COVID-19 response measures - a Singapore Neurosurgical Academic Medical Centre experience segregated team model to maintain tertiary level neurosurgical care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Aim: This article aims to inform and share the experience of a Singaporean tertiary level neurosurgical unit in an academic medical centre during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Method: This is a descriptive study of our segregation team model which is designed with the aim of optimizing manpower and ensuring the safety and welfare of the neurosurgical unit, while maintaining and prioritizing excellent patient care.

Result: We describe our method of team segregation, rostering, and outline some principles that we adhere to in its design.

Factors Impacting Mortality in Geriatric Patients with Acute Spine Fractures: A 12-Year Study of 613 Patients in Singapore.

Study Design: Retrospective database analysis.

Purpose: To identify risk factors that predict mortality following acute spine fractures in geriatric patients of Singapore.

Overview Of Literature: Acute geriatric spinal fractures contribute significantly to local healthcare costs and hospital admissions.

Psychosomatic symptoms during South East Asian haze crisis are related to changes in cerebral hemodynamics.

Objectives: Forest fires in South Asia lead to widespread haze, where many healthy individuals develop psychosomatic symptoms. We investigated the effects of haze exposure on cerebral hemodynamics and new symptoms. We hypothesised that vasoactive substances present in the haze, would lead to vasodilation of cerebral vasculature, thereby altering cerebral hemodynamics, which in turn may account for new psychosomatic symptoms.