Original Article
Epidemiological Surveillance of Melioidosis in Singapore
Melioidosis was first described in 1911 among vagrants and morphine addicts brought into the mortuary in Rangoon, Burma. However, the disease received little attention...
Original Article
Evaluation of a Bedside Test for Phosphorylated Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-1 in Preterm Labour
The diagnosis of preterm labour poses a problem. Preterm labour accounts for about 50% of preterm births; however, most data reveal that only about...
Original Article
Varicella Screening and Vaccination for Healthcare Workers at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Due to the increased morbidity and mortality of varicella zoster (VZ) in adults and increased exposure to chickenpox in hospitals, especially in paediatric hospitals,...
Commentary
Right-Siting of Medical Care: Role of the Internist
Healthcare expenditure, whether in developed or developing countries, is burgeoning, and its provision is also non-negotiable. Productivity is possible only in a state of...
Original Article
Changing Epidemiological Patterns of Hepatitis A Infection in Singapore
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a ribonucleic acid (RNA) picornavirus transmitted by the faecal-oral route, either from person to person or through contaminated food...
Original Article
Adverse reactions and safety profile of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among Asian military personnel
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in the way of life for many around the world.1,2 After more than a year, many...