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A comparison between the EQ-5D and the SF-6D in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by Chen, Jing, Wong, Carlos K H, McGhee, Sarah M, Pang, Polly K P, Yu, Wai-Cho

“…The appropriate use of generic preference-based measures determines the accuracy of disease assessment and further decision on healthcare policy using quality…”
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Efficacy and tolerability of budesonide/formoterol added to tiotropium compared with tiotropium alone in patients with severe or very severe COPD: A randomized, multicentre study in East Asia by Lee, Sang-Do, Xie, Can-mao, Yunus, Faisal, Itoh, Yohji, Ling, Xia, Yu, Wai-cho, Kiatboonsri, Sumalee

“…Background and objective Triple combination therapy with tiotropium plus budesonide/formoterol has improved lung function and reduced exacerbation risk in…”
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SF-6D utility scores of smokers and ex-smokers with or without respiratory symptoms attending primary care clinics by Fu, Sau-Nga, Dao, Man-Chi, Wong, Carlos King-Ho, Yu, Wai-Cho

“…The aim of this paper is to find out generic preference-based Short-Form 6 Dimensions (SF-6D) utility scores of smokers and ex-smokers with varying cigarette…”
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Associations between Coffee Products and Breast Cancer Risk: a Case-Control study in Hong Kong Chinese Women by Lee, Priscilla Ming Yi, Chan, Wing Cheong, Kwok, Carol Chi-hei, Wu, Cherry, Law, Sze-hong, Tsang, Koon-ho, Yu, Wai-cho, Yeung, Yiu-cheong, Chang, Lydia Dai Jia, Wong, Carmen Ka Man, Wang, Feng, Tse, Lap Ah

“…Coffee contains caffeine and diterpenes that were associated with decreased breast cancer risk, but results remained inconsistent. The study purpose was to…”
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Clamping of chest drain before removal in spontaneous pneumothorax by Chan, Yu-Hong, Yu, Ellen Lok-Man, Kwok, Hau-Chung, Yeung, Yiu-Cheong, Yu, Wai-Cho

“…In spontaneous pneumothorax, clamping the chest drain before its removal may avoid reinsertion in case of early recurrence, but may be unsafe and may prolong…”
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Updated spirometric reference values for adult Chinese in Hong Kong and implications on clinical utilization by Ip, Mary Sau-Man, Ko, Fanny Wai-San, Lau, Arthur Chun-Wing, Yu, Wai-Cho, Tang, Kam-Shing, Choo, Kahlin, Chan-Yeung, Moira Mo-Wah

“…The accuracy of reference values of lung function is important for assessment of severity and functional impairment of respiratory diseases. The aim of the…”
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Nighttime eating and breast cancer among Chinese women in Hong Kong by Li, Mengjie, Tse, Lap Ah, Chan, Wing-Cheong, Kwok, Chi-Hei, Leung, Siu-Lan, Wu, Cherry, Yu, Wai-Cho, Lee, Priscilla Ming-Yi, Tsang, Koon-Ho, Law, Sze-Hong, Vermeulen, Roel, Gu, Fangyi, Caporaso, Neil E, Yu, Ignatius Tak-Sun, Wang, Feng, Yang, Xiaohong Rose

“…A novel line of research suggests that eating at nighttime may have several metabolic consequences that are highly relevant to breast cancer. We investigated…”
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Possible central nervous system infection by SARS coronavirus by Lau, Kwok-Kwong, Yu, Wai-Cho, Chu, Chung-Ming, Lau, Suet-Ting, Sheng, Bun, Yuen, Kwok-Yuen

“…On day 22 of illness, generalized tonic-clonic convulsion developed in a 32-year-old woman with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Cerebrospinal fluid…”
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Familial risks and estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in Hong Kong Chinese women by Tse, Lap Ah, Li, Mengjie, Chan, Wing-cheong, Kwok, Chi-hei, Leung, Siu-lan, Wu, Cherry, Yu, Ignatius Tak-sun, Yu, Wai-cho, Lao, Xiangqian, Wang, Xiaorong, Wong, Carmen Ka-man, Lee, Priscilla Ming-yi, Wang, Feng, Yang, Xiaohong Rose

“…The role of family history to the risk of breast cancer was analyzed by incorporating menopausal status in Hong Kong Chinese women, with a particular respect…”
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Disparities of time trends and birth cohort effects on invasive breast cancer incidence in Shanghai and Hong Kong pre- and post-menopausal women by Wang, Feng, Tse, Lap Ah, Chan, Wing-Cheong, Kwok, Carol Chi-Hei, Leung, Siu-Lan, Wu, Cherry, Mang, Oscar Wai-Kong, Ngan, Roger Kai-Cheong, Li, Mengjie, Yu, Wai-Cho, Tsang, Koon-Ho, Law, Sze-Hong, Miao, Xiaoping, Wu, Chunxiao, Zheng, Ying, Wu, Fan, Yang, Xiaohong R, Yu, Ignatius Tak-Sun

