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  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

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  26 Citations (Scopus)

• A cluster analysis of patterns of objectively measured physical activity in Hong Kong

  Lee, P. H., Yu, Y. Y., McDowell, I., Leung, G. M. & Lam, T. H., Aug 2013, In: Public Health Nutrition. 16, 8, p. 1436-1444 9 p.

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

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  26 Citations (Scopus)

• A comparative analysis of risk factors and stroke risk for Asian and non-Asian men: The Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Collaboration

  Hyun, K. K., Huxley, R. R., Arima, H., Woo, J., Lam, T. H., Ueshima, H., Fang, X., Peters, S. A. E., Jee, S. H., Giles, G. G., Barzi, F. & Woodward, M., 2013, In: International Journal of Stroke. 8, 8, p. 606-611 6 p.

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

• Advantages of using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry as a rapid diagnostic tool for identification of yeasts and mycobacteria in the clinical microbiological laboratory

  Chen, J. H. K., Yam, W. C., Ngan, A. H. Y., Fung, A. M. Y., Woo, W. L., Yan, M. K., Choi, G. K. Y., Ho, P. L., Cheng, V. C. C. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 12, p. 3981-3987 7 p.

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

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  75 Citations (Scopus)

• Alcohol consumption and aortic arch calcification in an older Chinese sample: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Jiang, C. Q., Xu, L., Lam, T. H., Thomas, G. N., Zhang, W. S., Cheng, K. K. & Schooling, C. M., Apr 15 2013, In: International Journal of Cardiology. 164, 3, p. 349-354 6 p.

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

• Alcohol consumption and electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy and mediation by elevated blood pressure in older Chinese men: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Long, M. J., Jiang, C. Q., Lam, T. H., Lin, J. M., Chan, Y. H., Zhang, W. S., Jin, Y. L., Liu, B., Thomas, G. N. & Cheng, K. K., Sept 2013, In: Alcohol. 47, 6, p. 473-480 8 p.

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

• Alcohol consumption and sleep problems in Hong Kong adolescents

  Huang, R., Ho, S. Y., Lo, W. S., Lai, H. K. & Lam, T. H., Sept 2013, In: Sleep Medicine. 14, 9, p. 877-882 6 p.

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

• Alcohol intake and death from cancer in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong

  Shen, C., Mary Schooling, C., Chan, W. M., Xu, L., Lee, S. Y. & Lam, T. H., 2013, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 67, 10, p. 813-820 8 p.

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

• Alcohol use and death from respiratory disease in a prospective Chinese elderly cohort study in Hong Kong

  Shen, C., Ni, M. Y., Schooling, C. M., Chan, W. M., Lee, S. Y. & Lam, T. H., Dec 2013, In: Preventive Medicine. 57, 6, p. 819-823 5 p.

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

• Analytical sensitivity of seven point-of-care influenza virus detection tests and two molecular tests for detection of avian origin H7N9 and swine origin H3N2 variant influenza a viruses

  Chan, K. H., To, K. K. W., Chan, J. F. W., Li, C. P. Y., Chen, H. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 9, p. 3160-3161 2 p.

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

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  47 Citations (Scopus)

• Antigenicity and transmissibility of a novel clade 2.3.2.1 avian influenza H5N1 virus

  Xu, L., Bao, L., Yuan, J., Li, F., Lv, Q., Deng, W., Xu, Y., Yao, Y., Yu, P., Chen, H., Yuen, K. Y. & Qin, C., Dec 2013, In: Journal of General Virology. 94, PART 12, p. 2616-2626 11 p.

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

  Open Access
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• A randomized controlled trial of two different lengths of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

  Abdullah, A. S., Hedley, A. J., Chan, S. S. C. & Lam, T. H., 2013, In: BioMed Research International. 2013, 961751.

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

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  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Are depressive symptoms associated with cardiovascular mortality among older chinese: A cohort study of 64,000 people in Hong Kong?

  Sun, W. J., Xu, L., Chan, W. M., Lam, T. H. & Mary Schooling, C., Nov 2013, In: American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 21, 11, p. 1107-1115 9 p.

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

• A replicating Modified Vaccinia Tiantan strain expressing an avian-derived influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin induce broadly neutralizing antibodies and cross-clade protective immunity in mice

  Xiao, H., Liu, L., Zhu, Q., Tan, Z., Yu, W., Tang, X., Zhan, D., Du, Y., Wang, H., Liu, D., Li, Z., Yuen, K. Y., Ho, D. D., Gao, G. F. & Chen, Z., Dec 17 2013, In: PLoS ONE. 8, 12, e83274.

