Original Article
Bodies Recovered from Wells, Sewerage Systems and Pits: What is the Cause of Death?
It may be difficult to determine the identities, and cause and time of death in corpses found in wells, sewer systems and pits because...
Efficacy of Measuring Visual Performance of LASIK Patients under Photopic and Mesopic Conditions
LASIK is routinely carried out to correct the refractive errors of myopic patients. A high percentage of patients have good high-contrast visual acuity after...
Role of Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) in the Detection and Localisation of Anterior Segment Foreign...
The presence of an intraocular foreign body (IOFB) is a common complication of ocular trauma. For surgical planning, the localisation of IOFBs has to...
Diabetic Retinopathy in Type II Diabetics Detected by Targeted Screening Versus Newly Diagnosed in...
The epidemic of type II diabetes mellitus is now recognised worldwide. In India, it has been estimated that the population with type II diabetes...
Infected Pancreatic Necrosis – An Evaluation of the Timing and Technique of Necrosectomy in...
The management of necrotising pancreatitis has improved significantly over the last 2 decades, with a corresponding improvement in mortality rates. This improvement is largely...
A Novel Locus for X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is characterised by initial night blindness followed by progressive loss of visual fields and eventually, loss of central vision. RP is...
Plasma and Urine Amino Acid Profiles in a Healthy Adult Population of Singapore
Analysis of blood plasma and urinary amino acids is required for the diagnosis and management of inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) affecting one or more...
Utility and Validity of the Self-administered SF-36: Findings From an Older Population
The shift towards broader health perspectives and the emphasis on patient preferences have led to the development of many health questionnaires and their inclusion...
Reducing Polypharmacy Through the Introduction of a Treatment Algorithm: Use of a Treatment Algorithm...
The use of 2 or more antipsychotic medications (polypharmacy) for an episode of psychosis is pervasive despite the lack of evidence-based data. It is...
Socio-demographic Profile and Help-seeking Behaviour of Buprenorphine Abusers in Singapore
Opiate dependence is a major health and social concern in many countries across the world. The burden of disease is considerable, with surveys indicating...