Clin Assoc Prof How Choon How

Clin Assoc Prof How Choon How is the Chairman, Division of Continuity Care and Senior Consultant with the Department of Care & Health Integration at Changi General Hospital (CGH). A family physician by training, he heads the population health office at CGH and works with partners at the regional health and primary care levels to improve care integration, transitions of care and care innovations in the health ecosystem to enhance care outcomes for the community.

Dr How is passionate about nurturing students from Duke-NUS Medical School, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He is also an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor, and has published regularly in peer-reviewed journals and spoken at national and international forums in the areas of Family Medicine (FM), primary care and health literacy. He has been the specialty editor for Family Medicine in Singapore Medical Journal since 2012, and his research interests are in primary care, health literacy and elderly nutrition in the community.

• EMBA (INSEAD) 2023
  
• ​Master of Clinical Investigation (NUS) 2011
• FCFP (Singapore) 2011
• MMed (Family Medicine) 2009
• MBBS (NUS) 2001
  

• Board Committee Member, Programmes, Services and Medical Committee, SATA CommHealth, 2024 - Present
  
• Member, MOM-Clusters-Anchor Operators (MCA) Clinical Forum 2022 – Present
  
• Senior Research Scientist, Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation, SingHealth Regional Health System 2022 - Present
  
• Director, East, SingHealth Office of Regional Health 2019 – Present
  
• Committee Member, MOH – Chronic Disease Management Programme Clinical Advisory Committee (CDMP CAC) 2019 - Present
  
• Member and Medical Assessor, Civil Aviation Medical Board, Civil Aviation Authority Singapore 2019 - Present
  
• Expert Opinion and Witness Panel, College of Family Physicians Singapore 2019 - Present
• Member, CGH-SUTD Curriculum Committee, Singapore University of Technology and Design 2019 – Present
  
• Family Medicine CME Advisor, College of Family Physicians Singapore 2014 - Present
  
• Family Physician, Register of Family Physicians Singapore 2012 - Present
• Specialty Editor, Singapore Medical Journal 2012 - Present
  
• Chief of Staff and Lieutenant Colonel, Division Support Command, Singapore Army Division 2020-2023 
• Head and Lieutenant Colonel, Division Medical Operation Command, Division Army Support Command 2017-2020
• Director, Primary Care, SingHealth Office of Regional Health 2018 - 2023
  

• The Public Administration Medal (Bronze) (COVID-19), National Awards (COVID-19) 2023
  
• The Public Administration Medal (Bronze), National Day Awards 2022
  
• The Commendation Medal (Military), National Day Awards 2022
  
• Total Defence Award (Individual), Total Defence Award 2022
  
• Superstar (Merit) Award, Clinician Category, Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2022
• Poster Excellence Award, SingHealth Duke-NUS Quality & Innovation Day 2022
• CGH Improvement Festival Gold Award 2022 
  
• CGH Improvement Festival Silver Award 2022
  
• National Clinical Excellence Team Award, National Medical Excellence Awards 2021
  
• COVID-19 Healthcare Hero Award, Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2021
• CGH Department Quality Award Commendation Clinical Category, 2021
  
• Ministry of Health Healthcare Research Scholarship, MCI Programme, 2009
• SingHealth Best Medical Officer Award, 2008
• SingHealth Best Medical Officer Award (Inaugural Award), 2007

• Family Medicine
  
• Health Services Research
• Population Health
  

• Quah JH, Luo N, Ng WY, How CH, Tay EG. Health-related quality of life is associated with diabetic complications, but not with short-term diabetic control in primary care. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2011 Jun;40(6):276-86. PubMed PMID: 21779616. JIF:1.617 Times Cited: 113  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Luo N, Cang SQ, Quah HM, How CH, Tay EG. The discriminative power of the EuroQol visual analog scale is sensitive to survey language in Singapore. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2012 Mar 20;10:32. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-10-32. PubMed PMID: 22429829; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3365872. JIF:2.344 Times Cited:  14  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Wong KY, How CH, Thumboo J, Shen L, Tay EG, Luo N. PRM22 Testing the Equivalence of the Label Wording for EQ-5D-5L Response Options Across Different Languages in Singapore. Value in Health 15 (7), A649, 2012. Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
• Quah JH, Liu YP, Luo N, How CH, Tay EG. Younger adult type 2 diabetic patients have poorer glycaemic control: a cross-sectional study in a primary care setting in Singapore. BMC Endocr Disord. 2013 Jun 3;13:18. doi: 10.1186/1472-6823-13-18. PubMed PMID: 23725198; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3674913. JIF: 9.428 Times Cited: 58   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Luo N, Wang Y, How CH, Wong KY, Shen L, Tay EG, Thumboo J, Herdman M. Cross-cultural measurement equivalence of the EQ-5D-5L items for English-speaking Asians in Singapore. Qual Life Res. 2015 Jun;24(6):1565-74. doi: 10.1007/s11136-014-0864-8. Epub 2014 Nov 14. PubMed PMID: 25394895. JIF:2.773 Times Cited: 11   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Luo N, Wang Y, How CH,  Wong KY, Tay Eg, Thumboo J. A comparison of three language versions of the EQ-5D-5L Dimension Scales in Singapore. Value in Health 17 (7), A731, 2014. Times Cited:  0  (as of 20 Jan 21)
  
