Finerenone (Kerendia) – A new therapeutic agent in the Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) treatment paradigmBy KayeFebruary 10, 20220 The Burden of Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in Singapore, accounting for 66% of…
COVID-19 Infection May Raise Risk of Diabetes in Children, Study RevealedBy Tony ZhangJanuary 10, 20220 The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As of 10th…
Graves’ Disease: A Cause Of HyperthyroidismBy Vicky LaiJanuary 5, 20220 Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder which causes hyperthyroidism, the overproduction of thyroid hormones. The disease usually affects young and…
Hashimoto’s Disease: A Form of HypothyroidismBy Vicky LaiDecember 14, 20210 Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is a thyroid autoimmune disease and a condition where the immune system attacks and damages…
Osteoporosis: Why Is It More Common In Women?By Sony SherpaOctober 20, 20210 The word ‘osteoporosis’ means porous bone. It is a disorder in which bones become thinner and lose their strength over…
Osteopenia: Diagnosis and TreatmentBy Vicky LaiOctober 19, 20210 Osteopenia is a condition where there is low bone mass, indicating weaker bones more prone to breakage, but not as…
A Milestone in GLP-1RA Therapy: Oral Semaglutide (Rybelsus)By KayeOctober 15, 20210 Semaglutide tablet (Rybelsus), the first GLP-1RA developed for oral administration, heralds a milestone for diabetes management in the 15 years…
Romosozumab (Evenity) for the Treatment of OsteoporosisBy KayeOctober 3, 20210 In May 2021, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) approved the use of Romosozumab (Evenity), a novel biologic, for the treatment…
Diabetes: Diagnosis and MonitoringBy Rachel TanAugust 17, 20210 Did you know that over half of people with diabetes (57%) in Southeast Asia are undiagnosed? Many people who suffer…
Hyponatremia Management: A Breakthrough SolutionBy Sian LinJuly 16, 20210 Hyponatremia Management: A Breakthrough Solution Date: 16 Jul 2021 (Friday) Time: 1-2pm (GMT +8) Hosted by: Otsuka, Farrer Park Hospital…
