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About Hypertension, You Need to Know These
Private: Daniel MENG, Supervisor of Cardiology Services, Consultant Cardiologist
Hypertension,also commonly known as high blood pressure,is a potentially life threatening medical condition that demands everyone’s attention. This is due to the deleterious effect it pla..
Vaccines – Your Baby’s Protective Umbrella
Tianjiao YANG, Associate Chief Pediatrician, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Hepatologist
Since 1986, “National Children’s Vaccination Day” has been observed in China every year on April 25th. This year marks the 31st National Children’s Vaccination Day, which is themed “Sta..
Infantile Colic –causes &diagnosis
Private: Richeller YLING, Neonatologist
The coming of a new baby is one of the most joyful moments in a couple’s life especially to first time parents. Caring for these precious angels is not just joyful but more so fulfilling. A..
The Right Age for Braces
Sandy TANG, Orthodontist
Many parents bring their kids to our clinic when their four front teeth erupted around age 7. These front teeth always draw lots of attention since they are the 1st group of adult teeth repl..
Student Nutrient Needs – an Inside
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A nutrition survey conducted by the China Department of Health and Education found that students’ dietary intake is low in protein, iron and calcium – but high in fibre. Though t..
Help Your Child Avoid Asthma Triggers
Private: Cecille Winnie Joy BRION, Pediatrician
The symptoms of pediatric asthma can range from a nagging cough that lingers for days or weeks to sudden and scary breathing emergencies. Common symptoms include: Coughing, especially at ni..
What’s the Big Deal about Iodine?
Private: Hau LIU, Chief Medical Officer, Endocrinologist
When we think of iodine, we often think of antiseptic swabs that help prevent infection and treat wounds. Actually, iodine is an important part of our diet and plays a critical role in our ..
Blocked ear and middle ear pressure change pain
Private: Jeanette BURKSCHAT, Section Chief of the Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, Specialist for Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Flying can be a painful experience for some people. Pressure during take off and landing can be very unpleasant but normally disappears quickly after swallowing or yawning. Some adult patien..
Zika Virus and Travel Medicine
Private: Lincoln Sakiara MIYASAKA, Family Medicine Physician
More than 1 billion people travel every year, some on business others on vacation, visiting relatives and friends, for school projects and, many other different reasons. All this possibility..
Measles Not Just a Little Rash
Private: Maria Chinky B. GUINGAB, Family Medicine Physician
Once thought to have been a thing of the past, measles has recently made a comeback. The trail of its return starts with an unvaccinated traveler visiting Shanghai, a city still widely affec..
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