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Acorn Gastroenterology Acorn Gastroenterology provides personalized, evidence-based gastroenterology services to patients.

2025 年即将结束,我们也将迎来崭新的 2026 年。随着保险政策的持续调整,以及私人保健计划在 2026 年 4 月起的进一步变化,整体私立医疗环境将面对更多挑战,也可能影响部分病患的就医选择。尽管如此,Acorn Gastroente...
21/12/2025

2025 年即将结束,我们也将迎来崭新的 2026 年。

随着保险政策的持续调整,以及私人保健计划在 2026 年 4 月起的进一步变化,整体私立医疗环境将面对更多挑战,也可能影响部分病患的就医选择。

尽管如此,Acorn Gastroenterology 将继续秉持专业与初心,与医疗伙伴紧密合作,在审慎营运的同时,为病患提供高质量、具价值的医疗服务。

感谢病患一路以来的信任与支持,也感谢团队成员的努力与付出。
在此祝大家新年安康、身体健康,2026 年一切顺心如意。

#新年安康 #携手前行 #守护健康 #2026

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: The Game-Changer in Metabolic and Renal MedicineIntroductionGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) rec...
12/09/2025

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: The Game-Changer in Metabolic and Renal Medicine

Introduction
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have evolved from niche diabetes treatments to multi-indication powerhouses. In 2025, their clinical relevance spans type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular risk reduction, and even obstructive sleep apnea. With expanding FDA approvals and robust clinical data, GLP-1 RAs are reshaping chronic disease management.

🧬 What Are GLP-1 Receptor Agonists?
GLP-1 RAs mimic the endogenous incretin hormone GLP-1, which enhances insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, slows gastric emptying, and promotes satiety. These effects translate into:

Improved glycemic control

Sustained weight loss

Cardiovascular and renal protection

Popular Agents:
Drug Name Brand Name Indications (2025)
Semaglutide Ozempic, Wegovy

Tirzepatide Zepbound
Exenatide Byetta

🚀 Latest Approvals and Expanding Indications
Semaglutide (Ozempic): Approved to reduce CKD progression and cardiovascular mortality in T2DM patients

Wegovy: Awaiting FDA decision for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Zepbound: First GLP-1 agent approved for obstructive sleep apnea

💡 Emerging Benefits
Cancer Risk Reduction: GLP-1 RA use linked to lower risks of endometrial, ovarian, and meningioma cancers in obese adults

Environmental Impact: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions due to fewer hospitalizations and lower calorie consumption among heart failure patients

Muscle Mass Preservation: ProGo®, a consumer GLP-1/GIP agonist, protects lean muscle via myostatin and Activin A inhibition

⚠️ Clinical Considerations
While GLP-1 RAs offer transformative benefits, they’re not without challenges:

Gastrointestinal Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, and early satiety are common, especially in CKD patients

Lean Mass Loss: Up to 50% of weight loss may be lean muscle, raising concerns in sarcopenic or protein-restricted populations

Adherence Issues: Real-world data shows high discontinuation rates due to cost, side effects, or unmet expectations

📈 Market Outlook
The GLP-1 market is projected to exceed $100 billion globally by 2027, driven by:

Expanding indications

Oral formulations in development

Consumer health applications (e.g., ProGo®)

Conclusion
GLP-1 receptor agonists are no longer just antidiabetic agents—they’re central to a new era of metabolic, renal, and cardiovascular care. As research deepens and indications broaden, clinicians must balance efficacy with personalized care strategies to maximize outcomes.

