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 often skin-colored ... Read more →
Health Alerts
Your guide to infant and child vision development
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 if they have an idea of what ... Read more →
All about breastfeeding
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 charity. She ... Read more →
Getting to know Dr Shivani
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 City, where we lived for more than 15 ... Read more →
Endometriosis – the facts
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found in other parts of the body. This often occurs in the pelvis (around the ovaries and fallopian ... Read more →
World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September
To highlight World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September we asked Dr Nav Uppal from IMC Jelita to explain suicide rates and what to do if you are concerned about a loved one. Q. How common is ... Read more →
Getting to know – Dr Rebecca Daly
Welcome to Singapore! Where were you living before moving to the Little Red Dot? We were living in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, just an hour from London but surrounded by beautiful countryside. I must say ... Read more →
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, it is carried by the Aedes mosquito ... Read more →
Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka
The mosquito-borne viral disease of dengue has recently hit Sri Lanka hard. The Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health reports that the outbreak has claimed close to 300 lives—with the number of cases ... Read more →
Southern Hemisphere Flu Vaccines
Please be aware we have just received the new Southern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine. We do advise that you protect you and your family : FLUARIX-TETRA VACCINE (SOUTHERN STRAIN) Consist of the following ... Read more →
Acne in Teenagers – The Facts
WHAT IS ACNE? Acne vulgaris, consists of the non-inflammatory form, known as comedones & the inflammatory form. The inflammatory form is caused by bacterial infection of the comedones (commonly ... Read more →
A Day in the Life of a School Nurse
Have you ever wondered what it must be like being a School Nurse? We caught up with Susan Tweedie, Lead Nurse at Stamford American International School and got the inside track. SUSAN, HOW LONG HAVE ... Read more →
