Editorials
• Peripartum cardiomyopathy: when labour turns to heartbreak, Tay EL, Yip JW, Poh KK, 1
• Forging ahead with plans for sustainable growth, Teo EK, 59
• Role of probiotics and nutrition in the management of chronic inflammatory bowel disease in children, Quak SH, 183
• Diabetes care: some improvements, more challenges, some opportunities! Tan HH, Sum CF, 361
 
Special Communication
• The Singapore Medical Journal Reviewer Recognition Awards 2012, Teo EK, 115
 
Special Announcement
• Congratulations to the 2012 SMJ Best Research Paper Award Winners, 302Commentaries
• Diabetes care in Singapore: how an integrated approach can help meet the challenges ahead, Foo JP, Fock KM, 364
• The evolution of sports medicine in Singapore, Tan B, 552
 
Medicine in Stamps
• Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925): Physician revolutionist, Tan SY, Yip A, 9
• Marie Curie (1867–1934): Famed female face of Science, Poole PS, Tan SY, 129
• Karl Landsteiner (1868–1943): Originator of ABO blood classification, Tan SY, Graham C, 243
• Harvey Cushing (1869–1939): Father of neurosurgery, Pan P, Tan SY, 368
• Jules Bordet (1870-1961): Pioneer of immunology, Dworkin J, Tan SY, 475
• Alexis Carrel (1873–1944): Pioneer of vascular surgery and organ transplantation, Merchant J, Tan SY, 602