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TOP 10 REASONS FOR HOSPITALISATION IN SINGAPORE These are the statistics on the most common reasons for hospital admission in Singapore. ​​ Top 10 Reasons for Hospitalisation in Singapore     ​2019 ​2020 2021​ Total No. of Discharges (‘000)  ​647.4 585.8​ 596.2​ % of Total Discharges ​ ​ ​ 1. Accident, poisoning and violence[ICD10AM : S00-T98] ​8.5 ​8.4 ​9.8 2. Cancer[ICD10AM : C00-C96] ​5.6 5.5​ ​5.3 3. Ischaemic heart diseases[ICD10AM : I20-I25] ​3.0 2.9​ 3.0​ 4. Pneumonia[ICD10AM : J12-J18] 3.1​ 3.1​ 2.6​ 5. Other heart diseases[ICD10AM: I00-I09, I26-I52] 2.3 2.2​ 2.4​ 6. Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue[ICD10AM : L00-L08] ​2.3

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR? HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER This leaflet explains how to reconstitute or prepare the Voriconazole suspension by mixing water with the powdered medication.  What is this medication for? ​Voriconazole is an anti-fungal medication which works by stopping the growth of fungi. It is used to treat fungal infection and may also be used to prevent fungal infection in patients after an organ transplant or in patients with weak immunity. This leaflet explains how to reconstitute or prepare

DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet This leaflet explains how to reconstitute a bottle of medication, which means to mix cool boiled water with a powdered medication to produce a suspension. 1. Gently shake the bottle to loosen the powderOpen the cap.   2. If the bottle has markings to indicate the final volume:a) Carefully add cool boiled water to about HALF the height of the final marking on the bottle.b) Close the cap.c) Shake the bottle until all the powder is thoroughly mixed.d) Allow the suspension to stand for 2-5 minutes to remove the air bubbles in the bottle.e) Open the cap.f)

HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet How should I take or use this medication? ​This leaflet explains the correct method of inserting vaginal pessaries.    1. Wash your hands and vaginal area with a gentle cleanser/soap and water.     Dry it thoroughly.     2. Remove the pessary from the packaging/wrapper.   (a) Some medications come as a pre-filled applicator (which means that the pessary is already pre-inserted into the applicator).    (b) Others may have a separate applicator, where you will need to insert

HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION? HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION? HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY? DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet How should I take or use this medication? ​This leaflet explains the correct method of breaking and administering Vitamin K orally from the glass ampoules. The glass ampoules are designed to ensure a clean break, provided the following steps are followed:  ​Step 1: Shake the ampoule until all the solution is at the bottom of the ampoule. The solution should be clear; do not use it if it looks cloudy. Step 2: Hold the bottom

DISCLAIMER Medication Information Leaflet 1. Prepare a small plastic cup, a syringe, a small spoon and the tablet(s)/capsule(s).  2. Use the syringe to measure the amount of water needed, as instructed by your healthcare professional, and put this amount into the cup.Use water that has been boiled and cooled to room temperature. Do NOT use hot water. 3. Follow the steps below depending on whether you are taking a tablet or capsule.The number of tablets or capsules may change according to your dose. Please check with your healthcare professional if you are not sure.  Tablet Put the tablet(s) into the cup. You may

SYMPTOMS OF ADJUSTMENT DISORDER WHAT CAUSES AN ADJUSTMENT DISORDER? HOW DO YOU MANAGE AN ADJUSTMENT DISORDER? Adjustment disorder is a reaction to stress and can persist for more than a few months after the stressful event.   Most people struggle to cope with stress and change at times, but an adjustment disorder refers to significant distress that persists for more than a few months after the stressful event. This reaction to stress can interfere with everyday tasks such as studying and working, with the enjoyment of life in general. Symptoms of Adjustment Disorder The main symptoms of an adjustment disorder in children

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION SPECIALISED PROGRAMME FOR MANAGING ADDICTION: NAMS Know someone showing signs of internet addiction, sex addiction or substance abuse? Learn to spot the signs of addictions and where to seek help. Addiction is a chronic, progressive, and relapse-prone illness that affects a person both physically and psychologically. A person can become addicted to either substances (i.e., drugs or alcohol) or to certain activities (e.g., gambling, sex, the internet). Addiction is characterised by the following: The person continues the addictive behaviour despite the negative consequences The frequency or intensity of the behaviour increases over time When the behaviour