益生元、益生菌与后生元 Prebiotic, Probiotic, Postbiotic:它们的区别与肠道健康的重要性引言我们的肠道中生活着数万亿微生物,它们影响着消化、免疫,甚至情绪。为了维持这些有益菌群的平衡,有三个关键角色非常重要:益...
13/08/2025

益生元、益生菌与后生元 Prebiotic, Probiotic, Postbiotic:它们的区别与肠道健康的重要性

引言
我们的肠道中生活着数万亿微生物,它们影响着消化、免疫,甚至情绪。为了维持这些有益菌群的平衡,有三个关键角色非常重要:益生元、益生菌 和 后生元。虽然它们的名字相似,但在维持健康消化系统方面,它们各自承担着不同的功能。

1. 什么是益生菌 (Probiotic) ?
益生菌是活的有益细菌,能够帮助维持肠道菌群的健康平衡。

作用:
- 在使用抗生素后恢复肠道菌群
- 改善消化和营养吸收
- 增强免疫功能

最佳来源:

- 含活性菌的酸奶
- 克非尔(Kefir)
- 泡菜(Kimchi)
- 德国酸菜(Sauerkraut)
- 含乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌等的益生菌补充剂

2. 什么是益生元(Prebiotic)?

益生元是不可被人体消化的膳食纤维,它们为肠道中的有益细菌提供食物。

作用:

- 相当于益生菌的“肥料”
- 促进有益菌的生长
- 支持健康的消化与排便

最佳来源:

大蒜, 洋葱, 芦笋, 香蕉
全谷类(燕麦、大麦)

3. 什么是后生元 (PostBiotic) ?
后生元是益生菌消耗益生元后产生的具有生物活性的物质,包括短链脂肪酸、肽类、酶等。

作用:

- 减少肠道炎症
- 强化肠道屏障
- 调节免疫系统

来源:
后生元主要在我们摄入益生元和益生菌食物后,由体内自然产生。一些补充剂现在也直接提供后生元成分。

4. 益生元、益生菌与后生元如何协同作用
肠道健康就像一个三步链式反应:

益生元 为有益菌提供养分
益生菌 得到滋养并繁殖
后生元 产生并发挥健康功效

5. 平衡肠道生态系统的健康好处
改善消化和营养吸收

增强免疫力
减轻肠易激综合征(IBS)症状
可能改善情绪与心理健康

A gastroscopy (also called an upper endoscopy) is a simple, minimally invasive procedure that allows your doctor to look...
13/08/2025

A gastroscopy (also called an upper endoscopy) is a simple, minimally invasive procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your oesophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine. But how do you know when you really need one? Knowing the right time for a gastroscopy can help detect digestive problems early, prevent complications, and give you peace of mind.

Common Reasons You May Need a Gastroscopy
1. Persistent Upper Abdominal Pain
If you have ongoing pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen that lasts more than a few weeks, a gastroscopy can help identify causes such as gastritis, ulcers, or inflammation.

2. Chronic Heartburn or Acid Reflux
Long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can damage the oesophagus lining. Gastroscopy helps assess the severity and detect conditions like Barrett’s oesophagus.

3. Unexplained Nausea and Vomiting
Frequent, unexplained vomiting or nausea can be linked to stomach ulcers, blockages, or inflammation — all visible via gastroscopy.

4. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
If swallowing feels painful or food gets stuck, a gastroscopy can help identify narrowing, growths, or inflammation in the oesophagus.

5. Signs of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Black stools, vomiting blood, or unexplained anaemia could be due to ulcers, erosions, or tumours — urgent gastroscopy is recommended.

Preventive and Screening Reasons
Family history of stomach cancer

Monitoring polyps or Barrett’s oesophagus

Follow-up after treatment for ulcers or tumours

Even without severe symptoms, people with high-risk factors may need regular gastroscopy screenings.

What Happens During a Gastroscopy?
A thin, flexible tube with a camera is passed through the mouth to inspect the digestive tract. The procedure usually takes less than 15 minutes, often with sedation for comfort.

Why Early Gastroscopy Matters
Delaying the test could allow ulcers, cancers, or other problems to progress silently. Early diagnosis means better treatment outcomes and peace of mind.

