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• 2008

  Passive smoking and risk of peripheral arterial disease and ischemic stroke in chinese women who never smoked

  He, Y., Lam, T. H., Jiang, B., Wang, J., Sai, X., Fan, L., Li, X., Qin, Y. & Hu, F. B., Oct 7 2008, In: Circulation. 118, 15, p. 1535-1540 6 p.

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

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  122 Citations (Scopus)

• Polymorphisms of the fibrinogen-beta gene are related to 2-hour glucose level after oral glucose tolerance test in Hong Kong Chinese

  Wong, L. Y. F., Ong, K. L., Cheung, B. M. Y., Leung, R. Y. H., Man, Y. B. & Lam, T. H., 2008, In: Disease Markers. 24, 3, p. 167-173 7 p.

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

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  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Priming with rAAV encoding RBD of SARS-CoV S protein and boosting with RBD-specific peptides for T cell epitopes elevated humoral and cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV infection

  Du, L., Zhao, G., Lin, Y., Chan, C., He, Y., Jiang, S., Wu, C., Jin, D. Y., Yuen, K. Y., Zhou, Y. & Zheng, B. J., Mar 20 2008, In: Vaccine. 26, 13, p. 1644-1651 8 p.

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

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  75 Citations (Scopus)

• Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA): A multicity study of short-term effects of air pollution on mortality

  Wong, C. M., Vichit-Vadakan, N., Kan, H., Qian, Z., Vajanapoom, N., Ostro, B., Wong, C. M., Thach, T. Q., Chau, P. Y. K., Chan, K. P., Chung, R. Y., Qu, C. Q., Yang, L., Thomas, G. N., Lam, T. H., Hadley, A. J., Peiris, J. S. M., Wong, T. W., Chen, B. & Zhao, N. & 15 others, Zhang, Y., London, S. J., Song, G., Jiang, L., Chen, G., Qian, Z., Lin, H. M., Bentley, C. M., Lin, H. M., He, Q., Kong, L., Yang, N., Zhou, D., Xu, S. & Liu, W., Sept 1 2008, In: Environmental Health Perspectives. 116, 9, p. 1195-1202 8 p.

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

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  405 Citations (Scopus)

• Relationship between the metabolic syndrome and the development of hypertension in the Hong Kong cardiovascular risk factor prevalence study-2 (CRISPS2)

  Cheung, B. M. Y., Wat, N. M. S., Man, Y. B., Tam, S., Cheng, C. H., Leung, G. M., Woo, J., Janus, E. D., Lau, C. P., Lam, T. H. & Lam, K. S. L., Jan 2008, In: American Journal of Hypertension. 21, 1, p. 17-22 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  60 Citations (Scopus)

• Reliability and validity of the IPAQ-Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Deng, H. B., Macfarlane, D. J., Thomas, G. N., Lao, X. Q., Jiang, C. Q., Cheng, K. K. & Lam, T. H., Feb 2008, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40, 2, p. 303-307 5 p.

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

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  264 Citations (Scopus)

• Repeat suicide attempts in Hong Kong community adolescents

  Wong, J. P. S., Stewart, S. M., Claassen, C., Lee, P. W. H., Rao, U. & Lam, T. H., Jan 2008, In: Social Science and Medicine. 66, 2, p. 232-241 10 p.

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

• Retracted: outcome and immune reconstitution of HBV-specific immunity in patients with reactivation of occult HBV infection after alemtuzumab-containing chemotherapy regimen.

  Hui, C. K., Cheung, W. W., Leung, K. W., Cheng, V. C. C., Tang, B. S. F., Li, I. W. S., Luk, J. M., Lee, N. P., Kwong, Y. L., Au, W. Y., Yuen, K. Y., Lau, G. K. & Liang, R., Aug 2008, In: Hepatology. 48, 2, p. 1-10 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Risk-stratified seroprevalence of SARS coronavirus in children residing in a district with point-source outbreak compared to a low-risk area

  Lee, P. P. W., Wong, W. H. S., Chiu, S. S., Lau, Y. L., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H., Chan, K. H. & Peiris, J. S. M., 2008, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 14, SUPP4, p. 17-20 4 p.

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

• SARS: A Historical Perspective from Hong Kong

  Yuen, K. Y. & Zhong, N. S., Jan 11 2008, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. John Wiley and Sons, p. 1-12 12 p.

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

• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

  Peiris, M., Anderson, L. J., Osterhaus, A. D. M. E., Stohr, K. & Yuen, K. Y., Jan 11 2008, John Wiley and Sons. 263 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Socioeconomic disparities in air pollution-associated mortality

  Ou, C. Q., Hedley, A. J., Chung, R. Y., Thach, T. Q., Chau, Y. K., Chan, K. P., Yang, L., Ho, S. Y., Wong, C. M. & Lam, T. H., Jun 2008, In: Environmental Research. 107, 2, p. 237-244 8 p.

