Letter to the Editor
Electronic Bicycles and Scooters: Convenience at the Expense of Danger?
Electronic bicycles and scooters—or personal mobility devices (PMDs)—are becoming popular means of commute given their convenience, low cost and ease in obtaining regulatory approval....
A Review of Four Cases of Leptospirosis Presenting for Acute Care to a Tertiary...
Leptospirosis is a widespread and potentially fatal zoonosis that is endemic in many tropical regions.1 Small mammals are the most important reservoirs. Humans commonly...
Empiric Meropenem-based versus Ceftazidime-based Therapy for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia in a Retrospective Cohort Study
Optimal antibiotic regimen is unknown for severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP) which has mortality rates of up to 67% locally.1 Recommended empiric regimens from the...
“High” on Muscle Spray – Ethyl Chloride Abuse
Volatile substance abuse (VSA) is intentional inhalation of volatile substances for psychoactive effects. As volatile substances have lawful commercial, household and medical uses, it...
Deformity Correction Using the “Sandwich” Technique for a Non-Union Hoffa Fracture
Fredrich Busch was the first author to describe a coronal plane fracture of the lateral femoral condyle. It was, however, Albert Hoffa who was...
Specific Serum Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Levels Against Antigens Implicated in Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Asymptomatic...
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a complex syndrome resulting from repeated exposure to a variety of organic particles. It was previously thought to be uncommon,...
Brief Smoking Cessation Interventions on Tuberculosis Contacts Receiving Preventive Therapy
Tobacco is one of the greatest public health threats, accounting for more than 7 million deaths each year.1 In Singapore, the prevalence of smoking...
Permanent visual impairment in dengue fever following platelet transfusion: A series of 5 cases
Dengue fever (DF) is endemic in India and Singapore, and also causes frequent epidemics. Dengue virus belongs to the Flavivirus genus of the family...
Health professions education in pandemics and epidemics: A proposed framework for educators
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems and health professions education (HPE). There are few frameworks to help educators manage HPE before, during and...
The “Jeff Cut”: A simple innovation to minimise up-riding sleeves of protective gown
Personal protective equipment (PPE) including the N95 mask, face shield, cap, splash-resistant gown and gloves are worn by frontline healthcare workers for various duties...