What is the prostate? The prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits between the bladder and the penis. The urethra runs through the prostate from the bladder to the penis. It is responsible for ... Read more →
World Psoriasis Day – Dr Phua answers your questions
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. It typically shows up as red and scaly plaques which are areas of thickened skin. It is a chronic skin disease that comes ... Read more →
What’s all the fuss about low carbohydrate diets?
Introduction I have a keen interest in lifestyle medicine and the ways in which I can use modifications to the diet and exercise habits of my patients instead of medications to improve their health ... Read more →
Dr Bernadeta Wibisono explains Teenage Acne
What is acne? Your skin is made up of pores that contain sebaceous glands. These sebaceous glands produce sebum or oil that moisten your skin or hair. Acne occurs when your hair follicles become ... Read more →
Maladie Mains-Pieds-Bouche (MMPB) : Ce Que Vous Devez Savoir
En tant que parents de jeunes enfants vivant à Singapour, nous sommes nombreux à avoir une expérience de première main de la maladie mains-pieds-bouche (MMPB). Sinon, il ne faudra pas longtemps avant ... Read more →
World Mental Health Day – Wed 10 October
World Mental Health Day will be held on Wednesday 10 October. To highlight the complexities around this topic we asked Dr Méli Noël at IMC Jelita about what types of mental health issues she sees in ... Read more →
Breast cancer: the facts you need to know
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month we asked Dr Sundus Morgan from IMC Katong to give us the latest data and information on breast cancer. What is the average age of getting breast ... Read more →
Dr Sonali explains what heart disease is…
Heart disease encompasses a wide range of problems that affect the structure and function of the heart. Several diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of heart disease. What are the ... Read more →
Getting to know our Doctors…Dr Sundus Morgan
Dr Sundus, welcome to IMC! Firstly, how long have you been in Singapore? This is my 10th year in Singapore. My husband and I left our jobs in London and came to Singapore seeking a “two year ... Read more →
The dangers lurking on beach holidays…
Beach holidays are one of the must dos in South East Asia as there are excellent beaches and clear water in regional countries. Despite the often idyllic surroundings, the beach is not without its ... Read more →
Migraines – all you need to know
What causes migraines? The cause exact cause of migraines is not clear. It was previously thought that migraines were caused by changes in blood flow in the brain but this may not be the only or main ... Read more →
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
As parents with young children living in Singapore, many of us have had first-hand experience with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). If not, it will not be long before one will hear about it or ... Read more →