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Validation And Valuation Of The Preference-Based Healthindex Using Eq-5d-5l In The Hong Kong Population by Wong, E.L, Yeoh, E.K, Slaap, B, Tam, W.W, Cheung, A.W, Wong, A.Y, Chan, D.C

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A novel animal model to investigate fractionated radiotherapy-induced alimentary mucositis: the role of apoptosis, p53, nuclear factor-κB, COX-1, and COX-2 by Yeoh, Ann S.J., Gibson, Rachel J., Yeoh, Eric E.K., Bowen, Joanne M., Stringer, Andrea M., Giam, Kar A., Keefe, Dorothy M.K.

“…Radiation-induced mucositis is a common and serious side effect of radiotherapy. Molecular mechanisms of mucosal injury, however, are still poorly understood…”
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Perspective from health professionals on delivery of sub-acute care in Hong Kong: A qualitative study in a health system by Wong, Eliza L.Y, Yam, Carrie H.K, Chan, Frank W.K, Cheung, Annie W.L, Wong, Fiona Y.Y, Griffiths, S, Yeoh, E.K

“…Abstract Objectives The perception and understanding of health professionals of the role of sub-acute care in the health system will have an impact on the…”
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HSD108 Adapting Evidence-Based Peri-Discharge Interventions for Reducing 30-Day Hospital Readmissions Among COPD Patients in Hong Kong: A Delphi Study Guided By the Grade Evidence-to-Decision Framework by Zhong, C., Wong, C.H., Hung, C.T., Yeoh, E.K., Wong, E., Chung, V.C.

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Benefits and limitations of implementing Chronic Care Model (CCM) in primary care programs: A systematic review by Yeoh, E.K., Wong, Martin C.S., Wong, Eliza L.Y., Yam, Carrie, Poon, C.M., Chung, Roger Y., Chong, Marc, Fang, Yuan, Wang, Harry H.X., Liang, Miaoyin, Cheung, Wilson W.L., Chan, Chun Hei, Zee, Benny, Coats, Andrew J. Stewart

“…Chronic Care Model (CCM) has been developed to improve patients' health care by restructuring health systems in a multidimensional manner. This systematic…”
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Antibiotic use for respiratory tract infections among older adults living in long-term care facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huang, Y., Wei, W.I., Correia, D.F., Ma, B.H.M., Tang, A., Yeoh, E.K., Wong, S.Y.S., Ip, M., Kwok, K.O.

“…Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), and this contributes to…”
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Evidence for efficacy without increased toxicity of hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate carcinoma: early results of a Phase III randomized trial by Yeoh, Eric E K, Fraser, Robert J, McGowan, Roz E, Botten, Rochelle J, Di Matteo, Addolorata C, Roos, Daniel E, Penniment, Michael G, Borg, Martin F

“…We performed a randomized trial to compare the GI and urogenital toxicity of radiotherapy (RT) for localized (confined to the organ), early-stage (T1-T2N0M0,…”
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Global Health System Resilience during Encounters with Stressors – Lessons Learnt from Cancer Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Yeoh, K., Wu, Y., Chakraborty, S., Elhusseiny, G., Gondhowiardjo, S., Joseph, N., Lee, A.W.M., Loong, H.H., Msadabwe-Chikuni, S.C., Tan, B.F., Ospina, A.V., Roques, T., Shum, H.M., Yeoh, E.K.

“…The protracted COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems globally, including many aspects of cancer control. This has underscored the multidimensional…”
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Chronic effects of therapeutic irradiation for localized prostatic carcinoma on anorectal function by Yeoh, E E, Botten, R, Russo, A, McGowan, R, Fraser, R, Roos, D, Penniment, M, Borg, M, Sun, W

“…To evaluate prospectively the prevalence and pathophysiology of anorectal dysfunction following radiation therapy (RTH) for localized carcinoma of the…”
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PRM101 - Validation And Valuation Of The Preference-Based Healthindex Using Eq-5d-5l In The Hong Kong Population by Wong, E.L., Yeoh, E.K., Slaap, B., Tam, W.W., Cheung, A.W., Wong, A.Y., Chan, D.C.

