Volume 51, Number 5
There is paucity of data on the occurrence of cardiovascular events (CVEs) in critically ill patients with sepsis. A recent Singapore study aimed to describe the incidence, risk factors and impact on mortality of CVEs in these patients. It found that patients with sepsis had significantly more CVEs compared to those without, resulting in longer ICU and hospital stay. Factors associated with an increased risk of CVEs included age, ethnicity and comorbidity of ischaemic heart disease.
Awareness of the association between sepsis and CVEs allows earlier recognition of CVEs and initiation of therapies to improve the outcomes of patients.
Editorial
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Asian infants: Similar condition, different perceptions
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common problem in infancy, may lead to troublesome symptoms or complications such as oesophagitis or oesophageal stricturing in a small minority of infants.1 In the majority of cases, however, frequent regurgitations, the commonest symptoms of GERD, resolves with age spontaneously without any medical intervention.2,3...
Editorial
Sepsis and cardiovascular events: The story so far
Sepsis is a state of life-threatening organ dysfunction that results from a dysregulated host immune response to infection.1 Sepsis is a common condition that leads to admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). Although advances have been made in the management of sepsis, mortality from sepsis remains high.2 Among...
Original Article
Prevalence, risk factors and parental perceptions of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Asian infants in Singapore
Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, such as colic, gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and constipation, are common in infants under 1 year. They are a frequent cause of concern for parents and result in a significant healthcare burden1,2 due to their negative impact on feeding behaviours, caregivers’ mental wellbeing and quality of...
Original Article
Sepsis, cardiovascular events and short-term mortality risk in critically ill patients
Sepsis is defined as “life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host immune response to infection”.1 It is one of the most common conditions afflicting intensive care unit (ICU) patients, causing a high mortality rate. An estimated 48.9 million incident cases of sepsis and 11 million sepsis-related deaths were...
Original Article
Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress and coronavirus anxiety among hospital essential services workers in Singapore
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected almost all geographies in the world since 2020. Many countries have imposed strict isolation measures to contain the spread of this disease. While the majority of the population has been working from home, essential workers continue manning the frontlines, facing risks such...
