Background: Systematic reviews on the effects of problem-based learning have been
limited to knowledge competency either during medical school or postgraduate training. We …

Obesity among young people increases lifetime cardiovascular risk. This study assesses
the prevalence of overweight/obesity and its associated factors among a random sample of …

OBJECTIVES To study the epidemiology, symptom characteristics and impact of IBS in an
urban Asian population. METHODS A validated bowel symptom questionnaire was …

Background Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is rapidly rising in Asia, but screening uptake remains
poor. Although studies have reported gender differences in screening rates, there have …

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is a key neuroendocrine factor implementing
endocrine, immune and behavioral responses to stress. CRH exerts its action through two major …

A population-based survey was conducted to determine the awareness, knowledge of risk
factors, and attitudes toward osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women in Singapore. …

Objectives This study aims to identify and explain the continuum in which older people in
Singapore participate in community and social life, highlighting the influence of culture and …

OBJECTIVE: The goal was to assess personal and environmental factors associated with
premarital sex among adolescents. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study. Between …

… Wong Mee Lian is the principal investigator of the project. She planned the study, designed
… Sharon Wee was Wong Mee Lian's research assistant; she helped train and monitor …

Background Foreign workers’ migrant status may hinder their utilisation of health services.
This study describes the health-seeking behaviour and beliefs of a group of male migrant …