Antibiotics for Children: Frequently Asked Questions
Antibiotics are an essential tool in modern medicine, used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. However, it’s important to use antibiotics responsibly, as overuse can lead…
Clearing up the confusion – Compounded vs Regulated Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Depending on the Menopause symptoms, one or two of the female hormones (oestrogen, progesterone and sometimes testosterone) can be replaced in a continuous or…
Long COVID-19 in Children and Teens
Most kids and teens who test positive for COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms. However, it has become clear that some experience symptoms more than a month after they’ve been…
Polio outbreak: What you need to know
A spate of Polio outbreaks worldwide sparks debate. The discovery of the poliovirus in London and New York warrants a closer look. Dr Ho Tzin Yih delves into the recent…
What is the difference between croup and bronchiolitis?
What is Croup and Bronchiolitis? Viral croup and bronchiolitis are common respiratory infections in young children. Unlike the usual coughs and colds, the inflammation in the airway associated with croup…
Bowel Cancer: Causes, symptoms and importance of screening
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in Australia, and Bowel Cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer deaths in Australia. It will affect 1 in 14 people by age 85. While…
Monkeypox: What we know
Monkeypox is a disease caused by an Orthopoxvirus. It originates from countries in Central and West Africa (Benin, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon,…
Singapore haze: How does it impact your health
Most Singaporeans are familiar with haze as the Southeast Asian haze problem happens almost every year. Based on the weather outlook provided by the Meteorological Service of the National Environment…
Developmental Assessments: What to expect
Dr Gina Dahel, is based in our Children’s Clinic and provides an insight into developmental assessments and what parents can expect during their visit. Knowing when and how often your…
Post Natal Care For New Mothers
It is essential to address the need to nurture the physical and mental health of new mothers after giving birth. Most confident women can find the postnatal period challenging; having…
Influenza Vaccine Available: Southern Hemisphere 2022
The new Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine for the 2022 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season is available at IMC. It contains the following strains: A/Victoria/2570/2019 (H1N1)pdm09 – like strain (A/Victoria/2570/2019, IVR-215)A/Darwin/9/2021 (H3N2) – like strain (A/Darwin/9/2021,…
Preconception for couples: What you need to know
There is evidence that optimising your health prior to conceiving improves pregnancy outcomes and establishes the foundation for your child’s health throughout their life. Indeed, your lifetime risk of diabetes…
Emotional Stress and Shingles: How can we help
Shingles is a viral illness in which a painful rash develops. The rash can occur anywhere on your body although, it often appears as a stripe of blisters that wrap…
Recognising your overseas COVID-19 Vaccination
If you’ve recently been vaccinated overseas you may be eligible to have your vaccination verified without having a COVID-19 serology test. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has released an updated…
Take care of your Sexual Health
After two years of intimate gatherings and minimal travel opportunities, 2022 is off to a great start with the promising outlook of HOLIDAYS this year! With potential holiday romances on…
Into The Red Zone
Back in April 2020, Singapore was hit by its first wave of COVID infections. The virus spread swiftly in the foreign worker dormitories with thousands being diagnosed daily. This was…
Saliva COVID-19 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Testing
IMC offers the Pre-Departure COVID-19 Travel Saliva Test in-clinic or by Telemedicine. The test is applicable for travellers who will be travelling from Singapore to a destination country that has…
COVID-19 vaccination in children: What you need to know
Widespread vaccination for COVID-19 plays a critical role in protecting the population from COVID-19 and COVID related complications. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone aged 5…
Prostate Cancer Awareness
What is prostate cancer? The prostate gland is a small doughnut-shaped gland that sits at the base of the bladder in men, surrounding the urethra or urine passage as it…
All about Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common chronic disease that can be bothersome and lifestyle limiting. Dr Lim has experience in Dermatology and can help provide treatment options to help improve symptoms and…
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