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  1. Pan-Cancer Driver Mutation Signatures Define a Molecular Taxonomy of Tumors
  2. Early menopause and cardiovascular disease risk: triangulating the evidence with a combined analysis
  3. Interaction Patterns Among Risk Factors for Liver Cancer in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study
  4. Implementation of Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Older Adults: Cross-sectional Qualitative Study
  5. Cell-to-Cell and Patient-to-Patient Variability in Antimicrobial Resistance
  6. Machine Learning Predictive Models for Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients With Diabetes: A Cohort Study of 10 749 Subjects
  7. The Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Colonoscopy as a Primary or Secondary Screening Test in a Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Markov Modeling–Based Cost Effectiveness Analysis
  8. eHealth Applications Improve Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial
  9. Pleural mesothelioma
  10. Developing International Consensus on Key Indicators for a 24-Hour Movement Behaviour Report Card in Early Childhood: A Twin-Panel Delphi Study
  11. Implementation of Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Older Adults: Cross-sectional Qualitative Study (Preprint)
  12. eHealth Applications Improve Glycemic Control in Patients With Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
  13. Strengths and Development of Electronic Health Record Sharing System in Primary Care
  14. The Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Colonoscopy as a Primary or Secondary Screening Test in a Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Markov Modeling–Based Cost Effectiveness Analysis (Preprint)
  15. Changes in the Pneumococcal Vaccination Uptake and Its Determinants before, during, and after the COVID-19 Pandemic among Community-Living Older Adults in Hong Kong, China: Repeated Random Telephone Surveys
  16. Scoring System for Predicting the Risk of Liver Cancer among Diabetes Patients: A Random Survival Forest-Guided Approach
  17. Risk prediction of advanced colorectal neoplasia among diabetic patients: A derivation and validation study
  18. Metabolic dysfunction-associated profiles and subsequent site-specific risk of obesity-related cancers among Chinese patients with diabetes: a retrospective cohort study
  19. Global burden, risk factors, and trends of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma: A worldwide analysis of cancer registries
  20. Associations of obesity indices change with cardiovascular outcomes: a dose-response meta-analysis
  21. Factors associated with mental health among Hong Kong children: A population‐based study of 4884 individuals
  22. Associations between GoSmart Channel, health literacy and health behaviours in adolescents: A population‐based study
  23. Prediction algorithm for gastric cancer in a general population: A validation study
  24. Associations of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis with liver cancer in European and East Asian populations: A Mendelian randomization study
  25. Quality of primary healthcare in China: challenges and strategies
  26. Is the practice of colorectal cancer screening questionable after the NordICC trial was published?
  27. Risk of recurrent advanced colorectal neoplasia in individuals with baseline non‐advanced neoplasia followed up at 5 vs 7–10 years
  28. Association between cumulative exposure periods of flupentixol or any antipsychotics and risk of lung cancer
  29. Chatbot-Delivered Online Intervention to Promote Seasonal Influenza Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  30. Usage of electronic health record (eHR) viewer among healthcare professionals (HCProfs): A territory-wide study of 3972 participants
  31. Risk prediction of bladder cancer among person with diabetes: A derivation and validation study
  32. Diagnostic accuracy of risk assessment and fecal immunochemical test in colorectal cancer screening: Results from a population‐based program and meta‐analysis
  33. Factors associated with physical inactivity among the pre‐school children: A cohort of 1681 participants
  34. Adoption of colonoscopy surveillance intervals in subjects who received polypectomy in southern China: A cost‐effectiveness analysis
  35. Global incidence, risk factors and trends of vulvar cancer: A country‐based analysis of cancer registries
  36. Effectiveness of mRNA and inactivated COVID-19 vaccines: A test-negative study in an infection-naïve Hong Kong population
  37. Global Trends of Prostate Cancer by Age, and Their Associations With Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Human Development Index (HDI), Smoking, and Alcohol Drinking
  38. Disease burden, risk factors, and trends of lip, oral cavity, pharyngeal cancers: A global analysis
  39. Mitigating Distribution Shift for Congestion Optimization in Global Placement
  40. Concurrent Sign-off Timing Optimization via Deep Steiner Points Refinement
  41. Physics-Informed Optical Kernel Regression Using Complex-valued Neural Fields
  42. On a Moreau Envelope Wirelength Model for Analytical Global Placement
  43. Associations between COVID-19 Vaccination and Behavioural Intention to Receive Seasonal Influenza Vaccination among Chinese Older Adults: A Population-Based Random Telephone Survey
  44. Correction: Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of Telemedicine for Hypertension in Primary Care: A Proof-of-concept and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (SATE-HT)
  45. Prediction of advanced colorectal neoplasia based on metabolic parameters among symptomatic patients
  46. Results and SWOT Analysis of the 2022 Hong Kong Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents With Special Educational Needs
  47. Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis in Japanese Populations: A Mendelian Randomization Study
  48. Global Incidence, Mortality, Risk Factors and Trends of Melanoma: A Systematic Analysis of Registries
  49. IDDF2023-ABS-0008 Associations of obesity and related factors with gastroesophageal reflux disease in european populations: a bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization study
  50. IDDF2023-ABS-0035 Correlation between ulcerative colitis and atopic dermatitis in East Asian populations: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
  51. IDDF2023-ABS-0094 Disease burden and trends of small intestinal cancer in the chinese population: a territory-wide analysis
  52. Global Incidence, Risk Factors, and Temporal Trends of Mesothelioma: A Population-Based Study
  53. IDDF2023-ABS-0282 Prevalence and risk factors for unhealthy dietary habits among children during covid-19 pandemic
  54. IDDF2023-ABS-0185 Incidence and mortality trends of pancreatic cancer in hong kong: a joinpoint regression analysis
  55. IDDF2023-ABS-0262 Incidence, mortality and temporal trends of liver cancer in chinese: a population-based analysis
  56. IDDF2023-ABS-0181 Prevalence and risk factors for overweight among chinese adolescents
  57. SAFETY, FEASIBILITY, AND ACCEPTABILITY OF TELEMEDICINE FOR HYPERTENSION IN PRIMARY CARE: A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT AND PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (SATE-HT)
  58. IDDF2023-ABS-0009 The potential causal association between handgrip strength and gastroesophageal reflux disease in european populations: a two-sample mendelian randomization study
  59. IDDF2023-ABS-0016 The potential causal relationship between inflammatory bowel disease and cirrhosis in East Asian populations: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
  60. Mitigation of COVID-19 transmission in endoscopic and surgical aerosol-generating procedures: a narrative review of early-pandemic literature
  61. New Dimensions of Public Health and Person-Centric Care in One Health System through Self-learning of a Population’s Pathology Records: Automating an Annotation-Free Natural Language Processing Pipeline and an Example (Preprint)
