Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Sep 2016
Diabetes Health Profile-18 is Reliable, Valid and Sensitive in Singapore.
The Diabetes Health Profile-18 (DHP-18) measures diabetes-related psychological well-being in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It includes 3 subscales: psychological distress (PD), barriers to activity and disinhibited eating. The psychometric properties of the DHP have not been evaluated in Asia. The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the DHP in multiethnic Singapore. ⋯ The DHP is valid, reliable and sensitive for measuring well-being in Asian patients with T2DM.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Jul 2016
Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of Outcomes of Transcatheter and Surgical Procedure in Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Patients with Tricuspid Regurgitation.
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Disability increases an individual's dependence and negatively impacts their physical, mental, and social functioning. The current study aims to establish the prevalence and risk factors of disability in Singapore's population. ⋯ The findings highlighted specific factors associated with disability in this multiethnic population. The identification of these factors would lead the way to the development of appropriate interventions.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Jun 2016
In Vitro Efficacy of Six Alternative Antibiotics against Multidrug Resistant Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae from Urinary Tract Infections.
Increasing resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae to firstline antibiotics makes therapeutic options for urinary tract infections (UTIs) challenging. This study investigated the in vitro efficacies of 6 antibiotics against multidrug resistant (MDR) uropathogens. ⋯ This study demonstrated few oral therapeutic options for MDR-uropathogens, with fosfomycin demonstrating the best in vitro activity.