On behalf of the Singapore Medical Association (SMA), we are pleased to announce the following recipients of the 2023 SMJ Best Research Paper Award.
TOP THREE PAPERS
(Not in order of merit)
Impact of statin use on major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with normal stress myocardial perfusion imaging and elevated coronary artery calcium score
Yi Hui To, Xi Min Tan, Cher-Lyn Low, Htet Htet Min, Min Sen Yew
Singapore Med J 2023; 64(2): 109-114
The haemodynamic effects of umbilical cord milking in term infants: a randomised controlled trial
Mehmet Tekin, Mahmut Gokdemir, Erzat Toprak, Musa Silahli, Hasan Energin, Zeynel Gokmen
Singapore Med J 2023; 64(7): 439-443
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin: a biochemical marker for acute kidney injury and long-term outcomes in patients presenting to the emergency department
Kah Hui Brian Teo, Swee Han Lim, Ying Hao, Yin Keong Daryl Lo, Ziwei Lin, Manish Kaushik, Chieh Suai Tan, Mohammed Zuhary Thajudeen, Choon Peng Jeremy Wee
Singapore Med J 2023; 64(8): 479-486
The following criteria were adopted by the judging panel in determining the winning articles:
(1) the paper with the most potential impact on clinical practice; (2) the paper with the most rigorous study design/research methodologies; (3) the paper with comprehensive data analysis and balanced discussion; and (4) the quality of the data interpretation.
We thank our panel of judges for their diligent and conscientious efforts:
Preliminary judging: Dr Chng Soke Miang, A/Prof George Goh Boon-Bee, Dr Sia Ching Hui, A/Prof Tan Su-Ming, A/Prof Toh Song Tar and Dr Shawn Vasoo
Final judging: Prof Wilfred CG Peh, Prof Teo Eng Kiong and Prof Poh Kian Keong
The award winners received a commemorative trophy and certificate at the SMA Annual Dinner on 19 May 2024.