Letter to the Editor
Seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus over the last 2 decades (2001–2020): A retrospective data analysis from...
Dear Editor,
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is ubiquitous and infects human of all ages, where it remains latent after primary infection and can reactivate upon various triggers.1...
Predictors of complicated influenza infection in children presenting in a tertiary hospital in a...
Dear Editor,
Influenza causes significant healthcare burden globally1 with highest risks in children and the elderly. In children, multiple studies have identified risk factors for...
A consensus survey of neurologists and clinical geneticists on spinal muscular atrophy treatment in...
Dear Editor,
Just a decade ago, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) was considered a debilitating, progressive neuromuscular disease that inevitably led to chronic disability and a...
Group B Streptococcus screening with antenatal culture and intrapartum polymerase chain reaction: A prospective...
Dear Editor,
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common genital and gastrointestinal tract commensal in healthy women. Vertical transmission of GBS may cause neonatal early-onset...
Optimising percutaneous valve-in-valve TAVI with bioprosthetic valve fracture
Dear Editor,
Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become an established therapy for inoperable patients, for high, intermediate and low surgical-risk patients over 65...
Factors affecting outcomes among older trauma patients in Singapore: A retrospective observational study
Dear Editor,
Singapore faces a rapidly ageing population with its median age projected to be above 45 years by 2030. Our greying demographics is accompanied...
Physician sentiments on low-value investigations in Singapore: Part of Choosing Wisely campaign
Dear Editor,
Low-value investigations provide marginal benefit and may result in harm to the patient or disproportionate healthcare costs.1 The introduction of Singapore’s Choosing Wisely...
Understanding treatment burden in adults with multimorbidity in the Singapore primary care setting: An...
Dear Editor,
Patients with multimorbidity often undertake several tasks to manage their health. These include learning about their conditions, taking medications correctly, implementing lifestyle changes,...
Comparing the effectiveness, safety and cost of teleconsultation versus face-to-face model of pharmacist-led anticoagulation...
Dear Editor,
Teleconsultation-based (TELE) anticoagulation clinic (ACC) is an alternative modality, but its use in Singapore’s clinical setting has not been well studied. In Tan...
Prevalence of tramadol misuse: A pilot multicentre cross-sectional survey in Singapore
Dear Editor,
In Singapore, especially in our healthcare institution, the use of strong opioids for the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain is relatively rare.1...