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

• Spike protein, S, of human coronavirus HKU1: Role in viral life cycle and application in antibody detection

  Chan, C. M., Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Tse, H., Chen, H. L., Li, F., Zheng, B. J., Chen, L., Huang, J. D. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 2008, In: Experimental Biology and Medicine. 233, 12, p. 1527-1536 10 p.

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

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  27 Citations (Scopus)

• Studies of SARS virus vaccines

  Zheng, B. J., Du, L. Y., Zhao, G. Y., Lin, Y. P., Sui, H. Y., Chan, C., Ma, S., Guan, Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2008, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 14, SUPP4, p. 39-43 5 p.

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

• Symptom characteristics of Kidney-Yin deficiency and Kidney-Yang deficiency in Hong Kong Chinese midlife women

  Chen, R. Q., Cao, K. J., Lam, T. H. & Wong, C. M., Jun 1 2008, In: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 14, 5, p. 457-460 4 p.

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

• The effects of air pollution on mortality in socially deprived urban areas in Hong Kong, China

  Wong, C. M., Ou, C. Q., Chan, K. P., Chau, Y. K., Thach, T. Q., Yang, L., Chung, R. Y. N., Thomas, G. N., Peiris, J. S. M., Wong, T. W., Hedley, A. J. & Lam, T. H., Sept 2008, In: Environmental Health Perspectives. 116, 9, p. 1189-1194 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  119 Citations (Scopus)

• The establishment and promotion of the first youth quitline in Hong Kong: Challenges and opportunities

  Chan, S. S. C., Wong, D. C. N., Fong, D. Y. T., Leung, A. Y. M., Lam, D. O. B., Mak, Y. W. & Lam, T. H., Sept 2008, In: Evaluation and the Health Professions. 31, 3, p. 258-271 14 p.

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

• The management of coronavirus infections with particular reference to SARS

  Wong, S. S. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2008, In: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 62, 3, p. 437-441 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  83 Citations (Scopus)

• Then and now: Use of 16S rDNA gene sequencing for bacterial identification and discovery of novel bacteria in clinical microbiology laboratories

  Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Teng, J. L. L., Tse, H. & Yuen, K. Y., 2008, In: Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 14, 10, p. 908-934 27 p.

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

  Open Access
  659 Citations (Scopus)

• The oral cavity as a natural reservoir for Streptococcus sinensis

  Woo, P. C. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Tsang, S. N. Y., Tse, C. W. S., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., 2008, In: Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 14, 11, p. 1075-1079 5 p.

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

  Open Access
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Transmission Dynamics and Control of the Viral Aetiological Agent of SARS

  Leung, G. M., Hedley, A. J., Lam, T. H., Ghani, A. C., Donnelly, C. A., Fraser, C., Riley, S., Ferguson, N. M. & Anderson, R. M., Jan 11 2008, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. John Wiley and Sons, p. 111-130 20 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Well-characterized monoclonal antibodies against cell wall antigen of Aspergillus species improve immunoassay specificity and sensitivity

  Hao, W., Pan, Y. X., Ding, Y. Q., Xiao, S., Yin, K., Wang, Y. D., Qiu, L. W., Zhang, Q. L., Woo, P. C. Y., Lau, S. K. P., Yuen, K. Y. & Che, X. Y., Feb 2008, In: Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 15, 2, p. 194-202 9 p.

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

  Open Access
  24 Citations (Scopus)

• White blood cell count and the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Lao, X. Q., Neil Thomas, G., Jiang, C., Zhang, W., Adab, P., Lam, T. H. & Cheng, K. K., Dec 2008, In: Atherosclerosis. 201, 2, p. 418-424 7 p.

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

• Who receives, benefits from and is harmed by cervical and breast cancer screening among Hong Kong Chinese?

  Leung, G. M., Woo, P. P. S., Cowling, B. J., Tsang, C. S. H., Cheung, A. N. Y., Ngan, H. Y. S., Galbraith, K. & Lam, T. H., Sept 2008, In: Journal of Public Health. 30, 3, p. 282-292 11 p.

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

  Open Access
  11 Citations (Scopus)
• 2007

  Age of menarche and the metabolic syndrome in China

  Heys, M., Schooling, C. M., Jiang, C., Cowling, B. J., Lao, X., Zhang, W., Cheng, K. K., Adab, P., Thomas, G. N., Lam, T. H. & Leung, G. M., Nov 2007, In: Epidemiology. 18, 6, p. 740-746 7 p.

