Search Results - "Ng, Jun Yan"
-
1
An update on the prevalence, chronicity, and severity of atopic dermatitis and the associated epidemiological risk factors in the Singapore/Malaysia Chinese young adult population: A detailed description of the Singapore/Malaysia Cross-Sectional Genetics Epidemiology Study (SMCGES) cohort
Published in The World Allergy Organization journal (01-12-2022)“…Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a highly pruritic, chronic-recurrent inflammatory skin condition associated with erythematous lesions that affect a significant…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
2
Allergic rhinitis in Chinese young adults from the Singapore/Malaysia cross-sectional genetics epidemiology study (SMCGES) cohort: Prevalence, patterns, and epidemiology of allergic rhinitis
Published in The World Allergy Organization journal (01-10-2022)“…Allergic rhinitis (AR) is characterized by the occurrence of at least 2 symptoms of nasal itching, nasal blockage, rhinorrhea, and sneezing, when not afflicted…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
3
A systematic review of skin ageing genes: gene pleiotropy and genes on the chromosomal band 16q24.3 may drive skin ageing
Published in Scientific reports (30-07-2022)“…Skin ageing is the result of intrinsic genetic and extrinsic lifestyle factors. However, there is no consensus on skin ageing phenotypes and ways to quantify…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
4
Comparisons between Caucasian-validated and Chinese-validated photo-numeric scales for assessing facial wrinkles
Published in Scientific reports (16-11-2024)“…Skin ageing results in wrinkling. In this study, we discuss four types of facial wrinkles: Crow’s Feet wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, glabellar frown wrinkles,…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
5
Comparisons between Caucasian‐validated photo‐numeric scales and Korean‐validated photo‐numeric scales for photo‐ageing. Insights from the Singapore/Malaysia cross‐sectional genetics epidemiology study (SMCGES) cohort
Published in Skin research and technology (01-05-2024)“…Background Photo‐ageing is a form of skin ageing which affects the entire face. A photo‐aged skin has a diverse variety of wrinkles and dyspigmentation all…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
6
Comparisons between wrinkles and photo-ageing detected and self-reported by the participant or identified by trained assessors reveal insights from Chinese individuals in the Singapore/Malaysia Cross-sectional Genetics Epidemiology Study (SMCGES) cohort
Published in Journal of physiological anthropology (18-05-2024)“…Changes develop on the facial skin as a person ages. Other than chronological time, it has been discovered that gender, ethnicity, air pollution, smoking,…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
7
An updated prevalence of asthma, its phenotypes, and the identification of the potential asthma risk factors among young Chinese adults recruited in Singapore
Published in The World Allergy Organization journal (01-03-2023)“…Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway characterized by respiratory symptoms: wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
8
Sleep and allergic diseases among young Chinese adults from the Singapore/Malaysia Cross-Sectional Genetic Epidemiology Study (SMCGES) cohort
Published in Journal of physiological anthropology (30-01-2024)“…Sleep disruption has been shown to affect immune function and thus influence allergic disease manifestation. The specific effects of sleep on allergic…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
9
The burden of allergic rhinitis is undermanaged in a large proportion of Chinese young adults from Singapore
Published in The World Allergy Organization journal (01-09-2024)“…Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a nasal disorder characterized by the simultaneous manifestation of at least 2 out of 4 possible symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal itching,…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
10
Building capacity and capability for quality improvement: insights from a nascent regional health system
Published in BMJ open quality (28-09-2024)“…ObjectivesQuality improvement (QI) is critical in facilitating advancements in patient outcomes, system efficiency and professional growth. This paper aimed to…”
Get full text
Journal Article -
11
Comparisons between eyebags, droopy eyelids, and eyebrow positioning identified by photo‐numeric scales or identified by written descriptive scales: Insights from the Singapore/Malaysia cross‐sectional genetics epidemiology study (SMCGES) cohort
Published in Skin research and technology (01-02-2024)“…Background We evaluate skin sagging phenotypes (eyebags, droopy eyelids, low eyebrow positioning) using written descriptive scales and photo‐numeric scales. We…”
Get full text
Journal Article