Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2015
Use of In Vitro Fertilisation Prediction Model in an Asian Population-Experience in Singapore.
This retrospective study was conducted to perform an external validation of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) predict model developed by Scott Nelson et al in an Asian population. ⋯ Ovarian reserve, treatment centre and racial effect on predictability cannot be excluded. So it is important to make a good prediction model by considering the additional factors before using the model widely.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2015
Functional Outcomes of the Second Surgery Are Similar to the First in Asians Undergoing Staged-Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Patients suffering from bilateral knee osteoarthritis often require bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to alleviate symptoms. There is controversy surrounding the approach to the surgical treatment of such patients. We asked if Asian patients undergoing staged-bilateral TKA had any difference in their short-term functional outcomes, comparing the first TKA to the second one and if the interval between the 2 surgeries had any impact of functional outcomes. ⋯ Staged-bilateral TKA continues to be a good option for patients presenting with severe bilateral knee osteoarthritis. The second arthroplasty has similar functional outcomes as the first arthroplasty. Our results can be used in preoperative counselling of patients undergoing staged-bilateral TKA.