Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2018
LetterPercutaneous Radiologically-Guided Gastrostomy (PRG): Safety, Efficacy and Trends in a Single Institution.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2018
Outcomes of Patients Presenting with Primary or Secondary Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Rate to the Emergency Department.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) with rapid ventricular rate (RVR) is a common diagnosis in the Emergency Department (ED) requiring evaluation and treatment. We present the characteristics and outcomes of patients presenting with primary or secondary AF in a tertiary hospital ED. ⋯ Currently, majority of patients with AF with RVR are admitted from the ED. Other study suggests patients with uncomplicated primary AF have lower adverse outcomes and some could potentially be treated as outpatients.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2018
Five-Year Review of Patients Presenting with Non-Accidental Injury to a Children's Emergency Unit in Singapore.
There is an increasing trend of physical child abuse cases reported in Singapore. Children presenting to the Emergency Department with injuries require a high index of suspicion for clinicians to distinguish those that are abusive in nature. ⋯ Analysing these factors provide a better understanding of the presentation of NAI cases, including 'red flags' and vulnerable groups who should have better protection.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2018
Observational StudyAntenatal Anxiety: Prevalence and Patterns in a Routine Obstetric Population.
Expectant mothers may appear anxious even during healthy pregnancies. Unfortunately, little is known about antenatal anxiety, and affected women may remain undetected and untreated. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, incidence, course and associations of high state anxiety in routine obstetric care. ⋯ Antenatal anxiety symptoms are common even in normal pregnancies, especially among women with depression and lower education. Our study indicates value in exploring diagnostic criteria and quantitative measures for antenatal anxiety.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2018
Editorial ReviewClimate Change and Infectious Diseases: The Next 50 Years.
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