Publications by authors named "U S Khoo"
Introduction: Students' peer relatedness is vital to their academic achievement and engagement. However, little is known about the mechanisms that can explain such a link in health professions education, especially in interprofessional education (IPE), where interprofessional socialization is promoted. To address the research gap in understanding the social dynamics embedded within IPE and their impact on crucial motivational outcomes, this study examines how peer relatedness (belonging) mediates the link between motivation (both intrinsic and extrinsic) and engagement in IPE.
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- Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are medicines used to help treat certain types of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause by lowering estrogen levels.
- A new study found that a protein called BQ323636.1 (BQ) can cause some breast cancers to become resistant to a specific AI called anastrozole, making it less effective.
- By studying cancer samples, researchers discovered that high levels of both BQ and another protein called androgen receptor (AR) in patients were linked to worse survival rates, suggesting that checking for these proteins could help doctors choose better treatments.
Objectives: A partnership model in interprofessional education (IPE) is important in promoting a sense of global citizenship while preparing students for cross-sector problem-solving. However, the literature remains scant in providing useful guidance for the development of an IPE programme co-implemented by external partners. In this pioneering study, we describe the processes of forging global partnerships in co-implementing IPE and evaluate the programme in light of the preliminary data available.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbout 70% of breast cancer patients are oestrogen receptor-positive (ER +ve). Adjuvant endocrine therapy using tamoxifen (TAM) is an effective approach for preventing local recurrence and metastasis. However, around half of the patients will eventually develop resistance.
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