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 …
Association of Psoriasis with Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The relation between psoriasis and colorectal cancer (CRC) was largely unclear.To investigate the association of psoriasis with CRC.A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies that examined the association of …
Low Utility of Radiological Imaging in Evaluating Cutaneous Small-Vessel Vasculitis: A Multi-institutional Retrospective Study.
Small vessel vasculitis (SVV) is a heterogenous disease which may be skin-limited, or manifestation of systemic disease. Radiological studies are often recommended in textbooks, although no data exist to define …
Systematic Review of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Children: Identifying Challenges and Practical Considerations for Successful Application.
Few data exist to guide the application of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in the pediatric population.To summarize the clinical characteristics of children undergoing MMS, identify challenges that limit the use …