RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP 1997
RESEARCH OUTPUT
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE


Scholarly books and monographs

Dixon, A.S., Lam, C.L.K., Lam, T.P. and Ho, R. Active learning in the General Practice Clerkship in Kember, D., Ha, T.S., Lam, B.H. et al. eds.. Improving University Teaching in Hong Kong. 1996 Action Learning Project, Hong Kong, 1996.

Janus, E.D., Cockram, C.S., Fielding, R., Hedley, A.J., Ho, P., Lam, K.S.L., Lam, T.H., Lau, C.P., Lo, M., Lo, S.C., Ma, P.L., Masarei, J.R.L., Tai, Y.T., Tomlinson, B., Wong, S.P. and Woo, J.L.F. Hong Kong Cardiovascular Risk Factor Prevalence Study 1995 - 1996, Hong Kong, HK Cardiovascular Risk Factor Prevalence Study Steering Com., 1996, 145pp.

Lam, S.K., Paumgartner, G. and Wang, B. Update on Hepatobiliary Diseases, The Netherlands, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1996.

Lam, S.K., Cheung, S.S., Chi, I., Ching, C.K., Chow, N.W.S., Chu, L.W., Janus, E.D., Kung, A.W.C., Lau, C.P., Lee, M.C., Leung, E.M.F., Lo, M.B.N., Lok, N.S. and Wong, B.C.Y. The Health of the Elderly in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 1997.


Journal articles, book chapters and other published papers

Anderson, J., Armitage, J.O., Berger, F., Cavalli, F., Chan, W.C., Close, J., Coiffier, B., Connors, J., Diebold, J., Gascoyne, R., Harris, N., Hiddemann, W., Ho, F.C.S., Jacobs, P., Liang, R.H.S., Lister, T.A., Maclennan, K., Muller-Hermelink, H.K., Nathwani, B.N., Norton, A., Ott, G., Pedrinis, E., Roy, P., Schauer, A. and Weisenburger, D.D. A clinical evaluation of the International Lymphoma Study Group Classification of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a report of the Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Classification Project. Blood, 1997, 88: 3909-3918.

Chan, A.S.K., Lam, W.K., Wong, M.P., Fu, K.H., Lee, J., Yew, W.W., Chiu, S.W. and Lung, M.L. Chromosomal 11 alterations in non-small cell lung carcinomas in Hong Kong. Lung Cancer, 1996, 15: 51 - 65.

Chan, D.T.M. Hepatitis C virus infection in patients on renal replacement therapy. Nephrology, 1996, 2(suppl 1): 85-87.

Chan, D.T.M., Li, F.K., Wu, P.C., Lau, J.Y.N., Lok, A.S.F., Lai, C.L. and Cheng, I.K.P. Efficacy and side-effects of interferon in the eradication of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in hemodialysis patients. J Am Soc Nephrol, 1996, 7(9): 1475.

Chan, D.T.M., Wu, P.C., Lau, J.Y.N., Lok, A.S.F., Lai, C.L. and Cheng, I.K.P. Interferon treatment for hepatitis C virus infection in patients on haemodialysis. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, UK, 1997, 12: 1414 - 1419.

Chan, D.W., Liang, R.H.S., Kwong, Y.L. and Chan, V.N.Y. Detection of T-cell receptor delta gene rearrangement in T-cell malignancies by clonal specific polymerase chain reaction and its application to detect minimal residual disease.. American Journal of Hematology, 1996, 52: 171-177.

Chan, D.W. and Liang, R.H.S. Detection of minimal residual disease by clonal specific reaction.. Journal of Hong Kong Medical Technology Association, 1996, 6: 91-97.

Chan, D.W., Liang, R.H.S. and Kwong, Y.L. Pattern of T-cell receptor delta gene rearrangement by Southern blotting and polymerase chain reaction technique in Hong Kong Chinese patients with non-T-cell haematological malignancies.. Hematological Oncology, 1996, 14: 57-66.

Chan, K.L., Saing, H., Fan, S.T., Tam, P.K.H., Wei, W.I., Tsoi, N.S., Ng, I.O.L., Tsoi, W.K., Chan, J.C.K. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation in children: a three years' review. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 1997, 33: S52.

Chan, K.W., Chan, D.T.M. and Cheng, I.K.P. Glomerular pathology of allograft kidneys in Hong Kong. Transplant Proc, 1996, 28: 1525-1526.

Chan, V.N.Y., Pang, A., Chan, T.P.T., Chan, V.W.Y. and Chan, T.K. Molecular characterization of haemophilia A in Southern Chinese. British Journal of Haematology, 1996, 93: 451-456.

Chan, V.N.Y., Tang, M. and Chan, T.K. Prenatal diagnosis of common genetic diseases in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Paediatrics (new series), 1996, 1: 184-188.

Chan, V.N.Y., Chan, V.W.Y., Tang, M., Todd, D. and Chan, T.K. Molecular defects in Hb H hydrops fetalis. British Journal of Haematology, 1997, 96: 224-228.

Chan, W.K. and Lau, C.P. Radiofrequency ablation of Mahaim fibre guided by mapping of accessory pathway potential. Journal of Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 1997, 5: 16-23.

Chan, W.K. and Lau, C.P. ECG Rounds: a lady with palpitation. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 268-270.

Chen, F.E., Tsang, K.W.T. and Liang, R.H.S. Thalidomide responsive chronic pulmonary graft versus host disease.. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 1997, 19: 95-96.

Chen, W.H., Lau, C.P., Leung, S.K., Ho, D.S.W. and Lee, I.S.F. Interference of cellular phones with implanted permanent pacemakers. Clinical Cardiology, 1996, 19: 881-886.

Cheng, I.K.P., Ho, S.K., Chan, D.T.M., Ng, W.K. and Chan, K.W. Crescentic nodular glomerulosclerosis secondary to truncated immunoglobulin alpha heavy chain deposition. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 1996, 28: 283 - 288.

Cheng, I.K.P., Lam, K.S.L., Janus, E.D., Pang, R.W.C. and Lauder, I.J. Treatment of hyperlipidaemia in NIDDM patients with progressive nephropathy. Contrib Nephrol Basel, Karger, 1997, 120: 79-87.

Cheung, B.M.Y. and Lau, C.P. Different uses of angiotensin: converting enzyme inhibitors. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1996, 18: 398-406.

Cheung, R.T.F., Hachinski, V.C. and Cechetto, D.F. Cardiovascular response to stress following middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats. Brain Research, 1997, 747: 181-188.

Chim, C.S., Chan, A.C.L., Kwong, Y.L. and Liang, R.H.S. Primary cardiac lymphoma.. American Journal of Hematology, 1997, 54: 79-83.

Chim, J.C.S., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, A.C.L., Kwong, Y.L., Ho, F.C.S. and Todd, D. Primary B-cell lymphoma of the mediastinum. Hematological Oncology, United Kingdom, Wiley, 1996, 14: 173-180.

Chim, J.C.S., Chan, A.C.L., Kwong, Y.L. and Liang, R.H.S. Primary cardiac lymphoma. American Journal of Hematology, 1997, 54: 79-83.

Chim, J.C.S., Kwong, Y.L., Liang, R.H.S., Chu, Y.C., Chan, C.H., Chan, L.C., Lee, C.K., Todd, D. and Chan, T.K. All-trans retinoic acid in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukaemia. Hematological Oncology, 1996, 14: 147-154.

Ching, C.K., Lai, K.C., Wong, B.C.Y., Lai, C.L., Chan, C.K., Ong, L. and Lam, S.K. Does treatment of Helicobacter pylori with antibiotics alone heal duodenal ulcer? A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study.. Gut, 1997, 40.

Ching, C.K., Leung, K.P., Yung, R.W., Lam, S.K., Wong, B.C.Y., Lai, K.C. and Lai, C.L. Prevalence of metronidazole resistant Helicobacter pylori strains among Chinese peptic ulcer disease patients and normal controls in Hong Kong. Gut, 1996, 38: 675-8.

Ching, C.K., Wong, B.C.Y., Kwok, E., Ong, L., Covacci, A. and Lam, S.K. Prevalence of Cag-A bearing Helicobacter pylori strains detected by the anti-Cag A assay in patients with peptic ulcer disease and controls. Am J Gastroenterol, 1996, 91: 949-953.

Chow, S.P. and Dixon, A.S. Medical education at the University of Hong Kong: changes and challenges. Chinese Medical Journal, China, 1997, 110: 403-407.

Chu, L.W., Lam, S.K., Janus, E.D., Kung, A.W.C., Lau, C.P., Leung, E.M.F. and Lo, M.B.M. Height, weight tables for Hong Kong elderly men and women. In: Lam S.K. (ed.), The Health of the Elderly in Hong Kong, 1997, 9: 129-138.

Cooper, M.B., Tan, K.C.B., Hales, C.N. and Betteridge, D.J. Postprandial lipid metabolism and b - cell function in non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus after a mixed meal with a high fat content.. Diabetic Medicine, 1996, 13: 816-827.

Dixon, A.S. Should family doctors refer their patients for mammography screening?. Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, 1996, 7: 313-4.

Dixon, A.S. Commentary on "Co-amoxiclav had short-term effectiveness for persistent otitis media with effusion in young children". Evidence-Based Medicine, U.K., 1997, 2: 41.

Dixon, A.S. Medical education-time for change?. Asia Healthcare Focus, Hong Kong, 1996, 5: 10-11.

Dixon, A.S. Medical education: the next revolution? Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, 1997, 7: 365-371.

Fan, S.T., Lo, C.M., Chan, K.L., Lo, R.J.W., Saing, H., Wei, W.I., Lai, C.L., Tsoi, N.S., Ng, I.O.L., Chan, J.K.F., Chau, M.T., Tso, H.W.K. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation - perspective from Hong Kong. Hepatogastroeneterology, 1996, 4: 893-897.

Fong, K.Y., Yu, Y.L., Chan, Y.W., Kay, R., Chan, J., Yang, Z., Kwan, M.C., Leung, K.P., Li, P.C.K., Lam, T.H. and Cheung, R.T.F. Motor neuron disease in Hong Kong Chinese: epidemiology and clinical picture. Neuroepidemiology, 1996, 15: 239-245.

Ge, H., Lam, W.K., Lee, J., Wong, M.P., Yew, W.W. and Lung, M.L. Analysis of L-myc and GST MI genotypes in Chinese non-small cell carcinoma patients. Lung Cancer, 1996, 15: 355-366.

