Medical alert! GASTROENTERITIS OUTBREAK
There seems to be a recent increase in cases of gastroenteritis among the community. This is a brief advisory on how to keep healthy and protect you and your loved ones. Symptoms of Gastroenteritis Symptoms of gastroenteritis are varied and may include: Fever, tiredness and general malaise; Nausea, vomiting and inability to take food orally […]
Hand Foot Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, mouth disease (HFMD) affects both adults and children. If you suspect your child to have HMFD, see our paediatrician now.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of your nose and throat. In advanced stages, diphtheria can damage your heart, kidneys and nervous system. Even with treatment, diphtheria can be deadly, especially in children. Today, the disease is preventable with a vaccine. Symptoms Diphtheria signs and symptoms usually begin two […]
Types of mental illness as observed by a GP
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and it serves as useful protective function. For example, our heart rate goes up when we meet a robber on the streets.
Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions – disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior
Dengue Fever Kills Five in HCM City
Five people died from dengue fever in HCM City in the first six months of the year, the municipal Preventive Medicine Centre said on Monday.
Is Thinprep Pap Test Significantly More Sensitive Than Conventional Smears?
At Raffles Medical, we offer ThinPrep Pap Test to improve the quality of healthcare and reduce the cost of treatment for cervical cancer.
