Original Article
Prognostic value of the monocyte-to-albumin ratio in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A retrospective cohort study
The incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is notably elevated in southern China, North Africa, and Southeast Asia (up to 35 cases per 100,000 inhabitants),...
Cognition and arthritis in adults over 50: Evidence from CHARLS, HRS, and ELSA
The world is transitioning towards older age groups, with the share of people aged 60 years and above expected to increase 2-fold by 2050.1...
Patient-centred outcomes and cost-effectiveness of a hospital-at-home service model for older adults
Singapore faces a significant demographic transition, with the proportion of residents aged 65 years and above projected to reach 25% by 2030.1 This shift,...
Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination among chronic myeloid leukaemia patients on tyrosine kinase inhibitors
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, led to widespread illness and profound social and economic disruption. The impact of COVID-19 infection is particularly significant...
Red cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and serum neurofilament light chain: A population-based study
Neurofilament light chain (NfL), a member of the neurofilament protein family, is highly expressed in the axons of mature neurons, where it forms a...
Desialylated low-density lipoprotein: A stronger predictor of coronary atherosclerosis burden than low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, imposing a substantial burden on global healthcare systems and...
A prospective study of the association of grip strength and sleep status with depressive...
Depression is a major global health concern that significantly affects health worldwide.1-3 According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, approximately 332 million...
Selection of pyroptosis-related genes and potential pharmacological targets in sepsis-induced myopathy
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.1 With advancements in medical technology and care, the survival rate...
Depressive and anxiety symptoms among migrant workers and migrant domestic workers in Singapore
Approximately 68.4% of international migrants in the labour force are located in higher-income countries.1 These migrants may be low-to-semi-skilled migrant workers (MWs) and migrant...
Incidence and risk factors for tuberculosis in patients with chronic kidney disease in Singapore
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global infectious disease threat, particularly to vulnerable people or those in resource-limited settings.1 Estimated TB incidence has continued upward...