Ge, H., Lam, W.K., Lee, J., Wong, M.P., Fu, K.H., Yew, W.W. and Lung, M.L. Detection and evaluation of p53 intron 2 polymorphism in lung carcinomas in Hong Kong. International Journal of Cancer (Pred Oncol), 1996, 69: 120-124.

Ghany, M.G., Chan, D.T.M., Sanchez-Pescador, R., Urdea, M. and Lok, A.S.F. Correlation between serum HCV RNA and aminotransferase levels in patinets with chronic HCV infection. Dig Dis Sci, 1996, 41: 2213-2218.

Greenhunt, S.E., Shreve, E.A. and Lau, C.P. A comparative analysis of signal processing methods for motion-based rate responsive pacing. PACE, 1996, 19: 1230-1247.

Griffith, J.F., Peh, W.C.G., Evans, N.S., Smallman, L.A., Wong, R.W.S. and Thomas, A.M.C. Multiple rice body formation in chronic subacromial/subdeltoid bursitis: M.R. appearances. Clinical Radiology, UK, 1996, 51: 511-514.

Ho, D.S.W., Ho, S.L., Chen, W.H., Li, L., Cheung, T.F., Cheng, W.K., Lee, T.M.C., Woo, C. and Tam, E. Angioplasty and stenting to treat stenosis in the large supra-aortic vessels supplying ischemic areas of the brain. Asian Journal of Surgery, 1997, 20: S59.

Ho, D.S.W., Daly, M., Uther, J.B., Ross, D.L. and Richards, D.A.B. Behavious of late potentials on the body surface during programmed stimulation. J Am Coll Cardiol, 1996, 28: 1283-1291.

Ho, D.S.W. and Roubin, G.S. The Gianturco-roubin intracoronary stent. Handbook of Cardiovascular Interventions, 1996, 611-627.

Ho, D.S.W. and Chen, W.H. Do Chinese have small coronary arteries. 2nd Great Wall International Symposium on Interventional Cardiology, 1996, 13.

Ho, D.S.W. and Chen, W.H. Coronary stenting without anticoagulation. 2nd Great Wall International Symposium on Interventional Cardiology, 1996, 12.

Hui, W.M., Ho, J.W.C., Chen, B.W., Ho, C.M., Branicki, F.J. and Lam, S.K. Can misoprostol and omerprazole reduce nicotine and ethanol induced gastric musocal injury - a quantitative macroscopic and microscopic analysis in rats. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1997, 12: 7-12.

Ip, M.S.M., Karlberg, E.M., Karlberg, J.P.E., Luk, K.D.K. and Leong, J.C.Y. Pulmonary function volumes in normal Chinese girls. The European Respiratory Journal, 1996, 9(Suppl 23): 121.

Ip, T.P., Chan, F.L., Kung, A.W.C. and Lam, K.S.L. Giant growth-hormone secreting pituitary tumour with extracranial extension.. Australasian Radiology, 1996, 40: 88-90.

Jones, B., Tsang, K.W.T. and Mungall, I.P.F. A case of repidly expanding tuberculous lung cavity after bronchoscopy. Respiratory Medicine, 1997, 91 (6): 377-379.

Jung, W., Kirchoff, P.G., Lau, C.P., Tse, H.F. and Luderitz, B. Therapy delivery with the METRIX automatic atrial defibrillator system: threshold stability and shock safety.. Journal of American College of Cardiology, 1997, 29: 78a.

Keung, Y.K. and Liang, R.H.S. Primary skeletal lymphoma and review of literature.. Acta Haematologica, 1996, 96: 184-186.

Kumana, C.R. Serious concerns about calcium channel blockers. J HK Coll Cardiol, Hong Kong, Medcom Ltd, 1997, 5(1): 1-3.

Kung, A.W.C., Michon, J., Tai, K.S. and Chan, F.L. The effect of Somatostation versus Corticosteroid in the treatment of Graves' Ophthalmopathy.. Thyroid, 1996, 6(5): 381-384.

Kung, A.W.C., Janus, E.D. and Lau, C.P. The prevalence of diabetes and its problems in elderly subjects in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 1997, 2: 26-33.

Kung, A.W.C. and Janus, E.D. Thyroid dysfunction in ambulatory elderly Chinese subjects in an area of borderline iodine uptake. Thyroid, 1996, 6: 111-114.

Kung, A.W.C. and Janus, E.D. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in elderly subjects in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 1996, 2: 26-33.

Kung, A.W.C. and Janus, E.D. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in elderly subjects in Hong Kong. In: Lam S.K. (ed.), The Health of the Elderly in Hong Kong, 1997, 11: 161-172.

Kung, A.W.C. and Janus, E.D. Thyroid dysfunction in ambulatory Chinese subjects over the age of 60. In: Lam S.K. (ed.), The Health of the Elderly in Hong Kong, 1997, 10: 139-146.

Kwong, Y.L., Chan, A.C.L. and Chan, T.K. Widespread cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis:complete remission with interferon alfa.. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1997, 628-629.

Kwong, Y.L. and Chan, T.K. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobuinuria in Chinese.. American Journal of Hematology, 1997, 54: 264-265.

Kwong, Y.L. Association between b3a2 BCR/ABL fusion and thrombocythemia: fortuitous or real ?. Leukemia, 1997, 11: 617-618.

Kwong, Y.L. and Todd, D. Delicious poison: arsenic trioxide in the treatment of leukemia.. Blood, 1997, 89: 3487-3488.

Kwong, Y.L., Chan, A.C.L., Liang, R.H.S., Chim, J.C.S., Todd, D. and Chan, T.K. cd56+ NK lymphoma: two different subtype with different clinicopathological features and prognosis. British Jornal of Haematology, United Kingdom, 1997, 97: 821-829.

Kwong, Y.L., Wong, K.F., Liang, R.H.S., Chu, Y.C., Chan, L.C. and Chan, T.K. Pure red cell aplasia: clinicopathological features and treatment results of 16 cases.. Annals of Haematology, 1996, 72: 137-140.

Kwong, Y.L., Chiu, E.K.W., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, V.N.Y. and Chan, T.K. Essential thrombocythaemia with BCR/ABL rearrangement.. Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics, 1996, 89: 74-76.

Lai, C.L., Ching, C.K., Tung, A.K.M., Li, E., Young, J., Hill, A., Wong, B.C.Y., Dent, J. and Wu, P.C. Lamivudine is effective in suppressing Hepatitis B virus DNA in Chinese hepatitis B surface antigen carriers: a placebo-controlled trial. Hepatology, 1997, 25: 241-244.

Lai, C.L., Ching, C.K., Tung, A.K.M., Li, E., Young, J.L.P., Hill, A., Wong, B.C.Y., Dent, J. and Wu, P.C. Lamivudine is effective in suppressing hepatitis B virus DNA in Chinese hepatitis B surface antigen carriers: a placebo-controlled trial. Hepatology, 1997, January: 241-244.

Lai, C.L., Lim, W.W.L., Wong, B.C.Y. and Lam, S.K. The cost-effectiveness of vaccination against Heptatitis A virus in areas of intermediate endemicity. 7th International Congress for Infectious Diseases, Hong Kong, 1996.

Lai, K.C., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Ching, C.K. and Lam, S.K. A retrospective and prospective study on the safety of discharging selected patients with duodenal ulcer bleeding on the same day as endoscopy.. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1997, 45: 26-30.

Lam, A.K.Y., Cheung, F., Yam, L.Y.C., Lee, C.H. and Fung, K.H. Atypical manifestations in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal Clinical Pathology 1997, 1997, 50: 174 - 176.

Lam, C.L.K., Ho, L.W.C., Douglas, S.L., Ng, W.F. and Alagaratnam, T.T. Mammography screening in general practice - a pilot study (won the best research of the year award from the Hong Kong College of General Practitioners). Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, 1996, 18: 315-20.

Lam, K.S.L., Wat, N.M.S., Choi, K.L., Ip, T.P., Pang, W.C. and Kumana, C.R. Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, longterm efficacy and safety of oral DDAVP in Chinese adults with central diabetes insipidus.. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology., 1996, 42: 379-385.

Lam, K.S.L., Wat, N.M.S., Pang, W.C. and Janus, E.D. Apolipoprotein(a) levels and phenotypes in NIDDM patients with microalbuminuria and albuminuria.. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation., 1996, 11: 2229-2236.

Lam, S.K. Current strategies in ulcer management with special reference to the use of antibiotics.. The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 1997.

Lam, T.F., Leung, S.K., Lau, C.P. and Tse, H.F. Efficacy of automatic mode switching during atrial fibrillation at different programmed sensitivity.. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1997, 20: 1461.

Lam, T.F., Leung, S.K., Lau, C.P. and Tang, M.O. Automatic mode switching during atrial fibrillation in a pacemaker with automatic atrial sensivity adjustment.. Pacing and Clinical electrophysiology, 1997, 20: 1523.

Lam, T.P. Specialty choice of medical graduates. The Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, HKCGP, 1996, 18: 504-512.

Lam, T.P. General Practice with Hong Kong characteristics. The Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, HKCGP, 1996, 18: 561-562.

Lam, T.P. Shared care - What are the implications for our health care system?. The Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, HKCGP, 1997, 19: 297-298.

Lam, T.P. How do we research on questions related to General Practice?. The Hong Kong Practitioner, Hong Kong, HKCGP, 1997, 19: 169-170.

Lam, T.P. Medical graduates' attitudes towards their undergraduate General Practice teaching in Hong Kong. Medical Teacher, U.K., Carfax, 1997, 19(1): 62-64.

Lam, W.K. Chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Clinical Pulmonary Medicine, Baltimore, USA, Williams & Wilkins, 1996, 3: 288-292.

Lau, C.P., Leung, S.K. and Lee, I.S.F. Comparative evaluation of acute and long-term clinical performance of two single lead atrial synchronous ventricular (VDD) pacemakers: diagonally arranged bipolar versus closely spaced bipolar ring electrodes. PACE, 1996, 19(I): 1574-1581.

Lau, C.P., Leung, S.K., Guerola, M. and Crijins, H.J.G.M. Comparison of continuously recorded sensor and sinus rates during daily life activities and standardized exercise testing: efficacy of automatically optimized rate adaptive dual sensor packing to simulate sinus rhythm. PACE, 1996, 19(II): 1672-1677.

Lau, C.P., Tse, H.F., Tang, M.O., Fan, C. and Chow, M.S.S. Combination of propafenons with a cytochrome P450 inhibitor for treatment of atrial fibrillation. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1997, 20: 1447.

