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Technetium-99m Sestamibi for the Assessment of Myocardial Salvage Following Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Myocardial...
Reperfusion therapy for acute myocardial infarction is feasible with thrombolytic therapy as well as acute percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Both modalities of treatment...
Classical and Amyopathic Dermatomyositis seen at the National Skin Centre of Singapore: A 3-year...
Polymyositis/dermatomyositis is a connective tissue disorder with inflammatory muscle disease resulting in muscle weakness. When there is only muscle involvement, the term polymyositis is...
A Rational Alternative for the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus in High Risk Individuals
The “gold standard” for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus has all along been the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). As diabetes mellitus defines a...
DNA Testing for Fragile X Syndrome in 255 Males from Special Schools in Singapore
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of mental retardation, affecting approximately 1 in 1250 males and 1 in 2500 females. It...
Six-Year Follow-Up of Untreated T1 Carcinoma of Prostate
It is well known that T1 carcinoma of the prostate has varying biologic behaviour. Attempts to identify those at higher risk of progression have...
Microdochectomy for Single-duct Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge is a common disturbing symptom for many women and often leads to a surgical referral. It accounts for 3% to 5% of...
Initial Experience of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Supraventricular Tachycardia in Paediatric Patients
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is well-recognised as one of the commonest rhythm disorders in children. There may be few symptoms, but many experience palpitations,...
Surgical Results of Intercondylar Fractures of the Adult Femur
Fractures of the intercondylar region of the femur often resulted from high velocity accidents. This would lead to increased comminution and involvement of the...
Total Intravenous Anaesthesia Using 3-in-1 Mixture of Propofol, Alfentanil and Mivacurium
Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) implies achieving the 3 components of anaesthesia (hypnosis, analgesia and muscle relaxation) by the administration of anaesthetics via the intravenous...
Audit of Oxygen Therapy in Acute General Medical Wards Following an Educational Programme
The rational basis for supplemental oxygen (O<sub>2</sub>) treatment is well established. Long-term O<sub>2</sub> therapy improves survival and quality of life in patients with chronic...