Publications by authors named "A Q J Toh"
Retinal thickness predicts the risk of cognitive decline over five years.
Alzheimers Res Ther
December 2024
Background: Dementia poses a significant burden on healthcare systems. Early identification of individuals at risk for cognitive decline is crucial. The retina, an extension of the central nervous system, reflects neurodegenerative changes.
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- Despite the primary focus on clinical skills in healthcare education, developing psycho-social competencies like empathy is vital for both patient and professional benefits.
- Current approaches to teaching empathy are often inconsistent, with little research on comprehensive, empathy-centered curricula.
- This study will evaluate the impact of a new, focused curriculum on empathy among healthcare freshmen in Singapore, utilizing mixed methods to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.
Effect of childhood atropine treatment on adult choroidal thickness using sequential deep learning-enabled segmentation.
Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to measure choroidal thickness in adults who underwent childhood atropine treatment for myopia using a deep learning segmentation method.
- It found that 77.7% of the participants received atropine, which was linked to a choroid thickness increase of 20-40 μm in specific regions of the eye, after accounting for age and sex.
- The research also indicated a relationship between greater central choroidal thickness and a lower incidence of tessellated fundus, implying childhood atropine exposure may have lasting effects on eye structure.
Identifying biomarkers in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can improve diagnosis and patient stratification. We evaluated plasmas and sera for interleukins (IL)-11, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17A, and IL-33 as biomarkers in primary NSCLC patients undergoing surgical treatment against normal volunteers. Exhaled-breath condensates (EBCs), a potential source without invasive procedures, were explored in normal individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown measures have led to impact on the mental health and social service delivery, including the rapid adoption of digital solutions to mental healthcare delivery in Singapore. This study aims to rapidly document the quantitative and qualitative impact of the pandemic restrictions on mental health and social services.
Method: This descriptive mixed-methods study consisted of a survey arm and a qualitative arm.