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
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.…
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 Holland Village and Denis Mecklenburg, certified Golf Physiotherapist at PhysioActive about the most common injuries found through playing golf. You may think it’s…
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…
Getting to know Dr Maria Tang!
We welcome Dr Maria to IMC. As an experienced family Doctor who has lived and worked in Singapore for many years – we wanted to get to know her and…
Prostate cancer: the facts you need to know
What is the prostate? The prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits between the bladder and the penis. The urethra runs through the prostate from the bladder to the…
World Psoriasis Day – Dr Phua answers your questions
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. It typically shows up as red and scaly plaques which are areas of thickened skin. It is a chronic skin…
What’s all the fuss about low carbohydrate diets?
Introduction There are ways we can use modifications to the diet and exercise habits instead of medications to improve health and wellbeing. People are frequently asking about how they…
Dr Bernadeta Wibisono explains Teenage Acne
What is acne? Your skin is made up of pores that contain sebaceous glands. These sebaceous glands produce sebum or oil that moisten your skin or hair. Acne occurs when…
Maladie Mains-Pieds-Bouche (MMPB) : Ce Que Vous Devez Savoir
En tant que parents de jeunes enfants vivant à Singapour, nous sommes nombreux à avoir une expérience de première main de la maladie mains-pieds-bouche (MMPB). Sinon, il ne faudra pas…
World Mental Health Day – Wed 10 October
World Mental Health Day will be held on Wednesday 10 October. To highlight the complexities around this topic we asked Dr Méli Noël at IMC Holland Village about what types…
Breast cancer: the facts you need to know
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month we asked Dr Sundus Morgan from IMC Katong to give us the latest data and information on breast cancer. What is the average age…
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