Singap Med J
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Age has been cited as a predictor of mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU) and suggested as a criterion for rationing resources. We investigated the association of age with both ICU mortality and hospital mortality. ⋯ We did not find a statistically significant association between age and mortality. We recommend that age should not be used as a criterion for admission.
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To study the efficacy and complications from Unipulse CO2 laser resurfacing system (Nidek, California) for the treatment of scars and wrinkles in patients with Type III and IV skin type. ⋯ CO2 laser resurfacing provides minimal to moderate improvements for scars and wrinkles among Asians with darker skin type. Erythema fades over six months after resurfacing. Post-inflammatory pigmentation is common but tends to clear over six months.
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Metastatic disease of colon and rectal carcinoma accounts for a high proportion of cancer related deaths. The common organs involved in metastatic diseases include liver, lung, brain and bone. Although, theoretically possible, metastasis to the other organs are rare. We report the first case of carcinoma of the rectum with a solitary metastasis to the glans penis.