Original Article
Outcomes of Dose-Attenuated Docetaxel in Asian Patients with Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The incidence of prostate cancer is rising in Asia. In Singapore, prostate cancer is the third most prevalent cancer among males, with an age-standardised...
Road Crashes in Older Persons and the Use of Comorbidity Polypharmacy Score in an...
In 2014, 11.2% of Singapore residents were aged 65 years and older. This proportion is projected to increase to 18.7% by 2030. The ageing...
Transarterial Infusion Chemotherapy With and Without Embolisation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients: A Systematic Review...
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common type of malignant disease worldwide, with an increasing prevalence in industrialised countries. Overall, the prognosis is...
Hearing Loss amongst the Elderly in a Southeast Asian Population – A Community-based Study
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is a common condition among the elderly and a burgeoning problem in societies with ageing populations such as Singapore....
Safety and Efficacy of Chloral Hydrate Sedation in Paediatric Sedation for Ophthalmic Procedures
Sedation is often required to successfully conduct paediatric clinical ophthalmic examinations or diagnostic investigations when children are unable to cooperate due to anxiety or...
Comparison of the Minimally Invasive and Conventional Open Surgery Approach in the Treatment of...
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal with encroachment on the neural structures by surrounding osseous, discal, capsular, or ligamentous structures. Clinical...
Predictors and Moderators of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: An Investigation of Anxiety Sensitivity and Resilience...
Traumatic events and the way in which people cope with them play a crucial role in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Due...
Comorbid Diabetes and Depression among Older Adults – Prevalence, Correlates, Disability and Healthcare Utilisation
Data from studies across the world suggest that diabetes mellitus (DM) is common among those belonging to the older age group. According to a...
Awareness and Attitudes of Community-Dwelling Individuals in Singapore towards Participating in Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning (ACP) involves discussions between healthcare professionals, patients and their families or carers about the patient’s wishes and future healthcare plans. ACP...
Percutaneous Endovascular Treatment to Salvage Non-Maturing Arteriovenous Fistulas in a Multiethnic Asian Population
End-stage renal failure (ESRF) is an important global cause of morbidity and mortality. A 2008 World Health Organization (WHO) bulletin estimated the number of...