Original Article
Evaluation of a Rapid Screening Test for Microalbuminuria with a Spot Measurement of Urine...
In 1989, the St Vincent Declaration was formulated by all European countries to address the growing problem of diabetes, with the general goals of...
Results of Surgical Resection of Oesophageal Carcinoma in Singapore
Although the incidence of oesophageal carcinoma is declining, it still remains a common cancer in Singapore. From 1988 to 1992, it was the ninth...
End-of-life Issues—Preferences and Choices of a Group of Elderly Chinese Subjects Attending a Day...
Doctors caring for elderly, dying and terminally ill patients are often faced with the dilemma of having to make difficult decisions especially regarding treatment...
Fibre-optic Aided Bougie (FAB) for Simulated Difficult Tracheal Intubation
Difficult intubation remains a key problem1 and the value of a flexible introducer (gum elastic or wire) as a first approach is well recognised...
Pericarditis and myocarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination in a nationwide setting
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in much morbidity and mortality worldwide. The development of mRNA vaccines has heralded much hope in...
Incidence and risk factors of delirium in post-anaesthesia care unit
Post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) delirium is defined as a disorder in thought processes that affect cognition in terms of memory, comprehension and attention.1 It...
The moderating effect of employment status on the relationship between lifetime major depressive disorder...
Studies across the world have reported a high prevalence of mental disorders,1-3 highlighting that mental disorders remain one of the major causes of “non-fatal...
Men Who Commit Rape in Singapore
Of all the sexual crimes committed, rape stands out as one of the most serious forms of sexual assault, yet there is a general...
Severe Diabetes in Remission: A Singapore’s Perspective
Diabetic ketoacidosis is generally believed to be the result of an acute and severe degree of insulin insufficiency, classically occurring at the presentation of...
Psychiatric Illness, Personality Traits and the Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder seen by gastroenterologists and has been found to account for 50% of referrals...