Multiple guidelines recommend the use of best medical therapy (BMT) as secondary prevention for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) but prescription and adherence are generally sub-optimal.1 The issue is not specific to vascular surgeons. Patients referred with suspected peripheral arterial disease are only started on antiplatelet agents and...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder, experienced by 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. Its aetiology is multifactorial and complex, and its clinical presentation is heterogeneous with menstrual irregularities, high levels of androgens and the presence of multiple follicles or cysts in the ovaries...

The global burden of peripheral artery disease (PAD) has been increasing, with 237 million adults living with PAD worldwide in 2015,1 rising from 202 million in 2010.2 A population-based study in Singapore found the overall prevalence in Chinese, Malays and Indians to be 3.5%, 5.2% and 5.6%, respectively.3 Given...

Drug and defibrillation energy doses for children rely on accurate weight measurement, making it essential during emergencies.1,2 However, quickly weighing children in distress is often a challenging task.3,4 Conventionally, age-dependent formulas and length-based tapes like the Broselow tape (BT) and Paediatric Advanced Weight Prediction in the Emergency Room extra-long...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition affecting 6–19% of women of reproductive age, depending on the reference population and definition used.1,2 The incidence of PCOS is increasing and the syndrome can be considered the single most common endocrine abnormality among women of reproductive age.3 Although its...