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Health Matters - Troponin levels as an indicator of “heart injury”?

The Health Sciences Authority has just disputed the findings of a Swiss study that reported heart injuries among a small percentage of people who had received an mRNA vaccine. The study used Troponin levels as an indicator of heart injury. But just what is Troponin, and what is true heart injury? Daniel Martin finds out from Assistant Professor Lin Weiqin, Clinical Director, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Programme and Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore. 

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Health Matters - The thing about Shingles

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Mark Tang, Consultant Dermatologist, Mt Alvernia Medical Centre, about how shingles could change one's well-being.

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Health Matters - Cholesterol: Debunking myths, embracing truths

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr William Kristanto, Interventional Cardiologist, Farrer Park Hospital, about the biggest misconceptions people have about Cholesterol.

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Health Matters - The best age for orthodontic treatment

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Soh Shean Han, Dental Specialist in Orthodontics, Specialist Dental Group, about the best time to have braces or other orthodontic treatment.

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Health Matters - Why do I have sensitive teeth and what can I do about it?

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Irene Sim, Dental Specialist in Endodontics, about how  overzealous brushing could lead to sensitive teeth.

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Health Matters - The truth about slipped discs, text neck and nerve compressions

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Mohammad Mashfiqul Arafin Siddiqui, Senior Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon, Farrer Park Hospital, about slipped discs, text neck and nerve compressions.

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