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  Adolescent Build and Diabetes: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Schooling, C. M., Jiang, C., Zhang, W., Lam, T. H., Cheng, K. K. & Leung, G. M., Jan 2011, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 21, 1, p. 61-66 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• A genetic variant in the gene encoding adrenomedullin predicts the development of dysglycemia over 6.4 years in Chinese

  Ong, K. L., Tso, A. W. K., Leung, R. Y. H., Cherny, S. S., Sham, P. C., Lam, T. H., Cheung, B. M. Y. & Lam, K. S. L., Jan 30 2011, In: Clinica Chimica Acta. 412, 3-4, p. 353-357 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• A method to generate recombinant Salmonella typhi Ty21a strains expressing multiple heterologous genes using an improved recombineering strategy

  Yu, B., Yang, M., Wong, H. Y. B., Watt, R. M., Song, E., Zheng, B. J., Yuen, K. Y. & Huang, J. D., Jul 2011, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 91, 1, p. 177-188 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Analysis of multilocus sequence typing schemes for 35 different bacteria revealed that gene loci of 10 bacteria could be replaced to improve cost-effectiveness

  Woo, P. C. Y., Tsang, A. K. L., Wong, A. Y. P., Chen, H., Chu, J., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Jul 2011, In: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 70, 3, p. 316-323 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Antifungal Susceptibility and Virulence Attributes of Bloodstream Isolates of Candida from Hong Kong and Finland

  Seneviratne, C. J., Wong, S. S. W., Yuen, K. Y., Meurman, J. H., Pärnänen, P., Vaara, M. & Samaranayake, L. P., Nov 2011, In: Mycopathologia. 172, 5, p. 389-395 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens causing cystitis in women

  Ho, P. L., Yuen, K. Y., Lam, R. M. K. & Kam, K. M., Feb 2011, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 17, 1, p. S21-S23

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Aortic arch calcification and vascular disease: The guangzhou biobank cohort study

  Xu, L., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Thomas, G. N., Zhang, W. S. & Cheng, K. K., Mar 2011, In: Cardiology. 117, 4, p. 260-264 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• A polymorphism in transforming growth factor-β1 is associated with carotid plaques and increased carotid intima-media thickness in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-Cardiovascular Disease Subcohort

  Deng, H. B., Jiang, C. Q., Tomlinson, B., Liu, B., Lin, J. M., Wong, K. S., Cheung, B. M. Y., Lam, T. H. & Thomas, G. N., Feb 2011, In: Atherosclerosis. 214, 2, p. 391-396 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• A randomized controlled trial of a smoking reduction plus nicotine replacement therapy intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking

  Chan, S. S. C., Leung, D. Y. P., Abdullah, A. S. M., Wong, V. T., Hedley, A. J. & Lam, T. H., Jun 2011, In: Addiction. 106, 6, p. 1155-1163 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  67 Citations (Scopus)

• Arterial stiffness and left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study-CVD

  Xu, L., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Yue, X. J., Lin, J. M., Cheng, K. K., Liu, B., Li Jin, Y., Zhang, W. S. & Thomas, G. N., Mar 2011, In: Journal of Human Hypertension. 25, 3, p. 152-158 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Association of a genetic variant in the apolipoprotein A5 gene with the metabolic syndrome in Chinese

  Ong, K. L., Jiang, C. Q., Liu, B., Jin, Y. L., Tso, A. W. K., Tam, S., Wong, K. S., Tomlinson, B., Cheung, B. M. Y., Lin, J. M., Yue, X. J., Lam, K. S. L., Lam, T. H. & Thomas, G. N., Feb 2011, In: Clinical Endocrinology. 74, 2, p. 206-213 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Associations of diabetes mellitus with site-specific cancer mortality in the Asia-Pacific region

  Lam, E. K. K., Batty, G. D., Huxley, R. R., Martiniuk, A. L. C., Barzi, F., Lam, T. H., Lawes, C. M. M., Giles, G. G., Welborn, T., Ueshima, H., Tamakoshi, A., Woo, J., Kim, H. C., Fang, X., Czernichow, S. & Woodward, M., Mar 2011, In: Annals of Oncology. 22, 3, p. 730-738 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  75 Citations (Scopus)

