Volume 53, Number 12
An intervention team comprising specialist clinicians, hospital administrators and quality improvement staff examined the outcomes of care pathway for emergency laparotomy patients.
Illustration by Nata Blackthorn
Commentary
Transforming medical education in the AI era: Balancing technological expertise with humanistic care in tomorrow’s doctors
Standing at the precipice of a new era in healthcare, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice is progressing at an unprecedented pace. From AI algorithms detecting tumours with remarkable accuracy to predictive models forecasting patient outcomes, these technological marvels are not only changing how we practice...
Letter to the Editor
Prevalence and causes of rifampicin-resistance genotypic/phenotypic discrepancy detected on Xpert MTB/RIF in Singapore
Dear Editor,
The Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin (MTB/RIF) (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA, US) has been pivotal in tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics, enabling the rapid detection of both TB and RIF resistance. Xpert, a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), is recommended by both the World Health Organization (WHO)1 and Singapore's clinical management guidelines2 as...
Original Article
Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy for pleural infections: Outcomes from a cohort study
Pleural infection, defined as bacterial infection and replication in the pleural space,1 remains a significant cause of mortality.2 Over 80,000 cases of pleural infection are diagnosed each year in the US and the UK.3,4 Data from East Asia suggest that the annual incidence of pleural infections is 8.4 to...
Review Article
Optimising dementia screening in community-dwelling older adults: A rapid review of brief diagnostic tools in Singapore
Persons living with dementia experience chronic and progressive cognitive decline in 1 or more cognitive domains, affecting their everyday activities.1 Globally, the number of persons living with dementia is expected to rise from 55 million in 2019 to 139 million in 2050, with an estimated two-thirds in lower- and...
Editorial
Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: How low can we get?
Pleural infection is a common medical problem with significant mortality and morbidity.1 Despite advances in antibiotic therapy, the incidence of pleural infection is increasing in the Western world. The management of complicated pleural infections usually involves drainage of pleural effusion from the infected pleural cavity, typically with a pleural...
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