Lau, C.P., Tse, H.F., Lok, N.S., Lee, K.L.F., Ho, D.S.W., Sopher, M., Murgatroyd, F. and Camm, A.J. Initial clinical exper5ience with an implantable human atrial defibrillator. Pacing and Clinical electrophysiology, 1997.

Lau, C.P. Long-term effect of right ventricular pacing on myocardial perfusion and function. Journal of American College of Cardiology, 1997, 29: 744-749.

Lau, C.P. Electrical therapy for atrial fibrillation. Journal of American Medical Association(South East Asian Edition)., Journal of American Medical Association, 1996, 5-6.

Lau, C.P. Venricular pacing for rate control in atrial fibrillationi. Non-pharmacological management of atrial fibrillation, New York, Futura publishing Co. Inc., 1997, 117-131.

Lau, G., Liang, R.H.S., Chiu, E.K.W., Lee, C.K. and Lam, S.K. Hepatic events after bone marrow transplantation in patients with hepatitis B infection: a case controlled study. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 1997, 19: 795-799.

Lau, G., Liang, R.H.S., Lee, C.K. and Lim, W.W.L. Is vaccination of donor adequate for clearance of hepatitis B virus after bone marrow transplantation?. Lancet, 1997, 349: 1626-1627.

Lau, G., Lok, A.S.F., Liang, R.H.S., Lai, C.L., Chiu, E.K.W., Lau, Y.L. and Lam, S.K. Clearance of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen After Bone Marrow Transplantation: Role of Adoptive Immunity Transfer. Hepatology, 1997, 25(6): 1497-1501.

Lau, G., Liang, R.H.S., Chiu, E.K.W., Lai, C.L., Lau, Y.L. and Lam, S.K. Clearance of chronic hepatitis B infection after bone marrow transplantation: role of adoptive immune transfer.. Hepatology, USA, 1997, 25: 1497-1501.

Lau, G.K.K., Hui, W.M., Lau, C.P., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C. and Lam, S.K. Oesophageal disorders: Abnormal gastro-oesophageal reflux in Chinese with atypical chest pain.. J Gastroenterol & Hepatol, 1996, 11: 775-779.

Lau, G.K.K., Lok, A.S.F., Liang, R.H.S., Lai, C.L., Chiu, E.K.W., Lau, Y.L. and Lam, S.K. Clearance of hepatitis B surface antigen after bone marrow transplantation: role of adoptive immunity transfer. Hepatology, 1997, 25: 1497-1501.

Lau, G.K.K., Hui, W.M. and Lam, S.K. Life events and daily hassles in patients with atypical chest pain.. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1996, 91: 2157-2162.

Lau, G.K.K., Hui, W.M., Lau, C.P., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C. and Lam, S.K. Abnormal gastroesophageal reflex in chinese with atypical chest pain.. Journal of Gastroenternlogy and herpetology, 1997.

Lau, H., Lo, C.M., Lai, C.L. and Fan, S.T. Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 1996, 2: 322-324.

Lee, A.C.W., Lau, Y.L., Ha, S.Y., Yuen, K.Y., Chan, G.C.F., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, T.K. and Yeung, C.Y. Infectious complications in paediatric bone marrow transplantation. HK J Paediatr (new series), 1996, 1: 132-136.

Lee, K.L.F. and Tai, Y.T. Long term low dose amiodarone therapy in the management of ventricular and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias: efficacy and safety. Clin Cardiol, 1997, 20: 372-7.

Lee, P.W.H., Lam, K.S.L., Lieh-Mak, F., Chung, K.F. and So, T. Emotional maladjustment, physical malaise and diabetic control in young Chinese patients with diabetes.. Psychology, Health and Medicine., 1996, 1: 119-127.

Leung, S.K., Lau, C.P., Tang, M.O. and Leung, Z.K.C. New integrated sensor pacemaker: comparsion of rate responses between an integrated minute ventilation and activity sensor and single sensor modes during exercise and daily activities and nonphysiological interference. PACE, 1996, 19(II): 1664-1671.

Leung, S.K., Lau, C.P., Lam, T.F., Tse, H.F., Chung, F. and Tang, M.O. Different responses to atrial fibrillation in three automatic mode switching algorithoms. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1997, 20: 1497.

Leung, S.K., Lau, C.P., Lam, C., Tse, H.F., Chung, F., Tang, M.O. and Ayers, G.M. Comparative evaluation of automatic mode switching algorithm in rate control during AF.. Journal of American college of Cardiology, 1997, 29: 75a.

Levy, S., Ricard, P., Lau, C.P., Lok, N.S., Camm, A.J., Murgatroyd, F., Jordaen, L.J., Kappenberger, L.J., Brugada, P. and Ripley, K.L. Multicenter low energy transvenous atrial defibrillation (XAD trial): results in different subsets of atrial fibrillation.. Journal of American College of Cardiology, 1997, 29: 750-755.

Li, F.K. and Chan, D.T.M. Solute transport across human peritoneal mesothelial cells: an in-vitro model. J Am Soc Nephrol, 1996, 7(9): 1519.

Liang, R.H.S., Wong, R.W.M. and Cheng, I.K.P. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and 13B-estradiol transdermal patch.. American Journal of Hematology, 1996, 52: 334-335.

Liang, R.H.S., Chen, F.E., Lee, C.K., Kwong, Y.L. and Chim, J.C.S. Autologous bone marrow transplantation for primary nasal T/NK cell lymphoma.. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 1997, 19: 91-93.

Liang, R.H.S. High dose chemotherapy and autologous bone marrow transplant for breast cancer.. 3rd Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 1996, H22.4.

Liang, R.H.S., Lee, C.K., Chen, F.E., Kwong, Y.L., Chim, J.C.S., Au, W.Y., Ha, S.Y., Chan, C.F., Lau, Y.L. and Hawkins, B.R. Unrelated marrow donor registry for Chinese. Chinese Medical Journal, 1997, 110: 494-496.

Liang, R.H.S., Chan, D.W., Kwong, Y.L. and Chan, V.N.Y. Molecular detection of minimal residual disease for patients with leuakemia and lymphoma.. Hong Kong Medical Journal, Hong Kong, 1997, 3: 195-200.

Lo, C.M., Chan, K.L., Fan, S.T., Saing, H., Lo, R.J.W., Tsoi, N.S., Wei, W.I. and Lai, C.L. Living donor liver transplantation : the Hong Kong experience. Transplantation Proceedings, 1996, 28: 2390-2392.

Lo, C.M., Lo, R.J.W., Lai, C.L., Fan, S.T. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation from cadaveric and living donors. Transplantation Proceedings, 1996, 28(3): 1659-1660.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Chan, J.K.F., Wei, W., Lo, R.J.W. and Lai, C.L. Minimum graft volume for successful adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation for fulminant hepatic failure. Transplantation, 1996, 62: 696-698.

Lo, C.Y., Tam, P.C., Kung, A.W.C., Lam, K.S.L. and Wong, J.T.H. Primary Aldosteronism: Results of Surgical Treatment. Annals of Surgery, 1996, 224: 125-130.

Lo, C.Y., Li, L., Lo, W.K., Chan, M.L., Cheng, I.K.P., So, E., Tang, S., Yuen, M.C. and Chan, D.T.M. The benefits of exercise training in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. J Am Soc Nephrol, 1996, 7(9): 1454.

Lo, C.Y., Lui, S.L., Choy, B.Y., Chan, D.T.M., Lo, W.K. and Cheng, I.K.P. Optimal treatment and long term outcome of tuberculous peritonitis complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Am J Kidney Dis, 1996, 28(5): 747-751.

Lo, C.Y., Ho, K.N., Yuen, K.Y., Lui, S.L., Li, F.K., Chan, D.T.M., Lo, W.K. and Cheng, I.K.P. Diagnosing cytomegalovirus disease in CMV seropositive renal allograft recipients: a comparison between the detection of CMV DNAemia by polymerase chain reaction and antigenemia by CMV pp65 assay. Clinical Transplantation, 1997, 11: 286-293.

Lok, N.S. and Lau, C.P. Hemodynamic effects and clinical determinants of low energy atrial defibrillation threshold in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation undergoing transvenous atrial defibrillation.. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1997, 20: 899-908.

Ng, W., Wong, C.K. and Lau, C.P. A patient with non-Q wave acute myocardial infarction.. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19: 199-202.

Ngan, H., Lai, C.L., Fan, S.T., Lai, E.C., Yuen, W.K. and Tso, W.K. Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization in inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma - A 4-year follow-up. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 1996, 7: 419-425.

Ooi, C.G.C., Peh, W.C.G. and Ip, M.S.M. Migration and lymphatic spread of calcified paraffinomas after breast augmentation. Australasian Radiology, Australia, 1996, 40: 404-407.

Pang, R.W.C., Janus, E.D., Lam, K.S.L., Lingenhel, A. and Kraft, H.G. A modified sodium dodecyl sulphate-agarose gel/immunoblotting method for apolipoprotein(a) phenotyping using alkaline phosphatase-linked chemiluminescent detection. Ann Clin Biochem, 1997, 34: 314-316.

Pang, R.W.C., Chen, B.S., Janus, E.D. and Lam, K.S.L. Frequency distributions of plasma apolipoprotein(a) levels and phenotypes: a comparison between Southern and Northern Chinese populations. Chinese Medical Journal, 1997, 110: 465-473.

Prescott, L.E., Simmonds, P., Lai, C.L., Chan, N.K., Pike, I., Yap, P.L. and Lin, C.K. Detection and clinical features of hepatitis C virus type 6 infections in blood donors from Hong Kong. Journal of Medical Virology, 1996, 50: 168-175.

Rosser, W.W., Culpepper, L., Lam, C.L.K., Parkerson, G., Poon, V. and Van Weel, C. Guidelines for internatonal collaborative research. Family Practice, UK, 1997.

Saing, H., Fan, S.T., Chan, K.L., Wei, W.I., Lo, C.M., Mya, G.H., Tsoi, N.S., Yuen, K.Y., Ng, I.O.L., Lo, R.J.W., Chau, M.T., Tso, W.K., Chan, J.C.K. and Wong, J. Liver transplantation in children: the experience of Queen Mary Hospital. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1997, 32: 80-83.

Tsang, K.W.T., Lam, W.K., Ip, M.S.M., Kou, M., Yam, L., Cheung, M., Lauder, I.J. and Kumana, C.R. Inability of physicians to use metered-dose inhalers. J of Asthma, 1997, 34(6): In press.

