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 ... Read more →
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 infected with SARS-CoV-2, ... Read more →
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 outbreaks and outlines the ... Read more →
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 ... Read more →
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 it affects people of ... Read more →
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, ... Read more →
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 ... Read more →
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 baby should ... Read more →
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 gone through the ... Read more →
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 ... Read more →
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 ... Read more →
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 around the left or right side of ... Read more →
