Gan | Practice Insights

Ravidasvir boosts hepatitis C elimination

Saras Ramiya, 20210624060000

Malaysia is the first country in the world to approve ravidasvir as treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

Managing hepatitis in primary care

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Dr Rajneesh Kumar, a senior consultant at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, highlights the high prevalence of hepatitis, and speaks to Roshini Claire Anthony about the transmission, prevention, and treatment of the disease.

Managing sexually-transmitted infections in primary care

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Dr Dariusz P. Olszyna, a senior consultant at the Division of Infectious Diseases, National University Hospital, Singapore, speaks to Roshini Claire Anthony on the importance of early detection to prevent the spread and complications related to sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).

Managing cystic fibrosis in primary care

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Dr Michael Lim, a senior consultant at the Paediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Division, National University Hospital, Singapore, speaks to Roshini Claire Anthony on the rare disease that is cystic fibrosis.

Managing NAFLD in primary care

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – a clinicopathological spectrum comprising hepatic steatosis or non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) – is the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome recognized as a leading cause of liver morbidity and mortality. Dr Loo Wai Mun, Consultant at the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore, speaks with Audrey Abella to discuss how NAFLD can be best managed in primary care.