Tsang, K.W.T. Bronchopulmonary infections. In : Clinical Respiratory Medicine, Hong Kong, The Central Printing Ltd, 1996, 50-62.

Tsang, K.W.T. Respiratory investigations. In: Clinical Respiratory Medicine, Hong Kong, The Central Printing Ltd, 1997, 4-19.

Tsang, K.W.T., Lam, W.K. and Ip, M.S.M. Response of dermatomyositis co-existing with non-small cell lung cancer to chemotherapy. Respiratory Medicine, 1997, In press.

Tsang, K.W.T. Opportunistic pulmonary infections. In : Clinical Respiratory Medicine, Hong Kong, The Central Printing Ltd, 1997, 81-89.

Tse, H.F., Lau, C.P., Leung, S.K., Leung, Z.K.C. and Mehta, N. Single lead DDD system: a comparative evaluation of unipolar, bipolar, and overlapping biphasic stimulation and the effects of right atrial floating electrode location on atrial pacing and sensing thresholds. PACE, 1996, 19(II): 1758-1763.

Tse, H.F., Lau, C.P., Lai, C.L. and Lau, Y.K. Transesophageal echocardiography in the Detection of Inferior Vena Cava and Cardiac Metastasis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Clinical Cardiol, 1996, 19: 211-213.

Tse, H.F., Lau, C.P., Lam, C., Chung, F., Tang, M.O. and Ayers, G. How should atrial sensitivity be programmed for automatic mode switching. Journal of American College of Cardiology, 1997, 29: 149A.

Tse, H.F., Lau, C.P., Lee, K.L.F. and Ayers, G. Effect of different sites of atrial pacing on local atrial conduction delay in patients with atrial fibrillation.. Journal of American College of Cardiology, 1997, 29: 470a.

Tse, H.F., Lau, C.P. and Ayers, G. Initial clinical experiences with a single-pass(Solo) dual electrode lead for an implantable atrial defibrillator. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1997, 20: 1126.

Tse, H.F., Lau, C.P., Adler, S. and Kein, J. The efficacy for atrial fibrillation detection and R wave synchronisation for shock delivery in patients with implantable human atrial defibrillator. Circulation, 1997, 94: 1-67.

Wan, S.H. and Lau, C.P. ECG Rounds: Torsade de Pointes.. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 203-206.

Wong, B.C.Y., Ching, C.K. and Lam, S.K. Helicobacter pylori infection- epidemiology and clinical significance among the elderly in Hong Kong. The health of the elderly in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 1997, 63-74.

Wong, B.C.Y., Ching, C.K. and Lam, S.K. Upper gastrointestinal abnormalities in the elderly Helicobacter pylori carriers. The health of the elderly in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 1997, 75-86.

Wong, K.F. and Kwong, Y.L. Pure red cell aplasia - its clinical association and treatment.. Blood, 1996, 88: 3244-3245.

Wong, S.C., Chiu, W., Chan, K.W. and Cheng, I.K.P. Successful treatment of proteinuria associated with glomerulomegaly in chronic polycythaemia with enalapril: a first report. J Paediatr Child Health, 1997, 33 (Suppl. 1): S142.

Wong, S.P., Cockram, C.S., Janus, E.D., Lee, W.T.K., Leung, W.H., Masarei, J.R.L., Tai, Y.T., Tomlinson, B., Cheng, C.H., Tse, T.F., Kung, A.W.C., Lam, K.S.L., Li, C.S. and Woo, J. Guide to plasma lipids and lipoproteins for Hong Kong doctors. Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 1997, 4: 81-89.

Woo, P.C.Y., Lo, S.K.Y., Yuen, K.Y., Peiris, J.S.M., Siau, H., Chiu, E.K.W., Liang, R.H.S. and Chan, T.K. Detection of CMV DNA in bone marrow transplant recipients: plasma versus leucocyte PCR.. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1997, 50: 1-5.

Woo, P.C.Y., Lo, S.K., Yuen, K.Y., Peiris, J.S.M., Siau, H., Chiu, E.K.W., Liang, R.H.S. and Chan, T.K. Detection of CMV DNA in bone marrow transplant recipients: plasma versus leukocyte polymerase chain reaction. J. Clin. Pathol., 1997, 50: 231-235.

Wu, P.C., Fang, J.W.S., Lau, V.K.T., Lai, C.L., Lo, C.K. and Lau, J.Y.N. Classification of hepatocellular carcinoma according to hepatocellular and biliary differentiation markers: clinical and biological implications. American Journal of Pathology, USA, 1996, 149: 1167 - 1175.

Wu, P.C., Fang, J.W.S., Lai, C.L., Lau, S.K., Lo, C.K., Lai, A. and Lau, J.Y.N. Hepatic expression of hepatitis B virus genome in chronic hepatitis B virus infection. American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1996, 105: 87-95.

Yip, B., Chan, V.N.Y. and Chan, T.K. A semi-automated method for analysis of intron 13 and intron 22 dinucleotide repeat polymorphisms of the FVIII gene. Clinical & Laboratory Haematology, 1996, 18: 111-114.

Yuen, K.Y., Woo, P.C.Y., Ip, M.S.M., Liang, R.H.S., Chiu, E.K.W., Siau, H., Ho, P.L., Chen, F.E. and Chan, T.K. Stage-specific manifestation of mold infections in bone marrow transplant recipients: risk factors and clinical significance of positive concentrated smears. Clinical Infectious Disease, 1997, 25: 37-42.


Conference and working papers

Ambekar, C.S., Kumana, C.R., Cheung, B.M.Y., Holt, D., Chan, L.C. and Liang, R.H.S. Metabolism of Chloramphenicol by Human Bone Marrow. Medical Research Conference '97, The University of Hong Kong, HK Pract, 1997, 19(2): Suppl 8.011.

Au, W.Y., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, A.C.L. and Chow, L.W.C. Primary lymphoma of breast - a clinicopathological review. 3rd Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 1996, H5.2.

Betson, C.L., Nestel, D.F., Fielding, R. and Lam, C.L.K. Development of a communication skills teaching program for Chinese medical students at the University of Hong Kong. Presented at the Teach about Communication in Medicine Conference, Oxford, July 24-26, 1996.

Chan, D.T.M., Li, F.K., Ho, S.K.N. and Cheng, I.K.P. HCVRNA quantitation in renal allograft recipients. Abstracts of the 16th International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Barcelona, 1996, August 25-30: 380.

Chan, D.W., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, V.N.Y., Kwong, Y.L. and Chan, T.K. Detection of T-cell recptor delta gene rearrangement by clonal specific polymerase chain reaction. Leukemia, 1997, 11(supplement 3): 281-284.

Chan, G.C.F., Ha, S.Y., Lee, C.W., Chiu, D.C.K., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, T.K. and Lau, Y.L. Bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in infancy: a single centre experience. 26th Congress of International Society of Haematology, Singapore, 25-29 August 1996, S99.

Chan, G.C.F., Ha, S.Y., Chiu, C.K., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, T.K. and Lau, Y.L. Autologous peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation after megatherapy for paediatric patients with high risk malignancy: a feasible option. J Paediatr Child Health, 1997, 33 (Suppl. 1): S154.

Chan, J.C.K., Lo, R.H.H., Lau, N.C.K., Lam, W.K. and Lam, S.K. In-hospital resuscitation: can we do better?. The Hospital Authority Convention, 1997.

Chan, K.L., Fan, S.T., Saing, H., Wei, W.I., Lo, C.M., Ng, I.O.L., Tsoi, N.S., Chan, J.C.K., Chau, M.T., Tso, W.K., Tam, P.K.H. and Wong, J. Technical refinement for successful paediatric liver transplantation. 11th Biennial Congress, Asian Surgical Association, Hong Kong, 2-5 March 1997.

Chan, K.N., Ooi, C.G.C. and Tsang, K.W.T. Diffuse panbronchiolitis in a Chinese child. Chinese Paediatric Forum, Hong Kong, 1996.

Chan, V.N.Y., Yip, B., Lau, K. and Chan, T.K. A semi-automated allele specific PCR for detection of beta thalassemia mutations. 26th Congress of International Congress of Hematology, Singapore, 1996.

Chan, V.N.Y. DNA diagnosis in Medicine. Invited Plenary Speaker at 1st Joint Meeting of Royal College of Physicians, Hong Kong College of Physicians and Chinese Academy of Medicine, Beijing, 1997.

Chan, V.N.Y. FVIII mutations in haemophilia A. Invited Symposium Speaker at 26th Congress of the International Society of Haematology held in Singapore, 1996.

Chan, V.N.Y. Advances in prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia. Invited Symposium Speaker at 1st Hong Kong Medical Genetics Conference, 1997.

Chan, V.N.Y. Molecular genetics of thalassemias. Invited Symposium Speaker at 9th Asian Congress of Paediatrics, Hong Kong, 1997.

Chan, V.N.Y. Molecular genetics of haemophilia in Chinese. Invited Symposium Speaker at Chinese Paediatric Forum held in Hong Kong, 1996.

Chang, Y.W., Pursall, M.C., Bindwell, J.L., Liang, R.H.S., Bradley, B.A. and Hawkins, B.R. Combined PCR-heteroduplux and SSCP analysis in the evaluation of Chinese unrelated marrow donors.. 22nd Annual meeting of the American Society for histocompatibility and immunogenetics, 1996, 149.

Chang, Y.W., Lam, K.S.L. and Hawkins, B.R. Strong association between specific HLA-DQA` and -DAB1 allelic combinations and early-onset insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in Chinese.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong., 1996.

Chen, F.E., Tsang, K.W.T. and Liang, R.H.S. Bronchiolitis obliterans with organising pneumonia following allogeneic bone marrow transplant- a common pulmonary complication following BMT?. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19(suppl 2): 79 & 94.

Chen, J.S., Wong, B.C.Y., Wu, Y.N., Lin, H., Wang, J.L., Ho, J., Yuen, S.T., Ching, C.K., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Jiang, X.W., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M. and Lam, S.K. Preliminary analysis of dietary risk factors for precancerous gastric lesions in population of Changle, a high risk area of gastric cancer in China. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A547.

Cheung, R.T.F., Stoessl, A.J., McDonald, T.J. and Cechetto, D.F. Neuropeptide Y Y1 and Y2 receptor binding in the rat brain after antisense or missense oligodeoxynucleotide treatment. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1997, 22(1): 81.

Cheung, R.T.F. Chairman of a Scientific Session. The 17th Conference of the Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences, 1996.

