Did you know that Covid’s symptoms can last for months even after a negative rapid antigen test? Or does one in three Singaporeans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, which causes chronic snoring?
Medical information may be readily available on the Internet, but it can be a daunting task to screen out information overload and determine what is reliable.
Presented by SPH Media radio station OneFM, the OneFM Good Morning Doctor podcast series recently partnered with Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital to help your heart and lung health, regular cancer from the long-term effects of Covid-19. The importance of screening, migraine, and sleep problems.
Every Wednesday, medical professionals and professionals join the BIG show’s radio host to share important information about common health concerns and procedures.
The highlights of the podcast series are:
Long Covid is a hot topic. How do you know if you have it, and what can you do to recover faster?
If you have persistent shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, or other symptoms 6 months to a year after recovering from Covid, you may have a long symptom called Covid.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Chuhackchin, a respiratory specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, and Dr. Kojojojopipin, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, have this condition and more worrisome symptoms. Share insights on how to assess whether. They also share tips for boosting immunity and improving lung health after Covid infection.
Listen to the full podcast episode here.
What is Robotic Surgery? Is it better than traditional surgery?
Robotic surgery is a type of surgery performed with the help of surgical robotic systems that combines the skills of the surgeon with the accuracy of the surgical system to deliver better clinical results.
How do patients know if they are suitable for it, and what are some considerations they should keep in mind? Dr. Eugene Yeo, a general surgeon and colorectal surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, sheds light on this latest surgery and its use. He discusses the potential advantages it has over traditional surgical forms.
Listen to the full podcast episode here.
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among Singaporean men. When should I start my health check and why?
If a man is over 50 years old but has a family history of prostate cancer, Dr. Chinchonmin, a senior consultant urologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, should be screened for prostate cancer on a regular basis. I recommend it.
Check out this episode for prostate cancer symptoms, related tests, and treatment options.
Listen to the full podcast episode here.
When do you get migraines instead of headaches? How do you manage migraine attacks?
Migraine headaches are more than just terrible headaches. In this podcast episode, Dr. Lee Kim En, a neurologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, details the differences between migraine and normal headaches, different types of migraine headaches, and potential triggers for migraine attacks. ..
Genetics plays a major role, but there are treatment options available to patients. From this episode, we will gather insights on how to prevent attacks and manage symptoms so that migraine headaches do not affect quality of life.
Listen to the full podcast episode here.
What does it mean if the heart is punctured or the heart valves are damaged? Does that mean that open heart surgery is always needed?
The hole in the heart is a congenital heart abnormality that affects the blood flow through the organs. The holes are often small and the patient is asymptomatic. However, in more severe cases, it can lead to abnormal blood flow between the left and right ventricles of the heart, causing shortness of breath and palpitation. If left untreated, heart failure can occur.
Dr. Paul Cham, an interventional cardiologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, describes various minimally invasive surgeries to repair holes in the heart and emphasizes precautions to keep the heart in top condition. ..
Listen to the full podcast episode here.
One in three Singaporeans suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). How can you know if you are one of them, and what can you do to get a better sleep?
Snoring habits don’t have to be an immediate concern, but if they are chronic and accompanied by daytime fatigue and poor concentration, they may be suffering from OSA. This sleep disorder can cause you to stop breathing during sleep.
Dr. Dennisture Yukim, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, says don’t be shy to ask for help. Singapore has the highest incidence of people suffering from OSA in the world for two main reasons. The structure of the face is small, the nasal passages are narrow, and the high humidity causes allergic sinusitis, which makes the nasal passages even narrower.
Dr. Chua emphasizes the dangers of leaving OSA untreated and shares treatment options that help achieve a more restful sleep.
Listen to the full podcast episode here.
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