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Rapid Progression to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Review of Current Understanding of Critical Illness from COVID-19 Infection.
We report a case of COVID-19 infection in a 64-year-old man who developed rapidly worsening respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that required intubation. As the clinical spectrum of COVID-19 ranges widely from mild illness to ARDS with a high risk of mortality, there is a need for more research to identify early markers of disease severity. Current evidence suggests that patients with advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities or dyspnoea should be closely monitored, especially at 1-2 weeks after symptom onset. It remains to be seen if laboratory findings such as lymphopenia or elevated lactate...
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - December 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Goh KJ, Choong MC, Cheong EH, Kalimuddin S, Duu Wen S, Phua GC, Chan KS, Haja Mohideen S Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

The Greying Pandemic: Implications of Ageing Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Population in Singapore.
PMID: 32112063 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ng DH, Beh DL, Sutjipto S, Archuleta S, Wong CS Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Relationship Satisfaction Mediates the Association Between Emotional Expressiveness and Depressive Symptoms Among Asian Women.
CONCLUSION: The findings suggest the importance of effective communication in mitigating relationship- and self-distress. PMID: 32112064 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Teo I, Cheng GH, Tewani K Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Renal Transplant Outcomes in Spousal and Living-Related Donors in Malaysia.
CONCLUSION: A good match for HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-DR and HLA-DQ can prevent acute rejection risk in renal transplant patients. Consequently, spousal donor transplants could be a safe intervention in renal patients. PMID: 32112065 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Guad RM, Ng KP, Lim SK, Hirayama K, Eng HS, Wan Md Adnan WAH Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Sun Exposure and Sun Safety Habits Among Adults in Singapore: A Cross-Sectional Study.
CONCLUSION: The study has identified sociodemographic predictors of sun safety habits in Singapore. PMID: 32112066 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cheong KW, Yew YW, Seow WJ Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Marital Status and Positive Mental Health of Psychiatric Outpatients.
PMID: 32112067 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Siva Kumar FD, Vaingankar JA, Sambasivam R, Abdin E, Jeyagurunathan A, Seow E, Picco L, Chong SA, Subramaniam M Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Ventricular Assist Device Support in End-Stage Heart Failure From Cardiac Amyloidosis.
PMID: 32112068 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lim CP, Lim YP, Lim CH, Ong HY, Tan D, Chew HC, Omar AR Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Unusual Atlantoaxial Stenosis Adjacent to Long Segment Cervical Spinal Fusion.
PMID: 32112069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lee MJ, Kaliya-Perumal AK, Oh JY Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Board of Reviewers.
Authors: PMID: 32112070 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - November 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

The Era of Geriatric Surgery.
PMID: 31960013 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chia CL, Tan KY Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Outcome of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Colorectal Surgery in Early Elderly and Late Elderly Patients.
CONCLUSION: ERAS is a safe and effective protocol that can be used in EE and LE colorectal surgery patients. PMID: 31960014 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lohsiriwat V Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

The Changing Epidemiology of Serious Trauma in the Elderly Population: An Increasing Concern of a Tertiary Hospital in Singapore.
CONCLUSION: The number of elderly trauma patients were thrice that of all trauma patients seen and they also required longer hospitalisation. This trend has led to greater burden of care in hospitals and health services in Singapore. PMID: 31960015 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore)
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Go KT, Cheng JY, Seah X, Goh MH, Teo LT, Cole E Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Sarcopenia in Elderly Surgery.
Abstract Sarcopenia is a condition in which patients have an abnormally low muscle mass with poor muscle function. It is prevalent in older patients and is often associated with frailty. It has gained increasing recognition as a significant indicator of poor surgical outcomes. In this review, we examine the concept of sarcopenia and its impact on surgical outcomes and current research on its management. We also discuss the diagnosis of sarcopenia in terms of muscle mass and muscle function and common definitions of both terms. An overview of the impact of sarcopenia on different surgical specialties is rev...
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Woo EC, Rodis B Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Personalising Care in the Older Woman with Primary Breast Cancer.
Abstract The incidence of breast cancer increases with age. Despite this, most research in the field is targeted at younger patients. Age-specific guidelines are not widely referred to and guidelines which allude to the older woman as an individual are based solely on conventional factors. This creates a problem for older women with primary operable breast cancer who are not fit, too frail or do not wish to have surgery. Preliminary studies have shown that older women with breast cancer have distinct biological features compared to their younger counterparts. This means that they are likely to have less ag...
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Parks RM, Cheung KL Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Perioperative Medicine for Older People.
Abstract Global demographic changes have resulted in an older, frailer surgical population with significant multimorbidity causing higher frequency of adverse postoperative outcomes. The need for restructuring of perioperative care pathways to address this issue has been recognised. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and optimisation are emerging as innovative perioperative pathways. This paper describes one centre's approach in applying CGA in the surgical setting and presents the evidence in support of this. Similar models are being established in Singapore in hip fracture, colorectal and vascular ...
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rogerson A, Partridge JS, Dhesi JK Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research