1.Prevalence of perceived weight-based stigmatisation in a multiethnic Asian population.
Koy Min CHUE ; Mang Yik FOO ; Cheryl Min En CHUA ; Bin Chet TOH ; Lester Wei Lin ONG ; Chin Hong LIM ; Jeremy Tian Hui TAN ; Marvin Wei Jie CHUA ; Wai Ching Deanna LEE ; Wai Keong WONG ; Baldwin Po Man YEUNG
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2022;51(9):583-585
2.Extensive Necrotizing Fasciitis after Fat Grafting for Bilateral Breast Augmentation: Recommended Approach and Management.
Chong Han PEK ; Jane LIM ; Hui Wen NG ; Han Jing LEE ; Wei Chen ONG ; Anthony Tun Lin FOO ; Chwee Ming LIM ; Mark THONG ; Sandeep Jacob SEBASTIN ; Thiam Chye LIM
Archives of Plastic Surgery 2015;42(3):365-367
No abstract available.
Breast*
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing*
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Transplants*
3.Impact of Knowledge and Attitudes on Lifestyle Practices in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Benson Wg ANG ; Mui Yee TAN ; Cheryl My GOH ; Sylwan RAHARDJA ; Beatrice Y LIM ; Wenqi CHIEW ; Thurston Yj HENG ; Kuang Ian TAN ; Jenies Hx FOO ; Sarah Zl THAM ; Jason Ks CHNG ; Wei Jie SEOW ; Nan LUO
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 2019;48(8):247-263
INTRODUCTION:
Diabetes mellitus is a major public health issue in Singapore. To shape healthcare policies for the primary prevention of diabetes, it is crucial to understand Singaporeans' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to diabetes and its prevention. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and lifestyles of individuals without diabetes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A cross-sectional household survey was performed between 31 January to 3 February 2019 to examine knowledge, attitudes and practices related to diabetes. Inclusion criteria of the participants included: 1) Singaporeans/permanent residents, 2) between 30 to 64 years old, and 3) who did not have a diagnosis of diabetes. Logistic and linear regression models were used to analyse the association of knowledge and attitudes with physical activity and diet habits, respectively.
RESULTS:
Among 806 participants, 72.2% did not meet the Health Promotion Board's physical activity recommendation. Physical activity was associated with better diabetes knowledge (odds ratio [OR] 5.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.65-17.53, = 0.049), stronger beliefs in diabetes prevention (OR 3.36, 95% CI = 1.02-11.12, = 0.047) and lower levels of worry about diabetes (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.17-1.00, = 0.049). Neither knowledge nor beliefs or worries about diabetes was associated with diet.
CONCLUSION
There is a need to reinforce the importance of physical activity and healthy diet in preventing diabetes. Although improving the knowledge level of diabetes may increase physical activity of the population, it is unlikely to improve dietary choices without effective behavior change interventions.
4.Isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria from sugarcane waste
Yu Hsuan How ; Wei Lin Foo ; Wai Sum Yap ; Liew Phing Pui
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 2021;17(4):403-413
Aims:
Researchers are focusing more on the isolation of new probiotic bacteria to increase varieties for the growing
market demand. This study aimed to isolate lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains from sugarcane waste materials and
evaluate its characteristic.
Methodology and results:
In the present study, two strains of LAB (Isolates A and B) were isolated from sugarcane
waste and investigated in vitro for their characteristics as potential probiotics. These isolates were evaluated on their
characteristics based on four biochemical tests (acid tolerance, bile tolerance, microbial adhesion, and phenol
resistance), with the commercial strain Lactobacillus isolated from Yakult
® served as a positive control. Both isolated
strains (>8 log10 CFU/mL) displayed higher survivability than control (>6 log10 CFU/mL) in simulated gastrointestinal
conditions at pH 2.0 and pH 6.9 after 24 h. Furthermore, both isolated LABs were resistant to inhibitory substances
which are 0.05-0.3% bile and 0.4% phenol. For bile tolerance, isolate A (OD 6.83) had a higher absorbance at 0.3% bile
concentration as compared to isolate B (OD 2.20). However, isolate B (7.49 log10 CFU/mL) showed higher resistance
towards 0.4% phenol than isolate A (7.11 log10 CFU/mL) after 24 h. Both isolate A and isolate B displayed low cell
surface hydrophobicity, strong electron donor, and basic characteristic.
Conclusion, significance and impact of study
Both isolates were able to survive under gastrointestinal stress
conditions, implying their potential as probiotics. This study demonstrated that valuable products such as probiotic strain
could be isolated from sugarcane wastes to use in food production or medical treatment.
Lactobacillales
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Waste Management