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

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  10 Citations (Scopus)

• A single nucleotide polymorphism of interleukin-6 gene is related to plasma adrenomedullin levels

  Wong, H. K., Ong, K. L., Leung, R. Y. H., Lam, T. H., Thomas, G. N., Lam, K. S. L. & Cheung, B. M. Y., Oct 2013, In: Clinical Endocrinology. 79, 4, p. 504-509 6 p.

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

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  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Assessment of weight-related factors of adolescents by private practitioners

  Huang, R., Ho, S. Y., Lo, W. S. & Lam, T. H., 2013, In: BMC Family Practice. 14, 141.

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

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  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Association between metabolic syndrome and carotid atherosclerosis: A community-based study in Hong Kong

  Leng, X. Y., Chen, X. Y., Chook, P., Xiong, L., Lin, W. H., Liu, J. Y., Tomlinson, B., Thomas, G. N., Lam, T. H., Lam, K. S. L., Cheung, B. M. Y. & Wong, K. S., Apr 1 2013, In: Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 11, 2, p. 109-114 6 p.

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

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  23 Citations (Scopus)

• A unique and conserved neutralization epitope in H5N1 influenza viruses identified by an antibody against the A/Goose/Guangdong/1/96 hemagglutinin

  Zhu, X., Guo, Y. H., Jiang, T., Wang, Y. D., Chan, K. H., Li, X. F., Yu, W., McBride, R., Paulson, J. C., Yuen, K. Y., Qin, C. F., Che, X. Y. & Wilson, I. A., Dec 2013, In: Journal of Virology. 87, 23, p. 12619-12635 17 p.

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

  Open Access
  49 Citations (Scopus)

• Behavioural and metabolic risk factors for mortality from colon and rectum cancer: Analysis of data from the Asia-Pacific Cohort Studies collaboration

  Morrison, D. S., Parr, C. L., Lam, T. H., Ueshima, H., Kim, H. C., Jee, S. H., Murakami, Y., Giles, G., Fang, X., Barzi, F., Batty, G. D., Huxley, R. R. & Woodward, M., 2013, In: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 14, 2, p. 1083-1087 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  44 Citations (Scopus)

• Broad-spectrum antivirals for the emerging Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus

  Chan, J. F. W., Chan, K. H., Kao, R. Y. T., To, K. K. W., Zheng, B. J., Li, C. P. Y., Li, P. T. W., Dai, J., Mok, F. K. Y., Chen, H., Hayden, F. G. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2013, In: Journal of Infection. 67, 6, p. 606-616 11 p.

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

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  319 Citations (Scopus)

• Characterization of a Tsukamurella pseudo-outbreak by phenotypic tests, 16S rRNA sequencing, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, and metabolic footprinting

  To, K. K. W., Fung, A. M. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Curreem, S. O. T., Lee, K. C., Yuen, K. Y., Lam, C. W., Lau, S. K. P. & Woo, P. C. Y., Jan 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 1, p. 334-338 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Chronic health problems and health-related quality of life in Chinese children and adolescents: A Population-based study in Hong Kong

  Lee, S. L., Cheung, Y. F., Wong, H. S. W., Leung, T. H., Lam, T. H. & Lau, Y. L., 2013, In: BMJ Open. 3, 1, e001183.

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

  Open Access
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Cigarette smoking as a risk factor for influenza-associated mortality: Evidence from an elderly cohort

  Wong, C. M., Yang, L., Chan, K. P., Chan, W. M., Song, L., Lai, H. K., Thach, T. Q., Ho, L. M., Chan, K. H., Lam, T. H. & Peiris, J. S. M., Jul 2013, In: Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses. 7, 4, p. 531-539 9 p.

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

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  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Clinical, virological, and histopathological manifestations of fatal human infections by avian influenza A(H7N9) Virus

  Yu, L., Wang, Z., Chen, Y., Ding, W., Jia, H., Chan, J. F. W., To, K. K. W., Chen, H., Yang, Y., Liang, W., Zheng, S., Yao, H., Yang, S., Cao, H., Dai, X., Zhao, H., Li, J., Bao, Q., Chen, P. & Hou, X. & 2 others, Li, L. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 15 2013, In: Clinical Infectious Diseases. 57, 10, p. 1449-1457 9 p.

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

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  106 Citations (Scopus)

• Clinical management and infection control of SARS: Lessons learned

  Cheng, V. C. C., Chan, J. F. W., To, K. K. W. & Yuen, K. Y., 2013, In: Antiviral Research. 100, 2, p. 407-419 13 p.

