Vitamin D – Could I be deficient and does it matter if I am?
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is unique in humans as it is produced by the body in response to the skin being exposed to sunlight. It is…
TB in Singapore? Really?
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne (spread by water droplets from the infected person) mycobacterial disease which often affects the lungs but can also involve other organs like…
Bowel cancer: know the facts
Bowel cancer is the 3rd most common cause of cancer deaths world wide. Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer or colon cancer, is any cancer that affects the colon (large bowel) and rectum (back passage). Excluding…
Dr Méli Noël talks about Newborns and what to expect next
The moment you have been waiting for for the last nine months is finally here! Congratulations on your brand new bundle of joy! As much as expecting parents become experts…
Why Health Screenings shouldn’t be ignored
Its easy to keep putting it off. Life gets busy, you mean to book in for your health screening but before you know it its December and a year has…
Stress and Anxiety: The Facts
Common mental disorders are increasing worldwide. Between 1990 and 2013, the number of people suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by nearly 50%, from 416 million to 615 million (WHO).…
Baby Blues?
We asked Dr Kaye McMullan, from IMC Katong, to help us understand Post Natal Depression. What is it and how common is it? Having a baby can be a time…
Food allergies that effect toddlers living in Singapore
1) 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…
Merry Christmas?
Christmas is often a time of cheer, love and happiness – but it can also be a period of stress and heartache. As an expat family you may be thousands…
Festive excess – the negative effects of alcohol
During the Christmas season it is all too easy to be unaware of exactly how much alcohol is being consumed. The active component of alcoholic beverages is ethanol, a chemical…
Constipation in Children
What is it? Constipation is a common problem in children of all ages. Constipated infants typically have bowel movements that look hard or pellet-like, and may cry while trying to…
Paracetamol vs Ibuprofen: What’s the difference
When can Paracetamol or Ibuprofen be given? Paracetamol (Panadol ®, Calpol®, Tylenol®) and Ibuprofen (Neurofen®, Advil®) are the 2 most common medications given for fever and pain. In children, the…
Dr Kaye McMullan gives us the facts about Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye problem in children. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the white…
Breast Cancer – Dr. Sonali Dassanaike answers all your questions
Facts about breast cancer According to the World Health Organisation “Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each…
Eating disorders in adolescents by Dr Mélissandre Noël
What is an eating disorder? There are three main types of eating disorders. The first one is anorexia, where your child or teenager will refuse to eat adequate amount of…
Getting personal with our Doctors…..Dr Bernadeta Wibisono
We recently sat down with our new Paediatric team member to find out a little more about her. You have recently arrived in Singapore from Chicago, USA. What will you…
Dr Kaye covers Roseola, a common childhood illness.
What is Roseola? Roseola, or roseola infantum, is a very common, mild viral infection that generally affects children aged 6 months to 3 years. 86% of children will have had…
Contraception Options for women
Who needs to consider contraception? Contraception needs to be considered in all females once they start their periods and are sexually active. This may apply from one’s teenage years, all…
Parvovirus infection, a common childhood illness, explained by Dr Lih Yi
What is Parvovirus infection? Parvovirus infection is a common viral infection usually affecting children between the ages of 3-15 years. Other names for parvovirus infection include slapped cheek disease/syndrome, fifth…
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