has had breast cancer The good news is, early
Brain Cancer
HOW COMMON IS BRAIN CANCER? AGE OF ONSET BRAIN CANCER SYMPTOMS BRAIN CANCER CAUSES BRAIN CANCER DIAGNOSIS BRAIN CANCER TREATMENT PROGNOSIS OF BRAIN CANCER BRAIN CANCER FAQS Understanding brain cancer and its symptoms. Brain cancers are generally named after the tissues which they originate from. The majority are glioma arising from glial cells in the brain. These include astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas and mixed cell type gliomas. The other forms of brain cancers are meningiomas, medulloblastomas, chordomas and central nervous system lymphomas. Brain cancers can be fast-growing (high grade), such as glioblastoma multiforme, or slow-growing (low grade), such as pilocytic astrocytoma. Cancers
Brain and Head Injury Support Groups
BRAIN TUMOUR SOCIETY (SINGAPORE) DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MND (MOTOR NEURON DISEASE)/ALS SUPPORT GROUP MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE) PARKINSON SOCIETY SINGAPORE PARKINSON DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP PARKINSON DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP SINGAPORE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION SINGAPORE NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION THE HEADACHE SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE THE PAIN ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE Read on for a list of brain injury support groups and head injury support groups set up by the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI). Brain Tumour Society (Singapore) The Brain Tumour Society (Singapore) supports patients with brain tumours, their families and caregivers, providing moral and resource support and patient education. Venue: Singapore General HospitalThe
Bosentan
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bosentan is
Bones Mineral Density (BMD) Test
DUAL ENERGY X-RAY ABSORBITARY (DEXA) WHY DEXA IS USED (IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER METHODS OF BMD) OSTEOPOROSIS AND BMD WHO SHOULD DO THE SCAN? PREPARATION AND EXPECTATION There are different bone mineral density tests but the DEXA scan is most commonly used. Read more about bone density tests and how they may help to detect osteoporosis here. What is Bone Mineral Densitometry? Bone mineral densitometry is a test done to measure a person’s bone mineral density (BMD). The measurements are used for the diagnosis of osteoporosis , estimation of the fracture risk and assessment of response to treatment. There are three
Bone Scan
PROCEDURE Otherwise known as skeletal scintigraphy, bone scans can be used to detect and monitor health abnormalities, such as bone scan for cancer and bone scan for osteoporosis. One of the most common indications of a bone scan, also known as skeletal scintigraphy, is to determine the status of the bones in cases of cancer. Bone scans are also useful for detecting abnormalities in the skeletal system, such as bone infection, fractures due to strenous exercises, Paget’s disease, benign bone tumour like osteoid osteoma, tumours and even in cases of child abuse. Bone scans may also be used to evaluate
Blood Glucose Meter to Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
REASONS TO OWN A GLUCOMETER HOW TO SELECT A BLOOD GLUCOMETER HOW TO INTERPRET BLOOD GLUCOMETER READINGS INTERPRETATION OF READINGS HOW TO USE A BLOOD GLUCOMETER DIFFERENT TYPES OF GLUCOMETERS Worried about diabetes or being pre-diabetic? Read on about the importance of a blood glucose monitoring system, and how to use a blood glucose meter to manage blood sugar levels at home. Reasons to Own a Glucometer Regularly monitoring your blood sugar levels can help you take better care of your diabetes. Checking your blood sugar helps you learn how food, activity levels, stress, medicine and insulin affect your blood
Bleomycin
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bleomycin attacks cancer cells and prevents them from dividing and growing in numbers. It is commonly
Bisoprolol
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bisoprolol belongs to a group of medications known as beta-blockers.Beta-blockers are usually used in the treatment
Essentials of Plastic Surgery. Q&A Companion (Jones) 2nd edition (2023)
We recommend this book A must-have companion resource to test knowledge of plastic surgery essentials Essentials of Plastic Surgery: Q&A Companion, Second Edition by renowned plastic surgeons Alex P. Jones and Jeffrey E. Janis mirrors expanded content and new chapters in the parent book, Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Third Edition. The third edition of the parent book includes 127 chapters, which reflects the increased scope, breadth, and depth of plastic surgery since publication of the last edition. The companion book employs the same style and formatting, with select illustrations from the parent book, as well as additional unique images created
Biologics and Biosimilars
WHAT IS BIOLOGIC AND BIOSIMILAR? HOW DO BIOLOGICS AND BIOSIMILAR WORK? WHAT ARE BIOLOGICS AND BIOSIMILARS USED FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE/USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE THE SIDE-EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is biologic and biosimilar? Biosimilars are the non-branded versions of the original biologic. Original reference biologics are usually more expensive because of the high cost of researching and manufacturing them, therefore biosimilars can be marketed once the patent on the original biologic has expired. Biosimilars are comparable in terms of quality, safety and efficacy to their version of an approved original biologics but are more
Bimatoprost Eye Drop
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bimatoprost belongs to a class of medications called prostaglandin analogues, which is used to treat glaucoma.