• Atrial fibrillation and obesity among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Long, M. J., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Xu, L., Zhang, W. S., Lin, J. M., Ou, J. P. & Cheng, K. K., Apr 1 2011, In: International Journal of Cardiology. 148, 1, p. 48-52 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Automated identification of medically important bacteria by 16S rRNA gene sequencing using a novel comprehensive database, 16SpathDB

  Woo, P. C. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Yeung, J. M. Y., Tse, H., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., May 2011, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 49, 5, p. 1799-1809 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Breakfast skipping and change in body mass index in young children

  Tin, S. P. P., Ho, S. Y., Mak, K. H., Wan, K. L. & Lam, T. H., Jul 2011, In: International Journal of Obesity. 35, 7, p. 899-906 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  60 Citations (Scopus)

• Changing Epidemiology of Human Mycoses-China and Beyond

  Wong, S. S. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 2011, In: Mycopathologia. 171, 6, p. 383-386 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

  Open Access

• Childhood meat eating and inflammatory markers: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Schooling, C. M., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Zhang, W. S., Cheng, K. K. & Leung, G. M., 2011, In: BMC Public Health. 11, 345.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Clinical and virological factors associated with viremia in pandemic influenza A/H1N1/2009 virus infection

  Tse, H., To, K. K. W., Wen, X., Chen, H., Chan, K. H., Tsoi, H. W., Li, I. W. S. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 27 2011, In: PLoS ONE. 6, 9, e22534.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  73 Citations (Scopus)

• Clostridium difficile isolates with increased sporulation: Emergence of PCR ribotype 002 in Hong Kong

  Cheng, V. C. C., Yam, W. C., Lam, O. T. C., Tsang, J. L. Y., Tse, E. Y. F., Siu, G. K. H., Chan, J. F. W., Tse, H., To, K. K. W., Tai, J. W. M., Ho, P. L. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 2011, In: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. 30, 11, p. 1371-1381 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  51 Citations (Scopus)

• Co-existence of multiple strains of two novel porcine bocaviruses in the same pig, a previously undescribed phenomenon in members of the family Parvoviridae, and evidence for inter-and intra-host genetic diversity and recombination

  Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Yip, C. C. Y., Li, K. S. M., Fu, C. T. Y., Huang, Y., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 2011, In: Journal of General Virology. 92, 9, p. 2047-2059 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  63 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparative evaluation of a point-of-care immunochromatographic test SNAP 4Dx with molecular detection tests for vector-borne canine pathogens in Hong Kong

  Wong, S. S. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Poon, R. W. S., Choi, G. K. Y., Chan, K. H., Yeung, M. L., Hui, J. J. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 1 2011, In: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. 11, 9, p. 1269-1277 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Complete genome analysis of three novel picornaviruses from diverse bat species

  Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Lai, K. K. Y., Huang, Y., Yip, C. C. Y., Shek, C. T., Lee, P., Lam, C. S. F., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 2011, In: Journal of Virology. 85, 17, p. 8819-8828 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  77 Citations (Scopus)

• Complete genome sequence of a coxsackievirus A22 strain in Hong Kong reveals a natural intratypic recombination event

  Yip, C. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 2011, In: Journal of Virology. 85, 22, p. 12098-12099 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

  Open Access
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Complete genome sequence of a novel paramyxovirus, tailam virus, discovered in sikkim rats

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Wong, B. H. L., Wong, A. Y. P., Poon, R. W. S. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2011, In: Journal of Virology. 85, 24, p. 13473-13474 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  44 Citations (Scopus)

• Complete genome sequence of the veterinary pathogen Staphylococcus pseudintermedius strain HKU10-03, isolated in a case of canine pyoderma

  Tse, H., Tsoi, H. W., Leung, S. P., Urquhart, I. J., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Apr 2011, In: Journal of Bacteriology. 193, 7, p. 1783-1784 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review

  Open Access
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Convalescent plasma treatment reduced mortality in patients with severe pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus infection

  Hung, I. F. N., To, K. K. W., Lee, C. K., Lee, K. L., Chan, K., Yan, W. W., Liu, R., Watt, C. L., Chan, W. M., Lai, K. Y., Koo, C. K., Buckley, T., Chow, F. L., Wong, K. K., Chan, H. S., Ching, C. K., Tang, B. S. F., Lau, C. C. Y., Li, I. W. S. & Liu, S. H. & 3 others, Chan, K. H., Lin, C. K. & Yuen, K. Y., Feb 15 2011, In: Clinical Infectious Diseases. 52, 4, p. 447-456 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  579 Citations (Scopus)

