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An investigation of the transformation, kinetics and bioactivity of ozone treatment of DEET in water by Li, Li Ping, Kwan, Joseph K.C., Yeung, King Lun

“…[Display omitted] •Two new reaction products were identified from DEET ozonation.•Transformation pathway and kinetics for both DEET and products were…”
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Psychophysiological Effects of Dance Movement Therapy and Physical Exercise on Older Adults With Mild Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ho, Rainbow T H, Fong, Ted C T, Chan, Wai Chi, Kwan, Joseph S K, Chiu, Patrick K C, Yau, Joshua C Y, Lam, Linda C W

“…Abstract Objectives Dementia interferes with older adults’ functioning in cognitive, daily, psychosocial, and neuroendocrine domains. The present study…”
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FFP3, FFP2, N95, surgical masks and respirators: what should we be wearing for ophthalmic surgery in the COVID-19 pandemic? by Li, Kenneth K. W., Joussen, Antonia M., Kwan, Joseph K. C., Steel, David H. W.

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Incremental diagnostic value of 18F-Fluetemetamol PET in differential diagnoses of Alzheimer’s Disease-related neurodegenerative diseases from an unselected memory clinic cohort by Bao, Yi-Wen, Shea, Yat-Fung, Chiu, Patrick Ka-Chun, Kwan, Joseph S. K., Chan, Felix Hon-Wai, Mak, Henry Ka-Fung

“…To evaluate the incremental diagnostic value of 18F-Flutemetamol PET following MRI measurements on an unselected prospective cohort collected from a memory…”
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Is exercise a senolytic medicine? A systematic review by Chen, Xiang‐Ke, Yi, Zhen‐Ni, Wong, Gordon Tin‐Chun, Hasan, Kazi Md. Mahmudul, Kwan, Joseph Shiu‐Kwong, Ma, Alvin Chun‐Hang, Chang, Raymond Chuen‐Chung

“…Cellular senescence, a state of irreversible growth arrest triggered by various stressors, engages in a category of pathological processes, whereby senescent…”
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Factors Associated with Development of New Joint Contractures in Long-Term Care Residents by Lam, Kuen, Kwan, Joseph S.K., Kwan, Chi Wai, Chi, Iris

“…Limb contractures are associated with poor outcomes and quality of life in long-term care (LTC) residents. This study examined the rate of developing new joint…”
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Insight into the molecular mechanism of organic pollutants’ adsorption on magnetic ZIF-8 synthesized via a transformational route by Liu, Zhang, Marquina, C., Han, Wei, Kwan, Joseph K.C., Ricardo Ibarra, M., Yeung, King Lun

“…[Display omitted] •A general route has been developed for synthesis core–shell magnetic MOFs.•Magnetic ZIF-8 exhibits superior adsorption efficiency for MB and…”
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Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Nursing Homes: A 9-Year Longitudinal Study and Development of the FRAIL-Minimum Data Set (MDS) Quick Screening Tool by Luo, Hao, PhD, Lum, Terry Y.S., PhD, Wong, Gloria H.Y., PhD, Kwan, Joseph S.K., MD, Tang, Jennifer Y.M., PhD, Chi, Iris, DSW

“…Abstract Objectives To examine the predictive validity of a quick frailty screening tool, the FRAIL-NH, for adverse health outcomes in nursing home residents,…”
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1-phenyl 2-thiourea (PTU) activates autophagy in zebrafish embryos by Chen, Xiang-Ke, Kwan, Joseph Shiu-Kwong, Chang, Raymond Chuen-Chung, Ma, Alvin Chun-Hang

“…1-phenyl 2-thiourea (PTU) is a Tyr (tyrosinase) inhibitor that is extensively used to block pigmentation and improve optical transparency in zebrafish (Danio…”
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Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after intracranial venous thrombosis by Price, Michelle, Günther, Albrecht, Kwan, Joseph S K

“…Intracranial venous thrombosis (ICVT) commonly presents with seizures in the acute period, and some people may develop recurrent seizures in the long term. The…”
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Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after stroke by Sykes, Lucy, Wood, Emma, Kwan, Joseph

“…This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in 2010, Issue 1. Seizures after stroke are an important clinical problem, and they may be…”
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Effects of Surface Material, Ventilation, and Human Behavior on Indirect Contact Transmission Risk of Respiratory Infection by Sze-To, Gin Nam, Yang, Yang, Kwan, Joseph K. C., Yu, Samuel C. T., Chao, Christopher Y. H.

