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Breast Cancer
Diabetes
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Sweat Patch Technology
Thyroid Nodules
Ocular Inflammation
Gynecomastia
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HPV
Cervical Cancer
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Radio Frequency Ablation
Phimosis
Hormonal Imbalances

If it’s a matter of health, Daniel Martin has it covered. He brings together experts to help you make sense of the latest health news.

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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Guest: Dr Tham Kwang Wei, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist & President, Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO)

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Guest: Dr Deborah Ng, Director, National TB Programme (NTBP), Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)

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Guest: Dr Tham Kwang Wei, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, Woodlands Hospital and the President of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO)

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Guest: Dr Tanujaa D/O Rajasekaran, Medical Oncologist, Parkway Cancer Centre

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Dr. Deborah Ng
Director of the National TB Programme, Communicable Diseases Agency
National TB Programme, Communicable Diseases Agency
Episode: World Tuberculosis Day Special; Around a thousand cases here every year
Dr. Tham Kwang Wei
Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, Woodlands Hospital; President of SASO
Woodlands Hospital; SASO
Episode: Obesity and the new(er) era of weight-loss medications
Dr. Tanujaa Rajasekaran
Medical oncologist from Parkway Cancer Centre
Parkway Cancer Centre
Episode: 3 Steps to fight cancer: Know your personal risk, go for the right screening and prevention, prevention, prevention
Dr. Geraldine Tan
Director and Principal Clinical and Counselling Psychologist
The Therapy Room
Episode: War Weary: Can overexposure to big global issues trigger genuine mental health concerns?
Dr. SS Sathappan
Orthopaedic surgeon
Farrer Park Hospital
Episode: Role of technology in orthopaedic care - AI, Robotics, 3D Printing
Dr. Sabrina Ngaserin
General Surgeon
Mount Elizabeth Novena, Parkway Cancer Centre
Episode: Breast Cancer
Lee Guan Hui
Adjunct Associate Professor and Centre Director for the National University Centre for Digestive Health
National University Hospital
Episode: Inside the New Digestive Health Centre: Ulcer, Liver, Colorectal health and more
Lalitha Kurupatham
Director of Food and Vector Borne Division at the Communicable Diseases Agency
Communicable Diseases Agency
Episode: Staying healthy during festive feasting
Professor Sng Ban Leong
Cacoon Program Lead and Head and Senior Consultant from the Department of Women's Anaesthesia at KKH
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Episode: First-of-its-kind paediatric palliative care pilot launches

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Obesity and the new(er) era of weight-loss medications
Q: How do GLP-1-based therapies differ from older weight loss drugs, and what are their advantages and caveats?
GLP-1 therapies primarily enhance satiety and reduce appetite through gut-brain signaling, with newer dual GLP-1/GIP combinations offering greater weight loss and better metabolic effects, but they require careful patient selection due to potential side effects and cardiovascular considerations.
Obesity and the new(er) era of weight-loss medications
Q: What is the genetic contribution to obesity, and can it be inherited?
Genetics can contribute a substantial portion of weight, with estimates suggesting a strong hereditary component, but environmental and developmental factors also shape how genes express in response to lifestyle and exposures.
Breast Cancer
Q: When can you stop going for mammograms after treatment or remission?
If quality of life remains good and there is ongoing health monitoring, continuing screening is advised for as long as a patient remains interested in monitoring potential recurrence.
Breast Cancer
Q: So how early should screening start and what does screening involve beyond mammograms?
Screening should be tailored to personal risk using risk assessments; regular mammograms are important, and genetic testing may be considered for those with higher risk or specific patterns like triple-negative breast cancer.
Breast Cancer
Q: Was I fairly correct in some of those statistics? 29.7% roughly, increasing incidence and the top cancer amongst women.
Yes, breast cancer is currently the leading cancer among women globally and the incidence is rising due to multiple factors, including environmental exposures and demographic changes.

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The series features insightful conversations centered on various health-related topics, showcasing expert opinions on pressing public health matters. The discussions often emphasize the importance of preventative care, timely vaccinations, and the impact of lifestyle choices on overall health. Topics such as infectious diseases, advances in medical treatment, cancer therapies, and wellness tips are regularly addressed, making the content highly relevant for an audience interested in staying informed about both personal and community health issues. Notably, listeners can expect practical advice and actionable health insights tailored to contemporary challenges.

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