Editorial
New Insights into Mechanisms of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Journey of 100 Years
In Singapore, there were 7813 patients who suffered from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the Year 2011, among whom 2100 (26.9%) had ST-segment elevation...
Preserving Medical Ethics and Professionalism: Meeting the Challenges of Modern Practice
Medical practitioners today are confronted with an unprecedented degree of complex challenges and expectations. At the same time, their conduct and services are placed...
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Singapore
As most of us would know, the newly emerged coronavirus which has been named the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) appeared first in...
Dengue – Old Disease, New Challenges in an Ageing Population
Singapore has experienced yet another epidemic. With more than 13,000 cases reported as of mid July 2013, this could possibly be one of the...
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic in Singapore—Where Are We Now, and Can We...
December 1, 2012 marked the global community’s 25th observance of World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day. The Joint United Nations Programme on human...
No Longer Lost in Transition?
Over the past three decades, Singapore’s healthcare system has evolved into one that comprises some 35 specialties which has helped to better manage the...
The Co-Occurrence of Diabetes and Depression: An Example of the Worldwide Epidemic of Comorbidity...
The prevalences of diabetes and of depression are increasing at an alarming rate. In nearly one fifth of all cases, both diseases will be...
World Sight Day: Singapore’s Contribution to Alleviating Corneal Blindness
World Sight Day which falls on October 11 this year is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness, visual impairment...
Prevention of Suicide in Singapore
Suicide prevention is an important public health issue. In Singapore where the suicide rate has been relatively stable at 9.8 to 13 per 100,000...
Breastfeeding: Preserving a Human Instinct
Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants. It is also an integral part of...