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• 2014

  In vitro and in vivo activity of a novel antifungal small molecule against Candida infections

  Wong, S. S. W., Kao, R. Y. T., Yuen, K. Y., Wang, Y., Yang, D., Samaranayake, L. P. & Seneviratne, C. J., Jan 22 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 1, e85836.

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

  Open Access
  92 Citations (Scopus)

• Lam and he respond to "the challenge of tobacco control in China"

  Lam, T. H. & He, Y., May 1 2014, In: American Journal of Epidemiology. 179, 9, p. 1074-1075 2 p.

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

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Longitudinal relations of perceived availability of neighborhood sport facilities with physical activity in adolescents: An analysis of potential moderators

  Wong, B. Y. M., Ho, S. Y., Lo, W. S., Cerin, E., Mak, K. K. & Lam, T. H., Mar 2014, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11, 3, p. 581-587 7 p.

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

• Look-back investigation of a health care worker infected with human immunodeficiency virus

  Lam, T. H., Tsang, D. N. C., Lo, J. Y. C., Gold, J., Luk, H. T., Lai, S. T., Ho, M. Y., Tsao, J. & Wong, K. H., May 2014, In: American Journal of Infection Control. 42, 5, p. 569-570 2 p.

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

• Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry for identification of clinically significant bacteria that are difficult to identify in clinical laboratories

  Lau, S. K. P., Tang, B. S. F., Teng, J. L. L., Chan, T. M., Curreem, S. O. T., Fan, R. Y. Y., Ng, R. H. Y., Chan, J. F. W., Yuen, K. Y. & Woo, P. C. Y., Apr 2014, In: Journal of Clinical Pathology. 67, 4, p. 361-366 6 p.

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

• Metabolic mediators of the effects of body-mass index, overweight, and obesity on coronary heart disease and stroke: A pooled analysis of 97 prospective cohorts with 1·8 million participants

  The Global Burden of Metabolic Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases Collaboration (BMI Mediated Effects), 2014, In: The Lancet. 383, 9921, p. 970-983 14 p.

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

  Open Access
  886 Citations (Scopus)

• Metagenomic analysis of viromes of dromedary camel fecal samples reveals large number and high diversity of circoviruses and picobirnaviruses

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Teng, J. L. L., Tsang, A. K. L., Joseph, M., Wong, E. Y. M., Tang, Y., Sivakumar, S., Bai, R., Wernery, R., Wernery, U. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 1 2014, In: Virology. 471-473, p. 117-125 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  69 Citations (Scopus)

• Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus 4a protein is a double-stranded RNA-binding protein that suppresses PACT-induced activation of RIG-I and MDA5 in the innate antiviral response

  Siu, K. L., Yeung, M. L., Kok, K. H., Yuen, K. S., Kew, C., Lui, P. Y., Chan, C. P., Tse, H., Woo, P. C. Y., Yuen, K. Y. & Jin, D. Y., May 2014, In: Journal of Virology. 88, 9, p. 4866-4876 11 p.

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

  Open Access
  168 Citations (Scopus)

• Milk consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in older Chinese: The Guangzhou biobank cohort study

  Sun, Y., Jiang, C., Cheng, K. K., Zhang, W., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H. & Schooling, C. M., Jan 8 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 1, e84813.

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

  Open Access
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Minimal intervention for controlling nosocomial transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in resource limited setting with high endemicity

  Cheng, V. C. C., Tai, J. W. M., Chau, P. H., Chen, J. H. K., Yan, M. K., So, S. Y. C., To, K. K. W., Chan, J. F. W., Wong, S. C. Y., Ho, P. L. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 19 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 6, e100493.

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

  Open Access
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Misidentification of Aspergillus nomius and Aspergillus tamarii as Aspergillus flavus: Characterization by internal transcribed spacer, β-tubulin, and calmodulin gene sequencing, metabolic fingerprinting, and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry

  Tam, E. W. T., Chen, J. H. K., Lau, E. C. L., Ngan, A. H. Y., Fung, K. S. C., Lee, K. C., Lam, C. W., Yuen, K. Y., Lau, S. K. P. & Woo, P. C. Y., Apr 2014, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 52, 4, p. 1153-1160 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  82 Citations (Scopus)

• Molecular diagnosis in clinical parasitology: When and why?

  Wong, S. S. Y., Fung, K. S. C., Chau, S., Poon, R. W. S., Wong, S. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 12 2014, In: Experimental Biology and Medicine. 239, 11, p. 1443-1460 18 p.

