Editorial
Impact of pre-existing depression on severe COVID-19 outcomes
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in 2019 had rapidly developed into a global pandemic, causing more than 6.8 million deaths and impacting the...
Micronutrients and kidney health
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a structural and functional disorder of the kidney caused by many diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and glomerular disease.1...
Promise and pitfalls of ChatGPT for patient education on coronary angiogram
The past decade has seen extraordinary and rapid progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), which produces computer systems capable of performing tasks...
Incorporating assessment of fibrinogen gene polymorphisms and bleeding risk in patients treated with direct...
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have become entrenched as the dominant anticoagulant over the last decade for patients with venous thrombosis and atrial fibrillation.1 Compared...
Proactive steps to population health: Starting early, starting right
The global burden of non-communicable diseases is rising, with continued projected increases in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the future. This epidemic,...
Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and healthcare service delivery
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed more than 6.8 million lives globally.2 While there is yet a cure for the disease, vaccines are now available...
Improving electrocardiogram interpretation in Asian athletes: A call to action
The field of sports cardiology has evolved substantially over the past 2 decades due to improved understanding of the athlete’s heart, causes of sudden...
Self-esteem and positive body image to overcome female sexual dysfunction
Human sexuality is arguably one of the main pillars of health, like nutrition and sleep. Improvements in diagnostic and therapeutic biotechnologies have enabled focus...
Promoting physical activity for population health
The chronic disease burden has risen globally. In Singapore, between 2007 and 2021, the crude prevalence of hyperlipidaemia (8.2–13.9%), hypertension (12.7–15.7%) and diabetes (4.9–6.9%)...
Preventing recurrent hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media
Iodinated contrast media (ICM) is one of the most commonly used drugs in the practice of modern medicine. ICM, as the name implies, is...