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Antibacterial activity of ZnO nanorods prepared by a hydrothermal method by Tam, K.H., Djurišić, A.B., Chan, C.M.N., Xi, Y.Y., Tse, C.W., Leung, Y.H., Chan, W.K., Leung, F.C.C., Au, D.W.T.

“…We investigated antibacterial activity of ZnO nanorods prepared by a hydrothermal method against a gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli and a gram-positive…”
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Laparoscopic versus open operation for perforated peptic ulcer in pediatric patients: A 10-year experience by Wong, Carol W.Y, Chung, Patrick H.Y, Tam, Paul K.H, Wong, Kenneth K.Y

“…Abstract Background Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a relatively uncommon condition in children. We aim to evaluate and compare the outcomes of laparoscopic…”
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Biliary Atresia – emerging diagnostic and therapy opportunities by Lendahl, Urban, Lui, Vincent C.H., Chung, Patrick H.Y., Tam, Paul K.H.

“…Biliary Atresia is a devastating pediatric cholangiopathy affecting the bile ducts of the liver. In this review, we describe recent progress in the…”
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Transcriptional regulation of RET by Nkx2-1, Phox2b, Sox10, and Pax3 by Leon, Thomas Y.Y, Ngan, Elly S.W, Poon, Hiu-Ching, So, Man-Ting, Lui, Vincent C.H, Tam, Paul K.H, Garcia-Barcelo, Maria Mercedes

“…Abstract Background The rearranged during transfection ( RET ) gene encodes a single-pass receptor whose proper expression and function are essential for the…”
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Differential Contributions of Rare and Common, Coding and Noncoding Ret Mutations to Multifactorial Hirschsprung Disease Liability by Emison, Eileen Sproat, Garcia-Barcelo, Merce, Grice, Elizabeth A., Lantieri, Francesca, Amiel, Jeanne, Burzynski, Grzegorz, Fernandez, Raquel M., Hao, Li, Kashuk, Carl, West, Kristen, Miao, Xiaoping, Tam, Paul K.H., Griseri, Paola, Ceccherini, Isabella, Pelet, Anna, Jannot, Anne-Sophie, de Pontual, Loic, Henrion-Caude, Alexandra, Lyonnet, Stanislas, Verheij, Joke B.G.M., Hofstra, Robert M.W., Antiñolo, Guillermo, Borrego, Salud, McCallion, Andrew S., Chakravarti, Aravinda

“…The major gene for Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) encodes the receptor tyrosine kinase RET. In a study of 690 European- and 192 Chinese-descent probands and their…”
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Evaluation of defecative function 5 years or longer after laparoscopic-assisted pull-through for imperforate anus by Wong, Kenneth K.Y, Wu, Xuanzhao, Chan, Ivy H.Y, Tam, Paul K.H

“…Abstract Background Laparoscopic anorectoplasty was introduced in 2000, but the procedure has not yet gained universal acceptance. Previous studies, including…”
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TTF-1 and RET promoter SNPs: regulation of RET transcription in Hirschsprung's disease by Garcia-Barcelo, Mercè, Ganster, Raymond W., Lui, Vincent C.H., Leon, Thomas Y.Y., So, Man-Ting, Lau, Anson M.F., Fu, Ming, Sham, Mai-Har, Knight, Joanne, Zannini, Maria Stella, Sham, Pak C., Tam, Paul K.H.

“…Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the coding regions of receptor tyrosine kinase gene (RET) are associated with Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR,…”
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Cholangiopathies – Towards a molecular understanding by Tam, Paul K.H., Yiu, Rachel S., Lendahl, Urban, Andersson, Emma R.

“…Liver diseases constitute an important medical problem, and a number of these diseases, termed cholangiopathies, affect the biliary system of the liver. In…”
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Perturbation of Hoxb5 Signaling in Vagal Neural Crests Down-Regulates Ret Leading to Intestinal Hypoganglionosis in Mice by Lui, Vincent C.H, Cheng, William W.C, Leon, Thomas Y.Y, Lau, Danny K.C, Garcia–Bareclo, Maria–Mercedes, Miao, Xiao P, Kam, Mandy K.M, So, Man T, Chen, Yan, Wall, Nancy A, Sham, Mai H, Tam, Paul K.H

“…Background & Aims: The enteric nervous system (ENS) controls intestinal peristalsis, and defective development of this system results in hypo/aganglionosis, as…”
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Hirschsprung's disease: A bridge for science and surgery by Tam, Paul K.H

