A5101949323- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Bone Metabolism and Diseases
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Bone health and treatments
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
2016-2025
Duke-NUS Medical School
2014-2024
MOH Holdings
2016-2024
SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre
2024
SingHealth
2020-2022
Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika
2022
Folkhälsans Forskningscentrum
2020
Curtin University
2020
National University of Singapore
2013-2018
Nanyang Technological University
2018
Hip fracture is a major public health problem. Earlier studies projected that the total number of hip will increase dramatically by 2050, and most occur in Asia. To date, only few provided updated projection, none them focused on projection Thus, it essential to provide up date prediction Asia, evaluate direct medical cost We 9 Asian Federation Osteoporosis Societies members using incidence rate population size. show from 1,124,060 2018 2,563,488 2.28-fold increase. This mainly due changes...
Summary Background Muscle wasting or sarcopenia arising from chronic inflammation is found in 60% of patients with Crohn's disease. Transcriptional protein NF ‐κB reduces muscle formation through MyoD transcription and increases breakdown by proteolysis. Aim As TNF a potent activator ‐κB, anti‐ agent infliximab ( IFX ) prevents activation, to determine whether not treated gain volume strength. Methods We performed prospective, repeated‐measures cohort study adult disease an acute flare....
The Ministry of Health (MOH) have updated the clinical practice guidelines on Diabetes Mellitus to provide doctors and patients in Singapore with evidence-based treatment for diabetes mellitus. This article reproduces introduction executive summary (with recommendations from guidelines) MOH Mellitus, information SMJ readers. Chapters page numbers mentioned reproduced extract refer full text guidelines, which are available website:...
Global cesarean delivery (CD) rates have more than doubled over the past 2 decades, with an increasing contribution from elective CDs. Cesarean has been linked to early childhood overweight and obesity, but limited studies examined emergency CDs separately.To investigate whether or CD was associated risk of overweight.Data were drawn Growing Up in Singapore Toward Healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) study, ongoing prospective mother-child birth cohort study. Participants pregnant women aged 18 years...
This study aimed to present the Asia-Pacific consensus on long-term and sequential therapy for osteoporosis, offering evidence-based recommendations effective management of this chronic condition. The primary focus is achieving optimal fracture prevention through a comprehensive, individualized approach. A panel experts convened develop statements by synthesizing current literature leveraging clinical expertise. review encompassed anti-osteoporosis medication goals, first-line treatments...
Abstract The relationships between fat mass (FM), lean (LM), and bone are complex with significant implications for obesity, sarcopenia, osteoporosis later in life. While greater LM is associated higher mineral density (BMD), the association FM BMD less clear. Such warrant further investigation especially Asians who have risk of metabolic diseases osteoporotic fractures compared to Western populations. This study investigated associations LM, modifiable factors Asian women aged 18-45 yr. 191...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Diabetes Mellitus is a major non-communicable disease with significant increase in prevalence, especially low and middle-income countries. The latest IDF Atlas (2025) reports that 11,1%, or about 1 9, of the adult population (20-79 years old) living diabetes, over 4 10 unaware they have condition. This Prevalence expected to 8 adults by year 2050. Early diagnosis treatment reduces risk slows progression debilitating complications such as amputation, vision...
Quality of life has become an important aspect in the measurement health individual as population ages. Rhythm-centred music making (RMM) been shown to improve physical, psychological and social health. The purpose this study was explore effects RMM on quality life, depressive mood, sleep isolation elderly. A randomised controlled trial with cross over conducted. 54 participants were recruited 27 each arm. In phase 1, group underwent intervention B control. 2, involved 10 weekly sessions....
RESUlTSOf the 259 students, 81 (31.3%) were from Hong Kong and 178 (68.7%) Singapore.The overall response rate was 66.4%.Significant differences between two groups of students found for key factors -'patient safety training', with being more likely to report having received such training (p = 0.007); 'error reporting confidence', which Singapore reported less < 0.001).Both considered medical errors as inevitable, that long working hours professional incompetence important causes errors.The...
Introduction Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects 1 in 6 births worldwide. Mothers with GDM have an increased risk of developing post-partum Type-2 (T2DM). However, their uptake diabetes screening is suboptimal, including those Singapore. Literature reports that the patient-doctor relationship, mothers' concerns about diabetes, and family-related practicalities are key factors influencing such screening. we postulate additional related to local society, healthcare system policies...
This study evaluated the effects of receiving glucose feedback from continuous monitoring (CGM) by intermittent scanning (unblinded group), and CGM with masked (blinded group) in subsequent development gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Telemonitoring programs have been found to be effective in improving diabetic control by promoting patients' self-management of diabetes through medication adherence, dietary modifications, and exercise. Nonetheless, few studies assessed the cost-effectiveness telemonitoring for based on real-world data.
Birth by caesarean delivery interrupts transmission of maternal microbiome and compromises intestinal programming in an infant. This disruption influences immunologic development increases the risk allergic diseases.[1]Ly N.P. Ruiz-Pérez B. Onderdonk A.B. et al.Mode cord blood cytokines: a birth cohort study.Clin Mol Allergy. 2006; 4: 1Crossref PubMed Scopus (66) Google Scholar However, because most studies are conducted European populations with limited Asia, we evaluated associations...
Postmenopausal women are at significant risk for osteoporotic fractures due to their rapid bone loss. Half of all postmenopausal will get an osteoporosis-related fracture over lifetime, with 25% developing a spine deformity and 15% hip fracture. By 2050, more than half occur in Asia, being the most susceptible. Early management can halt or even reverse progression osteoporosis. Consequently, on October 31, 2020, Taiwanese Osteoporosis Association hosted Asia–Pacific (AP) Osteoporotic...
Osteoporosis is a major non-communicable disease characterised by reduced bone mass and disruption of architecture, resulting in increased fragility fracture risk.The condition has long been identified as significant healthcare issue worldwide, (1) especially countries with an ageing population such Singapore.It was forecast that 2030, one out five persons residing Singapore will be 65 years old above. (2)Therefore, the incidence osteoporosis its associated fractures likely to increase over...
Healthcare professionals are leveraging on telehealth to manage patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed determine the clinical outcomes of using a novel tele-monitoring system (OPTIMUM) as compared standard care.An open-labelled randomised controlled trial involving 330 Asian T2DM, aged 26-65 years, and suboptimal glycaemic control (HbA1c = 7.5-10%) was conducted in Singapore public primary care clinic. The were assigned 1:1 ratio by block randomization intervention...