Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Mar 2021
ReviewEndovenous cyanoacrylate ablation for chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins among Asians.
Endovenous cyanoacrylate glue (CAG) ablation for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and varicose veins has shown non-inferior outcomes with an excellent safety profile, high patient satisfaction rate, and excellent efficacy when compared to the gold standard of endothermal ablation. A review of the current literature for CAG use in CVI showed that most studies and longer-term data are from Caucasian-based populations, which are subject to different anatomical venous variations and socio-economical contexts. This review aimed to gather the current evidence for CAG use in Asian CVI patients. ⋯ Further robust evidence in terms of large randomised control trials along with cost effectiveness studies are needed to determine the true value of CAG ablation in the Asian setting.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Mar 2021
Psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric healthcare workers.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are at risk of psychological distress. This study evaluates the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HCWs in a national paediatric referral centre. ⋯ A high prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was reported among frontline paediatric HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Personal psychoneuroimmunity and organisational prevention measures can be implemented to lessen psychiatric symptoms. At the national level, involving mental health professionals to plan and coordinate psychological intervention for the country should be considered.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Mar 2021
Behavioural changes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of a nationwide survey in Singapore.
As part of infection control measures for COVID-19, individuals have been encouraged to adopt both preventive (such as handwashing) and avoidant behavioural changes (e.g. avoiding crowds). In this study, we examined whether demographics predicted the likelihood that a person would adopt these behaviours in Singapore. ⋯ Our characterisation of behavioural changes provides a baseline for public health advisories. Moving forward, health authorities can focus their efforts on encouraging segments of the population who do not readily adopt infection control measures against COVID-19.