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Angioedema and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Complementary Association?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune multi-system disease of unknown aetiology with protean clinical and laboratory manifestations and a variable course and prognosis....
Sudden Deafness Due to Intralabyrinthine Haemorrhage: A Possible Rare Late Complication of Head and...
The auditory apparatus and vestibular part of the inner ear are often included in the radiation field treatment of patients with head and neck...
Successful Rehabilitation With Cochlear Implant in Post-irradiation Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patient
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common disease in Asia.1 Radiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment. Following radiotherapy, complications like profound sensorineural hearing loss may...
Emphysematous Gastritis: A Case Report and a Review of Literature
A 45-year-old Chinese lady, who is a known hepatitis B carrier, presented with increasing alpha fetoprotein levels and a palpable liver 6 cm below...
Tumour Interstitial Fluid Pressure May Regulate Angiogenic Factors in Osteosarcoma
Solid tumours have states of raised interstitial fluid pressure (IFP) that cause significant changes to their physiology.1-3 We have previously shown that human osteosarcomas...
Surgical Training – The Challenge of Change
President of the College of Surgeons, distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour and a unique privilege for me to...
Radiology: Does It Have a Sell-by Date?
Radiology is riding the crest of a wave. We have superb images, available immediately in all parts of the hospital. Fusion of functional and...
Preparedness for Terrorism: Managing Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats
Preparedness for terrorism in the 21st century includes addressing the management of nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) terrorism events. Understanding the terrorist threat and...
Three I’s and the Future of Medicine
Professor Gordon Arthur Ransome was a legend in his time and truly an iconic figure in the history of Singapore medicine. I never had...
Efficacy of Limited-Duration Spinal Cord Stimulation for Subacute Postherpetic Neuralgia
Peripheral and central sensitisation of the nervous system through prolonged pain is commonly believed to be a mechanism responsible for facilitating the development of...