• Luo N, Wang Y, How CH, Tay EG, Thumboo J, Herdman M. Interpretation and use of the 5-level EQ-5D response labels varied with survey language among Asians in Singapore. J Clin Epidemiol. 2015 Oct;68(10):1195-204. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.04.011. Epub 2015 May 4. PubMed PMID: 26032149. JIF: 2.573 Times Cited: 19   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tan NC, Mitesh S, Koh YL, Ang SB, Chan HH, How CH, Tay EG, Hwang SW. Evaluation of a training programme to induct medical students to deliver public health talks. Singapore Med J. 2016 Feb 19. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016043. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26891745. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  3  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tan NC, Tan MS, Hwang SW, Teo CC, Lee ZK, Soh JY, Koh YL, How CH. Sleep time and pattern of adult individuals in primary care in an Asian urbanized community:A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Aug;95(35):e4749. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000004749. PubMed PMID: 27583923; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5008607. Times Cited:  15  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Phua See Chun P, Shafi F, Jakes RW. Parental knowledge, attitudes and perception of pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in Singapore: a questionnaire-based assessment. BMC Public Health. 2016 Sep 2;16:923. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3597-5. PubMed PMID: 27590503; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5010741. Times Cited:  12  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tey SL, STH Chew, How CH, Yalawar M, Baggs G, Chow WL, Cheong M. SUN-LB650. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Low Muscle Mass in Community-Dwelling Older People in Singapore. Clinical Nutrition, 2019 (accepted by PLOS ONE 18 Sep 19) 
  
• Chew, S. T. H., Tan, N. C., Cheong, M., Oliver, J., Baggs, G., Choe, Y., How, C. H., Chow, W. L., Tan, C. Y. L., Kwan, S. C., Husain, F. S., Low, Y. L., Huynh, D. T. T., & Tey, S. L. Impact of specialized oral nutritional supplement on clinical, nutritional, and functional outcomes: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition. Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.10.015
  
• SL Tey, DTT Huynh, J Oliver, G Baggs, Y Chloe, YL Low, M Cheong, CH How, WL Chow, CYL Tan, SC Kwan, FS Husain, NC Tan, STH Chew. Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplement with HMB on nutritional status and functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN 40, 679-680, 2020. 
  
• Hong Choon Oh, Srinath Sridharan, Mei Foon Yap, Priscilla Sook Kheng Goh, Lyndia Sze Hui Lee, Narayan Venkataraman, Choon How How, Hoon Chin Lim. Impact of a primary care partnership programme on accident and emergency attendances at a regional hospital in Singapore: a pilot study. Pub Med. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34628785/Singapore Med J. 2021 Oct 11. Doi: 10.11622/smedj.2021157. JIF: 3.331
  
• Seow Yen Tan, Choon How How, Beng Hoong Poon, Thean Yen Tan, Chuin Siau. Rostered routine testing: a necessary evil? The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Accepted 1 Nov 2021. Times Cited:  2 (as of 20 Jul 2023) 
  
• Siew Ling Tey, x, Yatin Berde, Geraldine Baggs, Choon How How, Yen Ling Low, Magdalin Cheong, Wai Leng Chow, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Samuel Teong Huang Chew. Prevalence of low muscle mass and associated factors in community-dwelling older adults in Singapore. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02274-3. Accepted 8 Nov 2021 . JIF: 4.13
  
• Rebecca Hui San Ong, Wai Leng Chow, Magdalin Cheong, Gladys Huiyun Lim, Weiyi Xie, Geraldine Baggs, Dieu Thi Thu Huynh, Hong Choon Oh, Choon How How, Ngiap-Chuan Tan, Siew Ling Tey, Samuel Teong Huang Chew. Associations between socio-demographics, nutrition, competencies and attitudes in community-dwelling healthy older adults in Singapore: findings from the SHIELD study. BMC. https://jhpn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41043-021-00277-4. 2021 Dec 11. 
  
