The Performance of a Calcaneal Quantitative Ultrasound Device, CM-200, in Stratifying Osteoporosis Risk among Malaysian Population Aged 40 Years and Above

Autor: Shaanthana Subramaniam, Chin-Yi Chan, Ima Nirwana Soelaiman, Norazlina Mohamed, Norliza Muhammad, Fairus Ahmad, Pei-Yuen Ng, Nor Aini Jamil, Noorazah Abd Aziz, Kok-Yong Chin

Publikováno v: Diagnostics, Vol 10, Iss 4, p 178 (2020)

Background: Calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS) is widely used in osteoporosis screening, but the cut-off values for risk stratification remain unclear. This study validates the performance of a calcaneal QUS device (CM-200) using dual-energy X-r

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Comparing the performance of body mass index, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio in predicting Malaysians with excess adiposity

Autor: Nie Yen Low, Chin Yi Chan, Shaanthana Subramaniam, Kok-Yong Chin, Soelaiman Ima Nirwana, Norliza Muhammad, Ahmad Fairus, Pei Yuen Ng, Nor Aini Jamil, Noorazah Abd Aziz, Norazlina Mohamed

Publikováno v: Annals of Human Biology, Vol 49, Iss 7-8, Pp 299-304 (2022)

Background Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used surrogate tool to screen for obesity/adiposity, but it cannot differentiate between lean and fat mass. Thus, alternative tools to detect excess adiposity should be identified. Aim This study aimed to

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/79c1b6d76d20400c9e4e294d3d3d07a5

Circulating Biomarkers Related to Osteocyte and Calcium Homeostasis Between Postmenopausal Women with and without Osteoporosis

Autor: Shaanthana Subramaniam, Fitri Fareez Ramli, Chin Yi Chan, Norazlina Mohamed, Norliza Muhammad, Kok-Yong Chin, Soelaiman Ima-Nirwana

Publikováno v: Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets. 21:2273-2280

Background: The currently available bone turnover markers are mostly derived from osteoblasts or osteoclasts. Protein markers derived from osteocytes, the most abundant bone cells that can regulate bone turnover activities by other cells, are less ex

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https://doi.org/10.2174/1871530321666210809154456

Effect of a Screening and Education Programme on Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices Regarding Osteoporosis among Malaysians

Autor: Chin Yi Chan, Shaanthana Subramaniam, Kok-Yong Chin, Soelaiman Ima-Nirwana, Norliza Muhammad, Ahmad Fairus, Pei Yuen Ng, Jamil Nor Aini, Noorazah Abd Aziz, Norazlina Mohamed

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 19; Issue 10; Pages: 6072

Background: Osteoporosis is an emerging geriatric condition with high morbidity and healthcare cost in developing nations experiencing rapid population ageing. Thus, identifying strategies to prevent osteoporosis is critical in safeguarding skeletal

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https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106072

Determinants of Bone Health Status in a Multi-Ethnic Population in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Autor: Soelaiman Ima-Nirwana, Kok-Yong Chin, Noorazah Abd Aziz, Ahmad Fairus, Shaanthana Subramaniam, Pei Yuen Ng, Norazlina Mohamed, Norliza Muhammad, Chin Yi Chan, Nor Aini Jamil

Publikováno v: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume 17
Issue 2
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 2, p 384 (2020)

Background and objectives: Studies on osteoporosis risk factors are limited in Malaysia, so this study assesses the factors associated with bone health assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) among Malaysians aged &ge
40 years. Sub

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