International Medical Clinic, Author at IMC Medical Clinic

6 years ago

As a parent, hearing your child cough may make you feel uneasy. Yet an occasional cough doesn’t always mean there is a problem. Cough protects your child’s body by removing…

Baby Acne – the facts

6 years ago

What is baby acne? Baby acne is very common. It can be present at birth but usually shows up in the first few weeks of life. It usually appears on…

Don’t forget about dengue (Feb 2020)

6 years ago

1) What is the current dengue situation in Singapore? As Singapore battles to contain the coronavirus which is at the forefront of everyone’s attention, we have almost let another viral…

Coronavirus: Update

6 years ago

Key questions about the Coronavirus: If you develop symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath and have travelled to mainland China within the last 14 days please seek immediate…

Teens and Body image – a guide for parents

6 years ago

What is body image? What is healthy and what isn’t ? Body image is a multidimensional concept consisting of how we perceive, think, feel and act towards our bodies. It…

Fitness in the New Year – HIIT or Running?

6 years ago

Welcome to 2020 – a new decade and a fresh start. This is a great time for most people to start on their new year’s resolution and for many of…

All you need to know about Reflux

6 years ago

What is infant reflux? Infant reflux occurs when food backs up (refluxes) from a baby’s stomach, causing the baby to spit up. Sometimes called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the condition is…

Intermittent fasting: a good idea?

6 years ago

How many of us have ever thought of losing weight or looking fitter? Most of us would have had this on our minds at least some time in our lives…

Before you fly…are you at risk of DVT?

6 years ago

The Christmas holidays are approaching and many of us will be heading away for vacations. Taking long-haul flights to and from Singapore is common. Here is a timely reminder of…

Childhood warts? What to do

6 years ago

What are warts? Warts are benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV).Warts are…

Your guide to infant and child vision development

6 years ago

What can my baby see during the first year of life? A baby’s vision develops quickly during the first year of life. It helps new parents understand their newborns better…

All about breastfeeding

6 years ago

We asked Dr Mythili Pandi all about Breastfeeding. Dr Mythili has been working closely with the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (BMSG) since 2010 and is an active volunteer with the…

Win 4 x Tickets for The Super Santa Christmas Show

6 years ago

Oops! We could not locate your form. The competition is now closed. Tickets for the show are still available to buy: Treat your children to a Super-tastic Christmas show this…

Getting to know Dr Shivani

6 years ago

We are delighted to welcome Dr Shivani Paliwal to the IMC Children’s team. Q. Welcome to IMC. Where were you based before? Thanks a lot. We moved from New York…

Fussy Eaters – A Parents Guide (the inside from a Paedatric Doctor and a Nutritionist)

6 years ago

We asked IMC Children’s Doctor, Dr Arti Jaiswal and Dietitian Vanessa McNamara all about parenting fussy eaters and how to approach this tricky topic. What age can ‘fussy eating’ start?…

Polio outbreak in the Philippines

6 years ago

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that there is currently an outbreak of Polio in the Philippines. If you or anyone in your household is due to travel to the…

How is your mental health?

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6 years ago

World Mental Health Day is held on 10 October. At IMC we see patients present with various mental health challenges therefore we asked Dr Charu to explain what we mean…

Les problèmes de santé mentale les plus courants