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Individuals may choose to receive the Sinopharm vaccine as part of their primary series vaccination or as a booster dose.
Head, Health Screening at Thomson Wellth Clinic
MBBS (Singapore), GDFM (Singapore)
Dr. Derek Koh practises preventive medicine through tailored health screenings & wellness programmes including the management of Andropause, Menopause and Obesity. He is also Board Certified in Anti-Ageing; has attained his Fellowship with the American Board of Anti-Ageing.
Both men and women are susceptible to a variety of health concerns but some of them are unique to and more commonly detected in women. For instance, women get urinary tract infections 30 times more often than men. Keep reading to find out the prevalent conditions affecting women and how women’s health screening packages in Singapore play a part in helping you keep your health in check.
Did you know that one in four people may develop cancer in their lifetime? While this sounds alarming, keeping up with your cancer screening is one of the best ways to detect it early and prevent it from progressing. Early detection and treatment can also increase one’s survival rate. Find out more about the importance of cancer screening here.
Did you know that one in four people may develop cancer in their lifetime? While this sounds alarming, keeping up with your cancer screening is one of the best ways to detect it early and prevent it from progressing. Early detection and treatment can also increase one’s survival rate. Find out more about the importance of cancer screening here.
Do you have no choice but to sit at a desk for long hours a day due to your 9-5 job? A sedentary lifestyle with lots of sitting and lying down and little to no exercise does not just increase your risk of obesity and heart diseases, but also contributes to chronic pain. Read on for more tips to relieve chronic pain.
Both men and women are susceptible to a variety of health concerns but some of them are unique to and more commonly detected in women. For instance, women get urinary tract infections 30 times more often than men. Keep reading to find out the prevalent conditions affecting women and how women’s health screening packages in Singapore play a part in helping you keep your health in check.
Doing a breast self-examination can help you to detect abnormalities in your breasts early as the process is quick and fuss-free. This guide on the who, when and how of breast self-examination will give you a clearer idea of the entire process.
Regular health checkups are essential in identifying a medical issue before it becomes a serious problem. Dr. Derek Koh tackles readers’ questions on the importance of getting regular health checkups.
Prevention is better than cure, and health checkups play an important role in keeping Singaporeans in good health. Learn about the different health screening packages available and how to choose one most suited to your needs.
Going for regular health screening is important not just for early intervention, but also to detect signs of pre-cancerous conditions before symptoms even appear. Learn about the common types of cancer screenings in Singapore.
If you are considering going for a health screening in Singapore but are unsure where to start or what to expect, this in-depth health checkup guide will help you to make the right decision to pick the most appropriate health screening package, according to your health needs at different life stages.
In this article, read more about these six common conditions which a health checkup can help detect.
A woman should never let her health take the back seat amidst family and work commitments, as a healthy body is a key to a quality life. Learn how a female health screening package could enhance her life quality.
Executive health screenings can increase productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and improve morale and loyalty. Learn more about the benefits.
A mammogram screening is currently the most accurate method to detect breast cancer even before any lump or abnormality is seen or felt. Learn about the importance of early detection and what to take note before going for a mammogram.
If you are planning for a health checkup soon, referring to this guide for the do’s and don’ts will be helpful to ensure you are ready and will make the process a breeze.
COVID-19 has left an impact on all our lives, but we should still stay vigilant about our health in other areas, beyond focusing on avoiding infection from COVID-19. Learn why regular health screenings are still crucial amidst the pandemic.
Regular medical checkups are key to protecting Singaporeans’ health, yet many of us are reluctant and avoid them due to various myths and misconceptions. We debunk five of the most common myths regarding health checkups in this article.
Read on to learn three key reasons why regular health screenings are beneficial to our health and wellness.
Wellness is a multi-faceted affair that includes not just physical health, but mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental dimensions as well. Read on to learn about how you can embrace health and wellness regardless of your age!
Andropause is a natural age related condition that some men experience. The andropause transition is attributed to a steady and progressive loss of testicular function that is associated with ageing.
Preventive health provides the opportunity to better manage our lifestyle and reduce the risk of future diseases. Women's health screenings perform a vital role in preventive health.
Men's health screening is an important feature of preventative health. It offers the opportunity for early detection of health factors and lifestyle risks that can lead to the onset of chronic illness.
Do you know that many men experience andropause - the male equivalent of menopause - when they hit their 40s? As men age, there will be some deterioration in their musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurophysiological functions.
Diabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose is higher than normal. The food we eat is broken down into glucose. Insulin moves the glucose from the bloodstream into the body cells for use or storage. People with diabetes are unable to fully utilise the glucose in their bloodstream due to the lack of or ineffective insulin.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore today. The good news is, breast cancer can be treated effectively, if it is detected early.
Menopause is the last stage of a gradual natural process which leads to menstruation stopping permanently and the end of a woman's reproductive period.
Heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) combined is the leading cause of death among women in Singapore but many woman are still unaware of this 'silent killer'.
Subsequent dengue infections may have high risk of developing severe dengue, dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which can be life-threatening.
Healthy aging has to include both components. Living longer and staying healthy. Staying healthy involves being free of debilitating diseases and functioning well, both physically and mentally.
Hyperlipidemia commonly refers to a high cholesterol level. It can also indicate an elevated triglyceride level. Frequently it is a combination of both.
Hypertension, otherwise referred to as high blood pressure is a chronic disease characterised by persistent elevated blood pressure above 140/90mmhg. It can occasionally happen in the young although it tends to affect many as we grow older.
The aim for a weight loss program is for fat loss with increase muscle mass. This is not just important aesthetically but also important for health reasons.
Going for regular health screening is essentially preventive medicine, as it helps to look out for risk factors that make a person vulnerable to certain diseases.