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She sighed a big sigh of relief when her COVID-19 tests were negative. M, 29, pregnant with a pair of twins was at 30 weeks of gestation. She had been having fever and cough for 2 days before she was admitted to the ward for observation.  For expectant mothers, the deadly virus has caused much stress and anxiety. It also raised many unanswered questions.  Effects on the mother:  Current data indicates that pregnant mums do not have a greater chance of getting sick from COVID-19 than the general public. There is also no evidence to suggest that infected expecting mums have more serious complications than non-pregnant women. In an analysis of 147 women, only 8 percent had severe disease and 1 percent were in critical condition, according to a report published on February 28 by the World Health Organization.  At present, there is no data to show an increased risk of miscarriage. Though there have been some babies born prematurely, it is...

For all my life until 5 months  ago, I didn't see myself as someone who was very fit. In fact, I was quite a.  couch potato, only exercising maybe up to twice a week if I really felt like.  it. I would run every Sunday with my buddies along the Alexandra canal as we.  have been doing it for years. It just felt like I was doing the bare minimum to.  keep myself barely healthy, so long as I keep up my immunity. I didn't even.  know that there was such a thing as personal trainers in Singapore.  I was still.  having my favourite bubble tea twice a week and eating fast food weekly, and.  that was just how I was for a really long time. However, every time I open.  Instagram, I would see photos and videos shared by my friends and some.  celebrities that I follow, showing them working out at the gym or fit pics of.  themselves in clothes looking very dapper. Even when I browse thro...

  One’s overall Image refers to the way that one is presented to the outside. It helps people to form associations and remember who each other are visually. Images help people to form impressions of a particular thing in their brains. Hence, it is important to have and maintain a good overall image when meeting people as it plays a huge role in how people view and remember you as. Albert Mehrabian, a pioneer researcher, conducted research on the impact of the message and the outcome was that 55% of it was attributed to appearance and actions. Not only that, but he also found that 65% of face-to-face communication is done non-verbally.  This means that the kind of image and impression that one possesses is important as it affects the way people react towards each other and how they perceive one another to be. How can one improve their self-image and what does it take to have a good overall image? In that case, an  image consultation course  can he...

Do you experience problems seeing due to cloudy vision that even spectacles can not help? In this case, you could have a cataract, a condition in which the clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, preventing sufficient light rays from entering the eye and impairing vision. You need a cataract surgery.  In cataract surgery, the lens inside your eye that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens, or IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and does not require other care facility.  Cataract is common in the elderly due to ageing. Prolonged ultra-violet light exposure, long term use of medications such as steroids and certain illnesses like diabetes are also risk factors for the development of cataracts. Cataract can be present at birth or develop as a result of injury.  The first sign of  cataract   is usually blurring of vision. Other complaints may...

The Pilates classes help you to develop strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and good posture-- with a much lower chance of injury than with other forms of exercise. The discipline emphasizes correct form instead of going for the burn, without taking a toll on your body.  Pilates classes is an extremely flexible exercise system and is the exercise choice for all because movements and intensity can be adapted easily to suit different body types or levels of fitness and flexibility, making it safe for everyone.  The  Singapore Pilates    services include movements, healing, meditations, workshops and physiotherapy for rehabilitation. The Pilates studio has all the facilities to help in the healing process for individuals who have experienced acute injury, post-surgery, or for those with chronic or progressively degenerative conditions.  Not only the Pilates studio has the necessary facilities, they ...

http://www.alife.org.sg She looked worried and upset when she stepped into my consultation room. “Doc, my menses has a fishy smell for the past 2 months.” She said. “Am I having a growth in my vagina?” T, a 32-year-old housewife had been married for 5 years. Her husband worked in a neighboring country and returned home for a week every 2 to 3 months. She last had sexual intercourse with him 2 months ago. On further questioning, T also noticed yellowish, sometimes greenish vaginal discharge on and off for the past 6 months. The discharge was accompanied by occasional itchiness and burning sensation around her vulva. On examination, her vulva was inflamed and red. The vaginal discharge was creamy yellow and foul-smelling. The cervix was angry looking with red hemorrhagic spots. A microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge demonstrated the presence of the parasite, trichomonas vaginalis as shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1 T was suffering from trichomoniasis, a diseas...

She sighed a big sigh of relief when her  COVID-19  tests were negative. M, 29, pregnant with a pair of twins was at 30 weeks of gestation. She had been having fever and cough for 2 days before she was admitted to the ward for observation. For expectant mothers, the deadly virus has caused much stress and anxiety. It also raised many unanswered questions. Effects on the mother: Current data indicates that pregnant mums do not have a greater chance of getting sick from COVID-19 than the general public. There is also no evidence to suggest that infected expecting mums have more serious complications than non-pregnant women. In an analysis of 147 women, only 8 percent had severe disease and 1 percent were in critical condition, according to a report published on February 28 by the World Health Organization. At present, there is no data to show an increased risk of miscarriage. Though there have been some babies born prematurely, it is unclear whether it is due to ...

Never did she expect that starting a family was such a challenge. She had had 3 miscarriages for the past 4 years. Y, aged 35, came from a neighboring country. For her first pregnancy, she conceived within 6 months of her marriage. She thought that everything would be smooth-sailing. Unfortunately, she had a miscarriage at about 10 weeks of gestation. She felt upset and grieved over her loss for a while. It took her another year to conceive the second time. The pregnancy progressed smoothly until the fetal heart stopped beating at 12 weeks of gestation. She was devastated and suffered a short spell of depression. She had some blood tests done by her local Singapore gynaecolygy clinic , who told her that all the results were normal and the miscarriage was due to “bad luck”. She moved with her husband to another town due to his work commitments. She was pregnant soon after. Again, mishap happened at around 16 weeks of gestation. This time, she was told that the miscarr...

The sports physio will always give you the most appropriate treatment for your injuries  Both profession in physiotherapy and sports physio need to be highly educated in dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, treating pain and injury through hands-on treatment modalities, rehabilitation and patient education. Both focus on restoring, maintaining and maximizing movement, relieving pain and increasing quality of life of people.  A sports physio is a registered physiotherapist who has achieved further study after completing a physiotherapy degree - in which students achieve an understanding of the physical, structural and the physiological aspects of human form and movement.  Sports  physio in Singapore    generally has more exposure to sporting environments making them ideal for preventing sports injuries through specific strengthening programs. In this specialised branch of physiotherapy, a sports physio provide advice on how to avoid sp...