To our listeners who have tuned in since we started out in 2021, thank you for your support and encouragement!We'd never imagine that we would be able to create so much content, yet here we are 30 episodes later. We're so thankful to have been a part of your learning journey, whether you're a student, junior doctor, or a resident. For now, as Ching Han and Dillon move on to their respective Senior Residencies, we will be taking a break from new episodes; in the meantime, the rest of our ...

In this episode, we collaborate with the vibrant team from Third Spacing - an independent podcast by healthcare students that explores the intersections between science and the humanities. Join us, as we discuss with our very own Dr Andrew Ong, the inner workings and approach towards patients with functional abdominal pain. Thank you for having us Third Spacing!

Diarrhea takes many forms, and its etiologies differ from host to host. Whether in a young child, a returning traveler, or in today's episode, an immunocompromised host. Joining us today is Dr Jean Sim, Consultant in Infectious Diseases from Singapore General Hospital, who shares with us her approach towards diarrhea in an immunocompromised host.Do look out for our earlier episode on Approach to Chronic Diarrhea if you have not already done so!

Critical Care, or Intensive Care Medicine, centers around the holistic management of critically ill patients who are at risk or have developed life threatening organ failures. A fundamental aspect of medicine, it is ever so important for doctors to recognize a patient as they turn unwell.Joining us today, is Dr Esther Tan Qiao Li, Consultant in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, in Singapore General Hospital. Wearing multiple hats, she is actively involved in the Extracorporeal Life Supp...

With World IBS Day closing in on 19th April, join us as we discuss the approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome! 10% of the world's population suffer from IBS, with significant impact on quality of life, and health care use; It is so important for us to be up to date on how we can diagnose and treat patients with IBS. We're joined by Dr Kewin Siah, gastroenterologist from the National University Hospital (NUH) who specialises in Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases. We are also j...

Join us today as we discuss Iron Deficiency Anemia - a common, yet complex disorder that differs in management between healthy individuals and patients with other co-morbidities such as congestive cardiac failure, or chronic kidney disease. We are fortunate to have with us Dr Esmeralda Teo, Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Acute Leukemia and Cancer Survivorship. We discuss the approach to patients with anemia, how to interpret an iron panel, and the various treatm...

Join us today as we approach the topic of dysphagia; an issue that is very prevalent especially in our elderly, inpatient populations. Take a break from the usual medical approaches, and find out more about how our very specialized speech therapists approach and address the issue of dysphagia.We are very fortunate to have with us Ms Wong Seng Mun, Senior Principal Speech Therapist from the Singapore General Hospital, to guide us through dysphagia, and swallowing assessments ranging from ...

In our first episode of 2023, we delve into Hepatocellular Carcinoma, discussing the relevant investigations, current treatment modalities, as well as upcoming treatment possibilities.Joining us today, are Dr Evelyn Wong, Associate Consultant Oncologist, and Dr Chen Kaina, Senior Resident Gastroenterologist and Clinician Scientist, to share their perspectives on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma. With the endemicity of Hepatitis B in Singapore, together with the rise of Metabol...

Join us today, as we discuss the difficult topic of Obesity. In Singapore, 30% of the population is overweight, while 10% are obese. With obesity, comes co-mordibities ranging from hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnoea to ischemic heart disease. A difficult issue to address and tackle, we are joined with Senior Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Lee Phong Ching,, Director of the SGH Obesity Centre, as well as Dr Ravishankar Asokkumar, Consultant Gastroenterologist specialising ...

In our first of many upcoming multi-disciplinary discussions, we have with us Dr Cherylin Fu, Senior Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, and Director of Pelvic Floor Disorders at the Singapore General Hospital. We discuss the ins-and-outs of fecal/bowel incontinence, beginning with the clinical approach and evaluation, investigations, and management of patients suffering from fecal incontinence. Fecal incontinence is a topic that is not frequently discussed in medical school or at the po...

We are one!Thank you all so much for joining us on this incredible journey over the past year!It has been nothing but enjoyable, coming together to talk about various topics centering around gastroenterology and hepatology. On behalf of the team, we would like to thank you all for tuning in, and we hope that you've enjoyed and learnt as much as we have. To commemorate our 1st anniversary, our co-hosts Dillon & Ching Han have come together to talk about the abdominal examination...

In our last episode, we dived into the clinical and biochemical evaluation of patients presenting with an upper GI bleed. We explored the various methods in stratifying patients, helping to determine who needs endoscopic evaluation more urgently. In the second episode of our 2-part series on UBGIT, we are joined once again by our Senior Residents Dr Tan Yu Bin, and Dr Li Huanghuan, where they share about the management of patients with UBGIT - from the initial resuscitation, transfusion ...

Join us, in a 2-part series featuring our senior residents, Dr Tan Yu Bin, and Dr Li Huanghuan. In this episode, we explore the approach towards patients presenting with an upper gastrointestinal bleed (UBGIT). We delve into the clinical and biochemical evaluation, that contribute towards the risk stratification of patients, helping us decide who requires an endoscopy urgently or not. On a side note, we hope to hear of your methods in determining melena; whether it's through s...

Timely recognition of patients with acute liver failure, and managing them at a liver transplantation center is essential in improving their survival. Joining us today, is Dr Terence Tan, consultant gastroenterologist from the Singapore General Hospital Liver Transplant Unit. We delve into the details behind Acute Liver Failure - discussing how we can evaluate patients suspected of ALF, the necessary workup, as well as important management principles to improve their outcomes.

Ever wondered about the subtle nuances between treating Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis? Joining us this episode, is Dr Webber Chan, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Services at Singapore General Hospital. We delve into the management principles of inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss the changes in treatment options that have rapidly developed over the past decade. In a time where the incidence of IBD is increasing amidst developed countries, it is of growing imp...

Lights out and away we go, with the second season of Guts & Glory.Joining us in this new season is Dr Victoria Ekstrom, consultant gastroenterologist specializing in hepatology and transitional care. We delve into the inner workings of hepatic encephalopathy, exploring the pathophysiology, classifications, and management of patients with cirrhosis complicated by hepatic encephalopathy.

Joining us this episode is Dr Chin Yung Ka, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist from Singapore General Hospital. Dr Chin shares his approach to pancreatitis, and we discuss the principles behind stratifying and managing patients who present with acute pancreatitis, from hydration and feeding, to the indications for antibiotic therapy. This marks the end of our first season, and we are truly grateful to all our listeners who have been tuning in! We hope that you've enjoyed these ep...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or as experts are proposing to redefine to Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), is a growing concern amidst developed countries such as Singapore. Rising obesity trends, will lead to increasing incidence of MAFLD, with resultant chronic liver disease or even cirrhosis. Joining us this episode is Dr Mark Cheah, Consultant Gastroenterologist from Singapore General Hospital, who shares with us his thoughts and approach for patient...

What is hepatobiliary sepsis?Joining us this episode, is Dr Ong Wai Choung, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist from Singapore General Hospital, who specializes in interventional endoscopy on top of general gastroenterology. Dr Ong discusses the general approaches to patients who present with hepatobiliary sepsis - the clinical presentation, relevant investigations, and management steps required to stabilize and manage these patients.

Would you rather be on bleeder call for an entire month, or run 10 back to back clinic sessions in a week? Be scoped by a hepatologist, or have a liver biopsy by an endoscopist?Take a break from the grind and join us in this special episode, where we speak with 4 of our very own Gastroenterology Senior Residents. Hear about their lives as senior residents, the transition from junior residency to senior residency, as well as some tips and advice on career choices.