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Validation of inpatient experience questionnaire by WONG, ELIZA L.Y., COULTER, ANGELA, CHEUNG, ANNIE W.L., YAM, CARRIE H.K., YEOH, E.K., GRIFFITHS, SIAN

“…Objective. A validation survey was carried out in this study to assess the acceptability, validity and reliability of the Hong Kong Inpatient Experience…”
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Household cleaning products and the risk of allergic dermatitis: a prospective cohort study with primary‐school children by Liu, X., Tan, L., Yu, I.T.S., Zhang, Z., Wong, C.C.‐Y., Guo, C., Ho, K.F., Lau, A.P.S., Yeoh, E.K., Lee, A., Lao, X.Q.

“…Background Household cleaning products are widely used by the public, but limited data have been obtained on whether their use induces allergic dermatitis in…”
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A population-based survey using PPE-15: relationship of care aspects to patient satisfaction in Hong Kong by WONG, ELIZA L.Y., LEUNG, MICHAEL C.M., CHEUNG, ANNIE W.L., YAM, CARRIE H.K., YEOH, E.K., GRIFFITHS, SIAN

“…Objective. Satisfaction with hospitalization may lead to both better health outcomes for patients and create better working environment and relationship…”
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Matrix metalloproteinase expression is altered in the small and large intestine following fractionated radiation in vivo by Stansborough, Romany L., Al-Dasooqi, Noor, Bateman, Emma H., Bowen, Joanne M., Keefe, Dorothy M. K., Logan, Richard M., Yeoh, Ann S. J., Yeoh, Eric E. K., Stringer, Andrea M., Gibson, Rachel J.

“…Purpose Radiotherapy-induced gut toxicity (RIGT) is associated with significant diarrhoea, pain and rectal bleeding. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been…”
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ), angiostatin, and endostatin are increased in radiotherapy-induced gastrointestinal toxicity by Stansborough, Romany L., Bateman, Emma H., Al-Dasooqi, Noor, Bowen, Joanne M., Wignall, Anthony, Keefe, Dorothy M., Yeoh, Ann S., Logan, Richard M., Yeoh, Eric E. K., Stringer, Andrea M., Gibson, Rachel J.

“…Purpose: Radiotherapy-induced gut toxicity (RIGT) is a debilitating effect of radiotherapy for cancer, often resulting in significant diarrhea and pain…”
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Systematic review: anal and rectal changes after radiotherapy for prostate cancer by Krol, Robin, Smeenk, Robert Jan, van Lin, Emile N. J. T., Yeoh, Eric E. K., Hopman, Wim P. M.

“…Purpose Pelvic radiotherapy may lead to changes of anorectal function resulting in incontinence-related complaints. The aim of this study was to systematically…”
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Fractionated abdominal irradiation induces intestinal microvascular changes in an in vivo model of radiotherapy-induced gut toxicity by Stansborough, Romany L., Bateman, Emma H., Al-Dasooqi, Noor, Bowen, Joanne M., Keefe, Dorothy M. K., Yeoh, Ann S. J., Logan, Richard M., Yeoh, Eric E. K., Stringer, Andrea M., Gibson, Rachel J.

“…Purpose Radiotherapy-induced gut toxicity (RIGT) is associated with diarrhoea, pain and rectal bleeding and can occur as an acute or chronic toxicity. The…”
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20 Chronic anorectal dysfunction is not increased by shorter duration radiation treatment for prostatic carcinoma by Boo, M., Botten, R., Yeoh, E.K., Russo, A., Fraser, R., Roos, D., Pennimen, M., Palumbo, K., Sung, W.M.

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Health Care Reform and Societal Values by Fung, Hong, Tse, Nancy

“…Hong Kong is undergoing a public debate on the need to reform and future directions of reforming its health care system. This paper highlights the debates and…”
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Anorectal Dysfunction Increases with Time Following Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Prostate by YEOH, Eric E. K, HOLLOWAY, Richard H, FRASER, Robert J, BOTTEN, Rochelle J, DI MATTEO, Addolorata C, MOORE, James W. E, SCHOEMAN, Mark N, BARTHOLOMEUSZ, F. Dylan L

“…To characterize the prevalence and pathophysiology of anorectal dysfunction up to 2 yr following radiation therapy (RT) for localized carcinoma of the…”
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