Phylogeny and Taxonomic Synopsis of the Genus (Nyctaginaceae).

Comm. ex Juss. is one of the renowned genera in the Nyctaginaceae, but despite its recognized horticultural value, the taxonomy and phylogeny of the genus is not well-studied.

Complete chloroplast genome sequence of the Tibetan catnip Oliver ex Prain (Lamiaceae).

Oliver ex Prain (1891) is one of the aromatic Tibetan herbs used to treat convulsions. In this study, the complete chloroplast genome of was analyzed and is presented here for the first time. The assembled genome, 152,171 bp in length, contained a large single-copy region (82,214 bp) and a small single-copy region (17,605 bp) separated by a pair of inverted repeats (25,676 bp).

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of the Tibetan herb (Benth. ex Hook.f.) Mathiesen (Lamiaceae).

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Complete plastid genome characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Wallich ex Wight (Gentianales: Apocynaceae) from Guangdong, China.

Wallich ex Wight is considered as one of the Asian enigmatic genera classified in the Asclepiadoideae (Apocynaceae). To determine its evolutionary relationship in the family, we sequenced and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of . The plastid genome of is 158,487 bp in length, containing a large single-copy (90,380 bp), a small single-copy (18,585 bp), and a pair of inverted repeats (24,761 bp).

Chloroplast genome organization and phylogeny of (DC.) Razafim. & B. Bremer (Rubiaceae).

previously known as is considered as potential medicinal plant in family Rubiaceae. In this paper, the complete chloroplast genome of was sequenced and characterized for the first time. The cp genome of was 153,022 bp in length containing a large single copy region (83,799 bp), a small single copy region (17,591 bp), and a pair of inverted repeat regions (25,816 bp).

Plastome structure and phylogeny of C.Y. Cheng (Gnetaceae, Gnetales).

This article describes the complete chloroplast genome of . The plastome was 114,795 bp in length, containing a large single copy region (66,103 bp) and a small single copy region (9438 bp), separated by two inverted repeat regions (19,627 bp). The genome lost all genes and contained 116 genes, including 68 protein-coding genes, 40 genes, and eight genes.

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of L. (Apocynaceae).

L. (Apocynaceae) or Luobuma is a widely known traditional medicine use to treat hypertension, relieve anxiety, soothe the nerves and promote diuresis. In this study, the complete chloroplast genome of this medicinal plant was determined through Illumina sequencing method.

Comparative Analysis of Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequences of Wild and Cultivated (Nyctaginaceae).

(Nyctaginaceae) is a popular ornamental plant group primarily grown for its striking colorful bracts. However, despite its established horticultural value, limited genomic resources and molecular studies have been reported for this genus. Thus, to address this existing gap, complete chloroplast genomes of four species ( ) and one cultivar were sequenced and characterized.

Identification and Measurement of Frailty: A Scoping Review of Published Research from Singapore.

Introduction: The Asia-Pacific Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Frailty recommended the use of validated measurement tools for identifying frailty. In an effort to contribute to the development of best practice guidelines in frailty identification and measurement, our scoping review aimed to present a summary of published research on this topic among older adults in Singapore. Our findings are important given the need to consider the context of use and the goals of measurement in using validation tools.

The Aging of a Young Nation: Population Aging in Singapore.

The juxtaposition of a young city-state showing relative maturity as a rapidly aging society suffuses the population aging narrative in Singapore and places the "little red dot" on the spotlight of international aging. We first describe population aging in Singapore, including the characteristic events that shaped this demographic transition. We then detail the health care and socioeconomic ramifications of the rapid and significant shift to an aging society, followed by an overview of the main aging research areas in Singapore, including selected population-based data sets and the main thrust of leading aging research centers/institutes.

Bilingual Text With or Without Pictograms Improves Elderly Singaporeans' Understanding of Prescription Medication Labels.

Background And Objectives: In Singapore, primarily English-language prescription medication labels challenge elderly Singaporeans, many of whom are unable to read English. We investigated whether bilingual text and pictograms can help them understand prescription medication labels.

Research Design And Methods: We randomized 1,414 elderly respondents of a national survey into four prescription medication labels: English-text; English-text-and-pictograms; Bilingual-text; and Bilingual-text-and-pictograms, which were similar except for the addition of another language and/or pictograms (International Pharmaceutical Federation, FIP).

Instruments Measuring Integrated Care: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties.

Unlabelled: Policy Points: Investigations on systematic methodologies for measuring integrated care should coincide with the growing interest in this field of research. A systematic review of instruments provides insights into integrated care measurement, including setting the research agenda for validating available instruments and informing the decision to develop new ones. This study is the first systematic review of instruments measuring integrated care with an evidence synthesis of the measurement properties.

A Prospective Validation Study of a Rainbow Model of Integrated Care Measurement Tool in Singapore.

Introduction: The conceptual ambiguity of the integrated care concept precludes a full understanding of what constitutes a well-integrated health system, posing a significant challenge in measuring the level of integrated care. Most available measures have been developed from a disease-specific perspective and only measure certain aspects of integrated care. Based on the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care, which provides a detailed description of the complex concept of integrated care, a measurement tool has been developed to assess integrated care within a care system as a whole gathered from healthcare providers' and managerial perspectives.