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Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Failure:
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Studies have shown that diabetes and heart failure are interlinked - up to 35% of heart failure patients are diabetic, and diabetic patients have up to a four times higher risk of developing heart failure. Diabetes is a predictor of mortality and morbidity in heart failure, and heart failure patients with poor glycaemic control have been shown to have higher mortality as well. Both are chronic diseases with multiple complications, and require effective shared care between primary care physicians and cardiologists to improve outcomes.
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Energy Intake a Significant Risk Factor for
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
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In a study of 34 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and 34 controls with chronic hepatitis B, the total calorie, macronutrient and fructose intake in NAFLD patients were found to be significantly higher. Logistic regression analysis showed that waist circumference and energy intake were significant risk factors for NAFLD - supporting the importance of healthy eating habits for managing this condition.Read more |
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) vs.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Crucial Differences |
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| Though inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share similar symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach cramps and abdominal pain, IBD is far more worrying. Unlike IBS, which is a benign condition, IBD increases the risk of surgery and cancer. Dr Shim Hang Hock of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, explains the differences.
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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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Dr Tan Vic Khi June
MBBS (Spore), MRCOG (UK) |
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Deputy Director & Senior Consultant;
KK Antenatal Diagnostic Centre / Antenatal Monitoring Clinic |
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| Adj Instructor Tanujaa D/O Rajasekaran |
| MBBS, MRCP (UK), M Med (Internal Medicine) |
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Division of Medical Oncology,
Consultant
Sub-specialties:
Thoracic-Oncology, Head & Neck, Genitourinary
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