NSAIDs and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are commonly used as painkillers. But for those with chronic kidney disease, they need to be used with care. Renal pharmacists from Singapore General Hospital (SGH) explain.
Recommended Vaccines for Adults
The Department of Infectious Diseases from Changi General Hospital (CGH), a member of the SingHealth group, shares more about the common vaccines for adults: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (chickenpox), Pneumococcal and flu (Influenza) vaccine.
Fainted (Syncope): What To Do
Fainting (also known as syncope) could suggest other health conditions. Doctors from SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP), a member of the SingHealth group, explain what to do when someone loses consciousness or if you start to feel faint yourself.
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Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis in Children
Accident and Emergency: When Is It Necessary?
Tips for Teenagers to Get Rid of Acne and Pimples
Breast Cancer 101 - Doctor Q&A
6 Common Eye Problems: Possible Causes and Tips
Treating & Managing Eczema - Doctor Q&A
Why Whole Foods Are Better
Gout: How to Manage
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A book written by clinicians for clinicians that presents a broad view of the clinical applications of opioids; it covers the pharmacology of opioids and its clinical application in a wide range of situations from acute to chronic cancer and non-cancer pain across ages from paediatric to geriatric populations.
It also covers the socio-historical, ethical, legal and criminal aspects related to the use of opioids, and includes the limitations of opioids as well as recommended precautionary measures when prescribing these drugs. For the busy clinician who has to manage pain either as a generalist or a specialist, this is a very handy text to keep within reach.
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