Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2020
Meta AnalysisThe Role of Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to examine the role of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the treatment of COVID-19. ⋯ The meta-analysis found that there was no clinical benefit of using either HCQ by itself or in combination with AZM for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Hence, it may be prudent for clinicians and researchers to focus on other therapeutic options that may show greater promise in this disease.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2020
Adoption of Robotic Liver, Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery in Singapore: A Single Institution Experience with Its First 100 Consecutive Cases.
Presently, robotic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery (RHPBS) is increasingly adopted worldwide. This study reports our experience with the first 100 consecutive cases of RHPBS in Singapore. ⋯ Our experience with the first 100 consecutive cases of RHPBS confirms its feasibility and safety when performed by experienced laparoscopic hepatopancreatobiliary surgeons. It can be performed for even highly complicated major hepatopancreatobiliary surgery with a low open conversion rate.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Oct 2020
Medical Costs Associated with Severity of Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Singapore.
This was a retrospective cross-sectional study to assess the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its severity in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on direct medical costs, and the effects of economic burden on CKD related complications in T2DM in Singapore. ⋯ The presence and increased severity of CKD is significantly associated with higher direct medical costs in T2DM patients. Actively preventing the occurrence and progression in DM-induced CKD may significantly reduce healthcare resource consumption and healthcare costs.