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Activin/follistatin system in grass carp pituitary cells: - Regulation by local release of growth hormone and luteinizing hormone and its functional role in growth hormone synthesis and secretion by Fung, Roger S K, Bai, Jin, Yuen, Karen W Y, Wong, Anderson O L

“…Gonadotrophin regulation by activin/follistatin system is well-documented, but the corresponding effect on growth hormone (GH) has not been fully characterized…”
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Plasma phospholipids and fatty acid composition differ between liver biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and healthy subjects by Ma, D W L, Arendt, B M, Hillyer, L M, Fung, S K, McGilvray, I, Guindi, M, Allard, J P

“…Background: There is growing evidence that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with perturbations in liver lipid metabolism. Liver…”
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Application of the 4-D XCAT Phantoms in Biomedical Imaging and Beyond by Segars, W. Paul, Tsui, B. M. W., Cai, Jing, Yin, Fang-Fang, Fung, George S. K., Samei, Ehsan

“…The four-dimensional (4-D) eXtended CArdiac-Torso (XCAT) series of phantoms was developed to provide accurate computerized models of the human anatomy and…”
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Lifetime cost-effectiveness analysis of first-line dialysis modalities for patients with end-stage renal disease under peritoneal dialysis first policy by Wong, Carlos K H, Chen, Julie, Fung, Samuel K S, Mok, Maggie, Cheng, Yuk Lun, Kong, Irene, Lo, Wai Kei, Lui, Sing Leung, Chan, T M, Lam, Cindy L K

“…This study aimed to determine the lifetime cost-effectiveness of first-line dialysis modalities for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients under the…”
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A simple approach to measure computed tomography (CT) modulation transfer function (MTF) and noise-power spectrum (NPS) using the American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation phantom by Friedman, Saul N., Fung, George S. K., Siewerdsen, Jeffrey H., Tsui, Benjamin M. W.

“…Purpose: To develop an easily-implemented technique with free publicly-available analysis software to measure the modulation transfer function (MTF) and…”
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Performance, safety and efficiency comparison between 10,000 and 5000 cuts per minute vitrectomy using a 25G cutter: a prospective randomized controlled study by Fung, Nicholas S K, Mak, Anthony K H, Brelen, Marten, Tsang, Chi Wai, Mohamed, Shaheeda, Lam, Wai Ching

“…This study aims to compare the performance of the 25+® UltraVit® 5000 cuts per minute (cpm) vitrectomy probe versus the 25+ ® Ultravit 10,000 cpm® beveled tip,…”
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Technical Note: Sheet‐based dynamic beam attenuator – A novel concept for dynamic fluence field modulation in x‐ray CT by Huck, Sascha Manuel, Fung, George S. K., Parodi, Katia, Stierstorfer, Karl

“…Purpose It has been a long‐standing wish in computed tomography (CT) to compensate the emitted x‐ray beam intensity for the patient's changing attenuation…”
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Sustained response after a 2-year course of lamivudine treatment of hepatitis B e antigen-negative chronic hepatitis B by Fung, S. K., Wong, F., Hussain, M., Lok, A. S. F.

“…Lamivudine has demonstrated efficacy for the treatment of hepatitis B e antigen‐negative chronic hepatitis B (e‐CHB). However, treatment withdrawal after 1…”
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Treatment of large, chronic and persistent macular hole with internal limiting membrane transposition and tuck technique by Fung, Nicholas S K, Mak, Anthony K H, Yiu, Rachel, Wong, Ian Y H, Lam, Wai Ching

“…Large, chronic full thickness macular holes which failed previous treatments are difficult to manage and even left untreated due to poor prognosis. A…”
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Obesity, clinical, and genetic predictors for glycemic progression in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes: A cohort study using the Hong Kong Diabetes Register and Hong Kong Diabetes Biobank by Jiang, Guozhi, Luk, Andrea O, Tam, Claudia H. T, Lau, Eric S, Ozaki, Risa, Chow, Elaine Y. K, Kong, Alice P. S, Lim, Cadmon K. P, Lee, Ka Fai, Siu, Shing Chung, Hui, Grace, Tsang, Chiu Chi, Lau, Kam Piu, Leung, Jenny Y. Y, Tsang, Man-wo, Kam, Grace, Lau, Ip Tim, Li, June K, Yeung, Vincent T, Lau, Emmy, Lo, Stanley, Fung, Samuel K. S, Cheng, Yuk Lun, Chow, Chun Chung, Pearson, Ewan R, So, Wing Yee, Chan, Juliana C. N, Ma, Ronald C. W

