Twisted atrioventricular connections in double inlet right ventricle: evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging

Twisted atrioventricular connections occur almost exclusively in the hearts with biventricular atrioventricular connections. Only one example of double inlet left ventricle has been illustrated in which the axes of the two atrioventricular valves crossed each other. We describe herein three patients, and one autopsied specimen, with double inlet right ventricle in which magnetic resonance imaging clearly demonstrated twisted atrioventricular connections

Changes in individual weight status based on body mass index and waist circumference in Hong Kong Chinese

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Genetically modified foods and allergy

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A case-control study on environmental and familial risk factors for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong: chronic illnesses, medication and family history

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A case-control study on environmental and familial risk factors for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong: physical activity reduces colorectal cancer risk

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A case-control study on environmental and familial risk factors for colorectal cancer in Hong Kong: dietary determinants of colorectal cancer risk

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Regional cerebral blood flow study in postictal psychosis complication complex partial seizure

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E-cigarette use, nicotine addiction and intention to quit among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong

Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesPoster Discussion 28. E-cigarettes: Evidence and Analysis: no. PD-924-20BACKGROUND: Although some studies have shown beneficial effects of e-cigarettes on smoking cessation in adults, less is known about e-cigarette use and its association with nicotine addiction and intention to quit smoking in adolescents. DESIGN/METHODS: A school-based smoking survey was conducted on 45857 secondary 1-6 (US Grade 7-12) students (response rate 96%) from 75 randomly selected secondary schools in Hong Kong in 2013/13. A total of 1768 (3.9%) current smokers (occasional or daily) were included in the present analysis. E-cigarette use in the past 30 days, intention to quit smoking (cigarette), and quit attempts in the past 12 months were recorded. Smoking …published_or_final_versio

Physical activity and constipation in Hong Kong adolescents

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Overestimation of peer smoking prevalence predicts smoking initiation among primary school students in Hong Kong

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between perceived prevalence of smoking and smoking initiation among Hong Kong primary second- to fourth-grade-students. Methods: A cohort of 2,171 students was surveyed in 2006 and again in 2008. Students who perceived ever-smoking prevalence in peers as "none" or "some" were considered as correct (reference group), whereas those who perceived it as "half" (overestimation) or "most/all" (gross overestimation) were considered as incorrect. Results: At baseline, overestimation was found to be cross-sectionally associated with ever-smoking (p < .01). At follow-up, 7.2% of never-smoking students with incorrect estimation at baseline had started smoking, which was 79% (95% confidence interval: 3%-213%), greater than that of 3.7% for those with correct estimation. Among the never-smoking students with incorrect estimation, subsequent correct estimation was associated with 70% (95% confidence interval: 47%-83%) lower risk of smoking initiation compared with persistent incorrect estimation. Conclusion: Overestimation of the prevalence of peer smoking predicted smoking initiation among children. Interventions should be carried out to evaluate whether correcting children's overestimation of peer smoking could reduce smoking initiation. © 2011 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.postprin