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Association between body mass index and risk of total knee replacement, the Singapore Chinese Health Study by Leung, Y.-Y, Allen, J.C, Noviani, M, Ang, L.-W, Wang, R, Yuan, J.-M, Koh, W.-P

“…Summary Purpose Data on the association between body mass index (BMI) and risk of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) are sparse for Asian populations who are leaner…”
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Gout and risk of knee replacement for severe knee osteoarthritis in the Singapore Chinese Health Study by Teng, G.G., Leung, Y.Y., Ang, L.-W., Yuan, J.-M., Koh, W.-P.

“…While cross-sectional and retrospective case–control studies suggest that gout is associated with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), no prospective study has evaluated…”
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Reproductive factors and risk of total knee replacement due to severe knee osteoarthritis in women, the Singapore Chinese Health Study by Leung, Y.-Y., Talaei, M., Ang, L.-W., Yuan, J.-M., Koh, W.-P.

“…Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is more common in women, and may be related to reproductive or hormonal factors. We evaluated these factors with the risk of total…”
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Cigarette smoking and risk of total knee replacement for severe osteoarthritis among Chinese in Singapore – the Singapore Chinese health study by Leung, Y.-Y, Ang, L.-W, Thumboo, J, Wang, R, Yuan, J.-M, Koh, W.-P

“…Summary Purpose Data on the effects of cigarette smoking with osteoarthritis (OA) are inconsistent and no study has examined the effect of smoking cessation…”
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Detecting radioactive particles in complex environmental samples using real-time autoradiography by Ang, Joyce W. L., Bongrand, Arthur, Duval, Samuel, Donnard, Jérôme, Jolis, Ester M., Utsunomiya, Satoshi, Minomo, Kenta, Koivula, Risto, Siitari-Kauppi, Marja, Law, Gareth T. W.

“…Radioactive particles often contain very high radioactivity concentrations and are widespread. They pose a potential risk to human health and the environment…”
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All-cause and cause-specific mortality after hip fracture among Chinese women and men: The Singapore Chinese Health Study by Koh, G. C.-H., Tai, B. C., Ang, L.-W., Heng, D., Yuan, J.-M., Koh, W.-P.

“…Summary All-cause mortality risk persisted for 5 years after hip fractures in both men and women. There may be gender-specific differences in effect and…”
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Association between change in body weight after midlife and risk of hip fracture—the Singapore Chinese Health Study by Dai, Z., Ang, L.-W., Yuan, J.-M., Koh, W.-P.

“…Summary The relationship between change in body weight and risk of fractures is inconsistent in epidemiologic studies. In this cohort of middle-aged to elderly…”
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Can isoniazid preventive therapy be scaled up rapidly? Lessons learned in Kenya, 2014-2018 by Weyenga, H., Karanja, M., Onyango, E., Katana, A. K., Ng´ang´a, L. W., Sirengo, M., Ondondo, R. O., Wambugu, C., Waruingi, R. N., Muthee, R. W., Masini, E., Ngugi, E. W., Shah, N. S., Pathmanathan, I., Maloney, S., De Cock, K. M.

“…BACKGROUND: TB is the leading cause of mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV), for whom isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) has a proven mortality…”
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Safety and effectiveness of switching to Abacavir/Lamivudine plus rilpivirine for maintenance therapy in virologically suppressed HIV-1 individuals in Singapore (SEALS) by Lim, Z C, Hoo, G S, Ang, J H, Teng, C B, Ang, L W, Lee, C C, Leo, Y S, Law, H L, Ng, O T, Wong, C S

“…The efficacy and tolerability of an antiretroviral regimen are important considerations for selection of HIV-1 infection maintenance therapy…”
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Response to Letters to the Editors: 1. More details on the database used by the study should be provided. 2. Mediclaim Hospital Discharge System and income levels of cohort by Leung, Y.-Y, Ang, L.-W, Allen, J.C, Noviani, M, Wang, R, Yuan, J.-M, Koh, W.-P

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Nanofiltration membranes review: Recent advances and future prospects by Mohammad, A.W., Teow, Y.H., Ang, W.L., Chung, Y.T., Oatley-Radcliffe, D.L., Hilal, N.

“…Nanofiltration (NF) membranes have come a long way since it was first introduced during the late 80's. With properties in between those of ultrafiltration (UF)…”
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Mortality among tuberculosis patients on treatment in Singapore by LOW, S, ANG, L. W, CUTTER, J, JAMES, L, CHEE, C. B. E, WANG, Y. T, CHEW, S. K

“…OBJECTIVE: To identify the risk factors associated with mortality among tuberculosis (TB) patients on treatment in Singapore.DESIGN: A retrospective cohort…”
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Prevalence of antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella in the childhood population in Singapore, 2008–2010 by ANG, L. W., LAI, F. Y., TEY, S. H., CUTTER, J., JAMES, L., GOH, K. T.

“…We undertook a national paediatric seroprevalence survey of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) in Singapore to assess the impact of the national childhood…”
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Epidemiology of tuberculosis and HIV coinfections in Singapore, 2000–2014 by Nandar, K, Ang, LW, Tey, J, James, L, Kyi Win, KM, Chee, CBE, Ng, OT, Cutter, JL, Wang, YT

“…Cross‐matching of records between Singapore's tuberculosis and HIV registries showed that 3.3% of individuals with tuberculosis (TB) were coinfected with HIV…”
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Factors associated with influenza vaccine uptake in older adults living in the community in Singapore by ANG, L. W., CUTTER, J., JAMES, L., GOH, K. T.

“…In Singapore, influenza vaccination is recommended for persons at higher risk of complications of seasonal influenza, including those with chronic medical…”
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Comparative seroepidemiology of pertussis, diphtheria and poliovirus antibodies in Singapore: Waning pertussis immunity in a highly immunized population and the need for adolescent booster doses by Lai, F.Y, Thoon, K.C, Ang, L.W, Tey, S.H, Heng, D, Cutter, J.L, Phoon, M.C, Chow, V.T

“…Highlights ► We assessed seroepidemiology of pertussis, diphtheria and poliomyelitis in Singapore. ► High seroprevalence for poliomyelitis and diphtheria…”
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Hybrid coagulation–NF membrane process for brackish water treatment: Effect of antiscalant on water characteristics and membrane fouling by Ang, W.L., Mohammad, A.W., Benamor, A., Hilal, N., Leo, C.P.

“…Antiscalants have been used to inhibit the formation of scales and reduce the risk of membrane scaling. However, issues such as the increased of biofouling…”
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Hybrid chitosan/FeCl3 coagulation–membrane processes: Performance evaluation and membrane fouling study in removing natural organic matter by Ang, W.L., Mohammad, A.W., Teow, Y.H., Benamor, A., Hilal, N.

“…•Performance and mechanism of chitosan and FeCl3 coagulation processes were studied.•Both coagulants were competitive in removing turbidity and HA in synthetic…”
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Magnetic resonance elastography of liver in healthy asians: Normal liver stiffness quantification and reproducibility assessment by Venkatesh, Sudhakar K., Wang, Gang, Teo, Lynette L.S., Ang, Bertrand W.L.

“…Purpose To determine normal liver stiffness values evaluated with magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) in healthy normal Asian volunteers and assess its…”
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Hybrid coagulation–NF membrane processes for brackish water treatment: Effect of pH and salt/calcium concentration by Ang, W.L., Mohammad, A.W., Benamor, A., Hilal, N.

“…In order to reduce membrane fouling propensity, membrane technologies in water treatment and desalination processes have been coupled with coagulation process…”
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