Singapore can be proud of its many achievements in the last few decades. Amongst these is the very high standard of healthcare enjoyed by its population.1 In fact, its reputation for medical excellence has attracted many international patients and the numbers are growing. This achievement can be attributed to...

First, let me thank the Master and Council, Academy of Medicine, for inviting me to speak at this celebration of the Academy’s 50th Anniversary. It is indeed an incredible privilege and honour, even more so to be associated with the oration that bears the name of our founding Master...

Cervical spondylosis is an extremely common condition managed by both physicians and surgeons in daily clinical practice. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), resulting from longstanding degenerative impingement of the spinal cord and nerve roots by osteo-cartilagineous elements, is managed by conservative or surgical methods.1 While surgery is often performed in...

Internal medicine became recognised as a medical specialty in the United States of America (US) with the founding of the American College of Physicians (ACP) in 1915. A group of about 15 self-selected physicians gathered in New York City for this initial meeting. The ACP was modelled after the...

Singapore is a small country without natural resources. Children are our nation’s most important resource and they are the future of our society. Since its independence in 1965, Singapore has enjoyed economic success and this is due primarily to the fundamental principle that Singapore’s continued prosperity depends largely on...