  62. DRC-SG 2.0: Efficient Design Rule Checking Script Generation via Key Information Extraction
  63. Global incidence and mortality trends of corpus uteri cancer and associations with gross domestic product, human development index, lifestyle, and metabolic risk factors
  64. Factors associated with weight gain during COVID-19 pandemic: A global study
  65. Effects of Gut Microbiome Modulation on Reducing Adverse Health Outcomes among Elderly and Diabetes Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial (IMPACT Study)
  66. Associations between adoption of eHealth management module and optimal control of HbA1c in diabetes patients
  67. Discriminating endoscopic features of sessile serrated lesions
  68. Joint Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE)–Asian Pacific Society of Digestive Endoscopy (APSDE) clinical practice guidelines on the use of non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia
  69. Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of Telemedicine for Hypertension in Primary Care: A Proof-of-concept and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (SATE-HT)
  70. Public health impact of herpes zoster vaccination on older adults in Hong Kong
  71. Factors Associated with Vaccination Uptake among Young Children: A Follow-Up Study of 1799 Toddlers
  72. Physician motivation and satisfaction matter in healthcare
  73. Extent of Oral–Gut Transmission of Bacterial and Fungal Microbiota in Healthy Chinese Adults
  74. The role of a single-shot higher-valency pneumococcal vaccine in overcoming challenges regarding invasive pneumococcal disease in Hong Kong
  75. Perspective: a new article type for the Hong Kong Medical Journal
  76. Revisiting primary healthcare and looking ahead
  77. Cervical cancer elimination: actions needed in the COVID-19 era
  78. The Use of a Non-Invasive Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Comparative Cost-Effectiveness Modeling Study
  79. Updated epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers in East Asia
  80. Incidence and mortality of thyroid cancer in 50 countries: a joinpoint regression analysis of global trends
  81. Resilience level and its association with maladaptive coping behaviours in the COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey of the general populations
  82. Results from the Hong Kong's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents
  83. Association between serum uric acid and prostate cancer risk in East Asian populations: a Mendelian randomization study
  84. Comparison of Resilience Among Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemics: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Survey in Southeast Asian Jurisdictions
  85. Cross-Clade Memory Immunity in Adults Following SARS-CoV-1 Infection in 2003
  86. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care
  87. Low‐dose aspirin does not lower the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes taking metformin
  88. Systematic review and meta-analysis of ketamine-associated uropathy
  89. Global burden and temporal trends of lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  90. Isolated systolic or diastolic hypertension and mortality risk in young adults using the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association blood pressure guideline: a longitudinal cohort study
  91. The privilege of COVID‐19 vaccine wastage ‐ Hong Kong
  92. Effects of primary granulocyte-colony stimulating factor prophylaxis on neutropenic toxicity and chemotherapy dose delivery in Chinese patients with breast cancer who received adjuvant docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide chemotherapy: a retrospective cohor...
  93. Associations of alcohol and coffee with colorectal cancer risk in East Asian populations: a Mendelian randomization study
  94. A community-based health–social partnership program for community-dwelling older adults: a hybrid effectiveness–implementation pilot study
  95. Worldwide Distribution, Risk Factors, and Temporal Trends of Testicular Cancer Incidence and Mortality: A Global Analysis
  96. A cost-effectiveness analysis of capecitabine maintenance therapy versus routine follow-up for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer patients after standard treatment from a perspective of Chinese society
  97. Unseen Threats of Chronic Diseases among the Middle-Aged: Examining the Feasibility of Well-Defined Healthcare Vouchers in Encouraging Uptake of General Checkups
  98. Factors Associated with Vaccination Intention against the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Population-Based Study
  99. Efficient Design Rule Checking Script Generation via Key Information Extraction
  100. Global Burden, Regional Differences, Trends, and Health Consequences of Medication Nonadherence for Hypertension During 2010 to 2020: A Meta‐Analysis Involving 27 Million Patients
  101. Cancer control in primary care in Asia: Current challenges and future perspectives
  102. Disease burden, risk factors, and trends of primary central nervous system (CNS) cancer: A global study of registries data
  103. IDDF2022-ABS-0173 Advanced colorectal neoplasia recurrence in high-risk individuals followed up at 1 year vs. 3 years: a cohort study
  104. IDDF2022-ABS-0023 Associations between six dietary habits and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a mendelian randomization study
  105. IDDF2022-ABS-0183 Developing a grading system for advanced colorectal neoplasia in patients with diabetes
  106. IDDF2022-ABS-0273 Global incidence of anal cancer by histological subtypes
  107. IDDF2022-ABS-0168 Global incidence of oesophageal cancer by histological subtypes in 2020: a systematic analysis of registries
  108. IDDF2022-ABS-0245 The tumor promoting role of novel CD66B+ HLA-DR+ antigen presenting neutrophils in mediating adaptive immunity in hepatocellular carcinoma
  109. IDDF2022-ABS-0206 Recurrence of advanced colorectal neoplasia in subjects with baseline non-advanced neoplasia: a comparison cohort study
  110. IDDF2022-ABS-0156 Risk score for advanced colorectal neoplasia in symptomatic individuals: a derivation and validation study
  111. The epidemiological landscape of multiple myeloma: a global cancer registry estimate of disease burden, risk factors, and temporal trends
  112. IDDF2022-ABS-0266 Updated global incidence of colon cancer by anatomic subsites: a systematic analysis of registries
  113. IDDF2022-ABS-0179 Worldwide incidence of stomach cancer by histological subtypes: a comprehensive estimation study
  114. Epidemiology, symptomatology, and risk factors for long COVID: a multi-centre study in four Chinese cities (Preprint)
  115. Epidemiology, symptomatology, and risk factors for long COVID symptoms: Multi-centre study (Preprint)
  116. Risk Scoring Systems for Predicting the Presence of Colorectal Neoplasia by Fecal Immunochemical Test Results in Chinese Population
  117. COVID-19 Vaccine Willingness and Related Factors Among Health Care Workers in 3 Southeast Asian Jurisdictions
  118. Strengthening attributes of primary care to improve patients’ experiences and population health: from rural village clinics to urban health centres
  119. Associations between potential causal factors and colorectal cancer risk: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of Mendelian randomization studies
  120. Performance of screening tests for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  121. Disease Burden, Risk Factors, and Trends of Leukaemia: A Global Analysis
  122. Enabling Factors, Barriers, and Perceptions of Pneumococcal Vaccination Strategy Implementation: A Qualitative Study
  123. Vaccination status, favipiravir, and micronutrient supplementation roles in post-COVID symptoms: A longitudinal study
  124. Global incidence, mortality and temporal trends of cancer in children: A joinpoint regression analysis
  125. Habitual Exercise, Air Pollution, and Pneumonia Mortality: A Longitudinal Cohort Study of Approximately 0.4 Million Adults
  126. COVID-19 pandemic after Omicron
