Detection of QT interval prolongation using Apple Watch electrocardiogram in children and adolescents with congenital long QT syndrome

Autor: Jennifer Yee-ming Li, Sit-yee Kwok, Sabrina Tsao, Charis Hoi-yan Chung, Wilfred Hing-sang Wong, Yiu-fai Cheung

Publikováno v: International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature, Vol 47, Iss , Pp 101232- (2023)

Background: Apple watch-derived electrocardiogram (awECG) may help identify prolongation of corrected QT (QTc) interval. This study aimed to determine its usefulness for assessment of prolongation of QTc interval in children and adolescents with long

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The estimated age-group specific influenza vaccine coverage rates in Hong Kong and the impact of the school outreach vaccination program

Autor: Wilfred Hing-Sang Wong, Sinéad Peare, Hiu Ying Lam, Chun Bong Chow, Yu Lung Lau

Publikováno v: Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2022)

Previous studies have shown that seasonal influenza strikes annually causing millions to fall sick and several hundred thousand to die globally. Hence, universal vaccination is a public health aim to control influenza. The Hong Kong Government starte

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HLA alleles associated with asparaginase hypersensitivity in Chinese children

Autor: Gilbert T. Chua, Jaime S. Rosa Duque, Daniel Ka Leung Cheuk, Alex Wing Kwan Leung, Wilfred Hing Sang Wong, Anthony Pak Yin Liu, Pamela P. W. Lee, Shau Yin Ha, Alan Kwok Shing Chiang, Marco Hok Kung Ho, Wai Keung Chu, Yuk Sing Chan, Chun Wing Luk, Alvin Siu Cheung Ling, Mike Yat Wah Kwan, Oscar Kuen Fong Yiu, Ian Chi Kei Wong, Yu Lung Lau, Chi Kong Li, Wing Hang Leung, Godfrey Chi Fung Chan, Patrick Ip, Janette Kwok

Publikováno v: Journal of Hematology & Oncology, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2021)

Abstract Asparaginase is an important drug to treat childhood haematological malignancies. Data on the association between human leukocyte antigens (HLA) and asparaginase hypersensitivity among Chinese are lacking. We conducted a retrospective study

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Hospital mortality in patients with rare diseases during pandemics: lessons learnt from the COVID-19 and SARS pandemics

Autor: Claudia Ching Yan Chung, Wilfred Hing Sang Wong, Brian Hon Yin Chung

Publikováno v: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)

Abstract Background The threat and experience of pandemics occur differently for different groups. The rare disease population is at particular risk of being further marginalised during pandemics. In this study, our objective was to assess the hospit

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Targeted Gene Sanger Sequencing Should Remain the First-Tier Genetic Test for Children Suspected to Have the Five Common X-Linked Inborn Errors of Immunity

Autor: Koon-Wing Chan, Chung-Yin Wong, Daniel Leung, Xingtian Yang, Susanna F. S. Fok, Priscilla H. S. Mak, Lei Yao, Wen Ma, Huawei Mao, Xiaodong Zhao, Weiling Liang, Surjit Singh, Mohamed-Ridha Barbouche, Jian-Xin He, Li-Ping Jiang, Woei-Kang Liew, Minh Huong Thi Le, Dina Muktiarti, Fatima Johanna Santos-Ocampo, Reda Djidjik, Brahim Belaid, Intan Hakimah Ismail, Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, Way Seah Lee, Tong-Xin Chen, Jinrong Liu, Runming Jin, Xiaochuan Wang, Yin Hsiu Chien, Hsin-Hui Yu, Dinesh Raj, Revathi Raj, Jenifer Vaughan, Michael Urban, Sylvia van den Berg, Brian Eley, Anselm Chi-Wai Lee, Mas Suhaila Isa, Elizabeth Y. Ang, Bee Wah Lee, Allen Eng Juh Yeoh, Lynette P. Shek, Nguyen Ngoc Quynh Le, Van Anh Thi Nguyen, Anh Phan Nguyen Lien, Regina D. Capulong, Joanne Michelle Mallillin, Jose Carlo Miguel M. Villanueva, Karol Anne B. Camonayan, Michelle De Vera, Roxanne J. Casis-Hao, Rommel Crisenio M. Lobo, Ruby Foronda, Vicky Wee Eng Binas, Soraya Boushaki, Nadia Kechout, Gun Phongsamart, Siriporn Wongwaree, Chamnanrua Jiratchaya, Mongkol Lao-Araya, Muthita Trakultivakorn, Narissara Suratannon, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk, Teerapol Chantveerawong, Wasu Kamchaisatian, Lee Lee Chan, Mia Tuang Koh, Ke Juin Wong, Siew Moy Fong, Meow-Keong Thong, Zarina Abdul Latiff, Lokman Mohd Noh, Rajiva de Silva, Zineb Jouhadi, Khulood Al-Saad, Pandiarajan Vignesh, Ankur Kumar Jindal, Amit Rawat, Anju Gupta, Deepti Suri, Jing Yang, Elaine Yuen-Ling Au, Janette Siu-Yin Kwok, Siu-Yuen Chan, Wayland Yuk-Fun Hui, Gilbert T. Chua, Jaime Rosa Duque, Kai-Ning Cheong, Patrick Chun Yin Chong, Marco Hok Kung Ho, Tsz-Leung Lee, Wilfred Hing-Sang Wong, Wanling Yang, Pamela P. Lee, Wenwei Tu, Xi-Qiang Yang, Yu Lung Lau

Publikováno v: Frontiers in Immunology, Vol 13 (2022)

To address inborn errors of immunity (IEI) which were underdiagnosed in resource-limited regions, our centre developed and offered free genetic testing for the most common IEI by Sanger sequencing (SS) since 2001. With the establishment of The Asian

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