Outbreaks of Measles: should you be concerned?
What is the difference between ‘measles’ ‘mumps’ and ‘rubella’ ? Measles, mumps and rubella are all caused by viruses. They are vaccine preventable and a combined vaccine for the three…
International Women’s Day 2019 – 5 things women should do to protect their health
We asked Dr Nav Uppal to outline the 5 things women should do to protect their present and future health. 1. Have a regular pap smear In Singapore, there are…
Diabetes: what are the risk factors?
Worldwide, diabetes is on the rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 422 million adults have diabetes and that in 2018, 5.2 million deaths could be attributed to the…
Zika: is there a real danger in Singapore?
What is Zika? The Zika virus is a virus that can infect humans and cause disease through the bite of a mosquito carrying the virus. Similar to the Dengue virus,…
Breastfeeding: all you need to know
We asked Dr Tsin Uin Foong, at IMC Katong and Uma Thambidurai, Director of Mother & Child and lactation expert everything you need to know about breastfeeding. What are the…
Getting personal with our Doctors – Dr Charu
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 sometimes called…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Getting personal with our Doctors – Dr Gina Dahel
Dr Gina, welcome back to Singapore! 1. You used to work at IMC Paediatric from 2014-15. Can you tell us about your journey back to UK and then back to…
Golf: The most common injuries
We asked Dr Chris Eldridge, at IMC Jelita and Denis Mecklenburg, certified Golf Physiotherapist at PhysioActive about the most common injuries found through playing golf. You may think it’s a…
Do you know which Vaccinations are required by law in Singapore?
What are the mandatory vaccinations required by law in Singapore? In Singapore, there are two vaccines that are mandatory by law. These are Diphtheria and Measles. A child should receive…
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