Key Takeaway
If you have persistent digestive symptoms, unexplained weight loss, blood in stool/vomit, or difficulty swallowing, see a gastroenterologist promptly. They can advise whether a gastroscopy is necessary for diagnosis or screening.

It’s in the news now, More people under age 50 has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. There has been increase number...
07/08/2025

It’s in the news now,
More people under age 50 has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
There has been increase numbers of screening for people age 45-49, leading to early cancer detection and better outcome.

《賽普沙辛 (Ciprofloxacin) 导致神经线衰歇 》賽普沙辛 (Ciprofloxacin) 是一种常用于治疗尿道炎,肠道感染, 肺部感染等疾病。 一些病人因对青霉素敏感所以只能利用賽普沙辛治疗感染。 话说一个英国妇女因尿道炎吃了...
22/02/2024

《賽普沙辛 (Ciprofloxacin) 导致神经线衰歇 》

賽普沙辛 (Ciprofloxacin) 是一种常用于治疗尿道炎,肠道感染, 肺部感染等疾病。 一些病人因对青霉素敏感所以只能利用賽普沙辛治疗感染。

话说一个英国妇女因尿道炎吃了这抗生素导致全身神经线故障。
这情况很罕见, 在医学研究报告, 在一百多万病人中 ,大约 有0.00024% 病人 , 也大约是 1万个人里两个患上某程度的神经线问题。
其中的症状包括:
手脚麻痹, 乏力, 疼痛
情况可能马上发生, 或高达30天内

我本人有个病人曾经有过这样的状况,因为他是运动员,出院前我特别提醒他 有关这药的罕有副作用。
还好停了药后就好了。但是医药研究显示有些病人病情可能会留下后遗症。

小心为妙

Talia Smith, 44, from Norwood, Massachusetts, was left in excruciating pain and unable to walk after she was prescribed a common antibiotic for a UTI and had extreme, rare side effects.

《吃不完的隔夜菜》最近有个老人家因为食物中毒进医院。孩子就说老人喜欢吃隔夜菜饭。我其实不是很明白为什么会有那么多隔夜菜饭,后来有一天,我打包新鲜的食物回家给我妈妈吃,他和我说 :昨天的菜还没吃完,弄烧后可以当午餐,我就问, 那么今天我刚买的...
02/10/2023

《吃不完的隔夜菜》

最近有个老人家因为食物中毒进医院。
孩子就说老人喜欢吃隔夜菜饭。
我其实不是很明白为什么会有那么多隔夜菜饭,

后来有一天,我打包新鲜的食物回家给我妈妈吃,他和我说 :昨天的菜还没吃完,弄烧后可以当午餐,
我就问, 那么今天我刚买的食物怎么样?
她说 :这个可以留到明天吃!

哈哈,天呀, 现在我知道为什么有吃不完的隔夜饭菜。

我了解不浪费食物是一个好习惯,但是如果这习惯是食物中毒的祸根,必须改掉!食物一旦暴露在空气,细菌就会滋生,产生毒素。就算冷冻后弄热也无法去除。
年纪大了,食物中毒的代价实在太大了!所以那些酒楼餐馆多余的食物丢了都不施舍给穷人,万一吃坏肚子还要给人告。

隔夜饭菜是食物中毒最大祸首

Happy Vesak Day !
02/06/2023

Happy Vesak Day !

脂肪肝病 (Fatty liver disease) 是指过多的脂肪会肝脏中堆积。它是慢性肝病最常见的病因之一,可导致多种并发症。 最常见的类型是非酒精性脂肪肝,它影响着全世界多达 30% 的人——在服用他汀类药物或其他药物治疗高胆固醇或心...
15/05/2023

脂肪肝病 (Fatty liver disease) 是指过多的脂肪会肝脏中堆积。它是慢性肝病最常见的病因之一,可导致多种并发症。 最常见的类型是非酒精性脂肪肝,它影响着全世界多达 30% 的人——在服用他汀类药物或其他药物治疗高胆固醇或心脏病的人中,这个数字可能更高。
如果您担心自己患 脂肪肝炎的风险或想了解更多有关如何治疗和预防的信息,请继续阅读!

