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Issue 27
3 May 2024
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Five bottles of beer a day at age 10
NTFGH's Senior Medical Social Workers Ms Sarah Nanayakara and Mr Chew Tee Kit shared the challenges of engaging patients who are enrolled in the Alcohol-Related Frequent Attenders (ARFA) programme. Through case studies, the articles also illustrated how the programme has improved patients’ overall health and reduced their usage of the emergency department.
• The Straits times, Life, Pages C1, C2 (17 April 2024)
• Lianhe Zaobao, Page 8 (2 April 2024)
Live Well. Leave Well.
Episode 8 – Courage
Dr Lim Lee Yen, Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, NTFGH, spoke about demonstrating courage in her daily work as a physician in the palliative care team. Dr Lim shared that having the courage to honour the patient’s wish to pass on at home is often the driving force for the patient’s family despite their fears and worries.
• Live Well. Leave Well. Podcast, Singapore Hospice Council
(12 April 2024)
Orang muda, kaum Adam perlu waspada barah usus besar (Young people, men need to be aware of colon cancer)
Clinical Assistant Professor Christopher Keh, Senior Consultant, Colorectal Surgery, NTFGH, discussed the treatment options available for colorectal cancer while Dr Muhammed Isa Bin Jusoff Albar, Resident Physician, General Surgery, NTFGH mentioned some of the advancements made in colorectal cancer research and treatment in recent years.
• Berita Harian, Page 12 (15 April 2024)
大肠内窥镜 (Colonoscopy)
Dr Edwin Yang, Associate Consultant, Colorectal Surgery, NTFGH, elaborated on what patients need to take note of for their bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy, and emphasised the importance of screening.
• Capital 95.8FM (10 April 2024)
糖尿病足 有多可怕? (How scary is diabetic foot?)
Ms Chen Xi, Senior Podiatrist, NTFGH, gave advice on foot care tips and lifestyle adjustments to prevent recurrence of diabetic foot, including wearing diabetic shoes, maintaining foot hygiene, and adhering to medical advice to effectively manage their diabetic conditions.
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 14 (9 April 2024)
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少油、少盐、少糖 在家做饭更健康(Less oil, less salt, less sugar: It's healthier cooking at home)
Ms Grace Michael, Principal Dietitian, highlighted that individuals can make more informed choices when selecting ingredients, such as by choosing lean meats and fresh vegetables as healthier options when cooking at home.
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 14 (9 April 2024)
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噪音可诱发听力损失 年轻人勿充耳不闻 (Loud noises can induce hearing loss, young people should not turn a deaf ear)
Dr Gary Lee, Head, Audiology, NTFGH, recommended the implementation of more education programmes and campaigns to raise awareness about NIHL and encouraged the use of High-Fidelity Earplugs to reduce the risk of NIHL among young people.
• Lianhe Zaobao, Fukan, Page 1 (9 April 2024)