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 →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
Take care of your Sexual Health
After two years of intimate gatherings and minimal travel opportunities, 2022 is off to a great start with the promising outlook of HOLIDAYS this year! With potential holiday romances on the horizon ... Read more →
Into The Red Zone
Back in April 2020, Singapore was hit by its first wave of COVID infections. The virus spread swiftly in the foreign worker dormitories with thousands being diagnosed daily. This was before COVID ... Read more →
Want to avoid A&E?
Sparing yourself and your child an unnecessary trip to the A&E (Accident & Emergency) is not just a matter of convenience. A visit to the A&E can expose your already sick kid to the ... Read more →
Men Need To Look After Themselves Too!
A common remark I hear from my male patients is “Being a typical man, I just bore with it and carried on. I only came to see you when it got so bad I could not tolerate it anymore.” Or sometimes they ... Read more →
Cyberbullying – what parents need to know
As phones and ipads become a bigger part of our children’s lives, so does cyberbullying. According to a recent online study, 3 out of 4 children have been bullied online in Singapore. The average age ... Read more →
Coronavirus – Your questions answered
Dr Foong from IMC - Katong answers your questions on COVID-19 Coronavirus. How does it spread? How infectious is it? How can you best protect yourself? Click on the link to understand more and how to ... Read more →
Coronavirus: Update
Dr Foong Tsin Uin, Deputy Medical Director of International Medical Clinic covers some of the key questions about the Coronavirus: https://youtu.be/WzpigvG1MkA If you develop ... Read more →
Wuhan Coronavirus – Common Questions
How infectious is the Wuhan Coronavirus? How is it spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they shed droplets of saliva, mucus, or other bodily fluids. If any of those droplets fall on ... Read more →
