Publications by authors named "Raymond Tanugroho"
Introduction: Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at risk of experiencing psychological distress years after completing cancer treatments. We aimed to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors affecting psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among CCS in Singapore, and compare with their siblings without a history of or existing cancer as control.
Method: We recruited 143 young adult CCS aged ≥18 years attending survivorship clinics at KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore who were in remission for ≥5 years and treatment-free for ≥2 years, and 57 siblings.
Vascular anomalies consist of tumours or malformations made up of abnormal growth or collections of blood vessels that can result in functional or cosmetic problems. While many vascular anomalies are present at birth, some do not appear until later in life, making diagnosis more challenging. Although many vascular anomalies are benign, some are associated with serious complications and may involve multiple organ systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: An increase in human adenovirus (HAdV) infections among hospitalized children in Singapore was observed since 2013. Young age (<2 years) and significant comorbidities have been associated with severe HAdV infections which can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Cidofovir (CDV) has been used to treat severe HAdV infections despite limited data and efficacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This retrospective chart review aimed to identify factors in childhood bacterial meningitis that predicted disease severity and long-term outcome.
Methods: The study included 112 episodes of microbiologically confirmed bacterial meningitis in children aged three days to 15 years who were admitted to a Singapore hospital from 1998 to 2013.
Results: The mortality rate was 6%, and 44% required intensive care unit (ICU) admission.