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Arteriovenous Fistula Aneurysm – Plicate, Not Ligate
Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are created for haemodialysis in patients with end-stage renal failure. While AVF is a lifeline for these patients, its creation is...
Cluster of Staphylococcus aureus and Dengue Co-infection in Singapore
In recent years, Singapore has seen a resurgence of dengue fever despite the seemingly successful implementation of a nationwide Aedes mosquito control programme,1 culminating...
Of Worms and Men
During its early development the human embryo may be considered an obligatory parasite, drawing its food and oxygen from the blood of the mother...
Demands and Challenges of Modern Medicine
I am deeply honoured by the invitation to deliver the 16th Tun Dr Ismail Oration and I wish to thank the Master and Council...
Happenings in Histopathology – A Post-World War II Perspective
During the past few decades, there have been many significant developments in the practice of histopathology, the specialty that is also referred to as...
Neurogenic Pulmonary Oedema Misdiagnosed as Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Comatose Patient
Neurogenic pulmonary oedema (NPO) is a well recognised complication of subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI).1 The incidence of NPO was...
Avoiding Dialysis in Tumour Lysis Syndrome: Is Urate Oxidase Effective? – A Case Report...
Tumour lysis syndrome (TLS) is frequently associated with lymphoproliferative malignancies. It is the result of massive spontaneous or chemotherapy-induced cytolysis, leading to the release...
Foreword From the Master, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
The Academy of Medicine, Singapore celebrates its 50th Anniversary, or Golden Jubilee, this year in 2007. This is OUR very own Academy. Many medical...
Message From the Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health, Singapore
Congratulations to the Academy of Medicine on this special occasion of its Golden Jubilee. The Academy has come a long way since the 1950s...
Message from President Nathan
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