Editorial
Sniffin’ Sticks and Scentsor for integrating the “forgotten sense” into everyday practice
The sense of smell has been one of the most neglected of the 5 human senses, perhaps due to its intangible, amorphous, ephemeral and...
Five years on post-COVID-19 pandemic: Importance of COVID-19 vaccination and the adult heart
At the time of writing this editorial, it has been more than 5 years since the COVID-19 pandemic. As healthcare professionals, we can vividly...
Striving for our most vulnerable children: Buffering against the impact of child maltreatment
One of the fundamental pillars of our society is the presence of strong and stable families. In 2024, the inaugural edition of the Domestic...
Enhancing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis using telehealth: Insights from the iPARTY study
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are increasing globally despite significant advancements in preventive and treatment programmes.1 This alarming trend is particularly pronounced within high-risk...
Strengthening HRQOL Assessment in Singapore: Updated Norms for EQ-5D-5L and EORTC QLQ-C30
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is increasingly used as an important indicator of health outcomes for measuring the impact of illness and treatment among...
Complexity in primary care: Beyond multimorbidity in Healthier SG
The global ageing population, particularly older adults with complex biopsychosocial needs, drives increased healthcare utilisation, burdening both the health system and wider society.1,2 Primary care physicians...
Adolescent self-harm and suicide attempts in the emergency department in Singapore
The youth mental health crisis has taken centre stage globally in recent years with increased reporting of young persons suffering from mental health problems...
Organ donation in the paediatric intensive care unit: Time for change?
Organ transplantation remains the definitive treatment option for improving the lives of patients with end-stage organ failure. To our knowledge, the first solid organ...
Interventional radiology placement of totally implantable venous access devices in oncology practice
In November 1929, Werner Forssmann, a German surgical resident, attempted the first documented central venous catheter with a 35 cm-long catheter via his left...
The promise and challenges of pharmacogenomics in psychiatry
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is an expanding field within precision medicine that is poised to play a crucial role in optimising patient outcomes, particularly in the...