  127. Cardiovascular complications of COVID-19: a future public health burden requiring intensive attention and research
  128. Management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in Hong Kong
  129. Droplet nuclei is generated during the colonoscopy and is decreased by the use of carbon dioxide and water immersion technique
  130. Factors associated with the acceptance of the eHealth app for electronic health record sharing system: a population-based study (Preprint)
  131. Associations between six dietary habits and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: A Mendelian randomization study
  132. Risk assessment and prediction for lung cancer among Hong Kong Chinese men
  133. Incidence, mortality, risk factors, and trends for Hodgkin lymphoma: a global data analysis
  134. Worldwide Burden, Risk Factors, and Temporal Trends of Ovarian Cancer: A Global Study
  135. Breast cancer screening—towards a broader coverage of the general population
  136. Leveraging the power of health communication: messaging matters not only in clinical practice but also in public health
  137. Screening methods for colorectal cancer in Chinese populations
  138. Update on the Recommendations on Breast Cancer Screening by the Cancer Expert Working Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening
  139. Impact of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage on reducing costs of reintervention and unplanned readmission: a budget impact analysis
  140. Characteristics of participants who take up screening tests for diabetes and lipid disorders: a systematic review
  141. Distribution, Risk Factors, and Temporal Trends for Lung Cancer Incidence and Mortality
  142. The development of the Asia‐Pacific Primary CareCancer Research Group
  143. Reducing workloads of public health workers in organised colorectal cancer screening in China
  144. A global view of adherence to colonoscopy follow‐up in cascade screening of colorectal cancer
  145. Explaining the Psychosocial Effects of COVID-19 Among Older Hong Kong Chinese People—A Qualitative Analysis
  146. Determinants and Interactions of Oral Bacterial and Fungal Microbiota in Healthy Chinese Adults
  147. A Global Evaluation of the Performance Indicators of Colorectal Cancer Screening with Fecal Immunochemical Tests and Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  148. Long-term Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Mortality A Longitudinal Cohort Study of 400,459 Adults
  149. Chronic fine particulate matter exposure, habitual exercise, and dyslipidemia: A longitudinal cohort study
  150. Adherence to colonoscopy in cascade screening of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
  151. The cost-effectiveness of starting 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine and influenza vaccination at 50 vs. 65 years: A comparative modelling study
  152. Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Asian Countries: A Trend Analysis
  153. A Global Trend Analysis of Kidney Cancer Incidence and Mortality and Their Associations with Smoking, Alcohol Consumption, and Metabolic Syndrome
  154. Global distribution, risk factors, and recent trends for cervical cancer: A worldwide country-level analysis
  155. Regular use of proton-pump inhibitors and risk of stroke: a population-based cohort study and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
  156. Ratio of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases among ascertained SARS-CoV-2 infections in different regions and population groups in 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis including 130 123 infections from 241 studies
  157. Using Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to investigate facilitators and barriers of implementing alcohol screening and brief intervention among primary care health professionals: a systematic review
  158. Seroprevalence of Unidentified SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Hong Kong During 3 Pandemic Waves
  159. Acceptance of pneumococcal vaccination in older adults: A general population-based survey
  160. Worldwide distribution, associated factors, and trends of gallbladder cancer: A global country-level analysis
  161. COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a City with Free Choice and Sufficient Doses
  162. Healthcare Voucher Scheme for Screening of Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Population-Based Study
  163. Well-being of Academy Fellows and specialty trainees: what is the problem?
  164. Body Constitution and Unhealthy Lifestyles in a Primary Care Population at High Cardiovascular Risk: New Insights for Health Management
  165. IDDF2021-ABS-0025 Discriminating endoscopic features of sessile serrated lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  166. IDDF2021-ABS-0184 Global incidence and risk factors of pancreatic cancer among young adults: an epidemiological study
  167. IDDF2021-ABS-0181 Incidence and risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer: a global data analysis
  168. IDDF2021-ABS-0179 The association between organised colorectal cancer screening and reduction of its related mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  169. IDDF2021-ABS-0188 Worldwide incidence and lifestyle risk factors of gastric cancer among young adults: a global study
  170. Digital health for chronic disease management
  171. Disease prevention and screening in public health
  172. Genetic testing for personalised medicine and limitations of the current medical practise in public health
  173. Introduction and foundations of health and wellness
  174. The Routledge Handbook of Public Health and the Community
  175. Scientific research on COVID-19 conducted in Hong Kong in 2020
  176. Mortality risk attributable to classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and reduced lung function: A 21-year longitudinal cohort study
  177. Global Incidence and Mortality of Gastric Cancer, 1980-2018
  178. Questionnaire survey on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour towards viral hepatitis among the Hong Kong public
  179. Comparing drawing under instructions with image copying for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia screening: a meta-analysis of 92 diagnostic studies
  180. Socioeconomic Inequalities in Premature Cancer Mortality Among U.S. Counties During 1999 to 2018
  181. A global analysis of replacement of genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 in association with containment capacity and changes in disease severity
  182. Pocket-Size Mobile Echocardiographic Screening of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms in Hypertensive Patients
  183. Importance of sustaining non-pharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19 until herd immunity
  184. Vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 vaccination in Hong Kong
  185. Rate of detection of serrated lesions at colonoscopy in an average-risk population: a meta-analysis of 129,001 individuals
  186. Global incidence and mortality of breast cancer: a trend analysis
  187. The potential effectiveness of the WHO International Health Regulations capacity requirements on control of the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study of 114 countries
  188. Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the health belief model: A population-based survey in Hong Kong
  189. Worldwide Burden of, Risk Factors for, and Trends in Pancreatic Cancer
  190. Response to the World Health Organization’s working document for the development of a global action plan to reduce alcohol-related harm: Position Statement of the Hong Kong Alliance for Advocacy Against Alcohol
  191. Understanding the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Behavioral Intention of COVID-19 Vaccination Under Specific Scenarios Combining Effectiveness, Safety, and Cost in the Hong Kong Chinese General Population
  192. Global Burden, Risk Factors, and Trends of Esophageal Cancer: An Analysis of Cancer Registries from 48 Countries