• SL Tey, DTT Huynh, Y Berge, G Baggs, S Pereira, A McMath, YL Low, CH How, M Cheong, WL Chow, NC Tan, STH Chew. Endogenous plasma and urinary beta-hydroxy-beta-metylbutyrate (hmb) levels are positively associated with nutritional biomarkers and muscle health in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN 46, S785, 2021. 
  
• Siew Ling Tey, Dieu Thi Thu Huynh, Jeffery Oliver, Geraldine Baggs, Yen Ling Low, Choon How How, Magdalin Cheong, Wai Leng Chow, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Samuel Teong Huang Chew. Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplement with HMB on Biochemical and Haematological Indices in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition. Med Sci. Forum 2022, 9(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/msf2022009004 . 2022 Apr 14. 
  
• Siew Ling Tey, Dieu Thi Thu Huynh, Jeffery Oliver, Geraldine Baggs, Suzette Pereira, Yen Ling Low, Choon How How, Magdalin Cheong, Wai Leng Chow, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Samuel Teong Huang Chew. Temporal Relationship between Urinary HMB Levels and Muscle Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition. Med Sci. Forum 2022, 9(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/msf2022009005 . 2022 Apr 14. 
  
• S. H. Chin Lim, H. C. Oh, P. Goh, E. A. Ahmad, N. Venkataraman. C. H. How. Regional Health Care Programme Partnering General Practitioners to Reduce Low Acuity Attendance at the Emergency Department: GPFirst. Annals of Emergency Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.08.101. 2022 Oct 1.
  
• Samuel Teong Huang Chew, Siew Ling Tey, Menaka Yalawar, Zhongyuan Liu, Geraldine Baggs, Choon How How, Magdalin Cheong, Wai Leng Chow, Yen Ling Low, Dieu Thi Thu Huynh, Ngiap-Chuan Tan. Prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition. BMC geriatrics. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03704-1 . PMID: 36564733. 2022 Dec 24.
  
• SL Tey, DTT Huynh, G Baggs, Q Yao, YL Low, M Cheong, CH How, WL Chow, NC Tan, STH Chew. Long-term effects of oral nutritional supplement with hmb on clinical and nutritional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN 54, 724, 2023.
  
• How CH. Ideal Blood Glucose Control for Type 2 Diabetes Management — A New Clinical Equipoise. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2011;20:2:115-118. JIF: - Times Cited: 1 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH. A Review of Health Literacy: Problem, Tools and Intervention. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2011;20:2:119-125. JIF: - Times Cited: 3 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Koh JM, Tan GJ, How CH. The solitary pulmonary nodule. Singapore Med J. 2012 Jun;53(6):372-5. PubMed PMID: 22711034. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  1 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tan GJ, Lim EL, How CH. A guide to requesting outpatient and emergency radiographs. Singapore Med J. 2012 Jul;53(7):423-6. PubMed PMID: 22815007. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 2   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Teng GG, Tong CY, How CH, Goh LH. The unwelcome visitor. Singapore Med J. 2012 Aug;53(8):508-11. Review. PubMed PMID: 22941126. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
• Chang CN, How CH, Tavintharan S. Beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: why, who and when. Singapore Med J. 2012 Sep;53(9):566-8. PubMed PMID: 23023895. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 5 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Quah CH, Koh D, How CH, Quah JH. Approach to hand dermatitis in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2012 Nov;53(11):701-4. PubMed PMID: 23192494. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 7 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Chang NK. What is my ideal diabetes target? Singapore Med J. 2012 Dec;53(12):778-80. Review. PubMed PMID: 23268148. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Chee FY, How CH. Doctor, my dentist wants your opinion. Singapore Med J. 2013 Jan; 54(1):11-3. PubMed PMID: 23338910. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 3   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ang SB, How CH. Menopause: an important milestone in women's health. Singapore Med J. 2013 Feb;54(2):60-3. PubMed PMID: 23462827. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 13 (as of 20 Jul 2023) 
  
