2024 has been a year of remarkable advancements in healthcare and wellness. As we reflect on the year that's been, we're excited to revisit some of the most insightful and informative articles featured on FarrerHealth. From inspiring patient journeys to practical health tips, Join us as we delve into our selection of the top 12 articles that have captured the essence of health and wellness in 2024.

When an elderly experiences a burn or scald, or a child falls and scrapes their elbows or knees, they might be rushed to the nearest hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. However, doing so may result in long waiting times, with hospitals reporting high patient loads. Another place you can bring your loved ones to seek medical care are urgent care facilities. Urgent care facilities are healthcare premises designed to provide medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

Breast cancer happens when abnormal cells grow in either the ducts or the fat lobules of the breast. It is the most common breast cancer among Singaporean women, accounting for 29.7% of all female cancers, with the highest rates reported among those aged between 45 and 49 years.

Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common chronic conditions that affect a significant portion of the world’s population. Despite that, allergic rhinitis and asthma are still two different conditions that affect different parts of your airway and may require different methods of treatment. We sit down with ENT specialist Dr. Liu Jiaying and respiratory specialist and interventionist Dr. Alvin Ng as they delve deeper into these two conditions, what they have in common, and how they can be managed.

In Singapore, more than 3000 people suffer from sudden cardiac arrests annually, with more than 80% of cases happening outside of healthcare facilities. Without any intervention, your chances of survival against cardiac arrest drop by 7-10% every minute. This is why a victim’s best chance of survival is if a bystander is able to step up and administer prompt first aid through the application of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

In this article, Dr. William Kristanto from Cardiac Care Partners shares his insights on how SGLT2 Inhibitors drugs are transforming the management of cardiovascular and renal health.

In this article, gastroenterologist Dr. Loh Poh Yen sheds light on common Gastrointestinal issues that older adults encounter and their implications.

Heart failure rarely occurs in isolation; Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common co-existing condition. CKD patients are at high risk of developing hyperkalemia (high potassium levels). This is a problem because effective treatment for HF can also increase serum potassium, and may have to be stopped if potassium levels are excessive. Dr Chan Po Fun, consultant cardiologist from The Cardiac Centre, offers some valuable insights on managing hyperkalemia in patients with heart failure.