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• 2009

  Environmental surveillance for Laribacter hongkongensis, a diarrhoeal pathogen discovered in Hong Kong

  Lau, S. K. P., Yuen, K. Y., Woo, P. C. Y. & Young, L., 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, SUPPL.2, p. 30-32 3 p.

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

• Epidemiology of SARS in the 2003 Hong Kong epidemic

  Leung, G. M., Ho, L. M., Lam, T. H. & Hedley, A. J., 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, SUPP9, p. 12-16 5 p.

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

• Examination of seroprevalence of coronavirus HKU1 infection with S protein-based ELISA and neutralization assay against viral spike pseudotyped virus

  Chan, C. M., Tse, H., Wong, S. S. Y., Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Chen, L., Zheng, B. J., Huang, J. D. & Yuen, K. Y., May 2009, In: Journal of Clinical Virology. 45, 1, p. 54-60 7 p.

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

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  72 Citations (Scopus)

• Expression, crystallization and preliminary crystallographic study of human coronavirus HKU1 nonstructural protein 9

  Wang, W., Wei, L., Yang, A., He, T., Yuen, K. Y., Chen, C. & Rao, Z., 2009, In: Acta Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology and Crystallization Communications. 65, 5, p. 526-528 3 p.

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

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  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Fatal co-infection with swine origin influenza virus A/H1N1 and community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

  Cheng, V. C. C., Lau, Y. K., Lee, K. L., Yiu, K. H., Chan, K. H., Ho, P. L. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 2009, In: Journal of Infection. 59, 5, p. 366-370 5 p.

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

• Fine antigenic variation within H5N1 influenza virus hemagglutinin's antigenic sites defined by yeast cell surface display

  Li, J., Wang, Y., Liang, Y., Ni, B., Wan, Y., Liao, Z., Chan, K. H., Yuen, K. Y., Fu, X., Shang, X., Wang, S., Yi, D., Guo, B., Di, B., Wang, M., Che, X. & Wu, Y., Dec 2009, In: European Journal of Immunology. 39, 12, p. 3498-3510 13 p.

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

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  29 Citations (Scopus)

• First report of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus septic arthritis complicating acupuncture: simple procedure resulting in most devastating outcome

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Jan 2009, In: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 63, 1, p. 92-95 4 p.

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

• First report of Tsukamurella keratitis: Association between T. tyrosinosolvens and T. pulmonis and ophthalmologic infections

  Woo, P. C. Y., Fong, A. H. C., Ngan, A. H. Y., Tam, D. M. W., Teng, J. L. L., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 2009, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 47, 6, p. 1953-1956 4 p.

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

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  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Functional dissection of an IFN-α/β receptor 1 promoter variant that confers higher risk to chronic hepatitis B virus infection

  Zhou, J., Huang, J. D., Poon, V. K. M., Chen, D. Q., Chan, C. C. S., Ng, F., Guan, X. Y., Watt, R. M., Lu, L., Yuen, K. Y. & Zheng, B. J., Aug 2009, In: Journal of Hepatology. 51, 2, p. 322-332 11 p.

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

• Guidelines for interpretation of 16S rRNA gene sequence-based results for identification of medically important aerobic Gram-positive bacteria

  Woo, P. C. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Wu, J. K. L., Leung, F. P. S., Tse, H., Fung, A. M. Y., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Aug 2009, In: Journal of Medical Microbiology. 58, 8, p. 1030-1036 7 p.

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

  Open Access
  53 Citations (Scopus)

• High density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels increase with age in American women but not in Hong Kong Chinese women

  Cheung, B. M. Y., Li, M., Ong, K. L., Wat, N. M. S., Tam, S., Pang, R. W. C., Thomas, G. N., Woo, J., Janus, E. D., Lau, C. P., Lam, T. H. & Lam, K. S. L., Apr 2009, In: Clinical Endocrinology. 70, 4, p. 561-568 8 p.

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

• High frequency of polyoma BK virus shedding in the gastrointestinal tract after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A prospective and quantitative analysis

  Wong, A. S. Y., Cheng, V. C. C., Yuen, K. Y., Kwong, Y. L. & Leung, A. Y. H., 2009, In: Bone Marrow Transplantation. 43, 1, p. 43-47 5 p.