• Goh IX, How CH, Tavintharan S. Cytochrome P450 drug interactions with statin therapy. Singapore Med J. 2013 Mar;54(3):131-5. PubMed PMID: 23546024. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 27  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Chiou FK, How CH, Ong C. Recurrent abdominal pain in childhood. Singapore Med J. 2013 Apr;54(4):195-9. PubMed PMID: 23624445. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 14 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Quah JH, Koh MJ. Simply eczema. Singapore Med J. 2013 May;54(5):247-9. PubMed PMID: 23716147. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 3   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Law KH, How CH, Ng CS, Ng MC. Prescribing health: exercise. Singapore Med J. 2013 Jun;54(6):303-8. PubMed PMID: 23820539. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 13 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tan GC, De Roza J, Chen RY, How CH. Diabetes mellitus: the first visit. Singapore Med J. 2013 Jul;54(7):377-80. PubMed PMID: 23900466. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Quah HM. Managing urinary incontinence in the community. Singapore Med J. 2013 Aug;54(8):420-4. Review. PubMed PMID: 24005447. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 6 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Umboh SJ, How CH, Chen H. Postnatal depression: a family medicine perspective. Singapore Med J. 2013 Sep;54(9):477-9. Review. PubMed PMID: 24068053. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  10  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Wong PY, How CH, Wong PC. Management of child abuse. Singapore Med J. 2013 Oct; 54(10):533-6. Review. PubMed PMID: 24154576. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 10 (as of 20 Jul  2023) 
  
• How CH, Chan HN. Insomnia in the community. Singapore Med J. 2013 Dec;54(12):662-5. PubMed PMID: 24356750. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tan NC, How CH, Shah M, Hwang SW, Chee YJ, Tay EG. Delivering health talks to public in primary care setting: a novel approach to induct medical students towards social responsibility and health advocacy. Medical Science Educator 23 (4), 587-587, 2013. Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ng MC, How CH. Childhood immunisation. Singapore Med J. 2014 Jan; 55(1):12-7. PubMed PMID: 24452972; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4291905. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 4 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Fock KM. Healthcare in Singapore: the present and future. Singapore Med J. 2014 Mar;55(3):126-7. Erratum in: Singapore Med J. 2014 Apr;55(4):234. PubMed PMID: 24664377; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4293982. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 16 (as of 20 Jul  2023)
  
• How CH, Chan WS. Headaches in children. Singapore Med J. 2014 Mar;55(3):128-30. PubMed PMID: 24664378; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4293983. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 13 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ong C, Phuah KY, Salazar E, How CH. Managing the 'picky eater' dilemma. Singapore Med J. 2014 Apr;55(4):184-9. PubMed PMID: 24763833; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4291945. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 34 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ng MC, How CH. Recurrent wheeze and cough in young children: is it asthma? Singapore Med J. 2014 May;55(5):236-41. PubMed PMID: 24862744; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4291977. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 25 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Goh LH, How CH, Lau TC. Male osteoporosis: clinical approach and management in family practice. Singapore Med J. 2014 Jul;55(7):353-7. PubMed PMID: 25091882; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4291959 JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 8 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Quah HM. Doctor, do I really need treatment for my current blood pressure? Singapore Med J. 2014 Aug;55(8):401-3. PubMed PMID: 25189299; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4294087. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 2  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Tan KJ. Doctor, I sprained my ankle. Singapore Med J. 2014 Oct;55(10):522-4. PubMed PMID: 25631892; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4293961. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  0  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Rajkumar V, Rajendra B, How CH, Ang SB. Wheeze in childhood: is the spacer good enough? Singapore Med J. 2014 Nov;55(11):558-62; discussion 563. PubMed PMID: 25631964; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4294002. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 1   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Koh LH. Not that way: advance care planning. Singapore Med J. 2015 Jan;56(1):19-21. PubMed PMID: 25640095; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4325571. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 12   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH, Hsu PP, Tan KL. Recognising sleep apnoea. Singapore Med J. 2015 Mar;56(3):129-32. PubMed PMID: 25820844; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4371191. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 2   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Hui S, How CH, Tee A. Does this patient really have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Singapore Med J. 2015 Apr;56(4):194-6. Review. PubMed PMID: 25917469; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4415097. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 6   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Lauw M, How CH, Loh C. Deliberate self-harm in adolescents. Singapore Med J. 2015 Jun;56(6):306-8. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015087. PubMed PMID: 26106236; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4469847. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 29 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Kui SL, How CH, Koh J.. The 'problematic' asthma patient. Singapore Med J. 2015 Jul;56(7):368-71. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015106. PubMed PMID: 26243972; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4520914. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 1 (as of 20 Jul 23)
  