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

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  100 Citations (Scopus)

• A model to control the epidemic of H5N1 influenza at the source

  Guan, Y., Chen, H., Li, K. S., Riley, S., Leung, G. M., Webster, R., Peiris, J. S. M. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 13 2007, In: BMC Infectious Diseases. 7, 132.

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

  Open Access
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• A randomised controlled trial of a health education intervention provided by nurses to mothers of sick children

  Chan, S. & Lam, T. H., Aug 2007, In: Hong Kong Medical Journal. 13, 4, p. 25-27 3 p.

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

• Ascaris-induced eosinophilic pneumonitis in an HIV-infected patient

  Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Wong, S. S. Y., Ma, E. S. K. & Yuen, K. Y., Feb 2007, In: Journal of Clinical Pathology. 60, 2, p. 202-203 2 p.

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

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  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Asymptomatic Penicillium marneffei fungemia in an HIV-infected patient

  Wang, T. K. F., Yuen, K. Y. & Wong, S. S. Y., May 2007, In: International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 11, 3, p. 280-281 2 p.

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

  Open Access
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Avian influenza A (H5N1) infection in a patient in China, 2006.

  Chen, X., Smith, G. J., Zhou, B., Qiu, C., Wu, W. L., Li, Y., Lu, P., Duan, L., Liu, S., Yuan, J., Yang, G., Wang, H., Cheng, J., Jiang, H., Peiris, J. S., Chen, H., Yuen, K. Y., Zhong, N. & Guan, Y., 2007, In: Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses. 1, 5-6, p. 207-213 7 p.

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

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Bats as a continuing source of emerging infections in humans

  Wong, S., Lau, S., Woo, P. & Yuen, K. Y., Mar 2007, In: Reviews in Medical Virology. 17, 2, p. 67-91 25 p.

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

  Open Access
  272 Citations (Scopus)

• Cardiovascular risk prediction tools for populations in Asia

  Barzi, F., Patel, A., Gu, D., Sritara, P., Lam, T. H., Rodgers, A. & Woodward, M., Feb 2007, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 61, 2, p. 115-121 7 p.

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

  Open Access
  154 Citations (Scopus)

• Catabacter hongkongensis gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from blood cultures of patients from Hong Kong and Canada

  Lau, S. K. P., McNabb, A., Woo, G. K. S., Hoang, L., Fung, A. M. Y., Chung, L. M. W., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Feb 2007, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 45, 2, p. 395-401 7 p.

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

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  51 Citations (Scopus)

• Characterization of a novel cryptic plasmid, pHLHK26, in Laribacter hongkongensis

  Woo, P. C. Y., Teng, J. L. L., Ma, S. S. L., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Apr 2007, In: New Microbiologica. 30, 2, p. 139-147 9 p.

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

• Cleavage of spike protein of SARS coronavirus by protease factor Xa is associated with viral infectivity

  Du, L., Kao, R. Y., Zhou, Y., He, Y., Zhao, G., Wong, C., Jiang, S., Yuen, K. Y., Jin, D. Y. & Zheng, B. J., Jul 20 2007, In: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 359, 1, p. 174-179 6 p.

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

  Open Access
  113 Citations (Scopus)

• Clinical and molecular epidemiology of human bocavirus in respiratory and fecal samples from children in Hong Kong

  Lau, S. K. P., Yip, C. C. Y., Que, T. L., Lee, R. A., Au-Yeung, R. K. H., Zhou, B., So, L. Y., Lau, Y. L., Chan, K. H., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., 2007, In: Journal of Infectious Diseases. 196, 7, p. 986-993 8 p.

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

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  185 Citations (Scopus)

• Clinical features and complete genome characterization of a distinct human rhinovirus (HRV) genetic cluster, probably representing a previously undetected HRV species, HRV-C, associated with acute respiratory illness in children

  Lau, S. K. P., Yip, C. C. Y., Tsoi, H. W., Lee, R. A., So, L. Y., Lau, Y. L., Chan, K. H., Woo, P. C. Y. & Yuen, K. Y., Nov 2007, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 45, 11, p. 3655-3664 10 p.

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

  Open Access
  293 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparative analysis of twelve genomes of three novel group 2c and group 2d coronaviruses reveals unique group and subgroup features

  Woo, P. C. Y., Wang, M., Lau, S. K. P., Xu, H., Poon, R. W. S., Guo, R., Wong, B. H. L., Gao, K., Tsoi, H. W., Huang, Y., Li, K. S. M., Lam, C. S. F., Chan, K. H., Zheng, B. J. & Yuen, K. Y., Feb 2007, In: Journal of Virology. 81, 4, p. 1574-1585 12 p.

