By Dr Irwin Lim on January 1, 2011

If most of us were to stumble and then fall forwards, we probably would stop our fall with our outstretched hands. Would you find it surprising if ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on December 29, 2010

I can’t allow 2010 to end without mentioning the importance of the window of opportunity in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. TIME (wasted) = ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on December 27, 2010

For Christmas Eve dinner, our family congregated at Café Opera, in the Intercontinental Hotel for a scrumptious seafood buffet. Going to a buffet is ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on December 25, 2010

Just a short post to wish you all a very safe, joyful and relaxing holiday! I have to thank Sandra, who is part of our BJC Health family, for sharing ...

By BJC Health on December 23, 2010

It took me most of 2010 to weight up the pros and cons of starting a blog. I already have a busy, well-established rheumatology practice and our ...

By BJC Health on December 21, 2010

Thank you to all who have sent their well wishes to my wife. It’s day 3. She’s very much better. M can now walk without crutches and can even sit ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on December 20, 2010

I’ve been so excited about the wonderful Aussie win in the 3rd Ashes test. Michael Slater was part of the commentary team. He recently featured in ...

By BJC Health on December 19, 2010

Last night, she needed to use the toilet. My wife, M, declined the use of a makeshift nappy. With me as a crutch, and every step a painful one, we ...

By BJC Health on December 19, 2010

My wife has had vague right-sided lower back pain for a week or two. The discomfort has been minor and hasn’t slowed her down. She worked a 7-hour ...

By BJC Health on December 18, 2010

As I was growing up post-medical school, I was going to be a cardiologist. My first few years were spent on wards, dealing regularly with angina, ...