{"title":"Influenza Burden and its implications in 2020","authors":"S. Y. Wong, M. Lam","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.4.uo1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.4.uo1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":"153 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41275398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current Challenges in Osteoporosis Treatment Discontinuation","authors":"A. Ching","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.3.u3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.3.u3","url":null,"abstract":"Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that may require lifelong therapy. Therefore, evidence-based approach regarding the efficacy and safety of long‐term osteoporosis therapy and therapy discontinuation is important. The most important goals for osteoporosis and fragility fracture patients are the recovery of pre-fracture functional level and reduction of fracture risk. There has been increasing consensus that a treat-to-target (T2T) strategy is applicable to osteoporosis and that bone mineral density (BMD) is currently the most clinically appropriate target. However, there is no clear consensus with regard to the definition of a specific BMD treatment target and timeframes applicable to T2T in osteoporosis, and these would need to be individually determined. Treatment with bisphosphonates may be interrupted after 3-5 years, only in patients in whom fracture risk is low or lowered because of the treatment itself. It is recommended never to discontinue treatment in patients with one or more prevalent osteoporotic fractures or in whom the BMD values are still below -2.5 (T score). Recent reports imply that denosumab discontinuation may lead to an increased risk of multiple vertebral fractures. Patients considered at high fracture risk should either continue denosumab therapy for up to ten years or be switched to an alternative treatment. For patients at low-risk, a decision to discontinue denosumab could be made after five years, but bisphosphonate therapy should be considered to reduce or prevent the rebound increase in bone turnover.","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46915351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Osteoporosis: A Growing Primary Care Concern","authors":"B. Xu","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.3.e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.3.e","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43506104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The AsthmaID Tool in Singapore: Four Simple Questions to Detect Patients in need of an Asthma Review by a Specialist","authors":"","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42649770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proteinuria and Hypertension with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: 2021 Update","authors":"AProf Goh Lee Gan","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.1.u1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.1.u1","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION. This 2021 paper is an update of the 2019 version. In this current update, two new items of information added. Firstly, the 2020 Consensus statement of the Taiwan Hypertension Society and the Taiwan Society of Cardiology on HPDM, provided recommendations on additional medications to be considered in uncontrolled morning or night blood pressure (BP) are noted.9 Secondly, the nephroprotective properties of the SGLT-2 inhibitors are highlighted.19 Similar to the content of the 2019 version, four related areas are reviewed. They are (1) BP definition and classification; (2) Hypertension diagnosis; (3) Hypertension and proteinuria in non-diabetic patients; and (4) Proteinuria and hypertension in the patient with diabetes. METHODOLOGY. PubMed searches were done for papers to the above four topics published in the last five years (2014 to 2019). These were supplemented by papers from hand searches. RESULTS. For diagnosis of hypertension, the current cut off of 140/90 mmHg can be reduced to 130/80 to improve cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality. Diagnosis of hypertension should not be based on office BP readings alone. Hypertension in older patients should be treated to prevent worse outcomes and should be individualised. In non-diabetic patients, both low grade and microalbuminuria needs to be treated; adequate BP control is needed to prevent cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality. In the diabetic patient, a BP target of less than 140/90 mmHg applies to most patients, but individualisation of the BP goal is important. CONCLUSIONS. Much development in the management of proteinuria and hypertension has taken place in the last five years.","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44146606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"Tan Seng Kiong, Tan Hwee Huan","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.1.u2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.1.u2","url":null,"abstract":"Insulin therapy is initiated for patients early in their course of diabetes to relieve symptoms of severe hyperglycaemia or in the hope of achieving remission and during the course of diabetes to attain optimal control.1,2 In the specialist outpatient setting, successful initiation of insulin therapy is very much dependent on having dedicated diabetes nurse educators (DNE) who would ensure the smooth transition of the therapy for the patient and the doctor. With the increasing prevalence of diabetes in Singapore, most patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) are now receiving their care in the community. The initiation of insulin in the polyclinics is facilitated by nurses trained in diabetes management who can assist with the initiation, optimisation and intensification of the therapy. For family practices that are not often supported by DNE, initiation of insulin therapy may be challenging. This article hopes to share some clinical pointers to help these doctors prepare their practices for their patients who require insulin therapy.","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47646370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Making Sense of Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care Part 2 – Management","authors":"","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46090392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr Chua Yan Ting, Clara Ngoh Lee Ying, Teo Boon Wee
{"title":"Making Sense of Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care – Identification, Evaluation and Monitoring","authors":"Dr Chua Yan Ting, Clara Ngoh Lee Ying, Teo Boon Wee","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo3","url":null,"abstract":"DR TEO BOON WEE Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine National University Hospital Department of Medicine, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine ABSTRACT Primary care providers are often the first to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD progression is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and cost to the public healthcare system. Prompt and appropriate initial evaluation of CKD, recognition of its complications, and instituting appropriate treatment will delay CKD progression and associated adverse outcomes.","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49364493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Technology in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Primary Care Setting: A Case Report","authors":"","doi":"10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.47.1.uo2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42059647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Localising Structured Lifestyle Intervention for Dietary Management Success","authors":"H. Singh, W. C. S. Swee","doi":"10.33591/sfp.46.7.u3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.46.7.u3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85774,"journal":{"name":"The Singapore family physician","volume":"46 1","pages":"16-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49483585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}