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

  Open Access
  223 Citations (Scopus)

• Complete genome sequence of bat coronavirus HKU2 from Chinese horseshoe bats revealed a much smaller spike gene with a different evolutionary lineage from the rest of the genome

  Lau, S. K. P., Woo, P. C. Y., Li, K. S. M., Huang, Y., Wang, M., Lam, C. S. F., Xu, H., Guo, R., Chan, K. H., Zheng, B. J. & Yuen, K. Y., Oct 25 2007, In: Virology. 367, 2, p. 428-439 12 p.

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

  Open Access
  152 Citations (Scopus)

• c-Reactive protein and the metabolic syndrome in older Chinese: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study

  Lao, X. Q., Thomas, G. N., Jiang, C. Q., Zhang, W. S., Yin, P., Adab, P., Lam, T. H. & Cheng, K. K., Oct 2007, In: Atherosclerosis. 194, 2, p. 483-489 7 p.

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

• Cross-Sectional and Prospective Associations Between Passive Smoking and Respiratory Symptoms at the Workplace

  Ho, S. Y., Lam, T. H., Chung, S. F. & Lam, T. P., Feb 2007, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 17, 2, p. 126-131 6 p.

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

• Cytosine deamination and selection of CpG suppressed clones are the two major independent biological forces that shape codon usage bias in coronaviruses

  Woo, P. C. Y., Wong, B. H. L., Huang, Y., Lau, S. K. P. & Yuen, K. Y., Dec 20 2007, In: Virology. 369, 2, p. 431-442 12 p.

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

  Open Access
  70 Citations (Scopus)

• Development of diabetes in Chinese with the metabolic syndrome: A 6-year prospective study

  Cheung, B. M. Y., Wat, N. M. S., Man, Y. B., Tam, S., Thomas, G. N., Leung, G. M., Chun, H. C., Woo, J., Janus, E. D., Chu, P. L., Tai, H. L. & Lam, K. S. L., May 2007, In: Diabetes Care. 30, 6, p. 1430-1436 7 p.

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

  Open Access
  95 Citations (Scopus)

• Does regular exercise protect against air pollution-associated mortality?

  Wong, C. M., Ou, C. Q., Thach, T. Q., Chau, Y. K., Chan, K. P., Ho, S. Y., Chung, R. Y., Lam, T. H. & Hedley, A. J., May 2007, In: Preventive Medicine. 44, 5, p. 386-392 7 p.

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

• Effectiveness of an elderly smoking cessation counseling training program for social workers: A longitudinal study

  Leung, G. M., Chan, S. S. C., Johnston, J. M., Chan, S. K. K., Woo, P. P. S., Chi, I. & Lam, T. H., Apr 2007, In: Chest. 131, 4, p. 1157-1165 9 p.

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

• Epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and control of SARS: The 2002-2003 epidemic

  Anderson, R. M., Fraser, C., Ghani, A. C., Donnelly, C. A., Riley, S., Ferguson, N. M., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H. & Hedley, A. J., Sept 1 2007, SARS: A Case Study in Emerging Infections. Oxford University Press, Vol. 9780198568193.

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

  Open Access
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Establishment of influenza A virus (H6N1) in minor poultry species in southern China

  Cheung, C. L., Vijaykrishna, D., Smith, G. J. D., Fan, X. H., Zhang, J. X., Bahl, J., Duan, L., Huang, K., Tai, H., Wang, J., Poon, L. L. M., Peiris, J. S. M., Chen, H. & Guan, Y., Oct 2007, In: Journal of Virology. 81, 19, p. 10402-10412 11 p.

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

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  104 Citations (Scopus)

• Evaluation of an in-house genotyping resistance test for HIV-1 drug resistance interpretation and genotyping

  Chen, J. H. K., Wong, K. H., Chan, K., Lam, H. Y., Lee, S. S., Li, P., Lee, M. P., Tsang, D. N., Zheng, B. J., Yuen, K. Y. & Yam, W. C., Jun 2007, In: Journal of Clinical Virology. 39, 2, p. 125-131 7 p.

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

• Evaluation of NucliSens EasyQ™ HIV-1 assay for quantification of HIV-1 subtypes prevalent in South-east Asia

  Lam, H. Y., Chen, J. H. K., Wong, K. H., Chan, K., Li, P., Lee, M. P., Tsang, D. N., Yuen, K. Y. & Yam, W. C., Jan 2007, In: Journal of Clinical Virology. 38, 1, p. 39-43 5 p.

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

• Evolution and molecular epidemiology of H9N2 influenza A viruses from quail in Southern China, 2000 to 2005

  Xu, K. M., Li, K. S., Smith, G. J. D., Li, J. W., Tai, H., Zhang, J. X., Webster, R. G., Peiris, J. S. M., Chen, H. & Guan, Y., Mar 2007, In: Journal of Virology. 81, 6, p. 2635-2645 11 p.

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

  Open Access
  159 Citations (Scopus)