• Gani LU, How CH.  Vitamin D deficiency. Singapore Med J. 2015 Aug;56(8):433-6. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015119. PubMed PMID: 26311908; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4545131. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 52 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Choo KW, Lee WL, How CH, Ng BY. Hoarding in Singapore. Singapore Med J. 2015 Sep ;56(9):484-6. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015131. PubMed PMID: 26464529; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4582126. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 4   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ng MC, How CH. When babies turn yellow. Singapore Med J. 2015 Nov;56(11):599-603. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015167. PubMed PMID: 26668403; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4656866. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 22   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• How CH. Novel oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. Singapore Med J. 2015 Dec;56(12):657-9. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015184. PubMed PMID: 26702159; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4678403. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  20  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Poulose V, Tiew PY, How CH. Approaching chronic cough. Singapore Med J. 2016 Feb;57(2):60-3. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016028. PubMed PMID: 26892615; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4759375. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  23  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Lim AT, How CH, Tan B. Management of plantar fasciitis in the outpatient setting. Singapore Med J. 2016 Apr;57(4):168-70; quiz 171. doi:10.11622/smedj.2016069. PubMed PMID: 27075037; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4853481. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  125  (as of 20 Jul 23)
  
• Puar TH, Mok Y, Debajyoti R, Khoo J, How CH, Ng AK. Secondary hypertension in adults. Singapore Med J. 2016 May;57(5):228-32. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016087. PubMed PMID: 27211205; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4876411. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  102  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Goh LH, How CH, Ng KH. Failure to thrive in babies and toddlers. Singapore Med J. 2016 Jun;57(6):287-91. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016102. PubMed PMID: 27353148; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4971446. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  37  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ong ZY, Chai HZ, How CH, Koh J, Low TB. A simplified approach to haemoptysis. Singapore Med J. 2016 Aug;57(8):415-8. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016130. PubMed PMID: 27549136; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4993964. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  15  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ang D, How CH, Ang TL. Persistent gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms despite proton pump inhibitor therapy. Singapore Med J. 2016 Oct;57(10):546-551. doi:10.11622/smedj.2016167. PubMed PMID: 27779277; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5075954. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  10  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ng CW, How CH, Ng YP. Major depression in primary care: making the diagnosis. Singapore Med J. 2016 Nov;57(11):591-597. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016174. PubMed PMID: 27872937. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  58  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ng CW, How CH, Ng YP. Depression in primary care: assessing suicide risk. Singapore Med J. 2017 Feb;58(2):72-77. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2017006.PMID: 28210741. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  52  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Mok Y, Tan CW, Wong HS, How CH, Tan KL, Hsu PP. Obstructive sleep apnoea and Type 2 diabetes mellitus: are they connected? Singapore Med J. 2017 Apr;58(4):179-183. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2017027.PMID: 28429032. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  38  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Ng CW, How CH, Ng YP. Managing depression in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2017 Aug;58(8):459-466. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2017080.PMID: 28848991. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  49  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Chan HBY, How CH, Ng CW. 2017. "Definitive Tests For Dengue Fever: When And Which Should I Use?". Singapore Medical Journal 58 (11): 632-635. doi:10.11622/smedj.2017100. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  35  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Chan HBY, Pua PY, How CH. 2017. "Physical Therapy In The Management Of Frozen Shoulder". Singapore Medical Journal 58 (12): 685-689. doi:10.11622/smedj.2017107. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  130  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Yoon PS, Ooi CH, How CH. Approach to the forgetful patient. Singapore Med J. 2018 Mar;59(3):121-125. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018026. PMID: 29568856 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  4  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Chen CY, Gan P, How CH. Approach to frailty in the elderly in primary care and the community. Singapore Med J. 2018 May;59(5):240-245. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018052. Erratum in: Singapore Med J. 2018 Jun;59(6):338.  PMID: 29799055 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  77  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Poon NY, Ooi CH, How CH, Yoon PS. Dementia management: a brief overview for primary care clinicians. Singapore Med J. 2018 Jun;59(6):295-299. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018070. PMID: 29974121. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  7  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
• Ooi CH, Yoon PS, How CH, Poon NY. Managing challenging behaviours in dementia. Singapore Med J. 2018 Oct;59(10):514-518. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018125 PMID: 30386856. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  16  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
• Lua ACY, How CH, King TFJ. Managing polycystic ovary syndrome in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2018 Nov;59(11):567-571. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018135. PMID:30498839. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  23  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
• Kumar R, Teo EK, How CH, Wong TY, Ang TL. A practical clinical approach to liver fibrosis. Singapore Med J. 2018 Dec;59(12):628-633. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018145. PMID: 30631885. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Choo YY, Yeleswarapu SP, How CH, Agarwal P. Developmental assessment: practice tips for primary care physicians. Singapore Med J. 2019 Feb;60(2):57-62. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2019016. PMID: 30843079. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  14  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Choo YY, Agarwal P, How CH, Yeleswarapu SP. Developmental delay: identification and management at primary care level. Singapore Med J. 2019 Mar;60(3):119-123. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2019025. PMID: 30997518. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  124  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Lulla D, Mascarenhas SS, How CH, Yeleswarapu SP. An approach to problem behaviours in children. Singapore Med J. 2019 Apr;60(4):168-172. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2019034. PMID: 31069399. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  12  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Vasanwala FF, Ong CY, Aw CWD, How CH. Management of scabies. Singapore Med J. 2019 Jun;60(6):281-285. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2019058. PMID: 31243462. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  22  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Tsang LPM, How CH, Yeleswarapu SP, Wong CM. Autism spectrum disorder: early identification and management in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2019 Jul;60(7):324-328. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2019070. PMID: 31378825. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  15  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Richard Meng Kam Lee, Choon How How, Kumudhini Rajasegaran. Sexual matters among teenagers. Singapore Med J. 2019 Sep:60(9): 439-445.  doi: 10.11622/smedj.2019112. PMID: 31570948. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 23) 
  
