In approximately 13% of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, a hallmark of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) can be detected: antimitochondrial M2 antibodies (AMA-M2). It has not been determined if the …
A split face randomized controlled trial comparing 1,064 nm Q-switched Nd-YAG laser and modified Kligman’s formulation in patients with melasma in darker skin.
No randomized studies compared the efficacy and safety of modified Kligman’s triple combination (TC) with 1,064 nm Q-switched Nd-YAG laser (QSNYL) in melasma in darker skin.To compare the efficacy and safety …
Pemphigus scalp lesions: is trichoscopy helpful in clinical diagnosis?
Pemphigus is an autoimmune intraepidermal bullous disease which can affect skin and∕or mucous membranes. Trichoscopy is a non-invasive tool that can help in the clinical diagnosis especially if the patient …
The impact of COVID-19 control measures on social contacts and transmission in Kenyan informal settlements.
Many low- and middle-income countries have implemented control measures against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, it is not clear to what extent these measures explain the low numbers of recorded …
A Novel and Simple Technique of Reconstructing the Central Arch Mandibular Defects-a Solution During the Resource-Constrained Setting of COVID Crisis.
The current COVID 19 pandemic has a major impact on healthcare delivery globally. Oral cancer involving anterior arch of mandible is difficult to reconstruct and ideally, requires free fibular osteomyocutaneous …
Creating an Automated Health Attestation System During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Microsoft 365.
Identifying and isolating individuals infected with COVID-19 are critical steps in stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Until widespread testing and contact tracing systems are implemented, alternative methods must be …
Virtual care to increase military medical centre capacity in the primary health care setting: A prospective self-controlled pilot study of symptoms collection and telemedicine.
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) recognises the potential benefits and looks to harnessing telemedicine for primary health care services. In this prospective self-controlled pilot study, we aimed to evaluate the …
A Basic Review of the Preliminary Evidence That COVID-19 Risk and Severity Is Increased in Vitamin D Deficiency.
As the world’s attention has been riveted upon the growing COVID-19 pandemic, many researchers have written brief reports supporting the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency is related to the incidence …