Cheung, R.T.F. Functional CT study in acute ischaemic stroke. Symposium on Neuroscience Research: From Basic Mechanisms to Prospects for Therapy, Hong Kong, 1997, Programme Book: 16.

Cheung, R.T.F. Speaker. Quarterly Clinical Lunch Meeting, the Hong Kong Neurological Society, 1996.

Cheung, R.T.F. Speaker. Quarterly Clinical Lunch Meeting, the Hong kong Neurological Society, 1997.

Chim, J.C.S., Kwong, Y.L., Chan, P.T. and Liang, R.H.S. Polycythaemia rubra vera in Hong Kong Chinese. 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology, USA, 1996, 88: A3542.

Ching, T.Y., Kumana, C.R. and Seto, W. The Successful Implementation of an Antibiotic Protocol for Surgical Prophylaxis by Immediate Feedback. VI World Conference of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics- August, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Acta Physiologica et Therapeutica Latinoamericana, 1996, 180:18-231.

Chiu, D.C.K., Ha, S.Y., Chan, G.C.F., Ip, P.P.K., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, T.K. and Lau, Y.L. Matched unrelated bone marrow transplantation in children. J Paediatr Child Health, 1997, 33 (Suppl. 1): S154.

Chiu, W., Wong, S.N., Chan, D.T.M. and Cheng, I.K.P. Paediatric renal transplantation: a single centre experience. J Paediatr Child Health, 1997, 33 (Suppl. 1): S71.

Chow, W.S., Wat, N.M.S., Ip, T.P., So, T.M.Y. and Lam, K.S.L. Shared care programme for diabetes: current status.. Hospital Authority Convention '97, Hong Kong., 1997.

Coiffier, B., Anderson, J., Armitage, J.O., Berger, F., Cavalli, F., Chan, W., Close, P., Connors, J., Diebold, J., Cascoyne, R., Harris, N., Hiddermann, W., Ho, F.C.S., Jacobs, P., Liang, R.H.S., Lister, A., Macclennan, K., Muller-Hermelink, H., Nathwani, B., Norton, A., Ott, G., Pedrinis, E., Rosenberg, S.A., Roy, P., Schauer, A. and Weisenburger, D. Clinical prognostic factors are stronger predictors of outcome in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma than pathological subtypes.. 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology., USA, 1996, 88: A1160.

Ding, S., Cho, C.H., Yuen, S.T., Zhu, G., Yang, X.L., Wong, B.C.Y., Ho, J., Hui, W.M. and Lam, S.K. Involvement of mucosal TNF-a in the indomethacin-induced rat gastric mucosal injury. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A103.

Ding, S., Yuen, S.T., Zhu, G., Wong, B.C.Y., So, H.L., Ho, J., Hui, W.M., Cho, C.H. and Lam, S.K. Neutrophil margination and myeloperoxidase activity in the indomethacin-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A103.

Ding, S.Z., Cho, C.H., Lam, S.K., Yuen, S.T., Ho, J., Hui, W.M., Zhu, G.H., Yang, X.L., Wong, B.C.Y. and So, H.L. Involvement of tumour necrosis factor alpha in indomethacin induced gastric mucosal injury in rats. International Meeting on Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine HKU, December 9-10, 1996.

Dixon, A.S., Lam, C.L.K., Lam, T.P. and Ho, R. Active learning in General Practice. Proceedings of the Action Learning Project, Hong Kong, Action Learning Project, 1996.

Dixon, A.S. All you need to know about academic writing, but didn't know who to ask. 18th Annual Meeting of the Section of Teachers of Family Medicine, College of Family Physicians of Canada, Ottawa, Canada, 1996.

Dixon, A.S., Lam, C.L.K., Lam, T.P. and Ho, R. Encouraging active learning in a general practice clerkship. Action Learning Project Conference, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 1996.

Dixon, A.S. Medical education: the next revolution?. Dr. Sun Yat-sen Oration, Hong Kong College of General Practitioners, Hong Kong, 1997.

Dixon, A.S. Issues in problem-based learning. Centre for the Advancement of University Teaching, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1997.

Dixon, A.S. There's a lot of it about: diagnostic strategies in primary care. Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1997.

Dixon, A.S. Critical appraisal in primary care. Hong Kong College of General Practitioners, Hong Kong, 1997.

Dixon, A.S. Mentoring in Hong Kong - from Telemachus to the Monkey King. South Thamas (West) Department of Postgraduate General Practice Education Conference "Developments in Mentoring: Diversity and Creativity." Gatwick, U.K., 1997.

Dixon, A.S. Education research for the faint hearted. 18th Annual Meeting of the Section of Teachers of Family Medicine, College of Family Physicians of Canada, Ottawa, Canada, 1996.

Dixon, A.S. The place of general practice in the health-care system. Guangzhou Public Health Bureau, Guangzhou, China, 1996.

Dixon, A.S. Report of the working group on education reform. Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 1996.

Fong, G.C.Y., Cheung, R.T.F., Chang, C.M. and Yu, Y.L. Clinical characteristics of viral infection of central nervous system in Queen Mary Hospital. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19 (Suppl. 2): 21.

Gao, Z.F., Ho, F.C.S., Chan, A.C.L., Tao, Q., Liang, R.H.S. and Srivastava, G. EBV is associated with primary but not secondary nasal B-cell lymphoma.. 7th International Epstein Barr Virus and Associated Diseases Symposium, Hong Kong, 1996, P120.

Ha, S.Y., Chan, C.F., Lau, Y.L., Liang, R.H.S., Tang, M., Hawkins, B.R., Chan, V. and Yeung, C.Y. Cord blood stem cell transplant in patients with transfusion dependent thalassaemia. J Paediatr Child Health, 1997, 33 (Suppl. 1): S120.

Ha, S.Y., Chan, C.F., Chiu Dck, Lam, C.C.K., Liang, R.H.S., Chan, T.K. and Lau, Y.L. Allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplant: a feasible alternative to marrow transplant for children.. 3rd Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong, 1996, H24.4.

Ha, S.Y., Chan, G.C.F., Lau, Y.L., Liang, R.H.S., Tang, M., Hawkins, B.R., Chan, V.N.Y., Chan, T.K. and Yeung, C.Y. Cord blood stem cell transplant in patients. 9th Asia Congress of Paediatrics, Hong Kong, 1997.

Ho, D.S.W. Management of coronary artery disease. Proceedings of Certificate Course in Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Rehabilitation '96, 1996, 54-60.

Ho, D.S.W. Management of coronary artery disease: drug, PTCA or surgery. Hong Kong Medical Forum, 1996, 22-23.

Ho, D.S.W. and Chen, W.H. Atherosclerosis of large and medium sized arteries in Chinese with coronary artery disease.. 2nd Great wall international symposium on interventional cardiology, 1996, 11.

Ho, J.W.Y., Ho, F.C.S., Chan, A.C.L., Liang, R.H.S. and Srivastava, G. Frequent detection of Epstein Barr virus in B-cells in peripheral T-cell lymphoma.. 7th International Epstein Barr Virus ans Associated Diseases Symposium, Hong Kong, 1996, P128.

Hu, W., Tsang, K.W.T., Lam, W.K., Ip, M.S.M. and Lam, S.K. A preliminary study on the gastro-oesophageal reflux in idiopathic bronchiectasis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 1997, 155 (Supp): A108.

Hu, W.H.C., Lam, S.K., Ho, J., Ching, C.K., Lai, K.C., Ong, L.Y., Wong, B.C.Y., Yuen, S.T., Gao, Z., Chau, K.Y., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H. and Hui, W.M. Increased prevalence of premalignant histological changes in the population of an area with high gastric cancer incidence in China. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A581.

Hu, W.H.C., Tsang, K.W.T., Lam, W.K. and Lam, S.K. Abnormal gastroesophageal reflux in patients with bronchectasis.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A153.

Hu, W.H.C., Hui, W.M., Lam, C.L.K. and Lam, S.K. Anxiety and depression are co-factors determining health care utilisation in patients with dyspepsia: a Hong Kong population based study.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A153.

Hui, W.M., Chen, B.W., Cho, C.H., Luk, C.T. and Lam, S.K. Nicotine induced gastric injury: a potentlation of direct toxic effect of ethanol, and protection by prostaglandin E2. Gastroenterology (AGA Abstracts) April 96, 1996, 110, No.4: A137.

Ip, M.S.M., Karlberg, E.M., Karlberg, J.P.E., Luk, K.D.K. and Leong, J.C.Y. Pulmonary function volumes in normal Chinese girls. Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society, Stockholm, Sweden, September 7-11, 1996.

Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T., Chan, W.M., Ho, P.L. and Lam, W.K. Preliminary experience on the use of administration of levofloxacin in bronchiectasis. Abstract book of the 5th Western Pacific Congress of Chemotherapy (Singapore), 1997.

Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T. and Lam, W.K. Bronchiectasis: the experience of a hong kong hospital. Abstract book of the 4th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, 1996, Oct: 176.

Ip, M.S.M., Shum, D., Tsang, W.K. and Lam, W.K. Profile of proinflammatory cytokines in acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis. Fourth Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, Abstracts pp 171.

Ip, M.S.M., Shum, D.K.Y., Tsang, K.W.T. and Lam, W.K. Profile of pro-inflammatory cytokines in bronchiectasis. The Fourth Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, Abst 38.01: 117.

Ip, M.S.M., Chung, K.F., Cheung, C.W., Tsang, K.W.T., Chan, J.C.K. and Lam, W.K. Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in Chinese - a Hong Kong experience. The Fourth Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, Abst 58.03: P.241.

Ip, M.S.M., Karlberg, E.M., Karlberg, J.P.E., Luk, K.D.K. and Leong, J.C.Y. Spirometric values in normal Chinese children and adolescents. Medical Research Conference, Hong Kong, January 25-27, 1997.

Ip, M.S.M., Karlberg, E.M., Karlberg, J.P.E., Luk, K.D.K. and Leong, J.C.Y. Lung function in normal Chinese children and adolescents. American Thoracic Society International Conference, San Francisco, USA, May 17-21, 1997.

Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T., Chan, W.M., Ho, P.L. and Lam, W.K. Preliminary experience on the administration of levofloxacin in bronchiectasis. 5th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases, Singapore, 1996, Abst: pp 254.

Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T. and Lam, W.K. Bronchiectasis: the experience of a Hong Kong Hospital. The Fourth Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, 176.

Ip, M.S.M., Chung, K.F., Cheung, C.W., Tsang, K.W.T. and Lam, W.K. Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in Chinese, a Hong Kong experience. Fourth Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, Abstracts pp 241.

