Publications by authors named "T L Ngan"
Background: This study investigated and compared the impact of financial toxicity (FT) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and financial well-being of cancer patients and survivors in the United Kingdom (UK) and United States (US).
Methods: UK & US participants (n = 600) completed an online questionnaire that consisted of a validated FT instrument (COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity-COST), a standardised HRQoL instrument (EQ-5D-5L) and questions related to their financial well-being. Tobit regression models and descriptive statistics plus χ tests were used to analyse the association between FT and (i) HRQoL whilst controlling for sociodemographic characteristics; and (ii) financial well-being.
Magnetic activated carbon has been proved its separation ability to overcome a main drawback of activated carbon powder. However, effect of magnetization method on characterizations and Chromium (VI) adsorption of this adsorbent from Artocarpus Heterophyllus Peel (jackfruit peel) has not been investigated yet. This study magnetized jackfruit peel activated carbon using thermochemical and co-precipitation methods.
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- The study explored how green space (GS) is distributed unequally across urban neighborhoods in the UK, particularly looking at its relationship with preventable deaths in areas with varying levels of deprivation.
- Data from thousands of neighborhoods across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland was analyzed to determine the correlation between the amount of grassland and woodland and rates of preventable deaths, using various statistical methods.
- Findings revealed that more deprived urban areas had significantly less grassland, and increases in grassland area were linked to substantial reductions in preventable deaths, highlighting the importance of green space investment as a public health strategy.
Is it just another case of vaccine-induced myocarditis? A case report and key insights.
Eur Heart J Case Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The rising incidence of myopericarditis cases has been observed alongside an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, highlighting the need for a thoughtful approach to these occurrences in the clinical setting.
- - A case involving a woman in her 50s who developed symptoms of myopericarditis after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine was diagnosed with an infected right atrial thrombus, leading to treatment with antibiotics and anticoagulation.
- - This case underscores the necessity for multi-modal imaging and regular follow-up assessments in diagnosing and managing vaccine-related myopericarditis, along with considering additional procedures like endomyocardial biopsy for improved accuracy.