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

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  116 Citations (Scopus)

• Clinical significance of Pneumocystis jiroveci in patients with active tuberculosis

  To, K. K. W., Hung, I. F. N., Xu, T., Poon, R. W. S., Ip, W. C. T., Li, P. T. W., Li, C. P. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Yam, W. C., Chan, K. H. & Yuen, K. Y., Mar 2013, In: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 75, 3, p. 260-265 6 p.

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

• Clinical spectrum of Exophiala infections and a novel Exophiala species, Exophiala hongkongensis

  Woo, P. C. Y., Ngan, A. H. Y., Tsang, C. C. C., Ling, I. W. H., Chan, J. F. W., Leung, S. Y., Yuen, K. Y. & Lau, S. K. P., Jan 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 1, p. 260-267 8 p.

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

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  71 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparison of pyrosequencing, sanger sequencing, and melting curve analysis for detection of low-frequency macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae quasispecies in respiratory specimens

  Chan, K. H., To, K. K. W., Chan, B. W. K., Li, C. P. Y., Chiu, S. S., Yuen, K. Y. & Ho, P. L., Aug 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 8, p. 2592-2598 7 p.

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

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  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Complete genome sequence of a novel feline astrovirus from a domestic cat in Hong Kong

  Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Yip, C. C. Y., Bai, R., Wu, Y., Tse, H. & Yuen, K. Y., 2013, In: Genome Announcements. 1, 5, e00708-13.

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

• Correlation of large artery intracranial occlusive disease with carotid intima-media thickness and presence of carotid plaque

  Leng, X. Y., Chen, X. Y., Chook, P., Xiong, L., Lin, W. H., Liu, J. Y., Tomlinson, B., Thomas, G. N., Lam, T. H., Lam, K. S. L., Cheung, B. M. Y. & Wong, K. S., Jan 2013, In: Stroke. 44, 1, p. 68-72 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Cross-reactive antibodies in convalescent SARS patients' sera against the emerging novel human coronavirus EMC (2012) by both immunofluorescent and neutralizing antibody tests

  Chan, K. H., Chan, J. F. W., Tse, H., Chen, H., Lau, C. C. Y., Cai, J. P., Tsang, A. K. L., Xiao, X., To, K. K. W., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Zheng, B. J., Wang, M. & Yuen, K. Y., Aug 2013, In: Journal of Infection. 67, 2, p. 130-140 11 p.

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

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  131 Citations (Scopus)

• Delayed induction of proinflammatory cytokines and suppression of innate antiviral response by the novel Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: Implications for pathogenesis and treatment

  Lau, S. K. P., Lau, C. C. Y., Chan, K. H., Li, C. P. Y., Chen, H., Jin, D. Y., Chan, J. F. W., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2013, In: Journal of General Virology. 94, PART 12, p. 2679-2690 12 p.

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

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  349 Citations (Scopus)

• Development of anti-influenza A compounds: a pilot study.

  Zheng, B. J., Chan, C. S., Poon, K. M., Ng, F., Ho, C. M., Che, C. M. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 2013, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 19 Suppl 4, p. 36-38 3 p.

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

• Differential cell line susceptibility to the emerging novel human betacoronavirus 2c EMC/2012: Implications for disease pathogenesis and clinical manifestation

  Chan, J. F. W., Chan, K. H., Choi, G. K. Y., To, K. K. W., Tse, H., Cai, J. P., Yeung, M. L., Cheng, V. C. C., Chen, H., Che, X. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Jun 1 2013, In: Journal of Infectious Diseases. 207, 11, p. 1743-1752 10 p.

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

  Open Access
  185 Citations (Scopus)

• Direct bacterial identification in positive blood cultures by use of two commercial matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry systems

  Chen, J. H. K., Ho, P. L., Kwan, G. S. W., She, K. K. K., Siu, G. K. H., Cheng, V. C. C., Yuen, K. Y. & Yam, W. C., Jun 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 6, p. 1733-1739 7 p.

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

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  136 Citations (Scopus)

• Effectiveness of a parental training programme in enhancing the parent-child relationship and reducing harsh parenting practices and parental stress in preparing children for their transition to primary school: A randomised controlled trial

  Li, H. C. W., Chan, S. S. C., Mak, Y. W. & Lam, T. H., Nov 16 2013, In: BMC Public Health. 13, 1, 1079.

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

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  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Effectiveness of a play-integrated primary one preparatory programme to enhance a smooth transition for children

  Li, W. H. C., Mak, Y. W., Chan, S. S. C., Chu, A. K. Y., Lee, E. Y. & Lam, T. H., Jan 2013, In: Journal of Health Psychology. 18, 1, p. 10-25 16 p.