• Shakil Ahmed Chohan, Prasanna Kappaganthu Venkatesh, Choon How How. Long-term complications of stroke and secondary prevention: an overview for primary care physicians. Singapore Med J. 2019 Dec:60(12): 616-620.  doi:10.11622/smedj.2019158 PMID: 31889205. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  38  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Jeremy Meng Dao Ho, Choon How How. Chronic constipation in infants and children. Singapore Med J. 2020 Feb:61(2): 63-68.  doi:10.11622/smedj.2020014 PMID: 32152637. PMCID: PMC7052003. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  21  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Guat Cheng Ang, Shou Lin Low, Choon How How. Approach to falls among the elderly in the community. Singapore Med J. 2020 Mar:61(3): 116-121. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020029 JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  62  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Yi Hua Tan, Choon How How, Yoke Hwee Chan, Oon Hoe Teoh. Approach to the snoring child. Singapore Med J. 2020 Apr:61(4): 170-175. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020054 JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  7  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Weiliang Huang, Shao Guang Sheldon Lee, Choon How How. Management of the heart failure patient in the primary care setting. Singapore Med J. 2020 May:61(5): 225-229. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020073 JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  3  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Hui Shan Sim, Choon How How. Mental Health and psychosocial support during healthcare emergencies – COVID-19 pandemic. Singapore Med J. 2020 Jul:61(7): 357-362. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020103 PMID: 32754765. PMCID: PMC7926602. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 26 (as of  20 Jul 2023)
  
• Hui Bin Yvonne Chan, David Low, Heng Wai Yuen, Choon How How. Tinnitus – ringing in the ears. Singapore Med J. 2020 Sep:61(9): 448-452. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020128 PMID: 33043372. PMCID: PMC7927175. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 23)
  
• Hui Shan Sim, Ke Xin Magneline Ang, Choon How How, Sir Young James Loh. Management of knee osteoarthritis in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2020 Oct:61(10): 512-516. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020147 PMID: 33225367. PMCID: PMC7930310. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  4  (as of 20 Jul 23)
  
• Serena Su Ying Chang, Mengfei Xiong, Choon How How, Dawn Meijuan Lee. An approach to cervical lymphadenopathy in children. Singapore Med J. 2020 Nov:61(11): 569-577. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020151 PMID: 33283242. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  6  (as of 20 Jul 23)
  
