Search Results - "Chan, Tat On"
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Comparison of the immunogenicity of BNT162b2 and CoronaVac COVID‐19 vaccines in Hong Kong
Published in Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-04-2022)“…Background and objective Few head‐to‐head evaluations of immune responses to different vaccines have been reported. Methods Surrogate virus neutralization test…”
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Blood eosinophil count as a predictor of hospital length of stay in COPD exacerbations
Published in Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-03-2020)“…ABSTRACT Background and objective Airway inflammation accompanying exacerbations varies among individuals with some having neutrophilic, while others showing…”
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Risk of air and surface contamination during application of different noninvasive respiratory support for patients with COVID-19
Published in International journal of infectious diseases (01-08-2023)“…•We performed air and surface sampling in patients with COVID-19 on respiratory support.•Higher viral load on the day of sampling was associated with positive…”
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Continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnoea does not improve asthma control
Published in Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-11-2018)“…ABSTRACT Background and objective Unrecognized obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) may lead to poor asthma control despite optimal therapy. We assessed…”
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Use of Berlin questionnaire in comparison to polysomnography and home sleep study in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Published in Respiratory research (22-02-2019)“…Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the…”
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Molecular detection of respiratory pathogens and typing of human rhinovirus of adults hospitalized for exacerbation of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published in Respiratory research (13-09-2019)“…Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and asthma are associated with a variety of precipitating factors including infection…”
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A Randomized Controlled Study to Examine the Effect of a Lifestyle Modification Program in OSA
Published in Chest (01-11-2015)“…Background Obesity is an important risk factor for OSA. This study aimed to assess the effect of weight reduction through a lifestyle modification program…”
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A randomized controlled trial of an ambulatory approach versus the hospital-based approach in managing suspected obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Published in Scientific reports (04-04-2017)“…Comparisons of home-based versus hospital-based approach in managing patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome(OSAS). A prospective, controlled…”
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Validation of Embletta portable diagnostic system for identifying patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS)
Published in Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-02-2010)“…ABSTRACT Background and objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Embletta portable diagnostic system (PDS, Medcare, Reykjavik,…”
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Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and CPAP adherence in the elderly Chinese population
Published in PloS one (16-03-2015)“…This study assessed the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and CPAP adherence in the elderly Chinese in Hong Kong. We conducted a sleep…”
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A prospective cohort study of the long-term effects of CPAP on carotid artery intima-media thickness in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Published in Respiratory research (16-03-2012)“…To examine the long-term effect of CPAP on carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) in patients with Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome(OSAS). A prospective…”
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Effects of CPAP therapy on visceral fat thickness, carotid intima‐media thickness and adipokines in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea
Published in Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-05-2017)“…ABSTRACT Background and objective Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome. This study explores the…”
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Exploring determinants of acceptance of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 vaccination in nurses
Published in American journal of infection control (01-10-2010)“…This study investigated the anticipated vaccination rate against pandemic human influenza A (H1N1) 2009 in the health care setting. Self-administered…”
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A Randomized Clinical Trial Using CoronaVac or BNT162b2 Vaccine as a Third Dose in Adults Vaccinated with Two Doses of CoronaVac
Published in American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (01-04-2022)“…CoronaVac is a World Health Organization approved inactivated virus vaccination that has been given to over 750 million people in over 40 countries. CoronaVac…”
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Validation study of a portable monitoring device for identifying OSA in a symptomatic patient population
Published in Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-03-2009)“…ABSTRACT Background and objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder associated with early atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus,…”
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Early pregnancy hyperglycaemia among pregnant women with risk factors for gestational diabetes increases the risk of pregnancy complications
Published in Scientific reports (24-10-2024)“…The current diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes (GDM) were based on data from women after 24 weeks of gestation, but this may not be equally…”
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Does Not Improve Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A Randomized Clinical Trial
Published in American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (15-02-2021)“…Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The effects of continuous positive airway pressure…”
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Effect of Weight Loss and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Profile Stratified by Craniofacial Phenotype: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Published in American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (15-03-2022)“…Craniofacial structure is believed to modulate the effect of weight loss on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but whether this affects metabolic profile after…”
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Omicron BA.1-specific T-cell responses in adults vaccinated with CoronaVac or BNT162b2 in Hong Kong: an observational cohort study
Published in The Lancet. Microbe (01-06-2023)“…The primary aim of using vaccines in public health responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern is to reduce incidence of severe disease, for which T-cell…”
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Comparison of the 12-month impact of COVID-19 and SARS on physiological capacity and health-related quality of life
Published in BMC pulmonary medicine (14-11-2023)“…Abstract Background Little is known about the differences in medium to long-term recovery on spirometry, 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) and health-related…”
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