By Dr Irwin Lim on February 13, 2011

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has a profound effect on people's lives. Patients have to cope with chronic pain, struggling with the demands of work and ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on February 10, 2011

by Ray Jongs, Hand Physiotherapist A break of the wrist is most commonly a result of a fall onto the outstretched hand. This could result in a very ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on February 8, 2011

I was inspired by this post by MedCrunch, titled Re-thinking and visualizing blood tests. So inspired, that I spoke to our DXA technician soon after. ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on February 2, 2011

The 3 years following the birth of my twins, D & E, proved a very tough time for my wife, M and I. We already had a 19 month-old daughter, C, who ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 31, 2011

Many patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis are relieved when they finally get a diagnosis. Relief, mixed with frustration. Usually, Ankylosing ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 30, 2011

by Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist I stopped wearing a tie to work at the start of 2004. It was summer and I was hot. Its much more comfortable working ...

By Dr Robert Russo on January 27, 2011

Spinal pain is one of the most common afflictions to affect modern man, with 12-33% of the adult population having low back pain at any given time. ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 25, 2011

Relayed by Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist This morning, I received a typed note from a patient. It was unexpected and such a pleasant way to start the ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 23, 2011

by Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist 5 Saturdays have passed since my wife, M, developed acute right-sided buttock and lower leg pain. Her progress has been ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 22, 2011

by Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist It's often hard to explain the concept of autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis. The body's immune system attacks the ...