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May 2020 |
Joint Statement from NCID & Chapter of ID - Period of Infectivity to Inform Strategies for De-Isolation for COVID-19 Patients *new*
This joint paper by the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and the Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, seeks to set out the current understanding of the infectiousness of persons with COVID-19 infection, from epidemiologic, clinical and microbiologic data, and thence to inform de-isolation strategies. |
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April 2020 |
Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Singapore During COVID-19 Pandemic
The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are chronic inflammatory conditions which require long term treatment. There is no current data on whether IBD medications increase the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2, or its complications. However, the morbidity related to undertreated IBD is important and any measures undertaken to alter the delivery of care to IBD patients should be balanced. It is important to maintain disease control during this pandemic without compromising patient safety. |
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April 2020 |
Chapter of Gastroenterologists Professional Guidance on Risk Mitigation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy During COVID-19 Pandemic in Singapore
This paper aims to provide professional guidance to practising gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopists for the safe conduct of GI endoscopy procedures during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future outbreaks of similar severe respiratory tract infections in Singapore. It draws on the lessons learnt during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic and available published data concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses measures before, during and after endoscopy that must be considered for both noninfected and infected patients, and provides recommendations for practical implementation. |
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April 2020 |
Chapter of Gastroenterologists Professional Guidance for Management of Patients with Liver Disease in Singapore during the COVID-19 Pandemic *new*
This paper aims to provide professional guidance to clinicians who are managing patients with chronic liver disease during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Singapore. We reviewed and summarised the available relevant published data on liver disease in COVID-19 and the advisory statements that were issued by major professional bodies, such as the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and European Association for the Study of the Liver, contextualising the recommendations to our local situation. |
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April 2020 |
CPD Bulletin: Infectious Disease and COVID-19 Articles
Accelerated by global connectivity, the newly discovered Sars CoV 2 virus has spread like wildfire from what was initially a distant problem in Wuhan to now being responsible for several clusters of community transmission in Singapore. |
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April 2020 |
CSS Statement on Surgical Response During COVID-19 Pandemic
Surgeons and healthcare workers form the foundation of surgical care of our healthcare system. Healthcare workers now face a difficult clinical reality. With the rising risk of community transmission, both patients and surgeons run the risks of contracting the disease. As responsible healthcare workers, it is essential that the surgical community be well prepared for the rapidly evolving situation. We should do our best to reduce viral transmission. We should also look after our health and enhance our ability to care for our patients. |
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April 2020 |
Management of Pregnancy and Birth in Women with COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 first identified in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. This virus which causes illnesses ranging from the common cough to more severe infections in humans is spreading exponentially worldwide. As much is still unknown, current opinions regarding management of COVID-19 positive women in pregnancy may change with the arrival of new knowledge. |
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April 2020 |
Patient Advisory - Guidance on COVID-19 for Rheumatology Patients
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore and around the world, the Chapter of Rheumatologists, College of Physicians, Singapore, has issued a guidance, to keep patients with autoimmune diseases on immunosuppressive medications safe. |
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6 May 2020 |
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Title: Blood-pressure drugs have neutral impact on Covid-19 patients and should continue to be taken as prescribed
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We refer to the Reuters report, “Blood-pressure drugs are in the crosshairs of Covid-19 research” (April 23).
Angiotensin converting enzyme (Ace) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are classes of medication that are highly effective and are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. These classes of medication are known to have a long-term protective effect on the heart and kidneys, especially in diabetic patients. Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/voices/blood-pressure-drugs-have-neutral-impact-covid-19-patients-and-should-continue-be-taken |
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16 February 2020 |
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Title: Coronavirus: MOH team races against time to trace links and stop spread.
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The highs and lows in life today for Dr Vernon Lee, 42, are tied closely to whether his team is able to find the source of coronavirus infection in patients who caught the disease locally. Dr Vernon Lee finds it most rewarding at this time when his team's contact tracing prevents further spread of the coronavirus. He adds that encouraging messages from friends also give him strength. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH |
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15 February 2020 |
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Title: How wide the spread of COVID-19 might actually be.
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SINGAPORE: For every person with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it seems that at least three or four others are going to be infected too. That is how contagious the new coronavirus is, and that is a “very conservative” estimate, said Dr Asok Kurup, chairman of the Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. “The numbers are likely to be much more exponential.
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5 February 2020 |
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Title: Coronavirus and Sars: How China and S'pore have improved in disease management
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While information flow and response capabilities are better now than during Sars in 2003, the evidence so far shows that the coronavirus originating from Wuhan is a formidable foe. Things will get worse before getting better. |
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6 May 2020, Saturday, 6PM - 7PM SGT |
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Title: Management of Pregnancy and Birth in Women with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
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College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Singapore
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2 May 2020, Saturday, 3PM - 5PM SGT |
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Title: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging in COVID-19 Crisis for A&E and ICU
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College of Radiologists, Singapore
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1 May 2020, 2PM SGT |
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Title: [RE-TELECAST] COVID-19: The Singapore Experience (Part II)
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Chapter of Infectious Diseases Physicians, College of Physicians, Singapore
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29 April 2020, Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM SGT |
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Title: COVID-19: Perspectives in Ophthalmology
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College of Ophthalmologists
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[Postponed] TBC April 2020, 5:30PM SGT |
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Title: Interactive Dialogue Session with Director of Medical Services, MOH
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Academy of Medicine, Singapore
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25 April 2020, 2PM SGT |
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Title: COVID-19: The Singapore Experience (Part II)
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Chapter of Infectious Diseases Physicians, College of Physicians, Singapore
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18 April 2020, Saturday, 3PM SGT |
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Title: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Diagnostic Imaging in COVID-19 Crisis
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College of Radiologists, Singapore
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16 April 2020, 6PM SGT |
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Title: Technology Enabled / Enhanced Learning In Medicine (TELMED) Symposium
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Organized By
College of Clinician Educators
Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.
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15 April 2020, 7PM SGT |
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Title: Radiation Oncology Perspective on COVID-19
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Organized By
Chapter of Radiation Oncologists
College of Radiologists, Singapore
Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.
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8 April 2020 |
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Title: Diagnostic Radiology & COVID-19
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Chapter of Diagnostic Radiologists
College of Radiologists, Singapore
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21 March 2020 |
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Title: "Is your Interventional Radiology Service Ready for COVID-19?"
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Organized By
Chapter of Interventional Radiologists
College of Radiologists, Singapore
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29 February 2020 |
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Title: COVID-19 - The Singapore Experience
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Organized By
Chapter of Infectious Diseases Physicians
College of Physicians, Singapore
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April 2020
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Key Questions on COVID-19
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Released by MOH:
Speaker: Prof Leo Yee Sin,
Executive Director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, answers a few key questions about COVID-19 What is COVID-19? And how can we protect ourselves? Watch this to find out more.
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