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

• New hepatitis E virus genotype in camels, the Middle East

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Teng, J. L. L., Tsang, A. K. L., Joseph, M., Wong, E. Y. M., Tang, Y., Sivakumar, S., Xie, J., Bai, R., Wernery, R., Wernery, U. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 2014, In: Emerging Infectious Diseases. 20, 6, p. 1044-1048 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  232 Citations (Scopus)

• NF90 exerts antiviral activity through regulation of PKR phosphorylation and stress granules in infected cells

  Wen, X., Huang, X., Mok, B. W. Y., Chen, Y., Zheng, M., Lau, S. Y., Wang, P., Song, W., Jin, D. Y., Yuen, K. Y. & Chen, H., Apr 15 2014, In: Journal of Immunology. 192, 8, p. 3753-3764 12 p.

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

  Open Access
  44 Citations (Scopus)

• NMR-based metabolomic urinalysis: A rapid screening test for urinary tract infection

  Lam, C. W., Law, C. Y., To, K. K. W., Cheung, S. K. K., Lee, K. C., Sze, K. H., Leung, K. F. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 25 2014, In: Clinica Chimica Acta. 436, p. 217-223 7 p.

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

• Novel betacoronavirus in dromedaries of the Middle East, 2013

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Wernery, U., Wong, E. Y. M., Tsang, A. K. L., Johnson, B., Yip, C. C. Y., Lau, C. C. Y., Sivakumar, S., Cai, J. P., Fan, R. Y. Y., Chan, K. H., Mareena, R. & Yuen, K. Y., Apr 2014, In: Emerging Infectious Diseases. 20, 4, p. 560-572 13 p.

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

  Open Access
  93 Citations (Scopus)

• Past occupational dust exposure, depressive symptoms and anxiety in retired Chinese factory workers: The Guangzhou biobank cohort study

  Lin, Q. H., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Xu, L., Jin, Y. L. & Cheng, K. K., 2014, In: Journal of Occupational Health. 56, 6, p. 444-452 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Pedometry and ‘peer support’ in older Chinese adults: A 12-month cluster randomised controlled trial

  Thomas, G. N., Macfarlane, D. J., Guo, B., Cheung, B. M. Y., McGhee, S. M., Chou, K. L., Deeks, J. J., Lam, T. H. & Tomlinson, B., Jun 2014, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 20, 3, p. S11-S14

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

• Physical activity and constipation in Hong Kong adolescents

  Huang, R., Ho, S. Y., Lo, W. S. & Lam, T. H., Feb 28 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 2, e90193.

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

  Open Access
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Post hoc subgroup analysis: Response

  Hung, I. F. N. & Yuen, K. Y., Feb 2014, In: Chest. 145, 2, p. 435 1 p.

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

  Open Access

• Potent neutralization of MERS-CoV by human neutralizing monoclonal antibodies to the viral spike glycoprotein

  Jiang, L., Wang, N., Zuo, T., Shi, X., Poon, K. M. V., Wu, Y., Gao, F., Li, D., Wang, R., Guo, J., Fu, L., Yuen, K. Y., Zheng, B. J., Wang, X. & Zhang, L., Apr 30 2014, In: Science Translational Medicine. 6, 234, 234ra59.

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

• Prediction of 4-year incident diabetes in older Chinese: Recalibration of the Framingham diabetes score on Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Xu, L., Jiang, C. Q., Schooling, C. M., Zhang, W. S., Cheng, K. K. & Lam, T. H., Sept 17 2014, In: Preventive Medicine. 69, p. 63-68 6 p.

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

• Proactive infection control measures to prevent nosocomial transmission of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in HongKong

  Cheng, V. C. C., Tai, J. W. M., Chen, J. H. K., So, S. Y. C., Ng, W. C., Hung, I. F. N., Leung, S. S. M., Wong, S. C. Y., Chan, T. C., Chan, F. H. W., Ho, P. L. & Yuen, K. Y., Oct 1 2014, In: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association. 113, 10, p. 734-741 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the subjective happiness scale: Evidence from the Hong Kong family cohort

  Nan, H., Ni, M. Y., Lee, P. H., Tam, W. W. S., Lam, T. H., Leung, G. M. & McDowell, I., Aug 2014, In: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 21, 4, p. 646-652 7 p.

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

  Open Access
  80 Citations (Scopus)

• Resilience and depressive symptoms in mainland Chinese immigrants to Hong Kong

  Yu, X., Stewart, S. M., Liu, I. K. F. & Lam, T. H., Feb 2014, In: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 49, 2, p. 241-249 9 p.

