Volume 50, Number 1
Uterine rupture, though rare, has catastrophic implications on pregnancy. A scarred uterus and abnormal placentation are known to contribute to the condition. A recent Singapore study found that the most common factor is previous lower segment caesarean section for the scarred group, followed by a history of laparoscopic myomectomy.
Editorial
Uterine rupture in Singapore: Trends and lessons learnt
Uterine rupture is arguably one of the most dreaded acute obstetric complications in obstetrics. Synonymous with significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality risks,...
Editorial
Recurrent vascular events in ischaemic stroke patients with diabetes
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability globally, with 6.55 million deaths (95% uncertainty interval 6.00–7.02 million), 101 million prevalent cases...
Original Article
Risk factors and outcomes of uterine rupture in Singapore: Emerging trends
Uterine rupture is a catastrophic life-threatening complication of pregnancy with associated high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The incidence of uterine rupture varies...
Original Article
Long-term outcomes of ischaemic stroke patients with diabetes in a multi-ethnic cohort in Singapore
Asia faces an epidemic of diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes in Asia is projected to grow from 114 million in 2007 to 180 million...
Original Article
Cost of inpatient rehabilitation for children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
The cost of rehabilitation for children post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) is significant. The annual total healthcare cost of TBI had been estimated to range...
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