Ip, M.S.M., Karlberg, E.M., Karlberg, J.P.E., Luk, K.D.K. and Leong, J.C.Y. Pulmonary function volumes in normal Chinese girls. Chinese Paediatric Forum, November 15-17, 1996, Hong Kong.

Ip, M.S.M. Community acquired pneumonia - highlights on aetiology and treatment. 14th International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria, Nagasaki, Japan, 1996, Abstracts pp 110.

Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T., Lau, W.C.S. and Lam, W.K. Preliminary experience of bronchiolitis obliterans with organising pneumonia (BOOP) in Hong Kong. Abstract book of the 4th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, 1996, Oct: 312.

Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T., Chan, M.W., Ho, P.L. and Lam, W.K. Preliminary experience on the administration of levefloxacin in bronchiectasis. 5th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases, Singapore, 1996.

Janus, E.D., Cockram, C.S., Lam, K.S.L. and Lam, T.H. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance in the Hong Kong population (Abstract). 3rd International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Regional Congress, Diabetes towards the New Millennium, Hong Kong, September 25-28, 1996, 90.

Janus, E.D., Wat, N.M.S., Ma, O.C.K., Bourke, C. and Lam, K.S.L. Genetic and environmental determinants of fibrinogen levels in Hong Kong Chinese. Studies in normal subjects and in diabetic patients.. International Meeting on Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction. Hong Kong., 1996.

Kumana, C.R., Ching, P., Cheung, E., Yuen, M., Chan, C.K., Chu, K.M., Seto, W.H. and Lam, S.K. Influencing anti-ulcer drug utilization by 'Immediate Concurrent Feedback'. VI World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 4-9 August 1996.

Kumana, C.R. Negligent Drug Prescribing: Some Illustrative Cases. British Medical Association - 'Medical Negligence and its prevention', 1997.

Kumana, C.R., Ching, P., Cheung, E., Yuen, M., Chan, C.K., Chu, K.M., Seto, W.H. and Lam, S.K. Anti-ulcer drug Audit and "Immediate Concurrent Feedback". Hospital Authority - 8th Medical Quality Assurance Forum, 1996.

Kumana, C.R. The Role of Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Utilization Research. Proceedings of the First Joint Meeting between Shaanzi-Hong Kong Pharmacological Societies - October, Xian. Journal of the Fourth Military Medical University, 1996, 17: 5:vii.

Kumana, C.R. Controversies in Cardiovascular Clinical Pharmacology. Inaugural Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science & Medicine, 1997.

Kumana, C.R. Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in the Paediatric Age Group. 9th Asian Congress of Paediatrics - Hong Kong, 1997.

Kumana, C.R., Ching, T.Y., Cheung, E., Yuen, M., Chan, C.K., Chu, K.M., Seto, W.H. and Lam, S.K. 'Immediate concurrent feedback' as a means of influencing hospital use of anti-ulcer drugs. International Conference on Improving Use Medicines: State of the Art and Future Directions, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 1-4 April, 1997.

Kung, A.W.C. and Lau, K.S. Gamma-Interferon activities a Nuclear Protein that binds to the gafmma-interferm activation site of the thyroglobulin gene. December 9-10, 1996.. International Meeting on Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction., 1996.

Kwong, D.L.W., Chan, C.F., Lam, K.S.L., Hung, K.N., Ha, S.Y., Sham, J.S.T. and Chua, D.T.T. The significance of wide field irradiation in intracranial germ cell tumour.. Hong Kong International Cancer Congress., 1996.

Kwong, Y.L., Chan, A.C.L., Liang, R.H.S., Chim, J.C.S., Chiang, A.K.S., Chan, T.K., Todd, D. and Ho, F.C.S. CD56+ malignant lymphoma: identification of clinicopathological subtypes with poor prognosis.. 38th Annual Meeting of th American Society of Hematology., USA, 1996, 88: A891.

Lai, C.H., Lai, C.L., Low, B.G., Lau, J.Y.N. and Wu, P.C. Quantitative detection of serum HBV DNA in Chinese patients with HBeAg+ chronic hepatitis B. Digestive Disease Week, San Francisco (Poster presentation), USA, 1996.

Lai, C.L. Public health aspects of chronic carriage of HBV infection. Asia-Pacific Hepatitis B Public Health Strategy Board, Singapore, 1997.

Lai, C.L., Liaw, Y.F., Leung, N.W.Y., Chang, T.T., Guan, R., Tai, D.I., Ng, K.Y., Wu, P.C., Dent, J.C. and Gray, D.F. 12 months lamivudine (100mg od) therapy improves liver histology: results of a placebo controlled multicentre study in Asia. European Association for the Study of the Liver, 32nd Annual Meeting, London, 1997.

Lai, C.L. and Yuen, M.F. Monitoring disease progression and outcome of therapy. Asia-Pacific Hepatitis B Public Health Strategy Board, Singapore, 1997.

Lai, K.C., Chu, K.M., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y. and Lam, S.K. Non-invasive tests before endoscopy in area with high prevalence of gastric carcinoma- Helicobacter pylori serology or urea breath test?. American Gastroenterological Association Meeting, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Washington DC, USA, 11-14 May 1997.

Lai, K.C., Hui, W.M., Hu, W.H.C., Wong, B.C.Y., Kwok, E. and Lam, S.K. Serology is not useful in the follow up and confirmation of Helicobacter pylori eradication. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A191.

Lai, K.C., Su, H., Wong, B.C.Y., Hui, W.M., Kwok, E., Covacci, A. and Lam, S.K. Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection and CagA-bearing helicobacter pylori strains in Chinese patients on continuous non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A190.

Lai, K.C., Yuen, S.T., Ho, J., Hui, W.M., Swain, C.P. and Lam, S.K. Pathology of vessel in bleeding gastric ulcer: a study in Chinese population and a comparison with British population.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A190.

Lai, K.C., Wong, W.M., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Hu, W.H.C. and Lam, S.K. Eradication of helicobacter pylori in patients with duodenal ulcer haemorrhage - 5 years follow up.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A190.

Lai, K.C., Chu, K.M., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y. and Lam, S.K. Non-invasive tests before endoscopy in area with high prevalence of gastric carcinoma - Helicobacter pylori serology or urea breath test?. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A599.

Lai, K.C., Wong, W.M., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Hu, W.H.C. and Lam, S.K. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with duodenal ulcer hemorrhage- 5 years follow-up. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A190.

Lai, K.C., Ching, C.K., Wong, B.C.Y., Hu, W.H.C., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M., Miki, K. and Lam, S.K. Serum pepsinogen levels in different gastroduodenal lesions and in subjects from two areas with contrasting gastric cancer rates. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A599.

Lai, K.C., Wong, B.C.Y., Yuen, S.T., Ho, J., Hu, W.H.C., Ching, C.K., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M., Miki, K., Covacci, A. and Lam, S.K. Pepsinogen levels in subjects with cag-A-bearing Helicobacter pylori strains from an area with high gastric cancer rate. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A599.

Lam, C.L.K., Lauder, I.J. and Chan, M.S. Cross-cultural validation of the COOP/WONCA Charts on Chinese. Presented at the International Workshop on Functional Health Outcomes, Hannover, Germany, 1997.

Lam, J.C.Y., Lee, P.W.H., Lam, K.S.L. and Lieh-Mak, F. Psychosocial correlates and outcome patterns in adolescents and young adults with diabetes mellitus.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong, 1996.

Lam, K.S.L., Wong, R.L.C. and Srivastava, G. Gene expression of growth hormone, somatostatin and growth hormone releasing hormone in dexamethasone-treated rats-effects of varying the dose and duration of treatment.. International Meeting on Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction. Hong Kong., 1996.

Lam, W.K. Current treatment of non-small cell lung cancer basing on staging. The Fourth Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, Abst 15.02.

Lam, W.K. Lung cancer in Chinese women. Joint Scientific Conference, Royal Australasian College of Physicians & Hong Kong College of Physicians, Hong Kong, 1996, Abst: P.25-26.

Lam, W.K. Use of levofloxacin in respiratory tract infections. 5th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases, Singapore, 1996, Abst: pp. 324.

Lam, W.K. The use of colony-stimulating factors in febrile neutropenia. 5th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases, Singapore, 1996, Proceedings: pp.218-221.

Lam, W.K. Current treatment of non-small cell carcinoma of lung (NSCLC) based on staging. Hong Kong Medical Forum, 1996, Abst: P.18.

Lam, Y.H., Tang, M.H.Y., Ghosh, A., Lee, C.P., Sin, S.Y. and Chan, V.N.Y. Prenatal screening and diagnosis of thalassemias in Hong Kong. 9th Asian Congress of Paediatrics, Hong Kong, 1997.

Lau, C.P. Cardiac rehabilitation in Tung Wah Hospital. Proceedings of Certificate course in coronary artery disease and Casrdiac rehabilitation. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1997.

Lau, G., Chen, F.E. and Liang, R.H.S. Reactivation of chronic hepatitis B viral infecion after bone marrow transplantation.. 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases., USA, 1996, P249.

Lau, G., Wu, P.C. and Liang, R.H.S. Efficacy of famciclovir to prevent HBV reactivation in HBsAg recipients after bone marrow transplantation.. Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, USA, 1997, 24.

Lau, G.K.K., Hui, W.M. and Lam, S.K. Life events and daily hassles in patients with atypical chest pain. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1996, 11 (Supp 2): A67.

Lau, G.K.K., Hui, W.M., Chan, C.K., Hu, S., Ngan, H. and Lam, S.K. Role of impaired gastroduodenal microcirculation in the occurrence of acute gastroduodenitis after trans-catheter-oily-chemoembolization (TOCE). Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1996, 11 (Supp 2): A70.

Lee, C.K., Liang, R.H.S., Chiu, E.K.W., Chen, F.E., Kwong, Y.L., Chim, J.C.S., Ha, S.Y., Lau, Y.L., Hawkins, B.R. and Chan, T.K. Bone marrow transplantusing matched unrelated donor for Chinese patients with leukaemia and lymphoma.. Consensus meeting on unrelated donor bone marrow transplantation, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh., 1996, P14: 21.

Leung, E.L.Y., So, T.M.Y. and Lam, K.S.L. Factors which discourage hospital staff nurses from providing diabetes education to hospitalised patients.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong., 1996.

Lewis, A.E., Wong, B.C.Y., Langman, M.J.S. and Eggo, M.C. Role of protein kinase C isoenzymes in IGF-I-mediated cell growth in the human colon carcinoma Colo 205 cell line. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A603.

