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Health Matters - S1E34: Eyedrops mishaps: Loss of vision and death

A brand of eyedrops in America has been linked to loss of vision and even one death. Although it’s been pulled off the shelves in the US, Health Matters explores whether we in Singapore might be at risk. Could eyedrops lead to a dangerous bacterial infection?

Guest: Clinical Associate Professor Khor Wei Boon, Senior Consultant, Corneal & External Eye Disease Department, Singapore National Eye Centre

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Health Matters - Sudden Cardiac Death: When does it strike?

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Reginald Liew, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre at Gleneagles Hospital, about Sudden Cardiac Death in relation to the race participant who died after completing the recent Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.

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Health Matters - Undergoing a cataract operation

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Melissa Wong, Head and Senior Consultant, Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department, SNEC, about the process of cataract operations and post-surgery recovery.

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Health Matters - How could dengue kill you?

Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Paul Tambyah, Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, NUH, about how dengue could kill you.

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Health Matters - Gym Workouts for Different Ages

Getting back to the gym can be daunting, especially if you are of a certain age. Once older, you worry about injury prevention and even whether your workout is effective for your metabolism! Daniel Martin speaks with Annabel Yeoh, Certified PT at Surge, and a former SEA Games competitor. Tune in for workout advice if you are in your 30’s and 40’s. Plus watch out for Pt 2: Workouts in your 50’s.  

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Health Matters - Link between diabetes and foot health

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Francis Wong, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Island Orthopaedics, about the link between diabetes and foot health, and why it is under recognised in Singapore.

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