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Iron Infusion During Pregnancy: What To Expect

Admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:53:01 GMT

An iron infusion during pregnancy might be an option if iron levels are still low despite iron tablets, or if the iron tablets are not well tolerated by the mother. The pregnant body requires more iron, so some pregnant women may develop iron deficiency or iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy. In some cases, an iron infusion might be suggested to correct and increase the iron levels of the expectant mother. It is important to understand the procedure of iron infusion and also the associated benefits and any relevant concerns.

Meaning Of Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy

Iron Infusion In Singapore: Benefits, Procedure And What To Expect

Admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:54:54 GMT

Iron infusion is a medical treatment that can raise the amount of iron in your body if you suffer from an iron deficiency. Your doctor or other healthcare advisor may recommend you take it if iron tablets do not work for you or cause you too many side effects. When you are treated, you receive iron directly into a vein in your body and your bloodstream. It will be directly transferred into the bloodstream without having to be absorbed by the body's digestive system to replenish iron. Iron infusions may be appropriate for those who suffer from low iron levels, iron deficiency anaemia or if you are someone who may have absorption problems in relation to your iron levels. Reading about the treatment will help you to feel more at ease with it and to make better-informed choices about your health.

Understanding Iron Deficiency

Health Screening Packages in Singapore: What You Need to Know

Admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:29 GMT

A health screening package in Singapore can help you check your body to determine whether it's already developing some form of medical illness. The recommended health screenings may include blood tests, urine tests, imaging, and physical tests that offer insight into the state of your body. What health screenings are suitable for you depends on various factors like your age, gender, family medical history, lifestyle practices and pre-existing medical conditions. Through regular health screenings, your health status can be detected early to allow timely and appropriate medical interventions if needed.

What Is Health Screening?

More teenage boys paying-for sex study - Nuffield Medical

Admin — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:33:08 GMT

The number of teenage boys who have visited prostitutes is on the rise, a trend that has researchers worried as some do not use condoms consistently, may catch sexually transmitted diseases and go on to infect their girlfriends. In the first-ever study of Singapore youth who have had sex with prostitutes, it was found that about two in five of the teens surveyed had paid for sex. The interviews were conducted with some 300 heterosexual boys aged between 16 and 19 who went to a government specialist clinic that treats sexually transmitted infections (STIs), between 2009 and 2014.

How do I prepare for health screening? - Nuffield Medical

Admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:59:10 GMT

How do I prepare for a health screening?

To prepare for a health screening, you should:

Fast for 10-12 hours. You can drink water but there should be no calories or food intake
Keep yourself hydrated
Have a good night’s sleep

If you’re unwell on the day of the screening, do call the clinic to check if you’re still suitable for the health screening.

What is Women's Health and what does screening entail?

Admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:59:09 GMT

What is women’s health and what does screening entail?

Women’s health issues are medical conditions that only affect women. This includes breast cancer, cervical cancer and hormonal dysfunction, like menopause. At our clinic, the female wellness screening provides a detailed screening for breast cancer via mammogram and ultrasound. You can also choose to screen for cervical cancer via pap smear and also screen for hormone dysfunction via a blood test.

How do I prevent getting STD's? - Nuffield Medical

Admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:59:08 GMT

How do I prevent STD’s?

If you’re sexually active, it is highly recommended to use condoms. They are very effective at preventing STD’s when used correctly.

Secondly, reduce the number of sexual partners that you have. The fewer partners, the less risk you will have.

Thirdly, get yourself vaccinated. Certain STD’s can be prevented with vaccines like Hepatitis B and HPV. And lastly, get yourself tested regularly.

What happens if I'm tested positive for HIV?

Admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:59:07 GMT

What happens if I’m tested positive for HIV?

When a patient is screened and tested for HIV at the clinic, they would usually be referred to NCID (National Centre for Infectious Diseases) for further confirmatory tests and management.

The centre provides a more holistic management that includes counselling services and advice for patients with regards to normal daily life including employment matters.

Why is it important to test for STDs? - Nuffield Medical

Admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:59:06 GMT

What happens during a HIV screening? - Nuffield Medical

Admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:59:06 GMT

What happens during a HIV screening?

When a patient comes into our clinic for a HIV screening, a series of questions will first be asked to find out about the patient’s exposure and concerns. Some counseling will also be carried out before the test is being done.

After that, tests will be carried out, in the form of a blood test or a rapid test. The results from the rapid test can be processed within a few minutes, while the blood sample from the blood test will be sent to the lab for testing. Results for the blood test typically comes in 24-48 hours after the visit. After that, our patients will be informed whether the results are positive or negative.