By Mr Rohit Jain
20.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery
The common signs of meniscus tear
Is your knee swollen and painful? Does it click and sometimes feeling like it's 'giving way'? If this sounds familiar, you might want to visit an orthopaedic surgeon to see if you have torn your meniscus. Read more from our expert Mr Rohit Jain about the signs and symptoms of a meniscus tear.
By Mr Rohit Jain
09.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery
Knee replacement: Preparation and recovery
Knee replacement surgery is a common operation that is usually done in the elderly. Depending on your case, you might need a partial knee replacement or a total knee replacement. We spoke to leading orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon Mr Rojit Jain to find out information on the different types of knee replacement, how a patient should prepare, how long it takes to recover and what aftercare should take place afterwards. We found how pre-habilitation helps the recovery process.
By Miss Christina Choy
08.10.20
Surgery
Genetic testing for breast cancer
We spoke with leading oncoplastic breast surgeon, Miss Christina Choy to find out more information on genetic testing. We found out exactly what is, what kinds of genetic tests are available, what the results of a genetic test mean and who should consider a genetic test to determine their likelihood of getting breast cancer. We also found out if a mastectomy is worth having to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
By Mr Rohit Jain
02.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery
Knee arthroplasty: when is it needed and is it safe?
You might be wondering how safe a knee arthroplasty is, what the risks are and when the procedure is needed. Find out how successful this procedure is at treating knee issues. Mr Rohit Jain, a leading orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon highlights things you need to know before considering knee arthroplasty
By Mr Ziali Sivardeen
01.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery
How to prevent shoulder pain when working from home
Have you noticed that your shoulders are aching more since you've been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic? You are not alone, in fact, shoulder injuries and pain are very common in those who WFH. Read more on what you should do if you've got shoulder pain and how to prevent it in the future, by orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ziali Sivardeen.
By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
21.09.20
Gastroenterology
5 possible reasons for unexplained weight loss
Normally, we are most concerned with weight gain as opposed to worrying about weight loss. But just when does losing weight become too much and what does it mean especially if it's unintentional? We spoke to one of our expert gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about the possible illnesses that can lead to unexplained weight loss.
By Mr Rohit Jain
10.09.20
Orthopaedic surgery
Knee injections vs. knee replacement surgery: which is best?
There are several things to consider when approaching your knee joint treatment. Learn from Mr Rohit Jain about knee injections and knee replacement surgery so that you can make a well-informed decision on which treatment is best for you.
By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
22.07.20
Gastroenterology
Bowel cancer: are cases on the rise in younger people?
Bowel cancer is often regarded as an old person's disease but in recent years it is increasingly being diagnosed in people aged 15 - 24 years old. Read more from our expert gastroenterologist Dr Aathavan Loganayagam about the symptoms that you should pay to attention to in cases of the disease.
By Dr Aathavan Loganayagam
15.07.20
Gastroenterology
Digestive enzyme supplements: do they really work?
Perhaps you've been doing some research into supplements that can help alleviate symptoms of bloating and constipation related to gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome. We asked one of highly-experienced London gastroenterologists Dr Aathavan Loganayagam for his expert opinion as to whether any of the digestive enzyme supplements out there on the market really do work or not.
By Dr Kare Tang
10.07.20
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What is interventional cardiology?
Interventional cardiology is a minimally invasive, non-surgical approach to investigate and treat a variety of heart diseases. We spoke to Dr Kare Tang, a top cardiologist from London to ask him to explain exactly what this subspecialty of cardiology involves and what conditions it can help treat.
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