Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2018
Observational StudySurvey of Respiratory Virus in Patients Hospitalised for Acute Exacerbations of Heart Failure - A Prospective Observational Study.
Respiratory virus (RV) infections have been implicated in acute exacerbation cardiopulmunary conditions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of RV infections in patients admitted to the cardiology unit with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in a tertiary hospitals in Singapore. ⋯ This study identified a considerable burden of RVs in our ADHF cohort, and highlights the need for prevention of RVs in this group of patients. We also recognised the difficulty with clinical diagnosis of RVs in ADHF patients.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2018
Comparison between Single and Double Cleavage-Stage Embryo Transfers, Single and Double Blastocyst Transfers in a South East Asian In Vitro Fertilisation Centre.
This study investigated the differences in clinical pregnancy rate (CPR), live birth rate (LBR) and multiple pregnancy rate (MPR) between double cleavage-stage embryo transfers compared to single and double blastocysts stage embryo transfers in a single academic medical centre. ⋯ We found that single blastocysts stage embryo transfer is associated with similar LBR and CPR compared to double blastocysts stage embryo transfer and DET, with lower MPRs, and should be offered as standard practice, where possible.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2018
Letter Case ReportsRelapsing Course of Sulfasalazine-Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Complicated by Alopecia Universalis and Vitiligo.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2018
ReviewIdentification and Measurement of Frailty: A Scoping Review of Published Research from Singapore.
The Asia-Pacific Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Frailty recommended the use of validated measurement tools for identifying frailty. In an effort to contribute to the development of best practice guidelines in frailty identification and measurement, our scoping review aimed to present a summary of published research on this topic among older adults in Singapore. Our findings are important given the need to consider the context of use and the goals of measurement in using validation tools. ⋯ Our scoping review provided a broad evidence synthesis of the underpinnings of research on frailty identification and measurement in Singapore. Consistently applying standard methods and approaches in frailty identification and measurement can support evidence-based practice and policies in Singapore.