  193. Change in eating habits and physical activities before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong: a cross‐sectional study via random telephone survey
  194. Hong Kong Medical Journal – the Premier General Medical Journal in Hong Kong
  195. Disease Burden, Risk Factors, and Recent Trends of Liver Cancer: A Global Country-Level Analysis
  196. Medication adherence among the older adults: challenges and recommendations
  197. Prevalence and Risk factors for Sessile Serrated Lesions in an Average Risk Colorectal Cancer Screening Population
  198. Global Trends of Bladder Cancer Incidence and Mortality, and Their Associations with Tobacco Use and Gross Domestic Product Per Capita
  199. Factors associated with participation in colorectal cancer screening: A population‐based study of 7200 individuals
  200. IDDF2020-ABS-0156 Association between incidence and risk factors of liver cancer: a global country-level analysis
  201. IDDF2020-ABS-0181 Disease burden, risk factors, and recent trends of colorectal cancer: a global analysis of data from 186 countries
  202. IDDF2020-ABS-0139 Global burden of gallbladder cancer and its associations with HDI, GDP, smoking, alcohol drinking, and overweight
  203. IDDF2020-ABS-0142 Performance indicators of organised colorectal cancer screening programmes using faecal immunochemical tests and colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  204. The potential impact of vulnerability and coping capacity on the pandemic control of COVID-19
  205. IDDF2020-ABS-0140 Worldwide incidence and risk factors of oesophageal cancer by histological subtypes
  206. Contributions of physicians to government-subsidised disease prevention programmes: an appeal for active participation
  207. Public Awareness of Preventive Measures against COVID-19: A Google Trends Analysis (Preprint)
  208. Stringent containment measures without complete city lockdown to achieve low incidence and mortality across two waves of COVID-19 in Hong Kong
  209. Regular use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective cohort studies
  210. Relationships between Physical and Social Behavioural Changes and the Mental Status of Homebound Residents in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  211. Using a Chinese time trade-off approach to explore the health utility level and quality of life of cancer patients in urban China: a multicentre cross-sectional study
  212. Results from Hong Kong’s 2019 report card on physical activity for children and youth with special educational needs
  213. Evaluation on different non-pharmaceutical interventions during COVID-19 pandemic: An analysis of 139 countries
  214. Diabetes screening revisited: issues related to implementation
  215. The potential impact of previous exposure to SARS or MERS on control of the COVID-19 pandemic
  216. What Happened to People with Non-Communicable Diseases during COVID-19: Implications of H-EDRM Policies
  217. Does theory of planned behaviour play a role in predicting uptake of colorectal cancer screening? A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong
  218. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in fecal specimens of patients with confirmed COVID-19: A meta-analysis
  219. Strengthening early testing and surveillance of COVID-19 to enhance identification of asymptomatic patients
  220. COVID-19 and Public Interest in Face Mask Use
  221. Prospective Study Comparing Deep Throat Saliva With Other Respiratory Tract Specimens in the Diagnosis of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019
  222. Relating angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers with incidence or mortality of COVID‐19
  223. Ambient temperature, seasonal influenza and risk of cardiovascular disease in a subtropical area in Southern China
  224. The cost-effectiveness of prostate health index for prostate cancer detection in Chinese men
  225. Epidemiological characteristics of the first 100 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, a city with a stringent containment policy
  226. Identifying a Capability Framework That Could Mitigate the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in a Global Health Community
  227. Launch of the HKMJ Expert Advisory Panel on Social Media: enhancing reach, timeliness, and efficient sharing of medical literature
  228. Persistence and clearance of oral human papillomavirus infections: a prospective population‐based cohort study
  229. Global, regional and time-trend prevalence of central obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 13.2 million subjects
  230. The Perceptions of and Factors Associated With the Adoption of the Electronic Health Record Sharing System Among Patients and Physicians: Cross-Sectional Survey
  231. A Global Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on Urological Services
  232. Association of NPAC score with survival after acute myocardial infarction
  233. Long-term exposure to ambient fine particles and gastrointestinal cancer mortality in Taiwan: A cohort study
  234. Adoption of an Electronic Patient Record Sharing Pilot Project: Cross-Sectional Survey
  235. Global Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  236. Interventions to ensure follow-up of positive fecal immunochemical tests: An international survey of screening programs
  237. Southern Chinese populations harbour non-nucleatum Fusobacteria possessing homologues of the colorectal cancer-associated FadA virulence factor
  238. Differences in Incidence and Mortality Trends of Colorectal Cancer, Worldwide, Based on Sex, Age, and Anatomic Location
  239. Research for health issues in mainland China—a growing need unaddressed
  240. Development and Validation of the Asia-Pacific Proximal Colon Neoplasia Risk Score
  241. The Perceptions of and Factors Associated With the Adoption of the Electronic Health Record Sharing System Among Patients and Physicians: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)
  242. Journal policy on publishing studies with negative results
  243. Longitudinal associations between BMI change and the risks of colorectal cancer incidence, cancer-relate and all-cause mortality among 81,388 older adults
  244. Family medicine vocational training and career satisfaction in Hong Kong
  245. Factors associated with participation in colorectal cancer screening: a population-based study of 7200 Chinese individuals
  246. Prevalence of colorectal neoplasia in an average-risk Chinese population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  247. Physically active individuals have a 23% lower risk of any colorectal neoplasia and a 27% lower risk of advanced colorectal neoplasia than their non-active counterparts: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
  248. Long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and liver enzymes in adults: a cross-sectional study in Taiwan
  249. IDDF2019-ABS-0254 Factors associated with readiness to screen for colorectal cancer: a population-based study using the stages of change model
  250. IDDF2019-ABS-0247 Global temporal pattern of pancreatic cancer: an updated analysis
  251. IDDF2019-ABS-0243 Prevalence of serrated lesions in average-risk population receiving colonoscopy screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  252. Prevalence and risk factors of colorectal cancer in Asia
  253. Liquid biopsy of HPV DNA in cervical cancer
  254. Effects of Telemonitoring and Hemodynamic Monitoring on Mortality in Heart Failure: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
  255. Prospective colonoscopic study to investigate risk of colorectal neoplasms in first-degree relatives of patients with non-advanced adenomas
  256. Elevated bone morphogenic protein 4 expression implicated in site-specific adipogenesis in thyroid associated orbitopathy
  257. Adoption of an Electronic Patient Record Sharing Pilot Project: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)
  258. Impact of Preservation Method and 16S rRNA Hypervariable Region on Gut Microbiota Profiling
  259. The Current State of Mobile Phone Apps for Monitoring Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability, and Atrial Fibrillation: Narrative Review
