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Surgery

'Death was not our fate': Syrian father crosses seas to save his ailing son

Syrian refugee Abdulaziz Aldarwish, 32, reaches out his hand towards his son Yahia Aldarwish, 10, from his hospital bed shortly before a kidney transplant in which Abdulaziz is the donor, at the Onassis National Transplant Center, in Athens, Greece, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas
Syrian refugee Abdulaziz Aldarwish, 32, reaches out his hand towards his son Yahia Aldarwish, 10, from his hospital bed shortly before a kidney transplant in which Abdulaziz is the donor, at the Onassis National Transplant Center, in Athens, Greece, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas

Gary Woodland captures emotional win at Houston Open

Gary Woodland of the United States poses with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the Texas Children's Houston Open.
Gary Woodland of the United States poses with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the Texas Children's Houston Open.

NUH living-donor kidney transplant patients survive an average of 31 years, beating global norms

 Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.
 Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.

Tiger Woods returns to action with TGL Finals loss, no Masters decision yet

Feb 17, 2026; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA;  Genesis Invitational tournament host Tiger Woods speaks to the media during a press conference at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Feb 17, 2026; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA;  Genesis Invitational tournament host Tiger Woods speaks to the media during a press conference at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Keep that toilet break to 10 minutes: 4 things to know about haemorrhoids

Chronic constipation induces people to strain in order to move their bowels and increases the risk of haemorrhoids.
Chronic constipation induces people to strain in order to move their bowels and increases the risk of haemorrhoids.

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Ditch the glasses and contacts: More surgery options to fix your myopia

Waking up to clear vision without reaching for glasses or contacts is one of the most commonly cited motivations for seeking vision correction surgery.
Waking up to clear vision without reaching for glasses or contacts is one of the most commonly cited motivations for seeking vision correction surgery.

Boston Celtics’ Luka Garza filling key role as unfocused Minnesota Timberwolves visit for NBA clash

Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (left) and centre Luka Garza reacting during the 117-112 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20 at FedExForum.
Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (left) and centre Luka Garza reacting during the 117-112 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 20 at FedExForum.

Tottenham keeper Vicario to undergo hernia surgery next week

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v Atletico Madrid - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - March 18, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Guglielmo Vicario saves from Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone REUTERS/David Klein
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Tottenham Hotspur v Atletico Madrid - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - March 18, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Guglielmo Vicario saves from Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone REUTERS/David Klein

Galatasaray midfielder Lang to undergo surgery after freak thumb injury

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Liverpool v Galatasaray - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 18, 2026 Galatasaray's Noa Lang is stretchered off after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Liverpool v Galatasaray - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 18, 2026 Galatasaray's Noa Lang is stretchered off after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Phil Noble

SMC opens formal inquiry into doctor who mistakenly cut woman’s arteries, causing her death

Urologist Fong Yan Kit was charged on March 12 with causing the death of a 63-year-old woman during a routine surgery.
Urologist Fong Yan Kit was charged on March 12 with causing the death of a 63-year-old woman during a routine surgery.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.