• Corrigendum: Ethnic comparison of the association of undiagnosed diabetes with obesity (International Journal of Obesity (2009) DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2009.225)

  Nyamdorj, R., Pitkäniemi, J., Tuomilehto, J., Hammar, N., Stehouwer, C. D. A., Lam, T. H., Ramachandran, A., Janus, E. D., Mohan, V., Söderberg, S., Laatikainen, T., Gabriel, R. & Qiao, Q., Feb 2011, In: International Journal of Obesity. 35, 2, p. 313-314 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

  Open Access

• Corrigendum to: "Socioeconomic influences at different life stages on health in Guangzhou, China." [Social Science & Medicine, 72 (2011), 1884-1892]

  Elwell-Sutton, T. M., Jiang, C. Q., Zhang, W. S., Cheng, K. K., Lam, T. H., Leung, G. M. & Schooling, C. M., Aug 2011, In: Social Science and Medicine. 73, 4, p. 623 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

• Dietary intake of phytoestrogen is associated with increased circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with cardiovascular disease

  Chan, Y. H., Lam, T. H., Lau, K. K., Yiu, K. H., Siu, C. W., Li, S. W., Chan, H. T., Tam, S., Lau, C. P. & Tse, H. F., Jun 2011, In: European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. 18, 3, p. 360-368 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Differences in antibody responses of individuals with natural infection and those vaccinated against pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza

  Chan, K. H., To, K. K. W., Hung, I. F. N., Zhang, A. J. X., Chan, J. F. W., Cheng, V. C. C., Tse, H., Che, X. Y., Chen, H. & Yuen, K. Y., May 2011, In: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 18, 5, p. 867-873 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  54 Citations (Scopus)

• Direct detection of isoniazid-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in respiratory specimens by multiplex allele-specific polymerase chain reaction

  Siu, G. K. H., Tam, Y. H., Ho, P. L., Lee, A. S. G., Que, T. L., Tse, C. W. S., Yip, K. T., Lam, J. T. H., Cheng, V. C. C., Yuen, K. Y. & Yam, W. C., Jan 2011, In: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 69, 1, p. 51-58 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Discovery and genomic characterization of a novel ovine partetravirus and a new genotype of bovine partetravirus

  Tse, H., Tsoi, H. W., Teng, J. L. L., Chen, X. C., Liu, H., Zhou, B., Zheng, B. J., Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 27 2011, In: PLoS ONE. 6, 9, e25619.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Does childhood meat eating contribute to sex differences in risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a developing population?

  Heys, M., Jiang, C., Cheng, K. K., Zhang, W. S., Lam, T. H., Leung, G. M. & Schooling, C. M., Jun 2011, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 65, 6, p. 522-528 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Dose-Response Relation Between Physical Activity and Cognitive Function: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Xu, L., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Zhang, W. S., Thomas, G. N. & Cheng, K. K., Nov 2011, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 21, 11, p. 857-863 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Draft genome sequence of Penicillium marneffei strain PM1

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Liu, B., Cai, J. J., Chong, K. T. K., Tse, H., Kao, R. Y. T., Chan, C. M., Chow, W. N. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2011, In: Eukaryotic Cell. 10, 12, p. 1740-1741 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Dual pneumococcal and influenza vaccination in elderly patients with chronic illnesses: Protective benefits overestimated?

  Hung, I. F. N. & Yuen, K. Y., Feb 15 2011, In: Clinical Infectious Diseases. 52, 4, p. 559 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access

• Early life infections and onset of puberty: Evidence from hong kong's children of 1997 birth cohort

  Kwok, M. K., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H. & Schooling, C. M., Jun 15 2011, In: American Journal of Epidemiology. 173, 12, p. 1440-1452 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Emerging infectious diseases as a global health threat

  Endy, T. P., Rochford, R., Yuen, K. Y. & Lei, H. Y., Aug 2011, In: Experimental Biology and Medicine. 236, 8, p. 897-898 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Environmental adaptability and stress tolerance of Laribacter hongkongensis: A genome-wide analysis

