Original Article
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome by the Adult Treatment Panel III, International Diabetes Federation, and...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in different communities.1,2 Despite the lack of accurate data,...
Deletions in the Survival Motor Neuron Gene in Iranian Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorders characterised by the degeneration of the anterior horn motor neurons of the...
Herpes Zoster as a Useful Clinical Marker of Underlying Cell-mediated Immune Disorders
Herpes zoster (HZ) occurs when latent virus in the dorsal-root ganglia becomes reactivated and causes a vesicular and often painful rash with a dermatomal...
Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgery for Endometrial Cancer
The traditional approach for the treatment of endometrial cancer by laparotomy is increasingly being replaced by laparoscopic surgery.1 Like laparotomy, operative laparoscopy can accomplish...
Junior Doctors’ Attitudes Towards Older Adults and its Correlates in a Tertiary-care Public Hospital
Singapore is a rapidly ageing society. The proportion of older persons above the age of 65 was 6.8% of the population in 1995 and...
An Observational, Prospective Study to Determine the Ease of Vascular Access in Adults Using...
Intravascular access is a vital component of emergency care and resuscitation. There is nothing more frustrating for the emergency physician than the inability to...
Trends in Long-term Cancer Survival in Singapore: 1968-2002
With increasing health awareness and the greater extent of healthcare provision over the years, the life expectancy of Singaporeans has increased from 75.3 in...
Framingham Risk Score Inadequately Predicts Cardiac Risk in Young Patients Presenting with a First...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The Framingham Risk Score (FRS) was derived from the Framingham Heart Study...
The Risk Factors for Ultrasound-diagnosed Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among Adolescents
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing recognised as one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease in Western countries. It encompasses...
Development of Bariatric Surgery: The Effectiveness of a Multi-disciplinary Weight Management Programme in Hong...
Obesity is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the Western World with a frequency of 10% to 15%. It causes or exacerbates...