Latitudinal variations in seasonal activity of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): a global comparative review

K Bloom-Feshbach, WJ Alonso, V Charu, J Tamerius… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background There is limited information on influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
seasonal patterns in tropical areas, although there is renewed interest in understanding the …

The evolution of epidemic influenza

MI Nelson, EC Holmes - Nature reviews genetics, 2007 - nature.com
Recent developments in complete-genome sequencing, antigenic mapping and
epidemiological modelling are greatly improving our knowledge of the evolution of human …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term proton pump inhibitors and risk of gastric cancer development after treatment for Helicobacter pylori: a population-based study

KS Cheung, EW Chan, AYS Wong, L Chen, ICK Wong… - Gut, 2018 - gut.bmj.com
Objective Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with worsening of gastric atrophy,
particularly in Helicobacter pylori (HP)-infected subjects. We determined the association …

Multimorbidity and adverse events of special interest associated with Covid-19 vaccines in Hong Kong

FTT Lai, L Huang, CSL Chui, EYF Wan, X Li… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Prior research using electronic health records for Covid-19 vaccine safety monitoring
typically focuses on specific disease groups and excludes individuals with multimorbidity …

Association between bacteremia from specific microbes and subsequent diagnosis of colorectal cancer

TNY Kwong, X Wang, G Nakatsu, TC Chow, T Tipoe… - Gastroenterology, 2018 - Elsevier
Background & Aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) development has been associated with
increased proportions of Bacteroides fragilis and certain Streptococcus, Fusobacterium, and …

Effectiveness of maternal influenza immunization in mothers and infants

K Zaman, E Roy, SE Arifeen, M Rahman… - … England Journal of …, 2008 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Young infants and pregnant women are at increased risk for serious
consequences of influenza infection. Inactivated influenza vaccine is recommended for …

Prevention of dabigatran-related gastrointestinal bleeding with gastroprotective agents: a population-based study

EW Chan, WCY Lau, WK Leung, MTC Mok, Y He… - Gastroenterology, 2015 - Elsevier
Background & Aims Use of dabigatran, an inhibitor of thrombin, increases the risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). However, it is not clear whether gastroprotective agents …

Influenza virus: immunity and vaccination strategies. Comparison of the immune response to inactivated and live, attenuated influenza vaccines

RJ Cox, KA Brokstad, PL Ogra - Scandinavian journal of …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Influenza virus is a globally important respiratory pathogen which causes a high degree of
morbidity and mortality annually. The virus is continuously undergoing antigenic change and …

Cardiovascular outcomes associated with use of clarithromycin: population based study

AYS Wong, A Root, IJ Douglas, CSL Chui, EW Chan… - bmj, 2016 - bmj.com
Study question What is the association between clarithromycin use and cardiovascular
outcomes? Methods In this population based study the authors compared cardiovascular …

Influenza in tropical regions

C Viboud, WJ Alonso, L Simonsen - PLoS medicine, 2006 - journals.plos.org
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