  260. “Healthcare for Society”—a column featuring outstanding community contributions
  261. Antibiotic management of acute pharyngitis in primary care
  262. Impact of inter- and intra-individual variation, sample storage and sampling fraction on human stool microbial community profiles
  263. Update on the Hong Kong Reference Framework for Hypertension Care for Adults in Primary Care Settings—review of evidence on the definition of high blood pressure and goal of therapy
  264. Results from the Hong Kong's 2018 report card on physical activity for children and youth
  265. Urban blue space and health and wellbeing in Hong Kong: Results from a survey of older adults
  266. Colorectal cancer screening in middle eastern countries: Current status and future strategies to enhance screening
  267. Cardiovascular risk assessment tools in non-Western populations
  268. Acute Cellular Rejection and Infection Rates in Alemtuzumab vs Traditional Induction Therapy Agents for Lung and Heart Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
  269. Lower Relative Contribution of Positive Family History to Colorectal Cancer Risk with Increasing Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 9.28 Million Individuals
  270. WITHDRAWN: Acute Cellular Rejection and Infection Rates in Alemtuzumab vs Traditional Induction Therapy Agents for Lung and Heart Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
  271. Results from Hong Kong’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
  272. Recommendations on prevention and screening for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong
  273. The adoption of hypertension reference framework: An investigation among primary care physicians of Hong Kong
  274. Higher Dispersion Measures of Conduction and Repolarization in Type 1 Compared to Non-type 1 Brugada Syndrome Patients: An Electrocardiographic Study From a Single Center
  275. Cancer antigen-125 and outcomes in acute heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  276. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Chinese women and men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from 734 511 individuals
  277. T-Wave Indices and Atherosclerosis
  278. Tpeak -Tend , Tpeak -Tend /QT ratio and Tpeak -Tend dispersion for risk stratification in Brugada Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
  279. Predictive Value of Tpeak – Tend Indices for Adverse Outcomes in Acquired QT Prolongation: A Meta-Analysis
  280. Long-Term Efficacy Of Lower Intensity Statin Therapy In Chinese Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients
  281. Projected Efficacy of Statin Mono- And Combination Therapy Based On Distance From Baseline To Target LDL-C Level In Acute Coronary Syndrome
  282. The changing epidemiology of liver diseases in the Asia–Pacific region
  283. Effectiveness of reminder strategies on cancer screening adherence: a randomised controlled trial
  284. Alterations in Enteric Virome Are Associated With Colorectal Cancer and Survival Outcomes
  285. Association Between Bacteremia From Specific Microbes and Subsequent Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
  286. Capability of four sigmoidoscopy-based screening strategies to predict proximal neoplasia in an asymptomatic Chinese population
  287. The Current State of Mobile Phone Apps for Monitoring Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability, and Atrial Fibrillation: Narrative Review (Preprint)
  288. Nurse-led hypertension management was well accepted and non-inferior to physician consultation in a Chinese population: a randomized controlled trial
  289. Reply to ‘Comment on ‘Genotype-guided warfarin dosing versus conventional dosing strategies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials’ by Tse et al .’
  290. Genotype-guided warfarin dosing vs . conventional dosing strategies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
  291. Recommendations on prevention and screening for breast cancer in Hong Kong
  292. Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 for Predicting Sepsis Severity and Mortality Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  293. Fibroblast growth factor 21 in cardio-metabolic disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  294. IDDF2018-ABS-0224 Evaluating stratification performance of high-risk factors questionnaire (HRFQ) for colorectal cancer and advanced colorectal neoplasia in chinese asymptomatic subjects
  295. IDDF2018-ABS-0135 Obesity and advanced colorectal neoplasia in chinese asymptomatic subjects
  296. IDDF2018-ABS-0148 Screening for colorectal cancer in hong kong: does the theory of planned behaviour model play a role?
  297. IDDF2018-ABS-0146 The knowledge and perceptions on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in general population: a 10-year comparison
  298. IDDF2018-ABS-0134 Validation of the asia pacific colorectal screening (APCS) score and its modified version in prediction of advanced colorectal neoplasia in chinese asymptomatic subjects
  299. Erratum for Chen et al., “Complete Genome Sequence of a Novel Human Papillomavirus Isolated from Oral Rinse”
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  303. Meta-analysis of T peak –T end and T peak –T end /QT ratio for risk stratification in congenital long QT syndrome
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  305. The growing burden of liver cirrhosis: implications for preventive measures
  306. Sustained 3-Year Benefits in Quality of Life After Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in the Elderly: A Prospective Cohort Study
  307. Prevalence and Epidemiologic Profile of Oral Infection with Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Papillomaviruses in an Asian Chinese Population
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  311. Health Behavioral Models to Find Reasons for Low Rates of Lung Cancer Screening by Low-Dose Computed Tomography
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  314. Long-Term Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter, Blood Pressure, and Incident Hypertension in Taiwanese Adults
  315. Sleep Quality, Sleep Duration, and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study With 60,586 Adults
  316. Increased leisure-time physical activity associated with lower onset of diabetes in 44 828 adults with impaired fasting glucose: a population-based prospective cohort study
  317. Pentraxin-3 as a marker of sepsis severity and predictor of mortality outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
  318. Cancer antigen-125 and risk of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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  324. Incidence and mortality of kidney cancer: temporal patterns and global trends in 39 countries
  325. Complete Genome Sequence of a Novel Human Papillomavirus Isolated from Oral Rinse
  326. Incidence and mortality of lung cancer: global trends and association with socioeconomic status
  327. Doctor for Society: paying tribute to role models of humanitarianism and professionalism
  328. Risk of Primary Tumor Sidedness as a Criterion for Screening, Diagnostic Colonoscopy, and Surveillance Intervals
  329. Disease Burden ofClostridium difficileInfections in Adults, Hong Kong, China, 2006–2014
  330. Association of Interactive Reminders and Automated Messages With Persistent Adherence to Colorectal Cancer Screening
  331. [LB.02.13] NURSE-LED REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH CONTROLLED HYPERTENSION – A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
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  334. Global temporal patterns of pancreatic cancer and association with socioeconomic development
  335. Systematic Review of Guidelines on Managing Patients with Harmful Use of Alcohol in Primary Healthcare Settings
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  337. Epidemiology of lung cancer: A joinpoint analysis of temporal incidence and mortality trends in 38 countries.
