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Health Matters - International Celiac Disease Awareness Day

Health Matters

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Calvin Koh, Gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore, about what celiac disease is and how it differs from gluten intolerance or allergy.

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Health Matters - S1E38: Effects of long COVID-19 on our Cardiovascular system

Up to 90% of long Covid symptoms could be cardiopulmonary in nature. Does this increase your risk of a cardiac event? Do our vaccines and boosters help mitigate long COVID symptoms?  Guest: Professor Tan Huay Cheem, Chairman of Singapore Heart Foundation and Senior Consultant for the Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre 

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Health Matters - S1E37: World Hearing Day

To commemorate World Hearing Day on 3 March, we are raising awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. Did you know up to 60% of hearing problems could be picked up at the Primary Care level? Turn up the volume (but not too loud) for this World Hearing Day special.  Guest: Dr Barrie Tan, ENT surgeon based at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore

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Health Matters - S1E36: Influenza vaccination for seniors

There’s more to vaccination than COVID. Health Matters explores why seniors should be more proactive when getting vaccinated against other diseases such as influenza. Guest: Dr Carol Tan, Geriatrician, The Good Life Medical Centre (Mt Alvernia)

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Health Matters - S1E35: Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy

#HealthandTech An AI-assisted colonoscopy could increase the odds of finding a polyp and it may not cost more than $50 more. What impact could this have on colorectal cancer rates here?  Guest: Dr Melvin Look, Medical Director, Panasia Surgery Group. He’s also a General Surgeon with a special interest in Gastrointestinal Surgery and Endoscopy.

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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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