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

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  24 Citations (Scopus)

• Identification of major histocompatibility complex class I C molecule as an attachment factor that facilitates coronavirus HKU1 spike-mediated infection

  Chan, C. M., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Tse, H., Zheng, B. J., Chen, L., Huang, J. D. & Yuen, K. Y., Jan 2009, In: Journal of Virology. 83, 2, p. 1026-1035 10 p.

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

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  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Impact on calcification of aortic arch by lifestyle-related, physiologic and biochemical factors

  Zhou, H. L., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Cheng, K. K., Liu, B., Zhang, W. S., Xu, L., Jin, Y. L., Zhu, T. & Gn, T., Aug 2009, In: Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi. 30, 8, p. 776-779 4 p.

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

• Inhibition of HBV replication and gene expression in vitro and in vivo with a single AAV vector delivering two shRNA molecules

  Li, Z., He, M. L., Yao, H., Dong, Q. M., Chen, Y. C., Chan, C. Y., Zheng, B. J., Yuen, K. Y., Peng, Y., Sun, Q., Yang, X., Lin, M. C., Sung, J. J. Y. & Kung, H. F., Jan 2009, In: BMB Reports. 42, 1, p. 59-64 6 p.

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

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  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Isolation of Laribacter hongkongensis, a novel bacterium associated with gastroenteritis, from Chinese tiger frog

  Lau, S. K. P., Lee, L. C. K., Fan, R. Y. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Tse, C. W. S., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Jan 31 2009, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 129, 1, p. 78-82 5 p.

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

• Knowledge of risk and self-protection practices and the degree of influenza hazard from live poultry sales

  Fielding, R., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H. & Lam, W. W. T., 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, SUPP9, p. 42-45 4 p.

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

• Moderate Alcohol Use, Health Status, and Mortality in a Prospective Chinese Elderly Cohort

  Sun, W., Schooling, C. M., Chan, W. M., Ho, K. S., Lam, T. H. & Leung, G. M., Jun 2009, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 19, 6, p. 396-403 8 p.

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

• Modification by influenza on health effects of air pollution in Hong Kong

  Wong, C. M., Yang, L., Thach, T. Q., Chau, P. Y. K., Chan, K. P., Thomas, G. N., Lam, T. H., Wong, T. W., Hedley, A. J. & Peiris, J. S. M., 2009, In: Environmental Health Perspectives. 117, 2, p. 248-253 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  85 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular detection of a novel human influenza (H1N1) of pandemic potential by conventional and real-time quantitative RT-PCR assays

  Poon, L. L. M., Chan, K. H., Smith, G. J., Leung, C. S. W., Guan, Y., Yuen, K. Y. & Peiris, J. S. M., Aug 1 2009, In: Clinical Chemistry. 55, 8, p. 1555-1558 4 p.

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

  Open Access
  113 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular epidemiological study of HIV-1 CRF01-ae transmission in Hong Kong

  Chen, J. H. K., Wong, K. H., Li, P., Chan, K. C., Lee, M. P., Lam, H. Y., Cheng, V. C. C., Yuen, K. Y. & Yam, W. C., Aug 2009, In: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 51, 5, p. 530-535 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular epidemiology of communityassociated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

  Ho, P. L., Yuen, K. Y., Tse, W. S., Ng, T. K., Que, T. L., Lai, E. & Yung, R. W., 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, SUPP9, p. 6-8 3 p.

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

• More and more coronaviruses: Human coronavirus HKU1

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Yip, C. C. Y., Huang, Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 11 2009, In: Viruses. 1, 1, p. 57-71 15 p.

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

  Open Access
  59 Citations (Scopus)

• Obesity and liver cancer mortality in Asia: The Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration

  Batty, G. D., Barzi, F., Huxley, R., Chang, C. Y., Jee, S. H., Jamrozik, K., Kim, H. C., Fang, X., Lam, T. H. & Woodward, M., Dec 2009, In: Cancer Epidemiology. 33, 6, p. 469-472 4 p.

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

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  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Oseltamivir-resistant influenza A pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus, Hong Kong, China

  Chen, H., Cheung, C. L., Tai, H., Zhao, P., Chan, J. F. W., Cheng, V. C. C., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2009, In: Emerging Infectious Diseases. 15, 12, p. 1970-1972 3 p.

