4.Is Hydrostatic Dilation to Increase Vein Size Useful in Haemodialysis Vascular Access Construction
Lim CH ; Suaran S ; Supramaniam T ; Yeoh KCB ; Goh GC ; Moissinac K
Journal of Surgical Academia 2012;2(2):1-1
Although the sample and followup is somewhat modest, the results indicate that the mean maturation period was shorter (5.7 vs 16.8 wks) and, although statistically non significant, the proportion of fistula maturing was larger (76.9% vs 69.0%) and functional patency was longer (67.9% vs 49.8%) for the hydrostatic dilatation group illustrating that the strategy is helpful. This may indicate that hydrostatic dilation of the vein is useful in haemodialysis vascular access.
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6.Comparison of Fruits and Vegetables Intake and Physical Activity between Hypercholesterolemic Adults and Nonhypercholesterolemic Adults in Malaysia
Chan YY ; Teh CH ; Yeo PS ; Lim KK ; Lim KH ; Kee CC ; Azli B ; Tee GH ; Gurpreet K ; Mohd Azahadi O
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition 2014;20(2):221-235
Hypercholesterolemia is an important modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease. Lifestyle changes in diet and physical activity can improve cholesterol levels. This study aimed to compare the fruits and vegetables (FV)
intake and physical activity (PA) between hypercholesterolemic adults and nonhypercholesterolemic
adults in Malaysia, and to investigate factors associated
with meeting the recommended levels of FV intake and PA in a hypercholesterolemic population. Methods: This study was based on 17,988 participants (response rate 98.7%) aged 18 years and above who responded to the hypercholesterolemia questionnaire in the 2011 Malaysian National Health and
Morbidity Survey (NHMS), a cross-sectional study with two-stage stratified sampling design. Data were obtained by trained enumerators via face-to-face interviews and were analysed by descriptive analysis, chi-square test, and
univariable and multivariable logistic regression. Results: Out of the total population assessed, 39.0% had hypercholesterolemia. The prevalence of consuming five or more servings of FV per day is low (7.8%) while 36.0% were
physically inactive among the hypercholesterolemic adults. No significant differences were observed in FV intake and PA between hypercholesterolemic and non-hypercholesterolemic populations. Gender, age and educational levels were associated with FV intake and PA among hypercholesterolemic adults. Hypercholesterolemic adults who were underweight or obese were less likely
to consume FV, while those who were former smokers and those who had diabetes and heart disease were less likely to be physically active. Conclusion: These findings are relevant for future health promotion strategies, suggesting
that more intensive interventions are needed to increase FV intake and PA level in hypercholesterolemic population and in the general population.
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7.A Rare Case of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome With Scoliosis
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(Supplement A):178-
8.A Case Of Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis Complicated With Pseudoaneurysm
Che Saidi SZ ; Chan SK ; Foo CH ; Lim HS
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(Supplement A):195-
9.The medical, functional and social challenges faced by older adults with intellectual disability.
Liang En WEE ; Gerald Ch KOH ; Linda S AUYONG ; Angela Lk CHEONG ; Thant Thant MYO ; Jingyi LIN ; Esther Mk LIM ; Serene Xy TAN ; Sridevi SUNDARAMURTHY ; Chu Wen KOH ; Prabha RAMAKRISHNAN ; Reena AARIYAPILLAI-RAJAGOPAL ; Hemamalini VAIDYNATHAN-SELVAMUTHU ; Ma Ma KHIN
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2013;42(7):338-349
INTRODUCTIONLittle is known about the sociodemographic and clinical profile of older adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Singapore. We studied the sociodemographic and clinical profile of older adults with ID and investigated factors associated with caregiver availability and identity in this population.
MATERIALS AND METHODSThe study population involved all adults with ID aged ≥40 years receiving services from the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS), the largest such provider in Singapore. Information on sociodemographic and clinical profiles, functional status, and availability of caregivers were collected via interviewer-administered questionnaires from guardians of older adults with ID. Descriptive characteristics were computed and chi-square and logistic regression identifi ed predictors of caregiver availability and identity.
RESULTSParticipation was 95% (227/239). There were differences in client age, gender, and caregiver availability between recipients of residential and non-residential services (all P <0.05). Common comorbidities included hyperlipidaemia (17.6%), hypertension (15.9%), psychiatric diagnoses (16.3%) and epilepsy (10.6%). The majority were fully independent in basic activities of daily living, but only 21.1% were fully communicative. Only a small minority (9.4%) were exercising regularly. The majority (73.5%) of clients had a primary caregiver; almost equal proportions relied on either parents or siblings. Older client age was associated independently with the lack of a primary caregiver, independent of greater functional dependence and presence of medical comorbidities in the client.
CONCLUSIONOlder adults with ID have multiple medical, functional, and social issues. More can be done to support the care of this unique group of adults with special needs.
Activities of Daily Living ; Adult ; Age Factors ; Caregivers ; classification ; statistics & numerical data ; supply & distribution ; Chi-Square Distribution ; Comorbidity ; Demography ; Epilepsy ; epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Hyperlipidemias ; epidemiology ; Hypertension ; epidemiology ; Intellectual Disability ; epidemiology ; physiopathology ; psychology ; therapy ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Mental Disorders ; epidemiology ; Quality of Life ; Singapore ; epidemiology ; Social Support ; Socioeconomic Factors
10.Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) In Wound With Musculoskeletal Injury Patients. Are We Worried?
Foo KT ; Foo CH ; Gerry MP ; Lim HS ; Chan SK
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(Supplement A):125-