  Lau, S. K. P., Fan, R. Y. Y., Ho, T. C. C., Wong, G. K. M., Tsang, A. K. L., Teng, J. L. L., Chen, W., Watt, R. M., Curreem, S. O. T., Tse, H., Yuen, K. Y. & Woo, P. C. Y., Jun 14 2011, In: Cell and Bioscience. 1, 1, 22.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Evaluation of the combined use of adiponectin and C-reactive protein levels as biomarkers for predicting the deterioration in glycaemia after a median of 5.4 years

  Ong, K. L., Tso, A. W. K., Xu, A., Law, L. S. C., Li, M., Wat, N. M. S., Rye, K. A., Lam, T. H., Cheung, B. M. Y. & Lam, K. S. L., Oct 2011, In: Diabetologia. 54, 10, p. 2552-2560 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Extensive dissemination of CTX-M-producing Escherichia coli with multidrug resistance to 'critically important' antibiotics among food animals in Hong Kong, 2008-10

  Ho, P. L., Chow, K. H., Lai, E. L., Lo, W. U., Yeung, M. K., Chan, J., Chan, P. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Apr 2011, In: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 66, 4, p. 765-768 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  97 Citations (Scopus)

• First report of disseminated Mycobacterium skin infections in two liver transplant recipients and rapid diagnosis by hsp65 gene sequencing

  Lau, S. K. P., Curreem, S. O. T., Ngan, A. H. Y., Yeung, C. K., Yuen, K. Y. & Woo, P. C. Y., Nov 2011, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 49, 11, p. 3733-3738 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  27 Citations (Scopus)

• Fish Consumption and Mortality in Hong Kong Chinese-the LIMOR Study

  Wang, M. P., Thomas, G. N., Ho, S. Y., Lai, H. K., Mak, K. H. & Lam, T. H., Mar 2011, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 21, 3, p. 164-169 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  27 Citations (Scopus)

• Gamma-glutamyl transferase level predicts the development of hypertension in Hong Kong Chinese

  Cheung, B. M. Y., Ong, K. L., Tso, A. W. K., Cherny, S. S., Sham, P. C., Lam, T. H. & Lam, K. S. L., Jul 15 2011, In: Clinica Chimica Acta. 412, 15-16, p. 1326-1331 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  42 Citations (Scopus)

• High incidence of severe influenza among individuals over 50 years of age

  Zhang, A. J. X., To, K. K. W., Tse, H., Chan, K. H., Guo, K. Y., Li, C., Hung, I. F. N., Chan, J. F. W., Chen, H., Tam, S. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 2011, In: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 18, 11, p. 1918-1924 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: A qualitative study

  Sophia, S. S., Viswanath, K., Au, D. W. H., Ma, C. M. S., Lam, W. W. T., Fielding, R., Leung, G. M. & Lam, T. H., Aug 2011, In: Health Education Research. 26, 4, p. 664-674 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Immunoassays based on Penicillium marneffei Mp1p derived from Pichia pastoris expression system for diagnosis of penicilliosis

  Wang, Y. F., Cai, J. P., Wang, Y. D., Dong, H., Hao, W., Jiang, L. X., Long, J., Chan, C., Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Yuen, K. Y. & Che, X. Y., Dec 21 2011, In: PLoS ONE. 6, 12, e28796.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  53 Citations (Scopus)

• Independent and combined associations of abdominal obesity and seated resting heart rate with type 2 diabetes among older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Ó Hartaigh, B., Jiang, C. Q., Bosch, J. A., Zhang, W. S., Cheng, K. K., Lam, T. H. & Thomas, G. N., Mar 2011, In: Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 27, 3, p. 298-306 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Infection of immunocompromised patients by avian H9N2 influenza A virus

  Cheng, V. C. C., Chan, J. F. W., Wen, X., Wu, W. L., Que, T. L., Chen, H., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., May 2011, In: Journal of Infection. 62, 5, p. 394-399 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  99 Citations (Scopus)

• In silico analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing based methods for identification of medically important aerobic Gram-negative bacteria

  Teng, J. L. L., Yeung, M. Y., Yue, G., Au-Yeung, R. K. H., Yeung, E. Y. H., Fung, A. M. Y., Tse, H., Yuen, K. Y., Lau, S. K. P. & Woo, P. C. Y., Sept 2011, In: Journal of Medical Microbiology. 60, 9, p. 1281-1286 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access
  13 Citations (Scopus)