Could the Devastation From Ebola Occur in Asia?
Outbreaks originating from animal reservoirs continue to take the world by surprise. Whether it is a novel virus such as Middle East respiratory syndrome...
Predicative Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common types of dementia worldwide and it is of tremendous concern to individuals and society at...
A New Population-based Reference for Gestational Age-specific Size-at-birth of Singapore Infants
Size-at-birth (birth weight, length and head circumference) is a simple clinical measure that is of importance to both neonatologists and obstetricians. It is commonly...
Can Preoperative Scoring Systems be Applied to Asian Hip Fracture Populations? Validation of the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score (NHFS) and Identification of Preoperative Risk Factors in Hip Fractures
Osteoporotic hip fractures are common and have significant consequences on mortality and functional capability which indirectly has familial, social and economic repercussions. The inpatient...
Stroke Literacy in Singapore: Data From a Survey of Public Housing Estate Residents
Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability worldwide and the second most common cause of disease burden for Singaporeans aged 65 years and...