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

  Open Access
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Effect of alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenase gene polymorphisms on alcohol-associated hypertension: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Sen Zhang, W., Xu, L., Mary Schooling, C., Jiang, C. Q., Keung Cheng, K., Liu, B. & Hing Lam, T., Aug 2013, In: Hypertension Research. 36, 8, p. 741-746 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Effects of Depressive Symptoms and Family Satisfaction on Health Related Quality of Life: The Hong Kong FAMILY Study

  Nan, H., Lee, P. H., Ni, M. Y., Chan, B. H. Y. & Lam, T. H., Mar 14 2013, In: PLoS ONE. 8, 3, e58436.

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

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  38 Citations (Scopus)

• Elevated circulating adipocyte-fatty acid binding protein levels predict incident cardiovascular events in a community-based cohort: a 12-year prospective study.

  Chow, W. S., Tso, A. W. K., Xu, A., Yuen, M. M. A., Fong, C. H. Y., Lam, T. H., Lo, S. V., Tse, H. F., Woo, Y. C., Yeung, C. Y., Cheung, B. M. Y. & Lam, K. S. L., Feb 2013, In: Unknown Journal. 2, 1, p. e004176

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

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  94 Citations (Scopus)

• Evaluation of the lightcycler methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) advanced test for detection of MRSA nasal colonization

  Yam, W. C., Siu, G. K. H., Ho, P. L., Ng, T. K., Que, T. L., Yip, K. T., Fok, C. P. K., Chen, J. H. K., Cheng, V. C. C. & Yuen, K. Y., Sept 2013, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51, 9, p. 2869-2874 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• Factors associated with participant compliance in studies using accelerometers

  Lee, P. H., Macfarlane, D. J. & Lam, T. H., Sept 2013, In: Gait and Posture. 38, 4, p. 912-917 6 p.

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

• For non-exercising people, the number of steps walked is more strongly associated with health than time spent walking

  Lee, P. H., Nan, H., Yu, Y. Y., McDowell, I., Leung, G. M. & Lam, T. H., May 2013, In: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 16, 3, p. 227-230 4 p.

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

• From SARS coronavirus to novel animal and human coronaviruses

  To, K. K. W., Hung, I. F. N., Chan, J. F. W. & Yuen, K. Y., 2013, In: Journal of Thoracic Disease. 5, SUPPL.2, p. S103-S108

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

• Genetic characterization of Betacoronavirus lineage C viruses in bats reveals marked sequence divergence in the spike protein of pipistrellus bat coronavirus HKU5 in japanese pipistrelle: Implications for the origin of the novel middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus

  Lau, S. K. P., Li, K. S. M., Tsang, A. K. L., Lam, C. S. F., Ahmed, S., Chen, H., Chan, K. H., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2013, In: Journal of Virology. 87, 15, p. 8638-8650 13 p.

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

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  226 Citations (Scopus)

• Genetic characterization of EV71 isolates from 2004 to 2010 reveals predominance and persistent circulation of the newly proposed genotype D and recent emergence of a distinct lineage of subgenotype C2 in Hong Kong

  Yip, C. C., Lau, S. K., Lo, J. Y., Chan, K. H., Woo, P. C. & Yuen, K. Y., 2013, In: Virology Journal. 10, 222.

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

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  40 Citations (Scopus)

• Grandparental education, parental education and child height: Evidence from Hong Kong's "Children of 1997" birth cohort

  Kwok, M. K., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H., Leung, S. S. L. & Schooling, C. M., Aug 2013, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 23, 8, p. 475-484 10 p.

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

• Health information seeking partially mediated the association between socioeconomic status and self-rated health among hong kong chinese

  Wang, M. P., Wang, X., Lam, T. H., Viswanath, K. & Chan, S. S., Dec 13 2013, In: PLoS ONE. 8, 12, e82720.

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  21 Citations (Scopus)

• HPV vaccination in Hong Kong: Uptake and reasons for non-vaccination amongst Chinese adolescent girls

  Li, S. L., Lau, Y. L., Lam, T. H., Yip, P. S. F., Fan, S. Y. S. & Ip, P., Dec 2 2013, In: Vaccine. 31, 49, p. 5785-5788 4 p.

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  40 Citations (Scopus)

• Human enterovirus 71 epidemics: what's next?

  Yip, C. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2013, In: Emerging Health Threats Journal. 6, p. 19780 1 p.

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  146 Citations (Scopus)