“…Abstract Background/purpose Understanding the true nature of the disease provided the basis for appropriate surgery for Hirschsprung's disease some 60 years…”
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Haematological and immunological data of Chinese children infected with coronavirus disease 2019 by Xiong, Xiaoli, Chua, Gilbert T., Chi, Shuiqing, Kwan, Mike Yat Wah, Wong, Wilfred Hing Sang, Zhou, Aifen, Shek, Chi Chiu, Tung, Keith T.S., Qin, Huan, Wong, Rosa S., Li, Xue, Chen, Peng, Li, Shuai, Chui, Celine S., Tso, Winnie W.Y., Ho, Marco H.K., Wong, Ian C.K., Chan, Godfrey C.F., Lau, Yu Lung, Wong, Kenneth K.Y., Chung, Patrick H.Y., Li, Hui, Tam, Paul K.H., Tang, Shao-Tao, lp, Patrick

“…Haematological and immunological data of children with COVID-19 infection is lacking. Between 21st January and 20th March 2020, 244 children who were confirmed…”
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Suppression of Lung Tumor Growth and Metastasis in Mice by Adeno-Associated Virus-Mediated Expression of Vasostatin by KE XIA CAI, LAI YING TSE, LEUNG, Carly, TARN, Paul K. H, RUIAN XU, MAI HAR SHAM

“…Purpose: Angiogenesis inhibitors have strong therapeutic potential as antitumor agents in suppressing tumor growth and metastatic progression. Vasostatin, the…”
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Morphology and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures grown under zinc and oxygen-rich conditions by Hsu, Y.F., Djurišić, A.B., Tam, K.H.

“…Zinc oxide nanostructures exhibit widely different morphologies and optical properties for different fabrication conditions. We investigated the influence of…”
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Down-regulation of STAT3 enhanced chemokine expression and neutrophil recruitment in biliary atresia by Fu, Ming, Tan, Ledong, Lin, Zefeng, Lui, Vincent C H, Tam, Paul K H, Lamb, Jonathan R, Zhang, Yan, Xia, Huimin, Zhang, Ruizhong, Chen, Yan

“…Biliary atresia (BA) is an immune-related disorder and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a key signalling molecule in inflammation…”
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Laparoscopically assisted simple suturing obliteration (LASSO) of the internal ring using an epidural needle: A handy single-port laparoscopic herniorrhaphy in children by Li, Suolin, Li, Meng, Wong, Kenneth K.Y, Liu, Lin, Tam, Paul K.H

“…Abstract Background Many different laparoscopic techniques for pediatric inguinal hernia (PIH) have been developed, with a trend toward increasing use of…”
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Hirschsprung's disease by Kenny, Simon E., BSc, ChB(Hons), MD, FRCS(Paed), FAAP, Tam, Paul K.H., MBBS, ChM, FRCS, FHKAM, Garcia-Barcelo, Mercè, BSc (Hons), M Phil, PhD

“…Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) is characterized by absence of the enteric nervous system in a variable portion of the distal gut. Affected infants usually…”
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Implications of Endocrine Gland–Derived Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor/Prokineticin-1 Signaling in Human Neuroblastoma Progression by NGAN, Elly S. W, SIT, Francesco Y. L, TAM, Paul K. H, LEE, Kingliu, XIAOPING MIAO, ZHENGWEI YUAN, WEILIN WANG, NICHOLLS, John M, WONG, Kenneth K. Y, GARCIA-BARCELO, Mercè, LUI, Vincent C. H

“…Purpose: Neuroblastoma is a common pediatric tumor that is derived from improperly differentiated neural crest cells (NCC). We recently revealed that endocrine…”
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Cholangitis after hepatic portoenterostomy for biliary atresia: A multivariate analysis of risk factors by Ernest van Heurn, L.W., Saing, Htut, Tam, Paul K.H.

“…Cholangitis occurred in 59% of 77 patients who underwent the portoenterostomy procedure for biliary atresia between 1980 and 2000. Good postoperative bile…”
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Anomalous Coronary Artery With Aortic Origin and Course Between the Great Arteries: Improved Diagnosis, Anatomic Findings, and Surgical Treatment by Erez, Eldad, Tam, Vincent K.H., Doublin, Nancy A., Stakes, Jeanie

“…Anomalous origin of a coronary artery with subsequent coursing between the great vessels is a rare congenital heart defect that may cause myocardial ischemia…”
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Bile duct anastomotic stricture after pediatric living donor liver transplantation by Chok, Kenneth S.H, Chan, See Ching, Chan, Kwong Leung, Sharr, William W, Tam, Paul K.H, Fan, Sheung Tat, Lo, Chung Mau

“…Abstract Background/Purpose Hepaticojejunostomy is a well-accepted method, whereas duct-to-duct anastomosis is gaining popularity for bile duct reconstruction…”
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