Publications by authors named "J J Khong"
This study examined how children's secure base script knowledge and friendship quality were related to bullying and victimization experiences and their emotional, academic, and behavioral adjustment. Participants were 581 children (49.6% males) aged 9 to 13 years old and one of their main caregivers (74% mothers, 23.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital Cellulitis Secondary to Dacryocystitis: A Case Series and Literature Review.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on identifying risk factors and management outcomes for patients with orbital cellulitis stemming from dacryocystitis, analyzing a group of 18 patients.
- The majority of patients (56% female, mean age 62) experienced reduced visual acuity, but most showed improvement after treatment, with acute intervention helping in resolving acute cellulitis.
- Key findings suggested that recurrent dacryocystitis and the presence of dacryoliths are significant risk factors, while immunosuppression worsens prognosis; successful long-term resolution typically requires dacryocystorhinostomy.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac myxoma is a rare, benign tumor usually found in the left atrium, which can lead to serious complications like brain metastases; this report discusses treatment outcomes with radiotherapy for such cases.
- A 49-year-old woman diagnosed with brain lesions and a cardiac mass underwent surgery, confirming metastatic cardiac myxoma, but experienced progression of her condition that led to whole-brain radiotherapy with a positive outcome.
- The study concludes that whole-brain radiotherapy can effectively control brain metastases from cardiac myxoma long-term, but emphasizes the need for careful dosing to minimize side effects.
Background: Food-drug interaction (FDI) is prevalent in our day-to-day life. Widely recognised as drug expert, pharmacists are responsible to provide patient education, including on FDI, to ensure optimum safety and efficacy of treatment. Most pharmacists have knowledge and experience regarding FDI to certain extent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreast Cancer Immunotherapy: A Clinical Review for the Plastic Surgeon.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
June 2024
Background: Immunotherapy has transformed breast cancer management. However, it can be challenging to remain familiar with the adverse events, contraindications, and perioperative recommendations for each agent.
Methods: We used FDALabel to identify all Food and Drug Administration-approved immunotherapies indicated for the treatment of breast cancer.