Background Early warning scores (EWS) have been developed as clinical prognostication
tools to identify acutely deteriorating patients. In the past few years, there has been a …

Insulin edema is a rare complication of insulin therapy that can occur after the initiation of
insulin. Various timelines to the initiation of insulin have been reported after insulin therapy …

Abstract Introduction: The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is well established in acute
medical units to identify acutely deteriorating patients and is shown to have good prognostic …

Background: The effects of polypharmacy and its related adverse outcomes are well
documented among elderly patients. Deprescribing is now recognised as an important part …

Objectives This study aims to report the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs)
and other non-communicable diseases among migrant workers in Singapore admitted for …

Tietze's syndrome is a rare inflammatory disorder characterized by chest well swelling and
inflammation of the costal cartilages. We describe a gentleman with repeated presentations …

A previously well 81-year-old Chinese male presented with hoarseness and low back pain
for one month. Chest radiography at presentation revealed widening of the mediastinal …

Coordination and consolidation of care provided in acute care hospitals need
reconfiguration and reorganization to meet the demand of large number of acute …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, precautionary measures taken by various countries include
individual movement restrictions causing significant lifestyle changes and affecting dietary …

Background: Mismatch in admission and discharge rates with poor coordination of bed
availability to prepare for peak admission time do not favor patient flow in any healthcare …