WONCA APR Conference 2024

Singapore 21 August 2024 - 24 August 2024

Frailty, fear of falling affect exercise decisions in older adults

02 Oct 2024 bởi

A study suggests that frailty and fear of falling appear to be critical considerations for exercise among older adults in Singapore.

Frailty, fear of falling affect exercise decisions in older adults

02 Oct 2024

Pitavastatin may increase new-onset diabetes risk

26 Sep 2024 bởi

In a comparative analysis presented at WONCA 2024, individuals who are being treated with pitavastatin appear to be at greater risk of developing new-onset diabetes as opposed to those receiving rosuvastatin.

Pitavastatin may increase new-onset diabetes risk

26 Sep 2024

RZV lowers herpes zoster risk in older adults

25 Sep 2024 bởi

The use of a recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) significantly lowers the risk of developing herpes zoster in older adults aged ≥65 years compared with placebo, according to a study presented at WONCA 2024.

RZV lowers herpes zoster risk in older adults

25 Sep 2024

E-cigarette use linked to insulin resistance

23 Sep 2024 bởi

Smoking e-cigarettes often results in elevated triglyceride levels, which then increase insulin resistance, according to a study presented at WONCA 2024.

E-cigarette use linked to insulin resistance

23 Sep 2024

What fuels flu, pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy in SG?

23 Sep 2024 bởi

In Singapore, influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage remains stubbornly low. Results of two separate analysis of a cross-sectional survey shed light on this concerning trend, highlighting the roles of vaccine knowledge and attitude, healthcare professionals, and social support in influencing vaccination decisions.

What fuels flu, pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy in SG?

23 Sep 2024