Letter to the Editor
A primary care perspective on gender-focused mental health services in Singapore: Correspondence
Dear Editor,
This author read with interest the recent letter by Puthran et al. on gender-focused mental health services in Singapore,1 as well as the...
Impact of artificial intelligence on novice endoscopists’ colonoscopy training
Dear Editor,
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly utilised by endoscopists worldwide in recent years to enhance adenoma detection rates (ADR).1 Currently, endoscopy presents a...
Who seeks help? Factors associated with utilisation of primary care mental health services in...
Dear Editor,
Mental health screening in primary care aims to identify depression and anxiety early, but its effectiveness depends on whether patients accept follow-up services.1...
Safety of independent discharge post-endoscopy with sedation: A 7-year retrospective observational study
Dear Editor,
Sedation is widely administered during endoscopic procedures, and it would always be safest if patients are accompanied home after discharge, due to potential...
Real-world drug utilisation of nintedanib and pirfenidone for interstitial lung disease in Singapore
Dear Editor,
Antifibrotic therapies such as nintedanib and pirfenidone have transformed interstitial lung disease (ILD) treatment, representing a significant advancement in managing progressive fibrosing conditions....
A novel opioid-sparing method for post-laparotomy pain management in gynaecologic oncology patients: Correspondence
Dear Editor,
We refer to the article “A novel opioid-sparing method for post-laparotomy pain management in gynaecologic oncology patients” published in a recent issue of...
Decentralised germline genetic testing for epithelial ovarian cancer in a tertiary Asian centre
Dear Editor,
This letter shares findings from the implementation of a decentralised gynaecology genetics clinic for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) patients at the National University...
Clinical utility of frozen section for submandibular gland tumours in the era of Milan...
Dear Editor,
Salivary gland tumours are rare, with less than 10% occurring in the submandibular gland and most arising from the parotid gland.1 Fine needle...
How clinicians should prioritise the use of artificial intelligence in Singapore’s healthcare system: Correspondence
Dear Editor,
The readers writing this letter read with interest Hwang et al.’s article on augmented intelligence in healthcare,1 and agree that it would be...
Advanced care planning and influences of hepatocellular carcinoma for liver cirrhosis patients: An Asian...
Dear Editor,
Liver cirrhosis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Singapore. Decompensated liver cirrhosis patients have a poor prognosis with a median...