What is Molluscum Contagiosum ?Molluscum Contagiosum, sometimes known as water wart, is a common condition where small warty bumps (Mollusca) appear on the skin. It is caused by a virus that can ... Read more →
Recognising Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What is ASD? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that results in lifelong challenges with social interactions, communication and behavior. It is a “spectrum” because severity ... Read more →
Anxiety – a common concern
Relocating and moving countries is an understandably stressful time for all involved. There is no doubt going to be some challenges during a period of adjustment and some difficulties with settling ... Read more →
Dr Méli answers questions about Bullying
What makes some children turn into bullies? Is it present in them since early childhood or does it manifest itself in adulthood? I would say that bullies are rarely born bullies. By exploring a ... Read more →
Getting personal with the Doctors….Dr Sonali Dass
Dr Sonali - welcome to IMC! What will you most miss about the UK? Thank you! I am really excited to join the IMC team. Everyone’s been so welcoming in Singapore and I look forward to meeting new ... Read more →
An overview of Autism by Dr Lilian
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that results in lifelong challenges with social interactions, communication and behavior. It is a “spectrum” because severity of symptoms ... Read more →
Dry Drowning explained by Dr Ho Tzin Yih
Introduction In recent times, the press and mainstream media have reported on the phenomenon of ‘dry drowning’ citing cases of people who have died days after they had been temporarily submerged in ... Read more →
Teenage Development in Singapore by Dr Méli
What are the particular Health issues facing adolescents today? Being a teenager has never been easy. It’s a period in our lives full of challenges, of physical, emotional and mental ... Read more →
Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka
The mosquito-borne viral disease of dengue has recently hit Sri Lanka hard. The Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health reports that the outbreak has claimed close to 300 lives—with the number of cases ... Read more →
Common skin conditions encountered in the tropics
Singapore has a tropical climate that prevails throughout the year. The humidity can be good for the skin but in combination with high temperatures, it increases perspiration and excess oil ... Read more →
Dr Lilian talks about the importance of well-child checks
Many parents have told me that by the time their children are “done with all the baby and kiddy vaccines” their contact with their pediatrician kind of “dies off” unless they get ... Read more →
Childhood Allergies in Singapore by Dr Sri
What are some of the less known food allergies that Singaporean toddlers suffer from? The overall incidence of food allergies is less in Singapore compared to the West. The common causes of allergies ... Read more →