• Yi Xiu Jocelyn Lim, Suat Yee Kwek, Choon How How, Wei Shih Derrick Chan. A clinical approach to encephalopathy in children. Singapore Med J. 2020 Dec:61(12): 626-632. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020176 PMID: 33415341. PMCID: PMC7930293. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Joanne Mui Ching Tan, Jeanette Keng Wein Tan, Choon How How, Kai Liang Teh. Primary care approach to Kawasaki Disease. Singapore Med J. 2021 Jan:62(1): 2-7. doi:10.11622/smedj.2021007 PMID: 33619571. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  1  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Weai Ling Lim, Choon How How, Ki Wei Tan. Management of psoriasis in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2021 Mar:62(3): 109-112. doi:10.11622/smedj.2021026 PMID: 33846752. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 2023) 
  
• Robin Chin Howe Low, Choon How How. Responding to an in-flight medical emergency. Singapore Med J. 2021 May:62(5): 259-264. doi:10.11622/smedj.2021060 PMID: 34409467. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  1  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Jeanette Keng Wein Tan, Joanne Mui Ching Tan, Choon How How, Esther Hui Min Leow. Primary care approach to urinary tract infection in children. Singapore Med J. 2021 Jul:62(7): 326-332. doi:10.11622/smedj.2021090 PMID: 34409468. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Zai Ru Cheng, Ying Xian Chua, Choon How How, Yi Hua Tan. Approach to chronic cough in children. Singapore Med J. 2021 Oct:62(10): 513-519. doi:10.11622/smedj.2021200 PMID: 35001125. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  12  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Aminath Shiwaza Moosa, Joanne Hui Min Quah, Choon How How. Primary care approach to managing acne. Singapore Med J. 2021 Nov:62(11): 568-573. doi:10.11622/smedj.2021225 PMID: 35001135. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  2  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Qian Zhou, Yee Leng Tan, Choon How How, Li Ying Yang. Breastfeeding woes: a family physician’s approach. Singapore Med J 2022 Feb:63(2): 68-73 doi: 10.11622/smedj.2022036 PMID: 35466389. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited:  0  (as of 20 Jul 2022)
  
• Jun-Nian Beatrice Tan, Yu Xian Aline Sim, Choon How How, Sir Young James Loh. Generalised knee swelling in adults. Singapore Med J 2022 Apr:63(4): 187-191. doi: 10.11611/smedj.2022054 PMID: 35698425 JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2022)
  
• Zhi En Tan, Yu Quan Tan, Huiyu Lin, Choon How How. Irritable bowel syndrome: an approach for primary care physicians. Singapore Med J 2022 Jul:63(7): 367-370. doi: 10.4103/0037-5675.354224. PMID: 36074566. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Yu Quan Tan, Zhi En Tan, Yan Lin Tan, Choon How How. Dietary advice in diabetes mellitus. Singapore Med J. 2023 May:64(5): 326-329. doi: 10.4103/ singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-004. PMID: 37203129. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Fang Yong Sarah Ee, Choon How How, Chien Earn Lee. Orchestrating population health: hitting the right note. Singapore Med J. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-125. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37459006. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Fang Yong Sarah Ee, Chien Earn Lee, Choon How How. Population Health for Singapore: Does Primary Care Need Strengthening? Singapore Med J. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-126. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37459007. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Yi Rong Leonora Liu, Choon How How, Chien Earn Lee. Healthier SG Teams. A paradigm shift in population health care delivery. Singapore Med J. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2023-065. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37459008. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Kim Jun Kevin The, Hai Kiat Troy Puar, Choon How How, Teck Kiang Malcolm Tan. Deprescribing proton pump inhibitors. Singapore Med J. 2023 Aug:64(8): 503-507. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-445. PMID: 37675707. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 2 Jan 2024)
  
• Hong Choon Oh, Srinath Sridharan, Mei Foon Yap, Priscilla Sook Kheng Goh, Lyndia Sze Hui Lee, Narayan Venkataraman, Choon How How, Hoon Chin Lim. Impact of a primary care partnership programme on accident and emergency attendances at a regional hospital in Singapore: a pilot study. Singapore Med J. 2023 Aug:64(8): 534-537. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-157. PMID: 34628785. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 2 Jan 2024)
  
