SKOOP Issue 8

​Let's not forget about the other vaccines While the world — including Singapore — rolls out its COVID-19 vaccination exercises, let’s not foraget about adopting other proactive ways to take better charge of our health.

Gout, an 'Old Man' diease no more! Gout used to be thought of as a disease that’s more common in middle-aged men. But gout sufferers have gotten younger in recent years, with some getting it in their 20s and 30s.

Parenting Stress: How to keep cool Modern-day parenting can contribute a significant amount of stress to parents. What can you, as parents, do to reduce the inescapable anxiety?

Deal about Dengue ​Dengue cases are rising sharply in Singapore. As we prepare ourselves for another possible outbreak this year, find out why we should never underestimate dengue, and arm yourself with the right information.

Think GP-First! Non-Emergency Condition ​Having bad stomach cramps after eating mala hotpot? Consult your General Practitioner (GP) first, instead of heading to the SKH Emergency Department (ED). If the GP deems your condition to be an emergency after an assessment, he will refer you to SKH under the GPFirst scheme.

Preventing muscle loss Did you know that we start to lose muscle from as early as 40 years old, with an 8% drop in muscle mass every 10 years? After the age of 70, the rate almost doubles to 15%!

Pain Management ​There are no ‘quick fixes’ when it comes to pain relief, but the SKH Pain Management Centre is here to help. Here are some of the treatments offered at SKH.

"I'm a urologist who got prostate cancer" ​Most of us don’t pay enough attention to our health. We tend to delay checkups, brush off symptoms and carry on with our busy lives, even if the warning signs are there. That was what former CEO of SKH, Professor Christopher Cheng, believed too, until he was diagnosed with cancer.

Healthcare Insurance: MediShield Life & Integrated Shield Plan ​Having healthcare insurance ensures that some of your medical and treatment costs are covered in case of illness or injury. There is basic health insurance, MediShield Life, from the government and there is also an option to boost your MediShield Life benefits with an Integrated Shield Plan (IP) fr