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Look to the internet and bone up on herbs, drugs, medical conditions, treatments and tips in minutes. NEUCOR.COM - www.neucor.com Also known as where-healthbegins.com, this user-friendly cyber mall sells over 2,000 products, from over-the-counter drugs to equipments like wheelchairs. The variety of products is impressive - from reputable pharmaceutical products like Robitussin cough drops to traditional labels such as Eu Yan Sang ginseng wine. It also carries fragrances from fashion houses like Elizabeth Arden and Burberry. Content, in the form of a drugs database and feature articles, is powered by Healthanswers.com. Registration is required before you can utilise its 'Ask An Expert' features, or shop online. HERBVIGOR.COM www.herbvigor.com This is an alternative health website. Besides brushing up your knowledge on herbs and vitamins, you can also consult a nutritionist (registration required first) via email when in doubt. Read about egg-free diets, cell therapy, or how to detoxify with Triphala, an Ayurvedic technique. This site, which is partnered by health store GNC Singapore, also dishes up articles on topics contributed by experts on topics ranging from anti-aging to holistic applications. Online tools allow you to calculate your maximum heart rate, body mass index, and waist-to-hip ratio with minimum fuss. What's useful too is its drug interactives guide. Find out how drugs interact with supplements. An example: Vitamin B5 may cause problems when used long-term with the antibiotic erythromycin HEALTHANSWERS.COM www.healthanswers.com.sg This is a subsidiary of HealthAnswers Inc in the US. Content-wise, this is by far the most comprehensive site. Health info is segmented into eight major sections from children to senior health. Its drug database is extensive - use it to get information on prescriptions, ove-the-counter drugs and vitamins. You can also find an injury, disease, symptom, poison, or a health event. A subsidiary site, med.healthanswers.com.sg houses its Medical Professional Centre, where doctors can check on upcoming conferences and read the latest developments in the medical field. EZYHEALTH.COM www.ezyhealth.com Besides wire feeds on health news, the feature articles on various topics - from cancer to sports - are the most localised of the lot, peppered with useful how-tos and tips. Its directories provide essential information on ambulance and emergency help as well as specially medical centres and doctors. Very helpful and comprehensive. MEDFOLDERS.COM www.medfolders.com What this site aims to do is make us better managers of our health. This Internet-based health record system does this through various tools, from charts to reminder e-mail. In the free-access area MedLibrary, you get to read a collection of information written by doctors and healthcare professionals. MedFolders helps you manage your health based on the basic medical data you have keyed in. Need to see your specialist? Book an appointment online. The better thought-out hospital websites can do this and follow up with a confirmation SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL www.sgh.gov.sg Check out the ward pictures by clicking on the thumbnail picture, and you get an enlarged version of what to expect. This site is actually very use-friendly, as well as information-and feature-rich. Charges are clearly indicated, and you can arrange for an appointment with any of their doctors. Its Patient Education section is the most comprehensive so far. It has segments on different illnesses that explain symptoms and treatment in clear, layman terms. Even diagrams are thrown in. NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE OF SINGAPORE www.nccs.com.sg Provides e-mail links to its Cancer Helplines where you can direct your questions to trained oncology nurses. There are articles on research programmes and clinical trials but it's all pretty heavy stuff. Patients information is quite useful, such as how to make an appointment at the NCCS and what documents to bring. NATIONAL SKIN CENTRE OF SINGAPORE www.nsc.gov.sg A no-frills site with little interactivity except for one-mail link. What's useful are FAQs on skin diseases, information on commonly-prescribed drugs and a listing of events like talks and forums. CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL www.cgh.com.sg This bright and cheery website is information-rich and easy to navigate. Apart from the usual information about the hospital services and consultation charges, its FAQ section deals with common questions like 'how do I change from a higher class to a lower class?' You can use the online services to book an appointment, update your home addresses, and even request a medical report to be sent to you. Under its 'Ask-A-Nurse' service, you can post questions to its steam of nurses and medical specialists and hear from them within three working days. GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL AND MOUNT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL www.pgh.parkway.com.sg has a service which lists doctors and their specialties in Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre or East Shore Hospital. Apply for an appointment or sign up for a Health Screening. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL www.nuh.com.sg Functional and easy to navigate. Under its online services section, find answers to general enquiries such as 'Can I fax my prescription?' You can make appointments at NUH online., and also search for specialists and book outpatient appointments with participating hospitals via its CARES (Central Appointment and Referral System) programme. ADAM ROAD HOSPITAL www.arh.com.sg A mental health hospital, this site lists its psychiatry, counselling, psychological and other medical services, as well as factual information about departments, doctors and events. SINGAPORE NATIONAL EYE CENTRE www.snec.com.sg Allows you to book an appointment. Confirmation comes via a phone call within two working days. There's comprehensive patient information in an easy-to-understand Q&A format. MOUNT ALVERNIA HOSPITAL www.mtalvernia-hospital.org Apart from the usual listings, this site also provides information on the Assisi Home & Hospice information. What's unusual is a promotion for Mother's and Father's Day in the form of health screening packages. TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL www.ttsh.gov.sg No-frills website that offers the basic information on charges and services. You can arrange for outpatient appointments online. There's also a Chinese version of the site. KK WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL www.kkh.com.sg Provides detailed information about its support groups such as the Asthma Club and the Breastfeeding Support Group. You can also find out about its volunteer programmes and contact person. NATIONAL HEART CENTRE OF SINGAPORE www.nhc.com.sg Another no-frills website, with the usual information on programmes and a staff directory.
Last Updated: March 06, 2001 |