Bill Presentment for Public Healthcare Institutions
NEW FEATURES TO NOTE FOR YOUR NEW BILL HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MEDICAL BILLS AND MAKE PAYMENTS ON HEALTHHUB Seeking medical treatment and care is a worrying experience by itself and you should not have to worry further about trying to understand your healthcare bills. Seeking medical treatment and care is a worrying experience by itself and you should not have to worry further about trying to understand your healthcare bills. To make it easier for you to understand the healthcare charges, public healthcare institutions* will adopt a consistent format in presenting the details of your healthcare bills to you
Bilastine
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bilastine is
Biktarvy
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Biktarvy is
Bifonazole (topical)
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Bifonazole cream is used to treat fungal skin infections and
Bictegravir
WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION? WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY? WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet What is this medication for? Bictegravir (available
Essential Biomechanics for Orthopedic Trauma. A Case-Based Guide (Crist) 1st edition (2020)
We recommend this book Biomechanics is often overlooked when dealing with orthopedic injuries, whether regarding prevention or treatment, and practicing surgeons and surgeons-in-training may feel overwhelmed when referring to a book with a more complicated basic science approach. In order to make the subject clinically relevant to orthopedic trauma surgery, this unique text presents numerous clinical case examples to demonstrate clearly and effectively the principles biomechanics of injury, fixation and fracture healing. Divided into five sections, the opening chapters cover the essentials of stress and strain relevant to bone and joints and how this relates to fractures and their healing,
Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evidence-Based Approach (Sethi) 2nd edition (2018)
We recommend this book Now in its revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive, user-friendly text brings the latest evidence to bear on the diagnosis and management of orthopedic trauma patients. Centering on clinical scenarios, each chapter is based on a specific case. Leaders in the field of orthopedic trauma provide their expert opinions on management strategies and techniques while using data as their guide. The book is divided into sections covering the spine, upper and lower extremities, hip and acetabulum, foot and ankle, polytrauma, infection and perioperative management. New chapters in this edition discuss elbow fracture dislocations, femoral neck
Simon’s Emergency Orthopedics (Sherman) 7th edition (2015)
We recommend this book The emergency physician’s top reference for handling orthopedic injuries and disorders A Doody’s Core Title for 2017! Written by and for emergency physicians, Emergency Orthopedics is the leading reference for handling all types of musculoskeletal emergencies. This heavily illustrated, full-color book focuses on radiographic diagnosis, acute management, and discharge of the patient with a pulled muscle, torn ligament, fracture, or other skeletal trauma. The format represents the ideal integration of text and images, allowing clinicians to actually see what they reading about. The concise text tells readers everything they need to know about the mechanisms of
Orthopedic Biomaterials – From Materials Science to Clinical Applications (Antoniac) 1st edition (2017)
We recommend this book The goal of this special issue is to provide material scientists and orthopedic surgeons with an appreciation of the fundamental aspects of orthopedic biomaterials from the point of view of materials science and elaborate on clinical applications of these materials in orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic Biomaterials – From Materials Science to Clinical Applications (Antoniac) 1st edition (2017) Note : All files uploaded here with reserved copyrights for Medicine-21.com & Dr. Ahmed Hafez These materials are for personal use and not for commercial use, so avoid copying or transferring these materials to other websites or blogs to avoid being subject
Essentials of Orthopedics (Shenoy) 2nd edition (2014)
We recommend this book Brand New International Paper-back Edition Same as per description, **Economy edition, May have been printed in Asia with cover stating Not for sale in US. Legal to use despite any disclaimer on cover. Save Money. Contact us for any queries. Best Customer Support! All Orders shipped with Tracking Number Essentials of Orthopedics (Shenoy) 2nd edition (2014) Note : All files uploaded here with reserved copyrights for Medicine-21.com & Dr. Ahmed Hafez These materials are for personal use and not for commercial use, so avoid copying or transferring these materials to other websites or blogs to avoid being subject
Examination of orthopedic & athletic injuries (Starkey) 1st edition (2015)
We recommend this book “This is by far the most comprehensive and user-friendly text for both professor and student! I am continuing to use it in my Athletic Training Program, and beginning next year, I will institute it into my PT courses in Ortho I & II.”—Vincent J. Hudson, MS, PT, ATC, MBA, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, review of a previous edition. Completely revised and updated, the 4th Edition of the field’s standard resource brings you all field’s most current knowledge and an all-new full-color art program. Its superb combination of detailed illustrations and precise language makes even
Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma Case Atlas (Iobst) 1st edition (2020)
We recommend this book Because pediatric orthopedic trauma involves fixing bones that are still growing, it has unique concerns and complexities that distinguish it from adult orthopedic trauma. Unlike previous books on this topic, this book utilizes a case atlas format to provide current management strategies for pediatric orthopedic injuries to the upper and lower extremity and axial skeleton in a clear and concise manner, demonstrating real-world clinical situations and methodology for successful treatment. Each case will be authored by an expert in the field and will contain comprehensive step-by-step instructions on how to handle each injury. In addition to
Practical Office Orthopedics (Parks) 1st edition (2018)
We recommend this book Publisher’s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive full-color guide to orthopedics in the primary care setting Especially written for the primary care provider, Practical Office Orthopedics delivers outstanding full-color drawings, state-of-the-art radiographs, and a step-by-step approach to the evaluation and management of common bone and musculoskeletal complaints. This unique text is authored by Dr. Edward (Ted) Parks, whose practical orthopedics workshops at the regional and national American College of Physicians conferences have received top
Trauma and Orthopedics at a Glance (Willmott) 1st editionn (2016)
We recommend this book Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance is an easy-to-read, highly visual guide to orthopaedics. It comprehensively covers relevant basic science and clinically-oriented anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, and the diagnosis and management of trauma, sports injuries, paediatric orthopaedics, degenerative disease, and musculoskeletal tumours. Although primarily aimed at junior doctors and senior medical students, it is also useful for physiotherapists and nurse practitioners. Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance:• Provides thorough coverage of diagnosis, investigation and contemporary treatment options of commonly encountered orthopaedic conditions;• Features a section on what to expect as a Foundation doctor in orthopaedics, including how
Essential Orthopedics. Principles and Practice (Varshney) 1st edition (2016)
We recommend this book Essential Principles & Practice is an extensive, illustrated guide to the field of orthopaedics. Divided into twelve sections, this two volume set begins with sections covering bone anatomy, physiology, pathology and diseases, followed by joint structure and function, synovial joint disorders, and basic sciences in orthopaedics, with subsequent sections covering more specific topics such as paediatric orthopaedics and sports medicine. Principles and practice for shoulder, hip, spine, hand, foot and ankle are covered in later sections. Essential Principles & Practice includes all modern research methodologies, such as biostatistics, advanced imaging and gene therapy. Enhanced by 2000
Operative Approaches in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (Kerschbaumer) 2nd edition (2015)
We recommend this book Brand New International Paper-back Edition Same as per description, **Economy edition, May have been printed in Asia with cover stating Not for sale in US. Legal to use despite any disclaimer on cover. Save Money. Contact us for any queries. Best Customer Support! All Orders shipped with Tracking Number Operative Approaches in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (Kerschbaumer) 2nd edition (2015) Note : All files uploaded here with reserved copyrights for Medicine-21.com & Dr. Ahmed Hafez These materials are for personal use and not for commercial use, so avoid copying or transferring these materials to other websites or blogs to avoid
Multidisciplinary Approach to Surgical Oncology Patients (Ray) 1st edition (2021)
We recommend this book The book covers the basic concept of surgical and oncosurgical disciplines as a whole, as well as the management of surgical patients from pre-op preparation to discharge, i.e., all the basics needed for a successful outcome for oncosurgical patients. It covers surgical safety, the consumer protection act, medico-legal aspects, the importance of documentation, research and publications, and managing complications. The respective chapters cover pre-operative, intra-operative, and ICU management of cancer patients, based on a multi-disciplinary approach. Additionally, they highlight recent advances in surgical oncology and so-called incurable cancers. Edited and written by an interdisciplinary team of
Orthopedic Surgical Oncology For Bone Tumors. A Case Study Atlas (Ozger) 1st edition (2021)
We recommend this book This atlas presents a collection of richly illustrated teaching cases. It covers the fundamentals of orthopedic oncology complemented with relevant aspects that are demonstrated using individual cases. In a specialty that deals with a relatively smaller number of cases compared to tumors of other systems, this atlas prepares readers for clinical practice by combining a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, which lies on the continuum between structured and guided learning, with theory and practical insights. The book is divided into sections, arranged according to anatomical regions and the reconstruction type. Each chapter presents the relevant current clinical