Editorial
Medical Professionalism in the Internet Age
Medical professionalism encompasses the conduct and practices of physicians, both as individuals and as a collective organisation. Professionalism enhances the trust and confidence of...
The Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Pandemic in Singapore
Just over a year ago, the swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged in Veracruz, Mexico, and rapidly alarmed public health and influenza experts by...
Paediatric Cardiology in Singapore – 1978 to 2008
This article marks Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, 7 to 14 February 2009 (http://tchin.org/aware/ index.htm). The title, “Paediatric Cardiology in Singapore - 1978 to...
HIV: Time for the Medical Community to Move Forward
1 December 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The HIV epidemic was first recognised in 1981.
Twenty-seven years on, there are 33...
Acute Coronary Syndrome: from Epidemiology to Treatment
The term “acute coronary syndrome” (ACS) was introduced a decade ago to describe a spectrum of conditions resulting in acute myocardial ischaemia. It comprises...
Confronting the Obesity Epidemic: Call to Arms
The prevalence of obesity has increased exponentially all over the world in recent decades, fuelled by rapid global industrialisation which led to widespread affluence....
Genome-wide Association Studies: Promises and Pitfalls
Genetic testing is an important means to confirm the diagnosis of an inheritable disease. For this to be feasible, genes that are associated with...
Addressing the Plight of Patients with Kidney Failure
In this issue of the Annals, there are 5 papers dealing with kidney diseases which have attracted the attention of this editorial. The paper...
Dengue Research in Singapore Marking the Inaugural ASEAN Dengue Day
Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. An estimated 50 million dengue infections occur annually and approximately 2.5 billion...
The Diabetes Dilemma: How do we Deal with It?
World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th and it marks the birthday of Dr Frederick Banting. Together with Dr Charles Best, Dr Banting...