Publications by authors named "W Venus So"
Most Indonesian gynecological cancer survivors have unmet supportive care needs during chemotherapy, which may lower their quality of life and discontinue the treatment. Digital health intervention can address this issue. This pilot investigation aims to (1) examine the feasibility and acceptability of a Fighting on distRess, Self-efficacy, Health Effects, and seXual issues (FoRSHE-X) intervention and (2) evaluate prospectively the impact of the study implementation on the level of distress, self-efficacy, side effects' knowledge and management, and sexual quality of life using the RE-AIM (Reach Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Factors influencing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and financial toxicity (FT) have been found to overlap, and the robust correlation between HRQoL and FT raises the possibility that FT mediates the relationships between the shared risk factors and HRQoL. However, empirical evidence supporting this hypothesis is limited.
Objective: This study aimed to explore whether FT mediates the relationships between HRQoL and its risk factors.
Introduction: Protecting non-native ethnic minority groups against cocirculation of influenza and COVID-19 is crucial, and vaccination could be a viable option. Smartphone-based chatbots offer promising opportunities for improving vaccine knowledge and addressing barriers encountered by ethnic minorities. This trial aims to evaluate the effects of smartphone-based chatbot intervention on influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake, intention to receive vaccination and vaccine hesitancy among South Asian ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
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- Monogenic diabetes results from rare gene mutations affecting beta cell function, and this study examines how common variants may also influence young-onset type 2 diabetes (YOD) and related health issues.
- Researchers created a weighted polygenic risk score (wPRS) using data from individuals with and without YOD to explore the association of 135 common variants across 34 monogenic diabetes genes.
- The findings indicate that higher wPRS correlates with an increased likelihood of YOD and a higher risk for cardiovascular and kidney events in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Purpose: Polymeric and metallic stents are commonly used to manage patients with chronic malignant ureteric obstruction (CMUO). This paper compares the outcomes of ureteral stenting via the Resonance metallic stent against its polymeric counterpart in published literature, as well as between antegrade and retrograde approaches.
Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted whereby patients who had undergone Resonance stent insertions via an antegrade route from June 2022 to May 2023 were reviewed through our electronic medical record system.