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30/07/2018

With improved surgical techniques and better understanding of the liver regenerative process, there has been an exponential rise in the number of patients undergoing living donor liver transplant.

Dr Stephen Chang, general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital specialising in liver transplant, answers various questions from liver donors and recipients.

General surgeon specialising in liver transplant, answers frequently asked questions by liver donors and recipients.

28/07/2018

World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July.
9 out of 10 people are living with viral hepatitis without knowing. Get yourself screened today http://bit.ly/2GWhKXC

27/07/2018

How does Hepatitis C infection affect kidney patients?
Dr Victor Lee talks about the damage that Hepatitis C infection can do to kidney transplant patients.

Heard about the case of 22 kidney transplant patients getting hepatitis C infection? Dr Victor Lee talks about the damage that hepatitis C infection can do to kidney transplant patients.

25/07/2018

Many patients with liver disease often may not discover it until it is too late. Know the signs so you can seek help earlier. Read on to find out if Your Liver Abnormal?

Many patients with liver disease often may not discover it until it is too late. Know the signs so you can seek help earlier.

23/07/2018

Drinking is enjoyable but how does alcohol harm your body? Dr Desmond Wai, gastroenterologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, shares more about the harmful effects of alcohol.

Alcohol has been enjoyed by humans since early civilisation. It is often consumed in celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries and banquets. While mild to moderate drinking is delightful, excessive drinking can be serious and potentially fatal.

20/07/2018

Weekend is the time when you can really relax, unwind, spend time with family, indulge in hobbies, and practise your favourite sports. However, what you might not realise is that your 9 to 6 office job could be affecting your fitness levels, and as a result, your weekend sporting prowess.

The truth is, most of us live for the weekend. That’s the time when you can really relax, unwind, spend time with family, indulge in hobbies, and practise your favourite sports. However, what you might not realise is that your 9 to 6 office job could be affecting your fitness levels, and as a resu...

18/07/2018

10 Things to Know for Your Digestive Health.
To maintain and build digestive health, you need a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

If you’re suffering from digestive problems, don’t ignore them. Consult a specialist at Gleneagles Hospital to seek an assessment and treatment.

If you’re suffering from digestive problems, don’t ignore them. Consult a specialist at Gleneagles Hospital to seek an assessment and treatment.

16/07/2018

Gallstones: When Upper Tummy Pain Isn't Just Gastric Pain
Dr Stephen Chang, general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital specialising in liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile duct surgery, explains gallstone disease and its treatment options.

The painful symptoms of gallstones are very often mistaken as gastric pain. Dr Stephen Chang explains gallstone disease and its treatment options.

13/07/2018

There are many diseases that affect the liver. One way to detect such diseases early is to go for regular health screening. A comprehensive health screening includes tests that can detect liver, pancreas, gall bladder and bile duct diseases during the early stage, when treatment tends to be more effective. http://bit.ly/2z1KPkD

11/07/2018

The Bare Truth of Pancreatic Cancer - Dr Tan Yu-Meng, general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, gives us the facts about pancreatic cancer and the treatment options available for patients.

Individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer face a stark reality – only about 5% survive for 5 years or longer, with just 1% surviving for 10 years or more after being diagnosed.