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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Caregiver Dependence among Older Adults in a Southeast Asian Population.
CONCLUSION: Various sociodemographic and health-related conditions were significantly associated with caregiver dependence. Dependent older adults will put greater demands on health and social services, resulting in greater healthcare expenditures. Hence, effective planning, services and support are crucial to meet the needs of dependent older adults and their caregivers. PMID: 27922142 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Picco L, Abdin E, Vaingankar JA, Pang S, Shafie S, Sambasivam R, Chong SA, Subramaniam M Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Glycaemic, Blood Pressure and Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Control in Adult Patients with Diabetes in Singapore: A Review of Singapore Literature Over Two Decades.
CONCLUSION: Mirroring global patterns, the glycaemic, BP and LDL-C control in adult diabetic patients in Singapore do not appear to be treated to target in the majority of patients. PMID: 29177366 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Poh Z, Venkataraman K, Toh SE, Low LL Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Rate or Rhythm Control of Atrial Fibrillation - Pearls for the Internist.
Abstract Atrial fibrillation is an epidemic in Asia that is increasingly prevalent. Apart from stroke risk stratification and management of anticoagulation, physicians managing this group of patients also need to determine an optimal strategy in terms of rate or rhythm control. With new techniques of catheter ablation to maintain patients in sinus rhythm, patients with atrial fibrillation now have more options for treatment, on top of pharmacological methods. This paper aims to review the current evidence for rate and rhythm control in both general patients and subgroups of interest commonly encountered in clinica...
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Huang W, Keng FY, Ching CK Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

The 2017 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society
The 2017 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) updates the 2012 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society and identifies future research needs. An Advisory Panel of clinicians and researchers expert in the field of women's health and menopause was recruited by NAMS to review the 2012 Position Statement, evaluate new literature, assess the evidence, and reach consensus on recommendations, using the level of evidence to identify the strength of recommendations and the quality of the evidence. The Panel's recommendations were reviewed and approved by...
Source: Menopause - October 25, 2018 Category: OBGYN Tags: Commemorative Papers Source Type: research

The Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score: Prediction of Survival in Southeast Asian Patients.
CONCLUSION: We provided a risk score based on readily available clinical characteristics to predict 1- and 2-year survival in Southeast Asian patients hospitalised for heart failure via a simple online risk calculator, the Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score. PMID: 30997477 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - February 28, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yap J, Chia SY, Lim FY, Allen JC, Teo L, Sim D, Go YY, Jaufeerally FR, Seow M, Kwok B, Liew R, Lam CS, Ching CK Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Nation-Wide Observational Study of Cardiac Arrests Occurring in Nursing Homes and Nursing Facilities in Singapore.
CONCLUSION: Neurological outcomes were poorer in NH survivors of OHCA. These findings should inform health policies on termination of resuscitation, advance care directives and do-not-resuscitate orders in this population. PMID: 32582905 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - April 30, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ho AF, Lee KY, Lin X, Hao Y, Shahidah N, Ng YY, Leong BS, Sia CH, Tan BY, Tay AM, Ng MX, Gan HN, Mao DR, Chia MY, Cheah SO, Ong ME Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

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