Lewis, A.E., Wong, B.C.Y., Langman, M.J.S. and Eggo, M.C. Protein kinase C isoenzymes in IGF-I-mediated cell proliferation. J Endocrinology, 1997, 152: 142.

Li, K.Y. and Lam, K.S.L. Short-term response to dietary counselling in noninsulin-dependent diabetic patients with hypercholesterolaemia.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong., 1996.

Li, L.S.W., Fong, Y.M., Leung, K.P., Cheung, R.T.F. and Ho, S.L. Haemorrhagic stroke vs ischaemic stroke - length of stay and functional outcome measures in stroke survivors. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19 (suppl. 2): 22.

Liang, R.H.S. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma. 26th Congress of the International Society of Haematology (Educational programme), Singapore, 1996, 169-171.

Liang, R.H.S. Bone marrow transplantation for patiets who are also hepatitis B carriers. 5th Asian Pacific Congress on Bone Marrow Transplantation, 1996, 149.

Liang, R.H.S., Lau, B.S.H., Chen, F.E., Lee, C.K., Au, W.Y., Kwong, Y.L. and Chim, J.C.S. Bone marrow transplantation and hepatitis B infection.. 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, USA, 1997, 312.

Liang, R.H.S., Lau, G., Kwong, Y.L., Chen, F.E., Lee, C.K. and Chim, J.C.S. Effects of bone marrow transplantation on hepatitis B infection.. 7th International Congress on Anti-cancer Treatment, Paris, France, 1997, 128.

Liang, R.H.S., Chan, W.P., Kwong, Y.L., Srivastava, G. and Ho, F.C.S. High incidence of bcl-6 gene rearrangement in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or primary gastric origin.. 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology., USA, 1996, 88: A3470.

Lo, C.M., Fan, S.T., Liu, C.L., Lai, C.L. and Lau, G.K.K. Lamivudine for prophylaxis of reinfection in liver transplantation for hepatitis B liver disease. 11th Biennial Congress, Asian Surgical Association, Hong Kong, 2-5 March 1997.

Lo, C.Y., Chu, W.L., Lo, W.K., Wan, K.M., Cheng, S.W., Chiu, F. and Chan, D.T.M. The quality of life of patients on in-center hemodialysis verus continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Perit Dial Int, 1997, 17(Suppl 1): S97.

Lo, C.Y., Ho, C.S., Peiris, J.S.M., Cheng, I.K.P. and Chan, D.T.M. Comparison of Hybrid Capture and pp65 assay in the detection of CMV infection in renal transplant patients. 6th International CMV workshop, 1997, Abstract 221.

Mak, W., Cheung, R.T.F. and Ho, S.L. Delay in presentation, admission, and diagnostic imaging among stroke patients. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19 (Suppl. 2): 22.

Mak, W., Cheung, R.T.F. and Ho, S.L. Early experience of the acute stroke unit. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19 (Suppl. 2): 23.

Mak, W., Cheung, R.T.F. and Ho, S.L. Unilateral carotid territory ischaemia and carotid artery atherosclerosis. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19 (Suppl. 2): 23.

Ng, I.O.L., Lai, E.C.S., Fan, S.T. and Ng, M.M.T. Estrogen and progestogen receptors iin HCC. European Association of Study of Liver Diseases, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 8-12 November 1996.

Ng, I.O.L., Ng, M.M.T. and Fan, S.T. Expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in hepatocellular carcinoma - correlation with gender, pathological features and paient survival. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases 1996.

Ngan, H., Ooi, C.G.C., Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M. and Lam, W.K. Bronchiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia: A follow-up study with high resolution computed tomography. 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong College of Radiologists, 1996.

Ooi, C.G.C., Ngan, H., Peh, W.C.G., Mok, M.Y. and Ip, M.S.M. Systemic lupus erythematosus patients with respiratory symptoms: the value of H.R.C.T. 9th Congress ASEAN Association of Radiology and 6th Scientific Meeting of the Singapore Radiological Society, Singapore, 1997.

Pang, W.C., Janus, E.D. and Lam, K.S.L. A simplied SDS-agarose gel electrophoresis/immunoblotting method with chemiluminescent detection for apolipoprotein(a) phenotyping.. Frontiers in Lipid and Lipoprotein Research, Dallas, U.S.A, 1996.

Pang, W.C., Lam, K.S.L., Wat, N.M.S. and Janus, E.D. Plasma apolipoprotein(a) levels and phenotypes in NIDDM patients with various stages of diabetic nephropathy. 3rd International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Regional Congress, Hong Kong, September 1996.

Seto, W.H., Ching, T.Y., Kumana, C.R., Ho, J.W.C. and Chiu, K.Y. Successful Implementation of a Protocol for Antibiotic Prophylaxis during Srugery using 'Immediate Concurrent Feedback. Proceedings - 1st International Conference on Improving Use of Medicines, Chiang Mai, Thailand 1997.

Seto, W.H., Ching, T.Y., Kumana, C.R., Ho, J.W.C. and Chiu, K.Y. Successful Implementation of a Protocol for Antibiotic Prophylaxis during Srugery using 'Immediate Concurrent Feedback'. 60th Anniversary of Queen Mary Hospital and 110th Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong Reunion Week and Scientific Program 1997.

Siau, H., Ho, P.L., Lam, C.L.K., Choy, C.B.Y., Tang, Y.M. and Yuen, K.Y. High prevalence of non-dermatophytic fungi in elderly patients with onychomycosis. 13th Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology Salsomaggior Terme, Pharma, Italy, 1997.

Sin, S.Y., Tang, M.H.Y., Chan, V.N.Y., Leung, S.Y., Chan, K.L. and Tse, H.Y. Normal fetal muscle biopsy in a fetus with suspected Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by DNA linkage analysis. XIIIth International Congress: The fetus as a patient. Basel, Switzerland, 1997.

So, T.M.Y., Jorgensen, L.N., Lam, K.S.L., Cockram, C.S., Cheung, K.O., Lau, I.T., Lo, K.W., Siu, S.C., Tiu, S.C. and Tsang, M.W. An open multicentre study evaluating the use of Novopenr3 for insulin requiring diabetic patients.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong., 1996.

Tan, K.C.B., Shiu, S.W.M., Janus, E.D. and Lam, K.S.L. Determinants of LDL subfraction pattern in acromegaly. The International Meeting on Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Reproduction, Hong Kong, December 1996.

Tan, K.C.B., Lam, K.S.L., Tam, S.C.F., Zimmet, P.Z. and Mackay, I.R. The immunologic and metabolic features of Chinese patients with a typical diabetes mellitus.. 3rd International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Regional Congress, Hong Kong, September 1996.

Tan, K.C.B. and Shiu, S.W.M. LDL heterogeneity in Chinese patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.. 3rd International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Regional Congress, Hong Kong, September 1996.

Todd, D. The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine: promoting learning for doctors. Proceedings of the IHF Pan Regional Conference 1996/Hospital Authority Convention 1996, 243-245.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M., Cheung, C.W., Lauder, I.J. and Lam, W.K. A survery on the ability of doctors to use metered dose inhalers. Eur Respir J, 1996, 9: 75S.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ho, C.S., Ho, P.L., Lam, W.K. and Ip, M.S.M. The relationship of sputum bacteriology and inflammatory cell counts in bronchiectasis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1997, 155: A107.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M., Lau, C.S. and Lam, W.K. Preliminary experience of bronchiolitis obliterans with organising pneumonia (BOOP) in Hong Kong. The Fourth Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, Abst 65.03: P.312.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M., Ho, C.S., Lam, W.K., Ooi, C.G.C., Tam, C.Y. and Wong, M.P. Kartagener's syndrome in chinese patients. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Diseases, 1997, 35 (suppl): 104.

Tsang, K.W.T., Hu, W.H.C., Lam, W.K. and Lam, S.K. Gastro-oesophageal reflux in bronchiectasis. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19(suppl 2): 047.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ho, C.S., Ho, P.L., Yuen, K.Y., Ip, M.S.M. and Lam, W.K. The relationship between sputum microbial load and leucocyte count in stable bronchiectasis. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19(suppl 2): 046.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M., Lam, W.K., Ho, C.S., Tam, C.Y. and Wong, M.P. The clinical profile and respiratory ciliary assessment in Kartagener's syndrome. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19(suppl 2): 048.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M., Lauder, I.J., Kumana, C.R. and Lam, W.K. The ability of physicians to use metered-dose inhalers (MDIs). The Fourth Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Beijing, China, 1996, P.158.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ho, C.S., Ho, P.L., Ip, M.S.M. and Lam, W.K. The relationship between sputum microbiology and leucocyte count in bronchiectasis. 1997 International Conference. American Thoracic Society. In American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, San Francisco, USA, 1997, 155(4)Suppl.: A107.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ho, C.S., Ho, P.L., Lam, W.K., Ip, M.S.M. and Yuen, K.Y. Inhaled Fluticasone Is Beneficial In Stable Idiopathic Bronchiectasis. European Respiratory Society annual congress, Berlin, 1997.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ho, P.L., Ho, C.S., Ip, M.S.M., Lam, W.K., Yuen, K.Y. and Tanaka, E. Low Dose Erythromycin Is Highly Efficacious In Patients With Active Bronhiectasis. European Respiratory Soceity annual congress, 1997.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ho, C.S., Ho, P.L., Sun, J.Z., Lam, W.K., Ip, M.S.M. and Yuen, K.Y. Sputum microbiology in steady state active bronchiectasis. European Respiratory Soceity annual congress, 1997.

Tsang, K.W.T., Leung, R., Ho, C.S., Ip, M.S.M., Yuen, K.Y. and Lam, W.K. Quantitative evaluation of sputum pathogen and leucocyte counts in steady state idiopathic bronchictasis. European Respiratory Society annual congress, 1997.

Tsang, K.W.T., Lam, S.K., Wong, B.C.Y., Hu, W.H.C., Karlberg, J.P.E. and Lam, W.K. High sero-prevalence of helicobacter pylori in bronchiectasis.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A315.

Tsang, K.W.T., Ip, M.S.M., Cheung, C.W., Lauder, I.J. and Lam, W.K. A survey on the ability of doctors to use metered dose inhalers. European Respiratory Journal, 1996, 9(Suppl 23): 75S.

Tsang, K.W.T., Hu, W.H.C., Lam, W.K., Ip, M.S.M. and Lam, S.K. A preliminary study of gastro-oesophageal reflux in bronchiectasis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1997, 155: A107.

