Sidelined for two weeks by injuries and you may lose up to one-third of your muscle strength, according to Danish scientists in a study published earlier this month. What explains such drastic loss just from a brief break in physical activity? More importantly, how can we prevent such muscle loss? Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, shares his tips on building up muscle health for both children and adults.
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With one ovary removed and another failed due to chemotherapy, what chances would a woman have of becoming a mother?
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Percutaneous procedures are minimally invasive procedures that can be done without open surgery. Most of the procedures are done under x-ray guidance. The benefits of these procedures are:
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Beware ladies! There comes a point, in every childless woman’s life, when the larger world becomes very interested in your womb.
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As we age, we worry about osteoporosis and breaking our bones that turn more brittle with time. Yet it turns out that osteoporosis has its roots in our childhood. Today we learn about ways to grow and develop healthy bones and joints with Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
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The eyes are one of the most complex and highly specialized sensory organs in our body. It is about 1 inch in diameter and has a volume of about 3-4 cc.
Continue readingThe TV station, Al-Hijrah recently interviewed Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya ENT Consultant, Dr Iqbal Farim Rizal Wong about his views on the function of the human ears.
Continue readingSince the birth of Louise Brown in 1978, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has advanced tremendously and has proven to be a very successful treatment for infertile couples.
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Opioids, such as morphine, are used regularly to manage pain, but are we abusing them? Reports show that orthopaedic surgeons in the USA are the third top prescribers of opioids. Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the use of opioids in managing musculoskeletal injuries.
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You wake up, you stretch and get out of bed, then you spend the rest of the day sitting at your desk and in traffic jams. Well, you might actually be lying on a bad mattress, sitting with poor posture and putting unnecessary strain on your back. All of which can lead to lower back pain.
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