Letter to the Editor
No increased incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections with PrEP use among men who...
Dear Editor,
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective biomedical intervention to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition in at-risk populations, particularly in men who...
Healthier SG awareness and enrolment among persons with chronic disease
Dear Editor,
Singapore introduced Healthier SG (HSG) in July 2023, shifting healthcare from curative to preventive care by preventing chronic diseases in healthy individuals and...
MRI landscape in Southeast Asia
Dear Editor,
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used in the diagnosis, monitoring of disease progression and treatment planning,1 especially of non-communicable diseases that account for...
Physical activity patterns and associated factors among youths in Singapore: A cross-sectional island-wide community...
Dear Editor,
Physical activity (PA) plays a critical role in preventing non-communicable diseases and improving mental well-being.1 PA should commence as a lifelong lifestyle at...
The impact of oppressive behaviours on female general surgical trainees’ educational experience in Malaysia
Dear Editor,
Although projected to attain high-income country status by 2028,1 Malaysia is still critically short of specialist surgeons with 1.2 per 10,000 population2 compared...
Patient-identified barriers to elective dialysis initiation in Singapore: A cross-sectional study
Dear Editor,
Unplanned dialysis, defined as the initiation of dialysis without a definitive vascular or peritoneal access, remains a significant challenge in the management of...
Awareness and uptake of colorectal cancer screening after Healthier-SG launch: A questionnaire survey
Dear Editor,
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies in high-income countries.1 Despite Singapore’s well-established cancer screening infrastructure, uptake remains below target....
Virtual reality as an adjunctive therapy for geriatric depression: A case report
Dear Editor,
Like many other developed countries, Singapore is currently facing a rapidly ageing population that is anticipated to reach 1 in 4 persons above...
Antibiotic use and guideline concordance in primary care acne management: A cross-sectional study
Dear Editor,
Acne vulgaris, a prevalent dermatological condition, is common in primary care. Despite widespread use in acne treatment, antibiotics pose a significant concern due...
Trichophyton indotineae isolated in 2 migrant workers: An emerging fungal pathogen of global importance
Dear Editor,
The emergence of Trichophyton (T.) indotineae—a drug-resistant dermatophyte—has raised international public health concerns. First identified as a new species in 2020 with origins...