• Zongbin Li, Soon Noi Goh, Yan Wen Teo, Choon How How. Management of intimate partner abuse. Singapore Med J. 2023 Sep:64(9): 567-571. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-452. PMID: 37815072. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 2 Jan 2024)
  
• Wen Loong Paul Yuen, Yuen Khong Keith Chong, Choon How How, Young James Loh. Vaccine administration during COVID-19 pandemic: an overview of safe injection technique and local complications. Singapore Med J. 2023 Nov:64(11): 690-694. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-059. PMID: 38037789. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 2 Jan 2024)
  
• Yi Hui Adela Lua, Choon How How, Chung Wai Mark Ng, Smoking cessation in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2024 Jan:65(1): 38-44. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-034. PMID: 38212983. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 3 Mar 2024)
  
• Ching Yen Patricia Chia. Vijo Poulose, Choon How How. Approach to acid-base disorders in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2024 Feb:65(2): 106-110. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-440. PMID: 38343124. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 3 Mar 2024)
  
• Yingxian Natalie Ong, Yu Guang Tan, Dian Handayani, Choon How How. Erectile dysfunction: assessment and management in primary care. Singapore Med J. 2024 Mar:65(3): 190-194. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-101. PMID: 38527306. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 3 Mar 2024)
  
• How C, Tee A, Quah J. Delayed presentation of gastrothorax masquerading as pneumothorax. Prim Care Respir J. 2006 Nov 8 PubMed PMID: 17097345. JIF: 2.504 Times Cited:  13  (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Leong L, Chia SE, Quah CHH, Koh D, How CH, Quah JHM, Quah CH. Author’s reply. How do we get messages that promote a healthy lifestyle across? Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 2013 11 (5). Times Cited:  0  (as of 20 Jan 21)
  
• How CH. Let it go. Singapore Med J. 2014 Mar;55(3):109. PubMed PMID: 24664373; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4293978. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 1   (as of 20 Jul 23)
  
• How CH, Quah HM. Authors' reply: Are we any clearer on the blood pressure targets? Singapore Med J. 2014 Oct;55(10):554. PubMed PMID: 25631902; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4293975. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 1 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Lauw M, How CH, Loh C. Authors' reply: Deliberate self-harm in adolescents. Singapore Med J. 2015 Sep;56(9):531. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015142. PubMed PMID: 26451058; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4582136. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 2   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Gani LU, How CH. Authors' reply: Vitamin D deficiency. Singapore Med J. 2015 Oct;56(10):589. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015157. PubMed PMID: 26512154; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4613938. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 1   (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Poulose V, How CH. Authors' reply: Approaching Chronic Cough. Singapore Med J. 2017 Sep;58(9):573. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2017091. No abstract available. PMID: 28948290. JIF: 3.331  Times Cited: 14 (as of 10 Jan 21)
  
• Chan HBY, How CH, Ng CW. Authors' reply: Definitive tests for dengue fever: when and which should I use? Singapore Med J. 2018 Jan;59(1):61. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018009. No abstract available. PMID: 29376184 [PubMed]. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 19 (as of 20 Jan 21)
  
• Chan HBY, How CH, Ng CW. Authors' reply: Definitive tests for dengue fever: when and which should I use? Singapore Med J. 2018 Mar;59(3):165. PubMed PMID: 29568846 PubMed: PMC5861343. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 19 (as of 20 Jan 21)
  
• Chan HBY, How CH, Ng CWM. Low maternal serum pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A as a risk factor of preeclampsia REPLY. Singapore Medical J. 2018 59 (1), 61-61. JIF: 3.331  Times Cited:  0  (as of 20 Jan 21)
  
• Fang Yong Sarah Ee, Choon How How, Chien Earn Lee. Orchestrating population health: hitting the right note. Singapore Med J. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-125. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37459006. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Fang Yong Sarah Ee, Chien Earn Lee, Choon How How. Population Health for Singapore: Does Primary Care Need Strengthening? Singapore Med J. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-126. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37459007. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Yi Rong Leonora Liu, Choon How How, Chien Earn Lee. Healthier SG Teams. A paradigm shift in population health care delivery. Singapore Med J. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2023-065. Online ahead of print. PMID: 37459008. JIF: 3.331 Times Cited: 0 (as of 20 Jul 2023)
  
• Choon How How. Future-Proofing Healthcare Systems. Singapore Management University Asian Management Insights July 2023