Dengue: What I should know?
Hui Ling Lau MPharm, PhD, RPh Having recently recovered from dengue fever myself, I have decided to share a number of dengue-related FAQs. I hope these would encourage all to seek early medical attention so that proper and timely interventions can be carried out. Sudden-onset, continuous high fever and two or more of the following: severe headache, severe pain in […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Fact sheet
John Tiong Jeh LungMPharm, PhD, RPh Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide? COPD accounts for 6% of all deaths globally with 90% of death cases being identified in developing countries. The global prevalence (total number of patients) of […]
Can I stop taking my aspirin? I don’t think it’s helping much.
Low-dose aspirin or more commonly known as “baby aspirin” is an anti-platelet medication. It is commonly prescribed to people who have had or have a high risk of a heart attack or a stroke. It works by preventing platelets from forming a clot efficiently thereby reducing the risks of heart attacks or a stroke. In […]
A quick guide to proper foot care for diabetics
Good control of diabetes: Daily checking of feet: Daily foot wash Moisturize your skin Trimming of toenails Wear proper footwear to protect your feet Ensure good blood flow to your feet Reference: American Diabetes Association
Common habits that can damage your kidneys
Insufficient water intake High salt intake Abuse of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) painkillers High dietary protein/meat intake Excessive consumption of processed food Taking too much sugar in diet Not getting enough sleep Alcohol consumption and smoking References:
I am confused!? Which meds can I buy without a prescription?
Jason Loo Siau EePhD, MPharm, RPh Have you ever been to the pharmacy requesting for a certain medicine, only to be asked by the pharmacist to come back with a prescription? Yet at the same time, the pharmacist can sell you other medicines without a prescription? This happens because different medicines may fall into different […]
Chickenpox and its prevention
Yow Hui Yin,BPharm, PhD, RPh Most people get chickenpox during their childhood. However, there is a possibility that chicken pox occurs in an adult who has never had it before. Did you know that chickenpox is highly contagious? It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which spreads from person to person easily, especially to those […]
An overview of Major Depressive Disorder
Laura Kho Sui SanMPharm, RPh, BCPP (Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist) Everybody goes through periods of sadness and low mood, especially after life-defining events like a breakup, the death of a loved one, or losing one’s job. But what differentiates normal “sadness” from pathological “depression”? We can determine this by looking at several different aspects, chiefly […]
Common medicines that affect sleep
Lau Hui LingMPharm, PhD, RPh Many patients have concerns about whether the medications they take can cause side effects. One common worry is whether certain medicines can affect their sleep. It is well-known that usage of illicit recreational drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy can lead to hyper-excitability and impaired sleep, while usage of heroin […]
Cholesterol lowering diet
Always remember that ‘You are what you eat’. The diet that you consumed will change your health. Therefore, eat wisely to stay healthy. #infographics