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December 3, 2009

Screening for Diabetes

What are the tests used to screen and diagnose diabetes? 1.  Fasting Blood Sugar Test A venous blood sample is taken after an overnight fast. The […]
December 1, 2009

Breast Cancer is the top cancer in Singapore women

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females in Singapore. About 313 of the 1300 Singaporean females who are diagnosed with breast cancer died every […]
November 30, 2009

What is a Mammogram ?

A mammogram is a specialised x-ray of the breast use to detect or study cancer or tumour of the breast. Mammograms are quick, easy and non […]
November 29, 2009

Good health screening tests

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced a new recommendation that women should have their regular breast-cancer screening starting at age 50 and not 40. It […]