  338. An algorithm to predict advanced proximal colorectal neoplasia in Chinese asymptomatic population
  339. Adenoma Detection Rate among Colonoscopy for Positive Screening Fit is Higher than for Direct Screening Colonoscopy: A Call for Differential ADR Targets
  340. Body-Mass Index and Colorectal Neoplasia According to Gender and Ethnicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  341. Effectiveness of Telephone Reminders vs. Short Message Service vs. Usual Care on Persistent Adherence to Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  342. Interval Cancers in Fit-Based Screening Program Versus Colonoscopy-Based Screening Program
  343. The Relationship Between Distal Findings and Proximal Neoplasia in Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  344. International incidence and mortality trends of liver cancer: a global profile
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  347. Approaching the Hard-to-Reach in Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening: an Overview of Individual, Provider and System Level Coping Strategies
  348. The effectiveness of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) counselling on estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk among patients with newly diagnosed grade 1 hypertension: A randomised clinical trial
  349. Global Incidence and Mortality for Prostate Cancer: Analysis of Temporal Patterns and Trends in 36 Countries
  350. Results From Hong Kong’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
  351. Quantitation of faecal Fusobacterium improves faecal immunochemical test in detecting advanced colorectal neoplasia
  352. Tailoring choice between colonoscopy versus sigmoidoscopy for population-based colorectal cancer screening in Chinese patients: a prospective colonoscopy study
  353. OS 22-02 Hypertensive patients with multimorbidity in mainland China, Scotland, and Hong Kong
  354. The incidence of all-cause, cardiovascular and respiratory disease admission among 20,252 users of lisinopril vs. perindopril: A cohort study
  355. PS 15-14 PATIENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG CHINESE RURAL MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS
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  357. The adoption of the Reference Framework for diabetes care among primary care physicians in primary care settings
  358. The association between types of regular primary care and hospitalization among people with and without multimorbidity: A household survey on 25,780 Chinese
  359. Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine as Self-Care Strategies in Community Health Centers
  360. Ad Hoc Influenza Vaccination During Years of Significant Antigenic Drift in a Tropical City With 2 Seasonal Peaks
  361. Associations between nitric oxide synthase 3 gene polymorphisms and preeclampsia risk: a meta-analysis
  362. Risk of Colorectal Neoplasia in Individuals With Self-Reported Family History: A Prospective Colonoscopy Study from 16 Asia-Pacific Regions
  363. Association of distal hyperplastic polyps and proximal neoplastic lesions: a prospective study of 5613 subjects
  364. Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Age and Gender
  365. Risk of Advanced Adenomas in Siblings of Individuals With Advanced Adenomas: A Cross-Sectional Study
  366. Systematic review with meta-analysis: faecal occult blood tests show lower colorectal cancer detection rates in the proximal colon in colonoscopy-verified diagnostic studies
  367. Validation of a risk prediction score for proximal neoplasia in colorectal cancer screening: a prospective colonoscopy study
  368. Colorectal cancer screening of the general population in East Asia
  369. The discriminatory capability of existing scores to predict advanced colorectal neoplasia: a prospective colonoscopy study of 5,899 screening participants
  370. Determinants of Bowel Preparation Quality and Its Association With Adenoma Detection
  371. Targeted screening for colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals
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  374. Hospitalization Incidence, Mortality, and Seasonality of Common Respiratory Viruses Over a Period of 15 Years in a Developed Subtropical City
  375. Socioeconomic Determinants of Multimorbidity: A Population-Based Household Survey of Hong Kong Chinese
  376. Dietary counselling with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet for Chinese patients with grade 1 hypertension: a parallel-group, randomised controlled trial
  377. Effect of employment and social medical insurance on hospital admissions for people living with multimorbidity in China: analysis of a large community household survey
  378. Patients' experiences in community health centres under the health-care reform: research findings from a cross-sectional study using the Primary Care Assessment Tool in China
  379. A home-school-doctor model to break the barriers for uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine
  380. The comparative cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening using faecal immunochemical test vs. colonoscopy
  381. Screening strategies for colorectal cancer among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and family history
  382. Dietary counselling has no effect on cardiovascular risk factors among Chinese Grade 1 hypertensive patients: a randomized controlled trial
  383. Inverse relationship between body mass index and mortality in older nursing home residents: a meta-analysis of 19,538 elderly subjects
  384. A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Perceived Quality of Primary Care by Hypertensive Patients in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China
  385. Diagnostic Accuracy of a Qualitative Fecal Immunochemical Test Varies With Location of Neoplasia But Not Number of Specimens
  386. Rapid emergence of atherosclerosis in Asia
  387. The effectiveness of perindopril vs. lisinopril on reducing the incidence of diabetes and renal diseases: A cohort study of 20,252 patients
  388. The Cost-effectiveness of Adopting Risk-scoring Systems for Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening
  389. Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Age and Gender: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis
  390. A Validated Scoring System to Predict Proximal Neoplasia for Colorectal Cancer Screening
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  392. Bowel Preparation, Colonoscopy Withdrawal Time and Adenoma Detection Rate: A Prospective Study of Screening Colonoscopies
  393. Diagnostic Accuracy of a Fecal Immunochemical Tests Vary With Neoplasia Location, but not Number of Specimens Analyzed
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  396. Changes in the perceived quality of primary care in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China: a difference-in-difference analysis
  397. Regret on Choice of Colorectal Cancer Screening Modality Was Associated with Poorer Screening Compliance: A 4-Year Prospective Cohort Study