“…Infectious particles can be deposited on surfaces. Susceptible persons who contacted these contaminated surfaces may transfer the pathogens to their mucous…”
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Gel transformation as a general strategy for fabrication of highly porous multiscale MOF architectures by Liu, Zhang, Navas, Javier Lopez, Han, Wei, Ibarra, Manuel Ricardo, Cho Kwan, Joseph Kai, Yeung, King Lun

“…The structure and chemistry of metal-organic frameworks or MOFs dictate their properties and functionalities. However, their architecture and form are…”
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Converting MMSE to MoCA and MoCA 5‐minute protocol in an educationally heterogeneous sample with stroke or transient ischemic attack by Wong, Adrian, Black, Sandra E., Yiu, Stanley Y.P., Au, Lisa W.C., Lau, Alexander Y.L., Soo, Yannie O.Y., Chan, Anne Y.Y., Leung, Thomas W.H., Wong, Lawrence K.S., Kwok, Timothy C.Y., Cheung, Theodore C.K., Leung, Kam‐Tat, Lam, Bonnie Y.K., Kwan, Joseph S.K., Mok, Vincent C.T.

“…Background The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is psychometrically superior over the Mini‐mental State Examination (MMSE) for cognitive screening in…”
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An investigation of the performance of catalytic aerogel filters by Cao, Shengli, Yeung, King Lun, Kwan, Joseph K.C., To, Percy M.T., Yu, Samuel C.T.

“…Gas permeable, photoactive and crack-free titania–silica aerogels of high titanium content (i.e., up to Ti/Si=1) were prepared by two-steps acid–base catalyzed…”
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Application of vitamin E to antagonize SWCNTs-induced exacerbation of allergic asthma by Li, Jinquan, Li, Li, Chen, Hanqing, Chang, Qing, Liu, Xudong, Wu, Yang, Wei, Chenxi, Li, Rui, Kwan, Joseph K. C., Yeung, King Lun, Xi, Zhuge, Lu, Zhisong, Yang, Xu

“…The aggravating effects of zero-dimensional, particle-shaped nanomaterials on allergic asthma have been previously investigated, but similar possible effects…”
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Leukocyte invasion of the brain after peripheral trauma in zebrafish (Danio rerio) by Chen, Xiang-Ke, Kwan, Joseph Shiu-Kwong, Wong, Gordon Tin-Chun, Yi, Zhen-Ni, Ma, Alvin Chun-Hang, Chang, Raymond Chuen-Chung

“…Despite well-known systemic immune reactions in peripheral trauma, little is known about their roles in posttraumatic neurological disorders, such as anxiety,…”
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The Use of Nonlinear Acoustics as an Energy-Efficient Technique for Aerosol Removal by Yuen, W. T., Fu, S. C., Kwan, Joseph K. C., Chao, Christopher Y. H.

“…This article is a feasibility study on using nonlinear acoustic effects, acoustic streaming and acoustic radiation pressure, for aerosol removal in an air…”
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Inflammatory Cytokines Are Associated with Cognitive Dysfunction and Depressive State during Acute Bacterial Infections and the Recovery Phase by Arias-Colinas, Mónica, Gea, Alfredo, Khattab, Ahmed, Vassallo, Michael, Allen, Stephen C, Kwan, Joseph

“…During a bacterial infection, individuals may present with behavioral changes referred to as sickness behavior, which has been suggested is induced by the…”
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Multiple Roads to Success: A Latent Class Analysis on Successful Ageing Among Hong Kong Near-Centenarians and Centenarians (NCC) by Shum, Eric Ngai-Yin, Lau, Bobo Hi-Po, Cheung, Karen Siu-Lan, Chan, Cecilia Lai-Wan, Siu, Joey Chung-Yue, Luk, James Ka-Hay, Kwan, Joseph Shiu-Kwong, Chan, Grace Man-Yee, Pat, Lian Ying-Chun, Martin, Peter

“…Notwithstanding the oldest-old cohort being the fastest-growing population in most ageing societies, characterizing successful ageing in adults of advanced…”
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