“…Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a progressive disease whereby there is often deterioration in glucose control despite escalation in treatment. There is…”
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Motion estimation for cardiac functional analysis using two x‐ray computed tomography scans by Fung, George S. K., Ciuffo, Luisa, Ashikaga, Hiroshi, Taguchi, Katsuyuki

“…Purpose This work concerns computed tomography (CT)‐based cardiac functional analysis (CFA) with a reduced radiation dose. As CT‐CFA requires images over the…”
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The direct incorporation of perfusion defect information to define ischemia and infarction in a finite element model of the left ventricle by Veress, Alexander I, Fung, George S K, Lee, Taek-Soo, Tsui, Benjamin M W, Kicska, Gregory A, Paul Segars, W, Gullberg, Grant T

“…This paper describes the process in which complex lesion geometries (specified by computer generated perfusion defects) are incorporated in the description of…”
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Advances in PET myocardial perfusion imaging: F-18 labeled tracers by Rischpler, Christoph, Park, Min-Jae, Fung, George S. K., Javadi, Mehrbod, Tsui, Benjamin M. W., Higuchi, Takahiro

“…Coronary artery disease and its related cardiac disorders represent the most common cause of death in the USA and Western world. Despite advancements in…”
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A computational study on the biomechanical factors related to stent-graft models in the thoracic aorta by Lam, S. K., Fung, George S. K., Cheng, Stephen W. K., Chow, K. W.

“…Endovascular aortic stent-graft is a new, minimally invasive procedure for treating thoracic aortic diseases, and has quickly evolved to be one of the standard…”
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The Hong Kong Renal Registry: a recent update by Chan, J Y H, Cheng, Y L, Yuen, S K, Wong, P N, Cheng, H M, Mo, K L, Yung, C Y, Chow, K M, Fung, S K S, Chak, W L, Ma, M K M, Ho, T L, Lee, A, Wong, S, Cheung, S F, Ma, A L T, Szeto, C C, Tang, S C W, Lui, S L

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Virilisation in a menopausal woman with a previous kidney transplant by Fung, T M, Wong, W C, Chan, K W, Fung, K S

“…A 53-year-old woman, menopausal for 4 years and with a previous kidney transplant presented with a 3-year history of excessive facial and body hair that…”
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A theory‐driven psycho‐educational intervention programme for gynaecological cancer patients during treatment trajectory: A randomised controlled trial by Chow, Ka Ming, Chan, Carmen W.H., Choi, Kai Chow, Siu, Ka Yi, Fung, Hedy K.S., Sum, Wai Man

“…Objective This study aims to evaluate the effects of a theory‐driven psycho‐educational intervention programme on uncertainty in illness, anxiety, and sexual…”
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Adapting re‐usable elastomeric respirators to utilise anaesthesia circuit filters using a 3D‐printed adaptor ‐ a potential alternative to address N95 shortages during the COVID‐19 pandemic by Liu, D. C. Y., Koo, T. H., Wong, J. K. K., Wong, Y. H., Fung, K. S. C., Chan, Y., Lim, H. S.

“…Summary The COVID‐19 pandemic has increased the demand for disposable N95 respirators. Re‐usable elastomeric respirators may provide a suitable alternative…”
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Ketamine-associated nephropathy treated with renal transplantation: a case report by Leung, J S L, Poon, V Y K, Lam, T Y C, Chan, C K, Chiu, Y, Chu, T Y, Fung, S K S, Ma, W K

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Differentiation of Kidney Stones Using Dual-Energy CT With and Without a Tin Filter by FUNG, George S. K, KAWAMOTO, Satomi, MATLAGA, Brian R, TAGUCHI, Katsuyuki, XIAODONG ZHOU, FISHMAN, Elliot K, TSUI, Benjamin M. W

“…The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the capability of three protocols of dual-energy CT imaging in distinguishing calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate,…”
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