Publications by authors named "T T Yee"
The increased usage of nonrefractive cosmetic contact lenses in Asia and a trend toward increased online purchasing of both refractive and cosmetic contact lenses poses unique challenges in the management of contact lens-related complications. However, regulations have lagged behind this increased uptake in the community. This paper reviews regulations surrounding the manufacturing, import, and distribution of contact lenses in the Asia Pacific region and compares them with international regulations from the European Union and United States.
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- The study aimed to explore the long-term effects of body mass index (BMI) on surgical outcomes in patients with low-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis, specifically comparing obese (BMI ≥ 35) and nonobese (BMI < 35) patients.
- Among 608 patients studied, those with a BMI ≥ 35 were generally younger, reported more severe pain and disability at baseline, and had a higher likelihood of requiring fusion surgery compared to their nonobese counterparts.
- Five years after surgery, no significant differences were found in readmission rates or reoperation rates between the BMI groups, although higher BMI was linked to lower chances of achieving important clinical improvements post-surgery.
Mixed reality guided advancement osteotomies in congenital craniofacial malformations.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
November 2024
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- This paper discusses the use of mixed reality (MR) technology during surgeries for patients with congenital craniofacial malformations, highlighting two specific cases.
- In the first case involving bilateral hemifacial microsomia, MR glasses (HoloLens 2) displayed a hologram of the osteotomy line validated by a physical guide, while the second case with Crouzon's syndrome used MR to show osteotomy sites, validated by a traditional navigation system.
- The study emphasizes the benefits of MR, such as time and cost savings, continuous visibility in the surgical field, and potential to enhance or replace conventional surgical guides and navigation tools.
Objective: Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and/or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), referred to as "PLIF/TLIF," is a commonly performed operation for lumbar spondylolisthesis. Its long-term cost-effectiveness has not been well described. The aim of this study was to determine the 5-year cost-effectiveness of PLIF/TLIF for grade 1 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis using prospective data collected from the multicenter Quality Outcomes Database (QOD).
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- Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses significant challenges for health policy in Malaysia, particularly regarding the costs associated with treating older adults.
- A study was conducted in six Malaysian hospitals to evaluate the direct healthcare expenditures for AD patients aged 65 and above from 2016 to 2021, utilizing a bottom-up micro-costing approach.
- The findings revealed an average annual direct healthcare cost of RM2641.30 (USD 572.45) per patient, with costs increasing alongside disease severity and notably higher expenses for patients aged 81 and above, emphasizing the need for effective healthcare policies for geriatric care.