Wang, W.Q., Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T. and Lam, K.S.L. Preventive therapy on bone loss in asthmatic patients on high dose inhaled steroids. Hong Kong Practitioner, 1997, 19(suppl 2): 022.

Wang, W.Q., Ip, T.P. and Lam, K.S.L. High prevalence of retinopathy in newly diagnosed NIDDM patients in Hong Kong.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong., 1996.

Wang, W.Q., Ip, M.S.M., Tsang, K.W.T. and Lam, K.S.L. Antiresorptive therapy prevents bone loss in asthmatic patients with high dose inhaled steroids.. 79th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Minneapolis, USA., 1997.

Wong, B.C.Y., Michell, N.M., Langman, M.J.S. and Eggo, M.C. Effect of growth factors on proliferation and NSAID-induced apoptosis of human colonic cancer cells. Proceedings, 10th Asian-Pacific Congress of Gastroenterology, Japan, 1996, 484.

Wong, B.C.Y., Zhu, G., Eggo, M.C., Yuen, S.T., Chan, E.Y.T. and Lam, S.K. Protein kinase C downregulation rescues indomethacin induced apoptosis in human gastric carcinoma cells. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A683.

Wong, B.C.Y., Michell, N.P., Lewis, A.E., Watters, D., Langman, M.J.S. and Eggo, M.C. IGF-I rescues colonic cells from apoptosis induced by protein kinase C activactors and indomethacin.. Proceedings, 79th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, USA, 1997, 1195.

Wong, B.C.Y., Zhu, G.H., Eggo, M.C., Yuen, S.T., Chan, E.Y.T. and Lam, S.K. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID) induces apoptosis in human gastric carcinoma cells. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A683.

Wong, B.C.Y., Zhu, G., Eggo, M.C., Yuen, S.T., Chan, E.Y.T. and Lam, S.K. Nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs (NSAID) induces apoptosis in human gastric carcinoma cells.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A683.

Wong, B.C.Y., Zhu, G., Yuen, S.T., Chan, E.Y.T., Yang, X.L., Ding, S.Z. and Lam, S.K. Induction of apoptosis by pharmacological inhibitors of protein kinase C in human gastric carcinoma cells.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A682.

Wong, B.C.Y., Zhu, G.H., Yuen, S.T., Chan, E.Y.T., Lai, K.C. and Lam, S.K. Differential effect of pharmacological inhibitors of protein kinase C in growth inhibition and apoptosis of human gastric cancer cells. Proceedings, American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting, USA, 1997, 38: 92.

Wong, B.C.Y., Lam, S.K., Ching, C.K., Ho, J., Yuen, S.T., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y. and Wang, Q.H. Helicobacter pylori (hp) alone cannot account for development of intestinal metaplasia in a high gastric cancer risk region in China. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A682.

Wong, B.C.Y., Lam, S.K., Lai, K.C., Hu, W.H.C., Chan, C.K. and Ching, C.K. Triple therapy vs omeprazole maintenance for prevention of duodenal ulcer relapse. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A333.

Wong, B.C.Y., Lam, S.K., Ching, C.K., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C., Kwok, E., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M. and Covacci, A. Higher prevalence of cytotoxin-producing Helicobacter pylori (hp) strains in an area with higher prevalence of gastric cancer in south China. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A682.

Wong, B.C.Y., Ho, J., Yuen, S.T., Lam, S.K., Ching, C.K., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H. and Hui, W.M. Intestinal metaplasia and gastric metaplasia in Helicobacter pylori (hp) gastritis in a population with high risk for gastric cancer. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A682.

Wong, B.C.Y., Lam, S.K., Ho, J., Yuen, S.T., Hu, W.H.C., Ching, C.K., Kwok, E., Ong, L.Y., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M. and Cavacci, A. Prevalence of cytotoxin-producing Helicobacter pylori (hp) strains in different stages of the carcinogenesis model in a population with high risk for gastric cancer. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A683.

Wong, B.C.Y., Lam, S.K., Ching, C.K., Hu, W.H.C., Lai, K.C., Ong, L.Y., Kwok, E., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M. and Covacci, A. Effect of Cag-A bearing strains in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori in a high prevalence area. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A332.

Wong, K.H., Lawton, J.W.M., Cheng, S.K.L., Lee, S.S. and Lau, W.C.S. Measurement of anti-ds DNA: a comparative study of two ELISAs and the crithidia assay. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong Society for Immunology - 1st February 1997, Hong Kong (Poster presentation & abstract), 1997.

Wong, W.M., Wu, P.C., Yuen, M.F., Yew, W.W., Wong, P.C., Tam, C.M., Leung, C.C. and Lai, C.L. Prospective study of anti-tuberculosis drugs-related liver dysfunction in hepatitis B and hepatitis C patients in Hong Kong. Digestive Disease Week of Annual Meeting of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Washington, DC, 1997.

Wong, W.M., Lai, K.C., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Hu, W.H.C., Kwok, E., Lai, C.L. and Lam, S.K. Gastrin hypersensitivity, maximal acid output and gastrin release in relation to Helicobacter pylori serology and cytotoxin-associated antigen antibody in duodenal ulcer patients. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A333.

Wong, W.M., Lai, K.C., Hui, W.M., Wong, B.C.Y., Hu, W.H.C., Kwok, E., Lai, C.L. and Lam, S.K. Gastrin hypersensitivity, maximal acid output and gastrin release in relation to Helicobacter pylori serology and cytotoxin-associated antigen antibody in duodenal ulcer patients. Digestive Disease Week of Annual Meeting of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Washington, DC, 1997.

Yam, H.F., So, T.M.Y. and Lam, K.S.L. Study to define the normal range of vibration perception threshold for diabetic patients.. 3rd IDF-WPR Congress, Hong Kong., 1996.

Yang, X.L., Cho, C.H., Mei, Q. and Lam, S.K. Ethanol gastritis protects against acetic acid induced gastric ulcer formation in rats and accelerates its healing.. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112 (Suppl): A338.

Yuen, M.F., Lau, W.C.S., Wong, W.M., Chan, D.W., Lau, Y.L., Wu, P.C. and Lai, C.L. Increase in mutation of codon 54 of mannose-binding protein in Chinese HBsAg cirrhotics with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Digestive Disease Week of Annual Meeting of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscpy and The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Washington, DC, 1997.

Yuen, S.T., Chan, I.K.L., Wu, W.H.C., Wong, B.C.Y., Lai, K.C., Ching, C.K., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M., Ho, J. and Lam, S.K. Population in areas with high gastric cancer incidence has a higher epithelial cell proliferation rate in the gastric mucosa compared with those in areas with low gastric cancer incidence. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A688.

Yuen, S.T., Chan, I.K.L., Hu, W.H.C., Wong, B.C.Y., Lai, K.C., Ching, C.K., Gao, Z., Chen, J.S., Chen, B.W., Jiang, X.W., Hou, X.H., Lu, J.Y., Wang, Q.H., Hui, W.M., Ho, J. and Lam, S.K. Gastric mucosa in patients having gastric ulcer and gastritis exhibits a difference epithelial cell kinetics compared to those with duodenal ulcer. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A688.

Zhu, G., Yang, X.L., Lai, K.C., Wong, B.C.Y., Yuen, S.T., Ho, J. and Lam, S.K. No synergistic effect in the induction of apoptosis I gastric epithelial cells by Helicobacter pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Gastroenterology, 1997, 112(4): A342.


Reviews, translations and other written outputs

Chan, D.T.M. and Cameron, J.S. Treatment of vasculitic syndromes. Nephrology, 1996, 2(Suppl 1): 31-34.

Chan, D.T.M. An update in the management of urinary tract infection. HK Practitioner, 1997, 19(3): 137-141.

Chan, D.T.M. Management of end-stage renal failure: a Hong Kong prespective. Chinese Med J,¡m¤¤µØÂå¾ÇÂø»x¡n1997, 110(6): 431-437.

Kumana, C.R., Lam, K.S.L. and Janus, E.D. Lipid Lowering Drug Therapy. J HK Coll Cardiol, 1996, 4: 90-97.

Lam, C.L.K. Osteoporosis-prevention and management in primary care. BMJ, UK, 1997, 314: 1056-7.

Lam, C.L.K. and Chan, M.S. The Chinese translation of the COOP/WONCA Charts (revised). Hong Kong, 1997.

Lam, C.L.K. Health, the thorn in the Asian tigers' paw. Asian Medical News (Commentary), Hong Kong, 1997.

Lam, C.L.K., Chan, M.S. and Ren, S.X. The Chinese (HK) translation of the 36-item MOS Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Hong Kong, 1996.

Lam, C.L.K. Five pills for every patient's ills. Asian Medical News (Commentary), Hong Kong, 1996.


Editorships and high-level service external to HKU

Cheung, R.T.F. Executive Board Member. The Hong Kong Brain Foundation, 1997.

Kumana, C.R. Contempo Editorial. Journal of the American Medical Association, 1996, 12(11): 11-12.

Kumana, C.R. Evidence Based Medicine and Consensus Guidelines. Journal of the American Medical Association, 1997, 13(1): 5-6.


All other outputs

Chen, F.E., Tsang, K.W.T. and Liang, R.H.S. Thalidomide responsive chronic pulmonary GVHD. Bone Marrow Transplantation, 1997, 19: 95-96.

Lam, C.L.K. Health care delivery system and the role of general practice in Hong Kong. Presentation at a meeting on community health care organized by the Yue Xie Health Bureau, Guangzhou, China, 1996.

Lam, C.L.K. Workshop on Quality of Care in General Outpatient Care, Department of Health (speaker & workshop facilitator), Hong Kong, 1997.

Lam, C.L.K., Lauder, I.J. and Lam, T.P. How reliable is functional health status measurement in Chinese?. Presentation at the Research Conference, Department of Medicine, Hong Kong, 1997.

Lau, W.C.S. and Yuen, K.Y. Lack of evidence of active lytic replication of epstein barr and cytomegaloviruses in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Poster Presentation at XIX ILAR Congress of Rheumatology, Singapore, June 8-13, 1997, 1997.

Tsang, K.W.T., Lam, W.K., Ip, M.S.M. and Tanaka, E. Diffuse panbronchiolitis in the United States. Am J Respir Critical Care Med, 1997, In press.


Prizes and awards

Cheung, R.T.F. The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, 1997.

Cheung, R.T.F. Lecturer. MRCP Part I Course on Neurology, Pastest, 1996.