Letter to the Editor
Dynamic mitral regurgitation treated with MitraClip
The dynamic nature of mitral regurgitation (MR) has been well appreciated but clinically under-recognised. In addition, evidence on therapeutic options for dynamic MR has...
Pilot study of single-session radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules in Singapore
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been shown to be safe and efficacious in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. Ion agitation during RFA generates high...
Percutaneous paravalvular leak repair for severe aortic regurgitation after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Paravalvular leaks (PVLs) are not uncommon after surgical valve replacement. The need for re-operation for clinically significant leaks is between 1 and 3%. Percutaneous...
Pulmonary endarterectomy and balloon pulmonary angioplasty in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: The Singapore experience
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a pulmonary hypertension caused by mechanical obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by organised thrombi and microvascular arteriopathy. It...
Use of haemodialysis plastic cannula with ultrasound guidance in difficult arteriovenous access
The blind technique using metal needles has been the traditional method of cannulating arteriovenous (AV) accesses for haemodialysis. While most mature AV accesses can...
Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and occupational burnout in a surgical unit in...
In this study, we assessed the impact of COVID-19 on the psychological well-being and burnout among staff who manage critically ill general surgery and...
A resuscitation course designed for a psychiatric hospital
It is challenging to maintain the resuscitation skills of doctors in a psychiatric hospital. Our study describes a resuscitation course designed specifically for the...
Carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis in a patient despite testing negative for HLA B*15:02 allele
Carbamazepine (CBZ) has been used in Singapore since 19881 as an effective drug for the treatment of conditions such as epilepsy, neuropathy, neuralgia and...
Empagliflozin-induced severe osmotic nephrosis and acute renal injury in advanced chronic kidney disease
Diabetic kidney disease remains a significant disease burden globally and is associated with increased medical costs once chronic kidney disease (CKD) ensues. Therefore, optimisation...
Fatal Cerebral Haemorrhage in a Thrombolysed Patient with Ischaemic Stroke Who Developed Interval Thrombocytopaenia...
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