Shingles Vaccine in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know
Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful red rashes. It can manifest anywhere on the body, usually presenting as a band of...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Oct 15
- 1 min
Quantiferon TB Gold Plus
QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is an advanced in vitro diagnostic test designed to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Sep 9
- 2 min
Understanding Sildenafil: A Comprehensive Guide to Viagra in Singapore
Introduction Sildenafil, commonly known by its brand name Viagra, is a medication frequently used to treat erectile dysfunction. In this...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Helicobacter Pylori Screen: The Significance of the Urea Breath Test
Helicobacter pylori, commonly referred to as H. pylori, is a bacteria that can live in the stomach and is responsible for a wide range of...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Jul 19
- 2 min
GP Clinic Near Me
In the heart of Singapore's healthcare system, General Practitioner (GP) clinics serve as a primary touchpoint, providing locals and...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Jun 6
- 2 min
X-Rays: A Key Component of Medical Diagnostics
X-Rays: A Key Component of Medical Diagnostics What is an X-Ray? X-rays are a type of radiation known as electromagnetic waves. They're...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- May 15
- 2 min
Heart Check Up Singapore
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In Singapore, there were 24292 deaths in 2021 and 32% of it was caused by...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Urine FEME
What is Urine FEME? Urine FEME, or Urine Full Examination and Microscopic Examination, is a laboratory test that involves analyzing a...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Ear Wax Removal Singapore
Ear Wax Removal Singapore In Singapore, ear wax removal services are available to help individuals maintain good ear hygiene and prevent...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Caring for Fever in Children
Fever is one of the most common reasons why we see children coming to our clinics. The most common causes are usually a viral infection....
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Caring for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a very common condition causing pain in the heel of your foot. It is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia,...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Dengue Blood Test Singapore
What is dengue fever? Dengue fever is caused by an infection with the dengue virus. The dengue virus can be spread to you through the...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Blood Test Singapore: Your most common questions to blood tests answered
Where can I get a routine blood test? Advantage Medical Group provides a variety of health screening packages, starting from $60 for our...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Jan 29
- 2 min
A Guide For Health Screening for Women in Singapore
Health screening is important for women in Singapore as it allows for early detection of health issues. This, in turn, allows early...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Blood Pressure Reading Singapore
What is blood pressure? The blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood being pumped around your body by the heart. Your blood...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min
Influenza Vaccine Singapore
What is Influenza / Flu? Influenza is a common infection that is caused by Influenza virus types A and B. Influenza vaccines can help to...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine in Singapore
MMR vaccines help to prevent measles, mumps and rubella. These vaccines contain weakened live viruses and are safe for healthy people....
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Dec 11, 2022
- 2 min
Liver Function Tests: An introductory guide to monitoring your liver's health
What can liver function tests do? Liver function tests are a group of tests used to assess the overall health of the liver. The liver is...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Dec 4, 2022
- 2 min
Hepatitis A Vaccine Singapore
What is the Hepatitis A vaccine? The Hepatitis A vaccine helps to prevent Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) infections. HAV is found in the stool...
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Dr Brendan Yap
- Nov 26, 2022
- 1 min
Women's Health Screening Package Singapore
Looking for female health screening packages? Or do you have a preference for a female doctor or female family physician for your women’s...
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