Publications by authors named "Y H Chiok"

The paper presents a physical and mathematical model of the thermoregulatory system of the human body. The model takes into account tissue physiology, structure and general physiological parameters such as blood flow. The global response of the body to underlying physiological variations as well as to any change in ambient conditions can be simulated.

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This paper presents an overview of the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment (BCRA) Tool, assessing the credibility of the BCRA tool in estimating the risk of developing breast cancer for Asians and the carrying out of tests to identify the changes in the risks that follow with changes in one or more risk factors of the tool. It is essential to increase the awareness of women of their risk of developing breast cancer, as it is not surprising that some women may not even be conscious of the individual factors that might contribute to the increase of their risk of developing breast cancer. On the other hand, relatively accurate means of determining increases in relative risks of developing breast cancer due to changes in some of the risk factors are also important.

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