The Medical Advisor

If you are looking for an ENT specialist in Singapore , you've come to the right place. When it comes to ENT specialists in Singapore, a search on Google will throw up more than 10 pages of search results. So how can an average consumer find out which one is the best? That's the reason why we have compiled a list of licensed ENT specialists in Singapore for you to choose below. What does an ENT Specialist do? ENT (ear nose and throat) specialists are called medically as 'otolaryngologists' or even 'otorhinolaryngologists'. Is a bit of a mouthful but some hospitals still use that jargon on their doctors' directory and it could lead to some confusion among the public. ENT Specialists or Otolaryngologists are medical doctors trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. To select an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist, many of us...

Collecting data on oxygen levels is crucial because people with COVID-19 may suffer from "silent hypoxia", a dangerous condition in which they do not outwardly appear to be short of breath, but are confirmed to be so through a pulse oximeter test . Pulse oximeters, or pulse ox, measure the amount of oxygenated blood (SpO2) in your body, giving medical professionals an idea of how much oxygen your body is carrying to vital organs and tissues.  Patients with covid-19 who don’t need immediate hospital attention but are at high risk of developing serious symptoms are to be given pulse oximeters to use at home to reduce the risk of serious deterioration, The BMJ has learnt ( BMJ, published 27 October 2020 ). NHS England is believed to have purchased around 200,000 pulse oximeters for the scheme, which clinical commissioning groups across England will be able to access. Be careful, however. Many cheap models found on the internet don’t do much to measure accurately. They’re labeled...

How many times have you tried Googling and asking your friends for recommended acne skincare products, but found yourself confused and overwhelmed? If you are looking for the best acne treatment product in Malaysia , you are in the right place. This article was written with you in mind. Pimples form when dead skin cells mix with excess oil (sebum). This mixture plugs the pore, causing swelling. Bacteria can grow in the mix and lead to infection and pus. In order to treat acne, dead skin cells need to be cleared and oil-polluted pores need to be unclogged as well. The secret? ... Benzoyl Peroxide. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and also by causing the skin to dry and peel; therefore unclogging the infected oil-polluted pores as well. Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment is typically applied to the affected areas in gel or cream form, in concentrations of 2.5% increasing through 5.0%, and up to 10%.No strong evide...

If you are looking for the best hair treatment product in Malaysia, you've come to the right place. To understand hair damage and hair treatment, you must first understand the anatomy of healthy hair. When the hair is healthy, its cuticular layer lies flat on the cortex (core of the hair). Due to this, the hair looks shiny and smooth. When a hair strand is damaged, its cuticular layer is destroyed which leaves the cortex vulnerable to breakage, dryness, dullness, and frizz. Common hair related problems include: Hair Loss Oily scalp Oily scalp with dandruff Dry scalp Dry scalp with dandruff We have compiled the best hair treatments based on what it can help solve. Here's our pick on the best hair treatment products you can get in Malaysia today. 1. SMiB Coral Calcium Anti Hair Loss Hair Care Set - Best Hair Treatment for Hair Loss The SMiB Coral Calcium Anti Hair Loss Hair Care Set is a super effective hair treatment set that reduces hair loss. This set is infused with top-grade...

As of February 2021, there are more than 4,300 studies that have been launched to investigate various treatments for COVID-19. You can review the details of these trials on  ClinicalTrials.gov . New ones are being added every day.  Below, we look at the top 10 most tested categories. 1. Vaccine This is the most watched and anticipated category. Technically, vaccine is not considered a treatment but rather a preventive strategy to boost your immune system and reduce the risk of getting COVID-19. As of January 2021, researchers are currently testing  67 vaccines  in clinical trials on humans, and 20 have reached the final stages of testing. The vaccine remains a promising agent for COVID-19 protection, and the published reports of the candidate vaccines showcase some encouraging results. The Bloomberg site tracks the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Major vaccine candidates: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine - This is the first vaccine to receive WHO validation...