Current Issue
Volume 52, Number 8 August 2023
High exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, arsenic and mercury can cause nephrotoxicity.
A study highlights the protective effects of micronutrients against chronic kidney disease (CKD). While high blood levels of heavy metals increased the risk of CKD, elevated plasma selenium and serum zinc may interact with low-toxicity heavy metals to reduce CKD risk.
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Association between genetic polymorphisms in fibrinogen genes and bleeding risk in patients treated...
Incorporating assessment of fibrinogen gene polymorphisms and bleeding risk in patients treated with...
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The Annals is the official journal of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Established in 1972, Annals is the leading medical journal in Singapore which aims to publish novel findings from clinical research as well as medical practices that can benefit the medical community.
Published monthly, online, open-access and peer-reviewed, Annals is indexed in Index Medicus, Science Citation Index – Expanded, ISI Alerting Services, and Current Contents/ Clinical Medicine. The journal’s 2022 Impact Factor is 5.2. It is ranked in the first quartile in the competitive category of Medicine (General and Internal) and second among medical journals in Asia..
The rapidly ageing population and enlarging burden of chronic diseases require a proportionate emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. A health system that is more data-driven and patient-centric, which leverages the innovative use of technology and digital solutions, will be areas warranting research attention and coverage. The Annals invites submission of manuscripts that advance the scientific basis of clinical knowledge, and the practice of medicine in Singapore and internationally. We welcome submissions that address challenges in the management of chronic diseases (e.g. cancer, cardiovascular diseases, ageing, diabetes mellitus and neurological diseases), and use of technology and digital medicine to improve patient care.
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