“…Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer morbidity among Shanghai and Hong Kong women, which contributes to 20-25% of new female cancer incidents. This…”
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CC16 levels correlate with cigarette smoke exposure in bronchial epithelial cells and with lung function decline in smokers by Lam, David Chi-Leung, Kwok, Hoi-Hin, Yu, Wai-Cho, Ko, Fanny Wai-San, Tam, Cheuk-Yin, Lau, Arthur Chun-Wing, Fong, Daniel Yee-Tak, Ip, Mary Sau-Man

“…Club cell protein-16 (CC16) expression has been associated with smoking-related lung function decline. The study hypothesis was that CC16 expression in both…”
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A case‐controlled study comparing clinical course and outcomes of pregnant and non‐pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome by Lam, Chui Miu, Wong, Shell Fean, Leung, Tse Ngong, Chow, Kam Ming, Yu, Wai Cho, Wong, Tin Yau, Lai, Sik To, Ho, Lau Cheung

“…Objective  To compare the clinical courses and outcomes of pregnant severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) patients and non‐pregnant SARS patients. Design  A…”
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Laboratory diagnosis of SARS by Chan, Paul K S, To, Wing-Kin, Ng, King-Cheung, Lam, Rebecca K Y, Ng, Tak-Keung, Chan, Rickjason C W, Wu, Alan, Yu, Wai-Cho, Lee, Nelson, Hui, David S C, Lai, Sik-To, Hon, Ellis K L, Li, Chi-Kong, Sung, Joseph J Y, Tam, John S

“…The virologic test results of 415 patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) were examined. The peak detection rate for SARS-associated coronavirus…”
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The lessons of SARS in Hong Kong by Thomas, Sik To Lai, Wai, Cho Yu

“…Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a novel coronavirus infection which broke out in Hong Kong in March 2003. Princess Margaret Hospital was designated…”
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Coronavirus-positive nasopharyngeal aspirate as predictor for severe acute respiratory syndrome mortality by Tsang, Owen Tak-Yin, Chau, Tai-Nin, Choi, Kin-Wing, Tso, Eugene Yuk-Keung, Lim, Wilina, Chiu, Ming-Chi, Tong, Wing-Lok, Lee, Po-Oi, Lam, Bosco Hoi Shiu, Ng, Tak-Keung, Lai, Jak-Yiu, Yu, Wai-Cho, Lai, Sik-To

“…Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has caused a major epidemic worldwide. A novel coronavirus is deemed to be the causative agent. Early diagnosis can be…”
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The burden of lung disease in Hong Kong: A report from the Hong Kong Thoracic Society by CHAN-YEUNG, Moira, LAI, Christopher K.W., CHAN, Kin-Sang, CHEUNG, Amy H.K., YAO, Tzy-Jyun, HO, Alice S.S., KO, Fanny W., YAM, Loretta Y., WONG, Poon-Chuen, TSANG, Kenneth W., LAM, Wah-Kit, HO, James C., CHU, Chung-Ming, YU, Wai-Cho, CHAN, Hok-Sum, IP, Mary S.M., HUI, David S., TAM, Cheuk-Yin

“…Background and objective:  The burden of lung disease in Hong Kong is not known. This study determined the mortality and hospitalization rates of respiratory…”
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A feasibility study to investigate the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a telecare service for older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Chau, Janita Pak-Chun, Lee, Diana Tze-Fan, Yu, Doris Sau-Fung, Chow, Alice Yeung-Ming, Yu, Wai-Cho, Chair, Sek-Ying, Lai, Adela S.F, Chick, Yuk-Ling

“…Highlights ► The participants in the intervention group expressed satisfaction with the telecare service. ► No positive effects on patients’ quality of life,…”
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Evaluation of breast cancer risk associated with tea consumption by menopausal and estrogen receptor status among Chinese women in Hong Kong by Li, Mengjie, Tse, Lap Ah, Chan, Wing-cheong, Kwok, Chi-hei, Leung, Siu-lan, Wu, Cherry, Yu, Wai-cho, Yu, Ignatius Tak-sun, Yu, Chloe Hui-Tung, Wang, Feng, Sung, Hyuna, Yang, Xiaohong R

“…Highlights • Tea or green tea drinking was not associated with overall breast cancer risk. • Tea consumption may have dual effect on breast cancer risk by…”
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Risk assessment model for invasive breast cancer in Hong Kong women by Wang, Feng, Dai, Juncheng, Li, Mengjie, Chan, Wing-cheong, Kwok, Carol Chi-hei, Leung, Siu-lan, Wu, Cherry, Li, Wentao, Yu, Wai-cho, Tsang, Koon-ho, Law, Sze-hong, Lee, Priscilla Ming-yi, Wong, Carmen Ka-man, Shen, Hongbing, Wong, Samuel Yeung-shan, Yang, Xiaohong R., Tse, Lap Ah

“…No risk assessment tool is available for identifying high risk population of breast cancer (BCa) in Hong Kong. A case-control study including 918 BCa cases and…”
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related diarrhea by KWAN, AMBROSE CHI-PONG, CHAU, TAI-NIN, TONG, WING-LOK, TSANG, OWEN TAK-YIN, TSO, EUGENE YUK-KEUNG, CHIU, MING-CHI, YU, WAI-CHO, LAI, THOMAS SIK-TO

“…Background:  Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an emerging infectious disease and diarrhea has been reported in up to 76% of cases. The purpose of…”
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