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Laser Doppler Perfusion Imaging (LDPI) and Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) Values in Psoriatic Lesions...
Non-invasive techniques have become useful procedures in measuring skin physiology and skin response to treatment. This study attempts to objectively measure physiological changes in...
Familial Risk of Allergic Rhinitis and Atopic Dermatitis among Chinese Families in Singapore
Family history has been shown to be a risk factor for the development of allergic rhinitis (AR) and atopic dermatitis (AD). However, the increase...
Comparison of Completely versus Incompletely Excised Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common skin cancer worldwide and its incidence has risen in the last few decades. Approximately 80% of non-melanoma...
Outcome of Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Amongst the Elderly in Singapore
Trauma remains the fifth most common cause of death in Singapore; it contributed 6.7% of mortality in 2001. Head injury contributes to a significant...
Trends in Cancer Incidence Among Singapore Malays: A Low-risk Population
Cancer is now one of the most common causes of death in the world. Inspection of changes in cancer incidence in ethnically or geographically...
Viral Warts in Children Seen at a Tertiary Referral Centre
Viral warts are a common affliction in children. It is caused by the human papilloma virus, of which there are more than 80 serotypes.
This...
Polypharmacy and Inappropriate Medication Use in Singapore Nursing Homes
The elderly usually have multiple medical problems, requiring prescription drugs to treat diseases and to prevent complications arising from them. Currently, in the United...
Myopia Progression Among Preschool Chinese Children in Hong Kong
Myopia occurs when the image of distant objects, focused by the cornea and lens, falls in front of the retina. It is the commonest...
Prevalence of Myopia in Taiwanese Schoolchildren: 1983 to 2000
Today in Taiwan, with increasing level of educational and living standard, the prevalence and severity of myopia appear to be on an upward trend....
Benign Parotid Lesions: Is Near Total Parotidectomy Justified?
Benign lesions of the parotid gland constitute about 80% of parotid tumours. They include various lesions (Table 1), the commonest being pleomorphic adenoma, followed...