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Stroke Literacy in Singapore: Data From a Survey of Public Housing Estate Residents.
Conclusion: In a sample of Singaporean adults residing in a public housing estate, we found evidence of poor stroke literacy, highlighting the need for comprehensive population-based education efforts. There is a role for opportunistic education among those at higher risk of stroke. PMID: 25341630 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - September 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lim W, Chuang DF, Chue KM, Lee DZ, Leong NJ, Ng ZG, Peng K, Shen X, Tham YN, Wang K, De Silva DA Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Wake-up Stroke and Onset-to-door Duration Delays: Potential Future Indications for Reperfusion Therapy.
Conclusion: The one- third proportion of wake-up stroke in this cohort and low prevalence of relative contraindications suggest this is a promising group for emerging thrombolysis indications. With the majority of patients presenting after 8 hours, widening of the therapeutic window with new potential reperfusion treatments would not appreciably increase treatment utilisation. This study reaffirms the urgent need for public education to improve stroke awareness in Singapore. PMID: 24557460 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - January 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tan MSh, Ang ES, Ho SS, Ng SC, Talabucon L, Woon FP, De Silva DA Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Surveys of Stroke Patients and Their Next of Kin on Their Opinions towards Decision-Making and Consent for Stroke Thrombolysis.
CONCLUSION: The survey found that in the decision-making process for stroke thrombolysis, there was no clear consensus on the preference for the decision maker of the mentally incapacitated patient. In Singapore, there is a strong influence of the NOK in decision-making for thrombolysis. PMID: 28263342 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - January 31, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Angamuthu N, Queck KK, Menon S, Ho SS, Ang E, De Silva DA Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Public awareness of sepsis and stroke in singapore: a population-based survey.
Conclusion: Our findings reflect the differences in the public profile of sepsis versus stroke in Singapore. More concerted efforts involving healthcare professionals, medical societies, statutory boards, and the mass media are required to improve public awareness of these 2 conditions -especially sepsis. PMID: 23842767 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - June 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Phua J, Lim HF, Tay CK, Aung NW Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Predicting Pneumonia in Acute Ischaemic Stroke: Comparison of Five Prediction Scoring Models.
CONCLUSION: A(2)DS(2) , AIS-APS and Kwon's scores performed comparably in discriminating SAP in AIS patients. PMID: 28733688 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - June 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tu TM, Phua SS, Acharyya S, Ng WM, Oh DC Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Impact of Air Pollution and Seasonal Haze on Neurological Conditions.
CONCLUSION: Air pollution is associated with increased risk of certain common neurological disorders. More specific studies are needed to investigate the impact of seasonal haze on neurological conditions in Southeast Asia. PMID: 32200394 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - December 31, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rocha II, Narasimhalu K, De Silva DA Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Normative Data for the Singapore English and Chinese SF-36 Version 2 Health Survey.
Conclusion: We have provided detailed normative data for the Singapore English and Chinese SF-36v2, which would be valuable in furthering HRQoL research in Singapore and possibly the region. PMID: 24557461 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - January 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Sow WT, Wee HL, Wu Y, Tai ES, Gandek B, Lee J, Ma S, Heng D, Thumboo J Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Disability in Singapore's Elderly Population.
CONCLUSION: 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. PMID: 27523509 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - June 30, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mahesh M, Abdin E, Vaingankar JA, Picco L, Jeyagurunathan A, Shafie SB, Pang S, Sagayadevan V, Seow E, Chong SA, Subramaniam M Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Caregiver Dependence among Older Adults in a Southeast Asian Population.
CONCLUSION: Various sociodemographic and health-related conditions were significantly associated with caregiver dependence. Dependent older adults will put greater demands on health and social services, resulting in greater healthcare expenditures. Hence, effective planning, services and support are crucial to meet the needs of dependent older adults and their caregivers. PMID: 27922142 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Picco L, Abdin E, Vaingankar JA, Pang S, Shafie S, Sambasivam R, Chong SA, Subramaniam M Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Glycaemic, Blood Pressure and Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Control in Adult Patients with Diabetes in Singapore: A Review of Singapore Literature Over Two Decades.
CONCLUSION: Mirroring global patterns, the glycaemic, BP and LDL-C control in adult diabetic patients in Singapore do not appear to be treated to target in the majority of patients. PMID: 29177366 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - October 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Poh Z, Venkataraman K, Toh SE, Low LL Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Nation-Wide Observational Study of Cardiac Arrests Occurring in Nursing Homes and Nursing Facilities in Singapore.
CONCLUSION: Neurological outcomes were poorer in NH survivors of OHCA. These findings should inform health policies on termination of resuscitation, advance care directives and do-not-resuscitate orders in this population. PMID: 32582905 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - April 30, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ho AF, Lee KY, Lin X, Hao Y, Shahidah N, Ng YY, Leong BS, Sia CH, Tan BY, Tay AM, Ng MX, Gan HN, Mao DR, Chia MY, Cheah SO, Ong ME Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research