Welcome to IMC Dr Charu! You have been practicing in Singapore for 8 years. Tell us what you enjoy about working with the international community of Singapore? After several years of working in the ... Read more →
Teens and Eating Disorders by Dr Charu Narayanan
What is an ‘eating disorder’? What form can it take? The condition is signified by an abnormal perception of one’s body image as being fat and an overvaluation of a thin body ideal. A fear of gaining ... Read more →
World Cancer Day 4 Feb- what you need to know about cancer
What exactly is cancer? Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably, beyond their usual boundaries. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy ... Read more →
Dr Maria Tang explains Bloating
Bloating is a common symptom that many of us have experienced especially after over indulging in a big meal or perhaps over the recent festive season.Bloating is a sensation of abdominal fullness, ... Read more →
Debunking the myths about Mycoplasma
What is mycoplasma? Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP) is a contagious respiratory infection that spreads easily through contact with respiratory fluids.MP is known as an atypical pneumonia and is ... Read more →
Childhood concussion – new recommendations (Rest is Not Best)
A few months ago I saw a child for a fever. His mother mentioned that he had had a concussion almost a month prior. He was better, no headaches or other symptoms, but was being told he could not go to ... Read more →
4 key health tips for men by Dr Neil Forrest
Here are four tips for helping men to stay healthy. The first two are important for men of all ages, the second two more relevant to men as they approach 50. Know your BP & ... Read more →
How to choose your Doctor in Singapore?
You may have just arrived or you might be looking for a new doctor .....nevertheless, it’s easy to forget about finding your family doctor until there is a real need. To avoid any last minute panics, ... Read more →
Menopause – An overview by Dr Sundus Morgan
What does the term ‘menopause’ actually mean? I have many women in their late 40s who present to clinic enquiring whether a delay in their menses means they have finally hit menopause? My question is ... Read more →
BMI – What is it? Dr Sundus Morgan explains
What does ‘BMI’ stand for? What do the various BMI categories mean? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It gives you an idea of how your weight compares to common values and is calculated as your weight ... Read more →
All you need to know about Health Screenings
What is a Health Screening?Health Screenings are examinations and tests to look for a disease before patients develop any symptoms. It is important because from a medical perspective prevention is ... Read more →
Having a baby in Singapore? All you need to know
We asked Dr Leo Hamilton, senior paediatrician at IMC Paediatric and Natasha Cullen, UK trained midwife and owner of Beloved Bumps all about having a baby in Singapore. Q: Firstly what are the ... Read more →