Implications for patient follow-up of changes in inferior vena cava filter removal plan practices.

Aim: To assess the improvements during patient follow-up after implementing a proactive plan for retrieval of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken including all patients who had a temporary IVC filter inserted over a 10-year period. Patient demographics, insertion dates, retrieval dates, retrieval rates, and complications were recorded.

Rising prevalence of colonic diverticulosis in a westernized multi-ethnic Asian community.

Background And Aim: Singapore is a multi-ethnic country that has undergone rapid development over the last few decades, with increasing influence of western culture, and faces an aging population. Previously, a varying prevalence of colonic diverticulosis (CD) was reported by a few small studies. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of CD in Singapore and identify associations with common gastrointestinal symptoms and risk factors.

Growth factor concentrations in platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: An intra-subject, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, pilot study.

Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), processed from autologous peripheral blood, is used to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

Objective: To determine the efficacy of PRP for hair growth promotion in AGA patients in a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, pilot clinical trial (NCT02074943).

Methods: The efficacy of an 8 week, five session, PRP treatment course was determined by measuring hair density and hair caliber changes in 10 AGA affected patients.