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HPV VACCINATION
HPV Vaccination VIEW SERVICES Prevent cervical cancer with HPV vaccination. Protect yourself with Cervarix® or Gardasil® 9 at HOP Medical Centre. Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can infect both men and women, affecting different areas of the body. There are more than 100 different […]
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CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
Cervical Cancer Screening VIEW SERVICES Protect your health with advanced ThinPrep Pap Smear and HPV DNA testing. Early detection and prevention of cervical cancer at HOP Medical Centre. Understanding Cervical Cancer 4th Most Common Cancer Among Women in Singapore Cervical cancer affects the neck of the womb (cervix) and is the 4th most common cancer […]
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Signs Your Liver Is Struggling — And What to Do Before It Gets Serious
✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 Most people only think about their liver after something goes wrong. But the signs your liver is struggling are often present long before any diagnosis — subtle, easy to dismiss, and frequently mistaken for tiredness, stress, […] -
What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough — And Why It Matters More Than You Think
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✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need? Before exploring what happens to your body when you don’t sleep enough, it helps to know what “enough” means. The National Sleep Foundation (sleepfoundation.org) recommends 7 to 9 hours […] -
Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers: What LDL, HDL and Triglycerides Actually Mean
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✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 You get your blood test results back. The page has four numbers under “Lipid Profile” — Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides — and a column of reference ranges beside them. One number is flagged. You stare […] -
Burnout vs Stress: How to Tell the Difference (And Why It Matters for Your Health)
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✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 Most people use burnout vs stress interchangeably — as if they are simply different words for the same bad feeling. However, they are meaningfully different states with different causes, different trajectories, and different solutions. Treating burnout […] -
Feeling Tired All the Time? 7 Reasons Your Energy Is Low (And What to Do About It)
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✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 If you are feeling tired all the time despite getting enough sleep, you are not alone — and you are not imagining it. Persistent, unexplained fatigue is one of the most common complaints doctors hear from […] -
Thyroid Screening Singapore: What It Tests, Who Needs It and What the Results Mean
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✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team ⚕️ Medically Reviewed by: HOP Senior Clinical Staff 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 ⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. An abnormal thyroid result is not a standalone diagnosis — always […] -
High Blood Pressure Screening Singapore: What It Checks and Why It Matters
✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team ⚕️ Medically Reviewed by: HOP Senior Clinical Staff 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 ⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. A single elevated blood pressure reading is not a diagnosis of […] -
Diabetes Screening Singapore: Who Needs It, What It Tests, and When to Start
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✍️ Written by: HOP Medical Centre Health Content Team ⚕️ Medically Reviewed by: HOP Senior Clinical Staff 📅 Published: March 2026 | 🔄 Last Reviewed: March 2026 ⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. A blood glucose result above the normal range is not a […]