  398. Serrated Polyps and the Risk of Synchronous Colorectal Advanced Neoplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  399. Is Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) or Its Shorter Versions More Useful to Identify Risky Drinkers in a Chinese Population? A Diagnostic Study
  400. Duration of initial antihypertensive prescription and medication adherence: A cohort study among 203,259 newly diagnosed hypertensive patients
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  402. Relationships of Multimorbidity and Income With Hospital Admissions in 3 Health Care Systems
  403. Factors associated with false-positive and false-negative fecal immunochemical test results for colorectal cancer screening
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  406. The incidence of cancer deaths among hypertensive patients in a large Chinese population: A cohort study
  407. Identification of subjects at risk of proximal advanced neoplasia for colorectal cancer screening
  408. Computer-assisted Intervention using Touch-screen Video Game Technology on Cognitive Function and Behavioural Symptoms for Community-dwelling Older Chinese Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Dementia - Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
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  410. Attributes of primary care in community health centres in China and implications for equitable care: a cross-sectional measurement of patients' experiences
  411. Should Prior FIT Results Be Incorporated as an Additional Variable to Estimate Risk of Colorectal Neoplasia? A Prospective Study of 5,813 Screening Colonoscopies
  412. The association between multimorbidity and poor adherence with cardiovascular medications
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  414. Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates of Depressive Symptoms in Urban Chinese Women during Midlife
  415. Factors associated with multimorbidity and its link with poor blood pressure control among 223,286 hypertensive patients
  416. Epidemiology of multimorbidity in China and implications for the healthcare system: cross-sectional survey among 162,464 community household residents in southern China
  417. Association between serrated polyps and the risk of synchronous advanced colorectal neoplasia in average-risk individuals
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  419. Cardiovascular mortality in hypertensive patients newly prescribed perindopril vs. lisinopril: A 5-year cohort study of 15,622 Chinese subjects
  420. Dramatic escalation in metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk in a Chinese population experiencing rapid economic development
  421. Meta-Analysis on Prevalence and Attribution of Human Papillomavirus Types 52 and 58 in Cervical Neoplasia Worldwide
  422. Response to Booster Doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine among Young Adults Who Had Received Neonatal Vaccination
  423. Prediction of proximal advanced neoplasia: a comparison of four existing sigmoidoscopy-based strategies in a Chinese population
  424. Exposure to air pollutants and mortality in hypertensive patients according to demography: A 10 year case-crossover study
  425. Alcohol Tax Policy and Related Mortality. An Age-Period-Cohort Analysis of a Rapidly Developed Chinese Population, 1981–2010
  426. The effectiveness of metoprolol versus atenolol on prevention of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in a large Chinese population: A cohort study
  427. Informed Choice vs. No Choice in Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests: A Prospective Cohort Study in Real-Life Screening Practice
  428. The rising prevalence of self-reported hypertension among Chinese subjects: a population-based study from 121 895 household interviews
  429. Meta-analysis on night shift work and risk of metabolic syndrome
  430. Geographical Distribution and Risk Association of Human Papillomavirus Genotype 52–Variant Lineages
  431. Asia-Pacific colorectal screening score and colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic Asian population.
  432. Predictors of Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia for Colorectal Cancer Screening
  433. 227 The Comparative Cost-Effectiveness of Faecal Immunochemical Tests vs. Screening Colonoscopy in the Detection of Neoplastic Lesions
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  435. Comparison of perceived quality amongst migrant and local patients using primary health care delivered by community health centres in Shenzhen, China
  436. Effect of facemasks on empathy and relational continuity: a randomised controlled trial in primary care
  437. Patients’ socioeconomic status and their evaluations of primary care in Hong Kong
  438. Patients' Experiences in Different Models of Community Health Centers in Southern China
  439. Compliance with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet: A Systematic Review
  440. Predictors of the incidence of all-cause mortality and deaths due to diabetes and renal diseases among patients newly prescribed antihypertensive agents: A cohort study
  441. A validated tool to predict colorectal neoplasia and inform screening choice for asymptomatic subjects
  442. Drug adherence and the incidence of coronary heart disease- and stroke-specific mortality among 218,047 patients newly prescribed an antihypertensive medication: A five-year cohort study
  443. Prospective cohort study of compliance with faecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening in Hong Kong
  444. Factors Associated With Adoption of the Electronic Health Record System Among Primary Care Physicians
  445. Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers on Vaccination against Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study among Primary Care Physicians in Hong Kong
  446. Diagnostic accuracy of faecal immunochemical test for screening individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer
  447. Medication adherence to first-line antihypertensive drug class in a large Chinese population
  448. Perceived Obstacles of Colorectal Cancer Screening and Their Associated Factors among 10,078 Chinese Participants
  449. Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, Control and Associated Factors in a Developing Southern Chinese Population: Analysis of Serial Cross-Sectional Health Survey Data 2002−2010
  450. Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Led Drug Counseling on Enhancing Antihypertensive Adherence and Blood Pressure Control: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  451. Determinants of Medication Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications among a Chinese Population Using Morisky Medication Adherence Scale
  452. Antihypertensive Prescriptions Over a 10-Year Period in a Large Chinese Population
  453. The Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors among 10,078 Screening Participants: Are High Risk Individuals More Knowledgeable?
