Search Results - "Wan, Y F"
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Clinical subtypes of older adults starting long-term care in Japan and their association with prognoses: a data-driven cluster analysis
Published in Scientific reports (28-06-2024)“…We aimed to identify the clinical subtypes in individuals starting long-term care in Japan and examined their association with prognoses. Using linked medical…”
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Effects of Patient Empowerment Programme (PEP) on clinical outcomes and health service utilization in type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care: an observational matched cohort study
Published in PloS one (01-05-2014)“…To evaluate the effects of a large population-based patient empowerment programme (PEP) on clinical outcomes and health service utilization rates in type 2…”
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Hierarchy in Au Nanocrystal Ordering in Supracrystals: A Potential Approach to Detect New Physical Properties
Published in Langmuir (18-06-2013)“…Here we describe the morphologies of Au nanocrystals self-assembled in fcc 3D superlattices called supracrystals. The average size of the nanocrystals is…”
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The safe use of dating applications among men who have sex with men: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate an interactive web-based intervention to reduce risky sexual behaviours
Published in BMC public health (27-05-2020)“…Notably, both international and local studies have found a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and risky sexual behaviours, such as…”
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Postmarketing safety of orphan drugs: a longitudinal analysis of the US Food and Drug Administration database between 1999 and 2018
Published in Orphanet journal of rare diseases (04-01-2022)“…Information about the specific regulatory environment of orphan drugs is scarce and inconsistent. Uncertainties surrounding the postmarketing long-term safety…”
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Safety of two-dose COVID-19 vaccination (BNT162b2 and CoronaVac) in adults with cancer: a territory-wide cohort study
Published in Journal of hematology and oncology (19-05-2022)“…The World Health Organization has defined a list of adverse events of special interest (AESI) for safety surveillance of vaccines. AESI have not been…”
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Validation of the Disease-Specific Components of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36 (KDQOL-36) in Chinese Patients Undergoing Maintenance Dialysis
Published in PloS one (05-05-2016)“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity, reliability and sensitivity of the disease-specific items of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36…”
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Trajectory Pathways for Depressive Symptoms and Their Associated Factors in a Chinese Primary Care Cohort by Growth Mixture Modelling
Published in PloS one (01-02-2016)“…The naturalistic course for patients suffering from depressive disorders can be quite varied. Whilst some remit with little or no intervention, others may…”
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Sequence and properties of HMW subunit 1Bx20 from pasta wheat (Triticum durum) which is associated with poor end use properties
Published in Theoretical and applied genetics (01-02-2003)“…The gene encoding high-molecular-weight (HMW) subunit 1Bx20 was isolated from durum wheat cv. Lira. It encodes a mature protein of 774 amino acid residues with…”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Continence Care Treatments for Chinese Primary Care Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Published in PloS one (15-06-2015)“…The aim of this study was to evaluate whether community-based nurse-led continence care interventions are effective in improving outcomes for adult Chinese…”
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Short- and potential long-term adverse health outcomes of COVID-19: a rapid review
Published in Emerging microbes & infections (01-01-2020)“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in millions of patients infected worldwide and indirectly affecting even more individuals through…”
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The mediating factors in the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and health-related quality of life
Published in BMC research notes (23-11-2017)“…An earlier study found that mental health partially mediates the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) severity and health-related quality…”
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Cost-effectiveness simulation and analysis of colorectal cancer screening in Hong Kong Chinese population: comparison amongst colonoscopy, guaiac and immunologic fecal occult blood testing
Published in BMC cancer (15-10-2015)“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of CRC screening strategies from the healthcare service provider perspective based on Chinese…”
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Nitrous oxide emissions from irrigated and fertilized spring maize in semi-arid northern China
Published in Agriculture, ecosystems & environment (01-05-2011)“…► Optimal fertilizer treatment (120 kg N ha −1 y −1), which produced the same yield of grain as the Traditional fertilizer treatment (330 kg N ha −1 y −1) and…”
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Post-lobectomy Lung Torsion: Report of Two Cases
Published in Hong Kong journal of radiology : HKJR = Xianggang fang she ke yi xue za zhi (01-03-2021)“…Urgent CT scan showed collapse consolidation of the right middle lobe with poor contrast enhancement and mottled appearance (Figure 2a). Selectedcomputed…”
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Predicting SF-6D from the European Organization for Treatment and Research of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Scores in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Published in Value in health (01-03-2013)“…Abstract Objectives To develop a mapping model for estimating six-dimensional health state short form (SF-6D) utility scores from the European Organization for…”
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Crowdsourcing to promote hepatitis C testing and linkage-to-care in China: a randomized controlled trial protocol
Published in BMC public health (02-07-2020)“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a growing public health problem with a large disease burden worldwide. In China many people living with HCV are unaware of their…”
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BNT162b2 or CoronaVac Vaccinations Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Published in Journal of the American Heart Association (02-05-2023)“…Background COVID-19 vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalization, and mortality. The association between vaccination…”
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Hospitalization and Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure Treated With Sacubitril/Valsartan vs. Enalapril: A Real-World, Population-Based Study
Published in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine (20-01-2021)“…The effect of sacubitril/valsartan on survival and hospitalization risk in older patients with heart failure has not been explored. We aimed to investigate the…”
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Evaluation of the internal and external responsiveness of the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) tool for assessing acute and chronic wounds
Published in Journal of advanced nursing (01-05-2016)“…Aim To examine the internal and external responsiveness of the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) tool for assessing the healing progress in acute and…”
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