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

• Secondhand smoke exposure and maternal action to protect children from secondhand smoke: Pre- and post-smokefree legislation in Hong Kong

  Chan, S. S. C., Cheung, Y. T. D., Leung, D. Y. P., Mak, Y. W., Leung, G. M. & Lam, T. H., Aug 28 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 8, e105781.

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

  Open Access
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Self-rated health and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong

  Shen, C., Schooling, C. M., Chan, W. M., Zhou, J. X., Johnston, J. M., Lee, S. Y. & Lam, T. H., Oct 2014, In: Preventive Medicine. 67, p. 112-118 7 p.

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

• Self-reported diabetes and mortality in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong

  Shen, C., Schooling, C. M., Chan, W. M., Lee, S. Y., Leung, G. M. & Lam, T. H., Jul 2014, In: Preventive Medicine. 64, p. 20-26 7 p.

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

• Self-reported oral health and quality of life: A latent growth curve analysis

  Lee, P. H., McGrath, C. P. J., Kong, A. Y. C. & Lam, T. H., Apr 2014, In: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 21, 2, p. 358-363 6 p.

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

• Sex disparities in risk and risk factors for ischemic heart disease in the Asia-Pacific region

  Peters, S. A., Woodward, M., Lam, T. H., Fang, X., Suh, I., Ueshema, H., Dobson, A. J., Grobbee, D. E. & Huxley, R. R., May 2014, In: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 21, 5, p. 639-646 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Signature Gene Expression Reveals Novel Clues to the Molecular Mechanisms of Dimorphic Transition in Penicillium marneffei

  Yang, E., Chow, W. N., Wang, G., Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Yuen, K. Y., Lin, X. & Cai, J. J., Oct 1 2014, In: PLoS Genetics. 10, 10

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

  Open Access
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Sleep duration and memory in the elderly Chinese: Longitudinal analysis of the Guangzhou Biobank cohort study

  Xu, L., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Zhang, W. S., Cherny, S. S., Thomas, G. N. & Cheng, K. K., Nov 1 2014, In: Sleep. 37, 11, p. 1737-1744B

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

  Open Access
  62 Citations (Scopus)

• Structure-based discovery of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus fusion inhibitor

  Lu, L., Liu, Q., Zhu, Y., Chan, K. H., Qin, L., Li, Y., Wang, Q., Chan, J. F. W., Du, L., Yu, F., Ma, C., Ye, S., Yuen, K. Y., Zhang, R. & Jiang, S., Jan 28 2014, In: Nature Communications. 5, 3067.

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

  Open Access
  348 Citations (Scopus)

• Surfactant protein B gene polymorphism is associated with severe influenza

  To, K. K. W., Zhou, J., Song, Y. Q., Hung, I. F. N., Ip, W. C. T., Cheng, Z. S., Chan, A. S. F., Kao, R. Y. T., Wu, A. K. L., Chau, S., Luk, W. K., Ip, M. S. M., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 2014, In: Chest. 145, 6, p. 1237-1243 7 p.

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

• Television viewing time in Hong Kong adult population: Associations with body mass index and obesity

  Xie, Y. J., Stewart, S. M., Lam, T. H., Viswanath, K. & Chan, S. S., Jan 10 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 1, e85440.

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

  Open Access
  35 Citations (Scopus)

• The association between resting heart rate, cardiovascular disease and mortality: Evidence from 112,680 men and women in 12 cohorts

  Woodward, M., Webster, R., Murakami, Y., Barzi, F., Lam, T. H., Fang, X., Suh, I., Batty, G. D., Huxley, R. & Rodgers, A., Jun 2014, In: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 21, 6, p. 719-726 8 p.

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

  Open Access
  94 Citations (Scopus)

• The biosynthetic pathway for a thousand-year-old natural food colorant and citrinin in Penicillium marneffei

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lam, C. W., Tam, E. W. T., Lee, K. C., Yung, K. K. Y., Leung, C. K. F., Sze, K. H., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Oct 22 2014, In: Scientific Reports. 4, 6728.

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

  Open Access
  69 Citations (Scopus)

• The CHADS₂ and CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores predict adverse vascular function, ischemic stroke and cardiovascular death in high-risk patients without atrial fibrillation: Role of incorporating PR prolongation

  Chan, Y. H., Yiu, K. H., Lau, K. K., Yiu, Y. F., Li, S. W., Lam, T. H., Lau, C. P., Siu, C. W. & Tse, H. F., Dec 1 2014, In: Atherosclerosis. 237, 2, p. 504-513 10 p.

