Editorial
Treatment Gets Better, but Leprosy Remains a Global Problem
Rising standards of living and the provision of effective medical treatment have resulted in good control of leprosy in many parts of the world,...
Original Article
Clinical Skills in Final-year Medical Students: The Relationship between Self-reported Confidence and Direct Observation by Faculty or Residents
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...
Original Article
Prevalence and Correlates of Excessive Internet Use among Youth in Singapore
There has been an explosive growth of Internet usage worldwide and this is expected to continue with its use becoming an integral part of...
Original Article
Metabolic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Correlates Weakly with Patient Adherence to Oral Hypoglycaemic Treatment
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...
Original Article
Use of Antibiotics in a Haematology Ward – An Audit
Rising rates of antibiotic resistance prompted a review of antibiotic use policies hospitalwide. The Department of Haematology established a new set of consensus guidelines...