  454. Compliance to the DASH diet: a systematic review
  455. The profile of cardiovascular multimorbidity among patients in primary care in southern China: a cross-sectional study
  456. Factors associated with cardiovascular multimorbidity among primary care patients in southern China
  457. The impact of cardiovascular multimorbidity on healthcare service utilisation under three primary care organisational models in China
  458. Effectiveness of a community-based medication counseling service on enhancing medication adherence among patients prescribed antihypertensive agents: a randomized controlled trial
  459. Initial antihypertensive prescription and mortality due to diabetes or renal disease: a five-year cohort study
  460. Patients at risk for all-cause mortality from a 5 year cohort study among 218,047 Chinese patients
  461. Elderly healthcare service at the community health centers in the Pearl River Delta region, China
  462. Emergency Physicians' Preparedness for CBRNE Incidents in Hong Kong
  463. Impacts of alcohol duty reductions on cardiovascular mortality among elderly Chinese: a 10-year time series analysis
  464. Routledge Handbook of Global Public Health in Asia
  465. Initial Antihypertensive Prescription and Switching: A 5 Year Cohort Study from 250,851 Patients
  466. The Impact of Leadership Programme on Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy in School: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  467. Geographical distribution and oncogenic risk association of human papillomavirus type 58 E6 and E7 sequence variations
  468. Influenza B Lineage Circulation and Hospitalization Rates in a Subtropical City, Hong Kong, 2000-2010
  469. Performance Comparison among the Major Healthcare Financing Systems in Six Cities of the Pearl River Delta Region, Mainland China
  470. Primary care physicians’ response to pandemic influenza in Hong Kong: a mixed quantitative and qualitative study
  471. Changes in the choice of colorectal cancer screening tests in primary care settings from 7,845 prospectively collected surveys
  472. Pharmacoepidemiological profiles of oral hypoglycemic agents among 28,773 Chinese patients with diabetes
  473. The rising tide of diabetes mellitus in a Chinese population: a population-based household survey on 121,895 persons
  474. Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, Control, and Associated Factors in Adults in Southern China
  475. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors in adults in southern China
  476. Antagonist-mediated down-regulation of toll-like receptors increases the prevalence of human papillomavirus infection in systemic lupus erythematosus
  477. Non-adherence to lipid-lowering therapies: a need for more studies to evaluate reasons for medication non-adherence
  478. Discontinuation of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: a cohort study
  479. Adherence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in 26 782 Chinese Patients: A Cohort Study
  480. Titration of antihypertensive agents after their initiation: an important clinical issue now addressed
  481. Adherence to lipid-lowering agents among 11,042 patients in clinical practice
  482. Profiles of discontinuation and switching of thiazide diuretics: a cohort study among 9398 Chinese hypertensive patients
  483. Subjects at Risk of Discontinuation of Lipid-Lowering Agents: A 6-Month Cohort Study Among 12,875 Patients in a Chinese Population
  484. Current Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors is Associated With an Increased Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
  485. P080 Pharmacoepidemiological Profile of Fixed-Dose Combination Therapy Among Ethnic Chinese Subjects: A Cohort Study
  486. Factors associated with compliance to thiazide diuretics among 8551 Chinese patients
  487. P081 Effectiveness of Lifestyle Interventions in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Chinese Subjects in Primary Care Setting: A Systematic Review
  488. P061 Hyponatremia and Hypokalemia Induced by Antihypertensive Monotherapies in Clinical Practice: Risk Association Study among Ethnic Chinese Subjects
  489. B004 Subjects at Risk of Antihypertensive Drug Discontinuation: A Cohort Study from 93,286 Chinese Subjects
  490. Pharmacoepidemiological profiles of prescriptions for antihypertensive agents among ethnic Chinese patients
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  492. Factors associated with antihypertensive drug compliance in 83 884 Chinese patients: a cohort study
  493. The association between shift duty and abnormal eating behavior among nurses working in a major hospital: A cross-sectional study
  494. Comparison of primary care experiences among adults in general outpatient clinics and private general practice clinics in Hong Kong
  495. Antihypertensive Drug Adherence Among 6408 Chinese Patients on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Hong Kong: A Cohort Study
  496. A comparison of the acceptance of immunochemical faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening: a prospective study among Chinese
  497. Individuals at risk of beta-blocker discontinuation: a cohort study in 19,177 Chinese patients
  498. Adherence to combination therapy among ethnic Chinese patients: a cohort study
  499. Switching of antihypertensive drugs among 93 286 Chinese patients: a cohort study
  500. Natural History of Cervical Papilloma Virus Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus -- A Prospective Cohort Study
  501. Distribution of human papillomavirus types in cervical cancers in Hong Kong: Current situation and changes over the last decades
  502. A cohort study of profiles of beta-blocker discontinuation in 19,177 Chinese patients
  503. Antihypertensive drug adherence in 83,884 Chinese patients: A population-based cohort study
  504. Evaluating factors associated with compliance to thiazide diuretics among 8,551 Chinese patients
  505. A cohort study on the profiles of discontinuation of oral hypoglycemic agents among 28,773 Chinese patients
  506. Factors associated with switching of antihypertensive drugs among 93,286 Chinese patients: A cohort study
  507. Factors associated with practice of colorectal cancer screening among primary care physicians in a Chinese population: A cross-sectional study
  508. Short-term adherence to β-blocker therapy among ethnic Chinese patients with hypertension: A cohort study
  509. Epidemiologic risk profile of infection with different groups of human papillomaviruses
  510. Willingness of Hong Kong healthcare workers to accept pre-pandemic influenza vaccination at different WHO alert levels: two questionnaire surveys
  511. Comparing the cumulative incidences of add-on therapy among the major antihypertensive classes in 2531 Asian patients: a cohort study
  512. Factors Associated With Compliance, Discontinuation and Switching of Calcium Channel Blockers in 20,156 Chinese Patients
  513. Factors Associated With Antihypertensive Drug Discontinuation Among Chinese Patients: A Cohort Study
  514. Profiles of mortality among Chinese hypertensive patients in Hong Kong: a cohort study
  515. A comparative study on resilience level between WHO health promoting schools and other schools among a Chinese population
  516. Association of Antihypertensive Monotherapy With Serum Sodium and Potassium Levels in Chinese Patients
  517. The impact of a newly designed resilience-enhancing programme on parent- and teacher-perceived resilience environment among Health Promoting Schools in Hong Kong
  518. Analysis of Human Papillomavirus Type 18 Load and Integration Status from Low-Grade Cervical Lesion to Invasive Cervical Cancer
  519. Antihypertensive drug class and impaired fasting glucose: a risk association study among Chinese patients with uncomplicated hypertension
  520. Patterns of antihypertensive prescribing, discontinuation and switching among a Hong Kong Chinese population from over one million prescriptions
  521. Health services research in the public healthcare system in Hong Kong: An analysis of over 1 million antihypertensive prescriptions between 2004–2007 as an example of the potential and pitfalls of using routinely collected electronic patient data
  522. Antihypertensive drug class and dyslipidemia: risk association among Chinese patients with uncomplicated hypertension
  523. Short- and long-term discontinuation patterns of commonly prescribed antihypertensive drugs among a Chinese population: cohort study
  524. Can the concept of Health Promoting Schools help to improve students' health knowledge and practices to combat the challenge of communicable diseases: Case study in Hong Kong?
  525. Association analysis of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism with primary hypertension in a Singapore population
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  527. A Case Report of Cutis Laxa in One of Identical Twins
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  529. Characterization of tachykinin receptors mediating plasma extravasation and vasodilatation in normal and acutely inflamed knee joints of the rat
  530. Screening for cancer