MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH AND BIO-HACKING: UNLOCKING THE POWER OF YOUR CELLS Mitochondria, often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell, play a crucial role in energy production, metabolism, and overall health. These small organelles are responsible for converting the nutrients we consume into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Given their importance, […]
PRE DIABETES Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It serves as a warning sign that an individual is at a higher risk of developing full-blown diabetes if lifestyle changes are not made. Pre-diabetes is typically […]
What is health screening? Health screening is essentially used as a tool for early detection of health and medical problems. This is important because it allows for the physician and the patient to pave a path for early treatment which in turn will reduce future treatment cost and complications. It usually involves a full history, […]
What is Apexxnar? Apexxnar is the newest available Pneumonia vaccine otherwise commonly known as PCV20 because it has a broader coverage then its predecessor Prevenar 13 (PCV13). This is made by Pfizer and is currently not subsidised in Singapore. As a private healthcare clinic, our goal is to provide the best protection against pneumonia for […]
What is Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)? A degenerative joint disease or ‘wear and tear’ arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage within the knee joint wears away. It can affect anyone at any age, but it is most common in people over 50 and affects women more than men. Knee OA is caused by cartilage […]
What is Shingles? Shingles occur when the chickenpox virus that you had earlier in your life reactivates. Instead of causing chickenpox, the virus now resides in the nervous system and presents as a rash linked to a particular nerve in the body. The condition can cause suffering due to nerve pain. Nerve pain is very […]
What is a trigger finger ? A condition that causes the finger or thumb to suddenly snap or lock when bent. It is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendon or tendon sheath that surround the tendon in the finger. What are the symptoms? May notice painless clicking with movement of the affected finger […]
They are a form of antiviral treatment prescribed to certain patients to assist in reducing the severity of the illness and change of hospitalisation, ICU care and death. They assist in stopping the replication of the COVID 19 virus in the body. What COVID-19 oral antiviral medications are available? Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are two of […]
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