脂肪肝在新加坡非常普遍。至少有五分之一的人受到影响。肝功能异常的人需要肝科内科专科医生进一步评估,以防脂肪肝炎导致肝病。

Colon Polyps Removal Colon polyps are abnormal growths on the inside of your colon and can be found with a colonoscopy, ...
13/05/2023

Colon Polyps Removal

Colon polyps are abnormal growths on the inside of your colon and can be found with a colonoscopy, a procedure that uses a flexible tube with a light and camera on its tip to look inside your body. Colon polyps can lead to colorectal cancer if they aren’t removed. It is important to see a skillful gastroenterologist who can remove both simple and large /complicated polyp to reduce complications risk and unnecessary surgery.

https://acorngastro.com.sg/colon-polyps-specialist-singapore/

胆结石是在胆囊中形成的小结石。胆结石很常见,并不总是需要治疗。大多数人在健康筛查超声检查中发现了胆结石。如果您有胆结石的症状或并发症,您可以联络我们,让我们解答你的问题。
09/05/2023

胆结石是在胆囊中形成的小结石。胆结石很常见,并不总是需要治疗。大多数人在健康筛查超声检查中发现了胆结石。如果您有胆结石的症状或并发症,您可以联络我们,让我们解答你的问题。

大多数胆结石患者没有症状或其他健康问题。然而,大约 10-15% 的人可能会出现腹痛(有时称为胆绞痛)或恶心等症状。与我们的专家讨论如何诊断和治疗胆结石问题。是否每个人都需要开刀,这里给你一个清楚的答案!

《喜欢喝咖啡的朋友, 在医学根据里对身体有什么好处和坏处?》心脏:适度饮用咖啡(每天 1-3 杯)可以降低患心脏病的风险。 据2020 年对 21 项研究分析发现,与不喝咖啡或喝少量咖啡相比,适度喝咖啡可使患冠心病的风险降低 19%。然而,...
12/04/2023

《喜欢喝咖啡的朋友, 在医学根据里对身体有什么好处和坏处?》
心脏:适度饮用咖啡(每天 1-3 杯)可以降低患心脏病的风险。 据2020 年对 21 项研究分析发现,与不喝咖啡或喝少量咖啡相比,适度喝咖啡可使患冠心病的风险降低 19%。然而,过量饮用咖啡(每天超过 4-5 杯)可能会对心血管健康产生负面影响。
胃:咖啡会刺激胃酸分泌,并可能加重某些人的胃食管反流病 (GERD)。然而,2021 年发表在《美国胃肠病学杂志》上的一项研究发现,喝咖啡与 GERD、GERD 食管增加或食管腺癌相关的风险无关。
肾脏:咖啡对肾脏健康的影响有相互矛盾的证据。一些研究表明,咖啡可能会增加患肾结石和慢性肾脏病的风险,而其他研究则发现喝咖啡没有关联,甚至没有保护作用。 据28 项研究分析发现,适量喝咖啡与慢性肾病风险增加无关。
肝脏:咖啡已被证明对肝脏健康有益。 2021 年对 27 项研究分析发现,喝咖啡与降低肝癌风险以及降低非酒精性脂肪性肝病 (NAFLD) 和肝硬化的发病率有关。
结肠:喝咖啡可以降低患结肠癌的风险。 2021 年对 40 项研究分析发现,适量咖啡(1-3杯)可使患结肠癌的风险降低 15%。
重要的是要注意,这些发现是基于观察性研究,不能证明因果关系。此外,个人对咖啡的反应可能因遗传、生活方式因素和其他健康状况而异。
咖啡适不适合你,还是要看个人习惯和需求。
喜欢咖啡的朋友,一天 1-3杯是适量,
太多会导致心跳加速。
最好是适可而止。

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427989

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
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