A5103158398- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Singapore General Hospital
2015-2023
Changi General Hospital
2022
<h3>Introduction</h3> Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a well-known cause of strokes and all major society guidelines recommend oral anticoagulants (OAC) such as vitamin K antagonists (VKA) for patients with concomitant risk factors to prevent them. However, compliance these historically poor. This study aims evaluate the adherence CHADS<sub>2</sub> (congestive heart failure, hypertension,age ≥75 years, diabetes mellitus prior stroke or transient ischaemic attack) guidelines, explore reasons...
Lower limb cellulitis is a common cause for hospital admissions. In this retrospective study, we assessed the characteristics and outcome of patients admitted in an acute medical unit. The mean duration treatment was 10.48 days, with 95.5% receiving antibiotics more than 5 days. Mean length stay (LOS) 5.19 12-month readmission rate higher diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) previous stroke. Diabetes, CKD, stroke, elevated procalcitonin levels were independently associated prolonged...
Background/objective: Prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an important component post kidney transplant care. We aimed to evaluate the impact two different CMV prophylaxis protocols on epidemiology and outcomes infections at our centre. Methods: This a single-centre retrospective before/after observational study. Kidney recipients who received Protocol 1, valacyclovir- or valganciclovir-based regimen prescribed for one three months based risk status between 2004 2008, were...