Rophi Clinic

31/10/2025

It has come to our attention that some individuals / parents are doing influenza self testing but reading the test kits hours later. This is incorrect interpretation.

We DO NOT recommend it. These test kits are designed for reading AT 15 MINUTES but not hours later. False positives can occur simply by oxidation from the environment ie the air we breathe!

The influenza test kits are great but as a reminder, they have limited sensitivity (about 60%) even in the best of hands.

Remember a tool is useful only if used correctly. In this case, read it only at 15 minutes and not longer!

PS. flu vaccine is available and it does help reduce risk, though not completely.

10/06/2025

梁浩楠医生在医聊大小事 聊起手足口症。
Dr Leong discuss more about HFMD in the programme link below.
Click in the link to find out more.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood infection, and in recent years, cases have been increasing. It is crucial to understand how to prevent and manage this illness. Let's hear what the Dr and TCM have to say! 手足口症是常见的儿童传染病，近年来病例更是不减反增....

14/05/2025

Singapore is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases in a recent week.
We had the immunity but we lost the immunity as the virus mutated.
Most stop taking covid vaccines after the third dose while it should be taken every 6-12months.

Click in to hear the interview with Dr Leong Hoe Nam as he shares his view about this.

Guest: Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Physician, Rophi Clinic

19/02/2025

29/10/2024

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/health-matters/link-between-covid-19-and-your-iq-4707561

Covid virus is a respiratory virus, but it has its effects way beyond the respiratory tract.

Dr Leong in a short radio programme introduces two very significant risks of Covid.

1. Risk of diabetes mellitus (1 in 400)
2. Risk of IQ loss with each infection.

For mild infections with quick recovery, IQ loss is 3

For persistent symptoms after the initial Covid, IQ loss is 6

For patients who were admitted to ICU, IQ Loss is 9

For patients with recurrent Covid, IQ loss is 2.

I am not prepared to be penalized further by Covid. The only effective measure against this to not fall sick with Covid.

Vaccinations with the latest updated Covid vaccine is the most effective and practical way of protecting yourself against infections.

Health Matters also embedded their interview at the bottom of the CNA Article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-vaccines-updated-moh-hsa-eci-jtvcs-closing-pfizer-moderna-4702346

Two new updated COVID-19 vaccines are available in Singapore, as of the 28th of October. Tune in to find out why you should be continuing with your COVID-19 vaccine regiment, especially if you want to protect your IQ.

31/08/2024

Mpox vs Covid 19.

18/07/2024

This is a succinct summary of facts on the RSV vaccine. One of two globally available vaccines are now available in Singapore.

Speak to your doctor on how this vaccine may help you maintain your carefree lifestyle.

Arexvy protects against the respiratory syncytial virus, which poses greater risks to older adults. Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/05/2024

Click the link below and read more about the KP.2 strain.

What are the KP.1 and KP.2 strains? Are they more infectious and are current vaccines effective against newer variants of COVID-19?