Volume 54, Number 12
A core group of experts developed 20 consensus statements to improve upper gastrointestinal endoscopy practice.
Illustration by Maria De-Castro
Editorial
Quality in gastroscopy: Consensus statements from the Gastroenterological Society of Singapore
The upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscope is often the first scope that a novice endoscopist handles and learns to use. However, being able to navigate...
Original Article
High-risk human papillomavirus genotype prevalence in Singapore cervical samples: Implications for clinical management
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a primary aetiological agent responsible for more than 95% of cervical diseases and cancers globally, presenting a significant public...
Review Article
Establishing quality standards for white light upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Singapore: Consensus statements from the Gastroenterological Society of Singapore
Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) is the gold standard for examining upper gastrointestinal (UGI) symptoms. It enables direct visualisation of the mucosa, facilitates tissue sampling and allows...
Review Article
Community care at scale: Singapore’s Active Ageing Centres 2.0 as a model for healthy ageing
Populations are rapidly ageing, with 1 in 6 people projected to be 60 years or older by 2030 worldwide.1 This has profound implications for...
Commentary
Different faces of atrial septal aneurysm
Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is a well-recognised abnormality on the echocardiogram with a prevalence rate of 2–3%. It is a mobile, localised saccular deformity...