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

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  96 Citations (Scopus)

• Outbreak of intestinal infection due to Rhizopus microsporus

  Cheng, V. C. C., Chan, J. F. W., Ngan, A. H. Y., To, K. K. W., Leung, S. Y., Tsoi, H. W., Yam, W. C., Tai, J. W. M., Wong, S. S. Y., Tse, H., Li, I. W. S., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Leung, A. Y. H., Lie, A. K. W., Liang, R. H. S., Que, T. L., Ho, P. L. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 2009, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 47, 9, p. 2834-2843 10 p.

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

  Open Access
  116 Citations (Scopus)

• Pathways to obesity in a developing population: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Kavikondala, S., Schooling, C. M., Jiang, C. Q., Zhang, W. S., Cheng, K. K., Lam, T. H. & Leung, G. M., 2009, In: International Journal of Epidemiology. 38, 1, p. 72-82 11 p.

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

  Open Access
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Prevalence of SARS-CoV antibody in all Hong Kong patient contacts

  Leung, G. M., Ho, L. M., Lam, T. H., Hedley, A. J. & Peiris, J. S. M., 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, SUPP9, p. 27-29 3 p.

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

• Prospective effects of weight perception and weight comments on psychological health among Chinese adolescents

  Lo, W. S., Ho, S. Y., Mak, K. K., Wong, Y. M., Lai, Y. K. & Lam, T. H., Dec 2009, In: Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 98, 12, p. 1959-1964 6 p.

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

• Risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancer associated with smoking with and without concurrent alcohol consumption

  Ansary-Moghaddam, A., Huxley, R. R., Lam, T. H. & Woodward, M., 2009, In: Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine. 76, 4, p. 392-403 12 p.

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

• Secondhand smoke and respiratory symptoms among adolescent current smokers

  Lai, H. K., Ho, S. Y., Wang, M. P. & Lam, T. H., Nov 2009, In: Pediatrics. 124, 5, p. 1306-1310 5 p.

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  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus M protein inhibits type I interferon production by impeding theformation of TRAF3·TANK·TBK1/IKKε complex

  Siu, K. L., Kok, K. H., Ng, M. H. J., Poon, V. K. M., Yuen, K. Y., Zheng, B. J. & Jin, D. Y., Jun 12 2009, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 284, 24, p. 16202-16209 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  254 Citations (Scopus)

• Short-term impact of new smoke-free legislation on the utilization of a quitline in Hong Kong

  Chan, S. S. C., Wong, D. C. N., Fong, D. Y. T., Leung, A. Y. M., Mak, Y. W., Lam, D. O. B. & Lam, T. H., 2009, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 11, 4, p. 356-361 6 p.

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

• Small interfering RNA targeting M2 gene induces effective and long term inhibition of influenza A virus replication

  Sui, H. Y., Zhao, G. Y., Huang, J. D., Jin, D. Y., Yuen, K. Y. & Zheng, B. J., May 22 2009, In: PLoS ONE. 4, 5, e5671.

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

  Open Access
  65 Citations (Scopus)

• Smoking, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in men in the Asia Pacific region.

  Kengne, A. P., Nakamura, K., Barzi, F., Lam, T. H., Huxley, R., Gu, D., Patel, A., Kim, H. C., Woodward, M. & Asia Pacific Cohort Study Collaboration, P. C. S. C., 2009, In: Journal of Diabetes. 1, 3, p. 173-181 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Smoking, smoking cessation and aortic arch calcification in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Jiang, C. Q., Lao, X. Q., Yin, P., Thomas, G. N., Zhang, W. S., Liu, B., Adab, P., Lam, T. H. & Cheng, K. K., Feb 2009, In: Atherosclerosis. 202, 2, p. 529-534 6 p.

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

• Smoking, smoking cessation and inflammatory markers in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Lao, X. Q., Jiang, C. Q., Zhang, W. S., Adab, P., Lam, T. H., Cheng, K. K. & Thomas, G. N., Mar 2009, In: Atherosclerosis. 203, 1, p. 304-310 7 p.

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

• Smoking and the risk of upper aero digestive tract cancers for men and women in the asia-pacific region

  Ansary-Moghaddam, A., Martiniuk, A., Lam, T. H., Jamrozik, K., Tamakoshi, A., Fang, X., Suh, I., Barzi, F., Huxley, R. & Woodward, M., Apr 2009, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 6, 4, p. 1358-1370 13 p.