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

• The K526R substitution in viral protein PB2 enhances the effects of E627K on influenza virus replication

  Song, W., Wang, P., Mok, B. W. Y., Lau, S. Y., Huang, X., Wu, W. L., Zheng, M., Wen, X., Yang, S., Chen, Y., Li, L., Yuen, K. Y. & Chen, H., 2014, In: Nature Communications. 5, 5509.

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

  Open Access
  144 Citations (Scopus)

• Toll-like receptor 7 agonist imiquimod in combination with influenza vaccine expedites and augments humoral immune responses against Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infection in BALB/c mice

  Zhang, A. J. X., Li, C., To, K. K. W., Zhu, H. S., Lee, A. C. Y., Li, C. G., Chan, J. F. W., Hung, I. F. N. & Yuen, K. Y., Apr 2014, In: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 21, 4, p. 570-579 10 p.

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

  Open Access
  49 Citations (Scopus)

• Unique reassortant of influenza A(H7N9) virus associated with severe disease emerging in Hong Kong

  To, K. K. W., Song, W., Lau, S. Y., Que, T. L., Lung, D. C., Hung, I. F. N., Chen, H. & Yuen, K. Y., Jul 2014, In: Journal of Infection. 69, 1, p. 60-68 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  38 Citations (Scopus)

• Use of internet viral marketing to promote smoke-free lifestyles among Chinese adolescents

  Ip, P., Lam, T. H., Chan, S. S. C., Ho, F. K. W., Lo, L. A., Chiu, I. W. S., Wong, W. H. S. & Chow, C. B., Jun 9 2014, In: PLoS ONE. 9, 6, e99082.

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

  Open Access
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Vaccine-elicited CD8⁺ T cells cure mesothelioma by overcoming tumor-induced immunosuppressive environment

  Tan, Z., Zhou, J., Cheung, A. K. L., Yu, Z., Cheung, K. W., Liang, J., Wang, H., Lee, B. K., Man, K., Liu, L., Yuen, K. Y. & Chen, Z., Nov 1 2014, In: Cancer Research. 74, 21, p. 6010-6021 12 p.

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

  Open Access
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Validation and modification of the Chinese version of the smoking self-efficacy questionnaire (CSEQ-12) in a sample of community-dwelling Chinese smokers in Hong Kong

  Leung, D. Y. P., Chan, S. S. C. & Lam, T. H., Jan 1 2014, Self-Efficacy in School and Community Settings. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 195-205 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Vertically transmitted nasopharyngeal infection of the human papillomavirus: Does it play an aetiological role in nasopharyngeal cancer?

  Chan, Y. H., Lo, C. M., Lau, H. Y. & Lam, T. H., May 2014, In: Oral Oncology. 50, 5, p. 326-329 4 p.

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

• Viral genome and antiviral drug sensitivity analysis of two patients from a family cluster caused by the influenza A(H7N9) virus in Zhejiang, China, 2013

  Gao, H. N., Yao, H. P., Liang, W. F., Wu, X. X., Wu, H. B., Wu, N. P., Yang, S. G., Zhang, Q., Su, K. K., Guo, J., Zheng, S. F., Zhu, Y. X., Chen, H. L., Yuen, K. Y. & Li, L. J., 2014, In: International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 29, p. 254-258 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Viral lung infections: Epidemiology, virology, clinical features, and management of avian influenza A(H7N9)

  To, K. K. W., Chan, J. F. W. & Yuen, K. Y., May 2014, In: Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine. 20, 3, p. 225-232 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
  33 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  [A double-antigen sandwich ELISA for detecting Penicillium marneffei Mp1p-specific antibody].

  Wang, Y., Zeng, L., Chen, X., Hao, W., Yang, M., Cai, J., Wang, Y., Yuan, G. & Che, X., Mar 2013, In: Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University. 33, 3, p. 439-443 5 p.

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

• [Analysis of influential factors for job burnout among managers in a joint venture in Guangzhou, China]

  Lin, Q. H., Jiang, C. Q., Liu, Y. M., Guo, J. Y. & Lam, T. H. I., Dec 1 2013, In: Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases. 31, 12, p. 902-905 4 p.

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

• A Brief Parenting Intervention to Enhance the Parent-Child Relationship in Hong Kong: Harmony@Home

  Fabrizio, C. S., Lam, T. H., Hirschmann, M. R. & Stewart, S. M., Jul 2013, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 22, 5, p. 603-613 11 p.

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

  Open Access
  26 Citations (Scopus)