Rising standards of living and the provision of effective medical treatment have resulted in good control of leprosy in many parts of the world, but WHO-led efforts for the global elimination of leprosy by 2000 did not succeed. In several countries, however, ambitious and ill-advised attempts to meet the...

In clinical medical education, instructors train students in their medical knowledge and clinical skills. Medical educators also aspire to develop students’ self-confidence in medical practice. This article is available only as a PDF. Please click on “Download PDF” on top to view the full article.

There has been an explosive growth of Internet usage worldwide and this is expected to continue with its use becoming an integral part of everyday life. The Internet has become more accessible in homes, schools, colleges, libraries and Internet cafes; access is further aided with the increasing affordability of...

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting Singaporeans. In 2004, 8.2% of the population was afflicted, placing a significant burden on healthcare resources and affecting the well-being of the community. This article is available only as a PDF. Please click on “Download PDF” on top to...

Rising rates of antibiotic resistance prompted a review of antibiotic use policies hospitalwide. The Department of Haematology established a new set of consensus guidelines in 2002 for antibiotic use in febrile neutropenia. We were tasked by the hospital’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee to audit adherence to the guidelines. This article...