what causes brain tumor

Cancers can be caused by DNA changes that turn on oncogenes or turn off tumor suppressor genes. These gene changes can be inherited from a parent, but more often they happen during a person’s lifetime. Primary brain tumors originate in the brain itself or in tissues close to it, such as in the brain-covering membranes (meninges), … Read more

How serious is acute cholecystitis?

Acute cholecystitis is a serious condition that can have potentially life-threatening complications if not treated promptly and properly. It is a type of inflammation of the gallbladder, a small organ located just below the liver that plays a crucial role in the digestion of fats. The most common cause of acute cholecystitis is the presence of … Read more

Does acute cholecystitis require surgery?

In many cases, Acute cholecystitis can be treated with antibiotics and other medications. However, surgery may be a necessary remedy in situations such as the following: Severe inflammation of the gallbladder If the inflammation of the gallbladder is severe, it can cause the organ to become swollen and tender, which can be very painful. In some cases, … Read more

What are the primary signs clinical signs of acute cholecystitis?

The main symptom of acute cholecystitis is a sudden, sharp pain in the upper right-hand side of your tummy or abdomen (often worse with deep breaths). This pain spreads towards your back or below your right shoulder blade. Pain may initially be “colicky” (it is NOT a true colic) but almost always becomes constant. The affected part of the tummy is … Read more

ACRA Company Search

How do I check whether a company or business is registered with ACRA? Answer:To check whether a business is registered with ACRA,1) visit BizFile+2) Key in the business name or UEN in the search bar on the top right-hand corner. If it is a registered entity, you will see the entity name and Unique Entity Number … Read more

Can I cancel GIRO Transfer?

Terminating OCBC GIRO Payment via Online Banking Below is the tutorial to cancel your GIRO payment arrangement through internet banking: First off, go to the official website of OCBC Bank and log in to your account using your username and password. On the left side of the page, select the Payment and Transfer menu. Click on GIRO services and … Read more

BCAA ONLINE STOREFRONT

In line with BCA’s efforts on sustainability, BCA Academy will be phasing out application forms for registration of courses. In its place, the BCAA Online Storefront (OSF) has opened for course registration. An event to launch the OSF is scheduled for end October 2017. Watch this space! For customers who have already registered previously for … Read more

BCA Academy Login

DETAILS OF NEW USERNAME AND NEW PASSWORD NEW USERNAME (first 7 characters with the last 4 chars of your student ID) Combine your surname and first name (Names within bracket will be ignored. All characters that are not alphanumeric, will be remove, including space. (e.g. , @ – () / ) For example: Student ID G1234567K first name Wong surname Bok-Chi (Huang Buchi) Your new … Read more

Can a foreigner be a Corppass Admin?

Corppass administrator (Admin) A Corppass admin has the authority by the RO to create Corppass accounts and manage access to digital services for that particular entity. Who can be a Corppass admin? The Corppass admin can be a person who manages Government-to-Business transactions on behalf of the company. Example: Director of corporate services or any person that … Read more

All about SFA Food Retail Licence

Food Retail Licences All food retail establishments must be licensed in order to operate.  Each licence application is assessed on its own merits. Here is a self-checklist [PDF, 152 KB] for easy reference on the licensing conditions to fulfill. They will be verified through a pre-licensing check of the premises upon the completion of renovations and installation … Read more