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

  Open Access
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Sociocultural influences on body dissatisfaction and dieting in Hong Kong girls

  Lam, T. H., Lee, S. W., Fung, S., Ho, S. Y., Lee, P. W. H. & Stewart, S. M., 2009, In: European Eating Disorders Review. 17, 2, p. 152-160 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Susceptibility patterns of clinical and fish isolates of Laribacter hongkongensis: Comparison of the Etest, disc diffusion and broth microdilution methods

  Lau, S. K. P., Wong, G. K. M., Poon, R. W. S., Lee, L. C. K., Leung, K. W., Tse, C. W. S., Ho, P. L., Que, T. L., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2009, In: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 63, 4, p. 704-708 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Systemic infection of avian influenza A virus H5N1 subtype in humans

  Zhang, Z., Zhang, J., Huang, K., Li, K. S., Yuen, K. Y., Guan, Y., Chen, H. & Ng, W. F., May 2009, In: Human Pathology. 40, 5, p. 735-739 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  65 Citations (Scopus)

• The Association Between Adolescents' Depressive Symptoms, Maternal Negative Affect, and Family Relationships in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Findings

  Leung, S. S. K., Stewart, S. M., Wong, J. P. S., Ho, D. S. Y., Fong, D. Y. T. & Lam, T. H., Oct 2009, In: Journal of Family Psychology. 23, 5, p. 636-645 10 p.

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  9 Citations (Scopus)

• The complete genome and proteome of laribacter hongkongensis reveal potential mechanisms for adaptations to different temperatures and habitats

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Tse, H., Teng, J. L. L., Curreem, S. O. T., Tsang, A. K. L., Fan, R. Y. Y., Wong, G. K. M., Huang, Y., Loman, N. J., Snyder, L. A. S., Cai, J. J., Huang, J. D., Mak, W., Pallen, M. J., Lok, S. & Yuen, K. Y., Mar 2009, In: PLoS Genetics. 5, 3

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

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  53 Citations (Scopus)

• The first novel influenza A (H1N1) fatality despite antiviral treatment and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Hong Kong

  Liong, T., Lee, K. L., Poon, Y. S., Lam, S. Y., Chan, C. P., Yue, C. S., Chu, C. M., Yuen, K. Y. & Law, K. I., Oct 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, 5, p. 381-384 4 p.

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

• The hemagglutinin structure of an avian H1N1 influenza A virus

  Lin, T., Wang, G., Li, A., Zhang, Q., Wu, C., Zhang, R., Cai, Q., Song, W. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 15 2009, In: Virology. 392, 1, p. 73-81 9 p.

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

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  80 Citations (Scopus)

• Treatment of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: Current status and future prospects

  Tam, C. M., Yew, W. W. & Yuen, K. Y., 2009, In: Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. 2, 4, p. 405-421 17 p.

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

• Viral loads in clinical specimens and SARS manifestations

  Hung, I. F. N., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2009, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 15, SUPP9, p. 20-22 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  23 Citations (Scopus)
• 2008

  [A cross-sectional study on self-reported health and intention of quitting smoking of smokers in Guangzhou factory workers].

  Zhang, W. S., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Kong, C., Xiao, L. W. & Cheng, K. K., Dec 2008, In: Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases. 26, 12, p. 733-737 5 p.

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

• 96 weeks combination of adefovir dipivoxil plus emtricitabine vs. adefovir dipivoxil monotherapy in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B

  Hui, C. K., Zhang, H. Y., Bowden, S., Locarnini, S., Luk, J. M., Leung, K. W., Yueng, Y. H., Wong, A., Rousseau, F., Yuen, K. Y., Naoumov, N. N. & Lau, G. K. K., May 2008, In: Journal of Hepatology. 48, 5, p. 714-720 7 p.

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

• A clinical prediction rule for diagnosing severe acute respiratory syndrome in the emergency department

  Leung, G. M., Hedley, A. J., Kong, J., Lam, T. H., Lau, F. L., Rainer, T., Wong, T. W. & Tong, Y. H., 2008, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 14, SUPP5, p. 8-10 3 p.

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  2 Citations (Scopus)