Publications by authors named "Y S Ang"
Chloropidae biodiversity in the Oriental region is remarkably diverse and yet poorly understood. In this study, we used integrative taxonomy to tackle the species diversity of the subfamily Chloropinae from Singapore. We describe the first Oriental species of Cryptonevra Lioy, C.
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- - The ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for oncogene-addicted metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) were updated into Pan-Asian adapted (PAGA) guidelines to better address the needs of Asian patients.
- - A panel of experts from multiple Asian oncological societies collaborated to create these guidelines, focusing on scientific evidence rather than local treatment practices or drug availability.
- - The guidelines aim to standardize the management of oncogene-addicted mNSCLC across Asia, while acknowledging regional differences in screening, treatment resources, and drug reimbursement policies.
Dental photography is gaining popularity in contemporary dentistry, but its knowledge was unregulated in most dental schools' curriculum. The study aims to evaluate the level of photography practice and knowledge among dental students in Malaysia, acting as a baseline to include dental photography as a subject in the current curriculum. A series of questions were designed and validated by experts with a content validity index of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdherence to treatment plans is crucial for patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) to achieve positive outcomes. With limited understanding of nonadherence and its impacts on care outcomes, this study aimed to explore the reasons and factors associated with nonadherence in an integrated diabetic limb salvage (DLS) programme and evaluate its effects on care outcomes. This study included 2798 DFU patients who were enrolled in an integrated DLS programme across multiple institutions in central and northern Singapore from 2020 to 2021.
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