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Health Matters - S1E40: Is the “Asian Flush” linked to Cancer?

The “Asian Flush” is commonly seen among those of Chinese, Korean or Japanese descent, who go red in the face after consuming alcohol. But could it also be a sign of an increased risk for certain cancers? 

Guest: Dr Edward Cheong, General Surgeon, Senior Upper GI Consultant Surgeon, PanAsia Surgery Group. 

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Health Matters - Measles at highest local rates since 2020 (40 cases). Is this a tipping point?

Guest: Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Senior Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician, Rophi Clinic.

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Health Matters - A psychiatrist’s take on newly released SOS report, and spike among 30 to 39 y/o suicide rates

Guest: Dr Jared Ng, Medical Director, Psychiatrist and Senior Consultant of Connections MindHealth

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Health Matters - Post-surgery patients got more sleep and constant vitals monitoring, thanks to a smartwatch

Guest: Dr Lim Tian Zhi, Associate Consultant, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital

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Health Matters - NHCS-developed AI platform could quantify heart damage, quickly

Guest: Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Tan Ru San, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore

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Health Matters - How AI will transform the nursing profession

Guest: Muhammad Hafashah, Board Member of the Singapore Nurses Association

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