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Diagnosing Vascular Anomalies |
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Vascular tumours and malformations range from mild to severe and can lead to significant physical, psychological and emotional impairment. Specific treatments are now available for the management of many of these conditions, and accurate classification is crucial as inaccurate diagnoses may lead to inappropriate treatments with suboptimal outcomes. Vascular anomalies that are more complex, such as Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS), should be managed under the care of a multidisciplinary team, as a combination of various treatments may be required for optimal results.
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Severe Dengue: Early Detection and Treatment |
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Dengue fever can sometimes lead to severe dengue - dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS) - which is potentially life-threatening. However, early detection and proper medical care lower fatality rates below 1 per cent, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The Department of Infectious Diseases at SGH explains the warning signs and treatments available. Read more |
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Local Study Finds Increased Tuberculosis Risk for Underweight Diabetic Patients |
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| A recent Singapore-based study has found that patients with diabetes who are also underweight have a much higher risk of active tuberculosis (TB) than their heavier counterparts. Using data of over 60,000 middle-aged to older adults from the population-based study, the Singapore Chinese Health Study, its findings support calls for TB screening among these patients. Read more |
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SingHealth
Appointment Hotlines |
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Singapore General Hospital
Tel: 6326 6060 |
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Changi General Hospital
Tel: 6850 3333 |
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Sengkang General Hospital
Tel: 6930 6000 |
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Tel: 6294 4050 |
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National Cancer Centre Singapore
Tel: 6436 8288 |
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National Dental Centre Singapore
Tel: 6324 8798 |
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National Heart Centre Singapore
Tel: 6704 2222 |
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National Neuroscience Institute
Tel: 6330 6363 |
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Singapore National Eye Centre
Tel: 6322 9399 |
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Assoc Prof Tan Hak Koon
MBBS, FRCOG (UK),
M Med (O&G),
MRACOG (Aust), FAMS |
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Chairman and Senior Consultant,
Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology;
Chief, Obstetrics;
Co-Director,
KK Antenatal Diagnostic Centre /Antenatal Monitoring Clinic
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| Dr Siow Tian Rui |
MBBS, MRCP,
FRCR (Clinical Oncology) |
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Division of Radiation Oncology,
Senior Consultant
Sub-specialties:
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, Upper Gastrointestinal, Colorectal, Thoracic-Oncology
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