Approved Study Database

Ref. No. Scientific Title Principal investigator
2012.082 Periatricular and generalized bone loss in psoriatic arthritis Prof. Tam Lai-Shan
2012.081 The Role of Multimodality Echocardiography as Event Prognosticator for Chronic Stable Heart Failure Patients with Reduced Ejection Fraction Prof. Fang Fang
2012.080 Multicentre prospective case-control study to identify if rotavirus vaccine confers protection against intussusception in the longer term Professor Nelson Edmund Anthony
2012.079 Epigenetic downregulation of the xenobiotic transporter ABCG2 as a predisposing factor for diet-induced colorectal cancer development Professor To Kin Wah
2012.078 A retrospective study: for patient with paracetamol related poisoning, what are the independent predictors for patient's hospital length of stay? Miss Lai Wai Ching
2012.077 An Investigation into the Biology of Circulating Nucleic in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Next-Generation Sequencing Prof Lo Yuk Ming Dennis
2012.076 A randomized controlled study on the effects of CPAP on visceral fat thickness, carotid intima-media thickness and adipokines in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome Prof Hui Shu Cheong David
2012.075 Joint Cardiac-Geriatrics Atrial Fibrillation Screening Programme for Elderly Living in Old Age Homes Professor LAM Yat Yin
2012.074 A Study on the Epidemiology and Management of Chinese Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Professor LAM Yat Yin
2012.073 Audioelectric Phonocardiographic Examination in Predicting Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Major Cardiac Events After Hospitalization for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Professor LAM Yat Yin
2012.072 Use of postmortem human brain smaples to characterize genes newly found to confer susceptibility to symptomatic epilepsy Prof. BAUM Larry
2012.071 Characterization of the genetic components of primary angleclosure glaucoma and genuine genetic markers for their endophenotypes and disease progression Prof. THAM Clement Chee Yung
2012.070 Identification and characterization of novel disease genes for primary open-angle glaucoma by whole-exome sequencing Dr. CHEN Lijia
2012.069 A study of objective measures of sppech quality and intelligibility for hearing-impaired listeners Prof LEE Tan
2012.068 Role of CD109 and TGF-beta signaling in maintaining stem-like cell properties in EBV-associated nasopharnygeal carcinoma Dr. LO Kwok Wai
2012.067 Cardiovascular Reserve in Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Prof Lee Pui-Wai Alex
2012.065 Are lifestyle and physical health important modulatirs for successful cognitive aging in Chinese older adults with different genetic predisposition to neurodegeneration? Professor Lam Linda Chiu Wa
2012.064 Epigenetic down-regulation of the xenobiotic transporter ACG2 - a predisposing factor for colorectal cancer development and a novel target for cancer prevention? Professor To Kin Wah
2012.063 Particulate matter air pollution, systemic inflammation and preclinical atherosclerosis in Hong Kong school children LAO Siang Qian
2012.062 Lung function growth in preschool children: References and gene-environmental determinants Prof. Leung Ting Fan
2012.061 Combined antibiotic/corticosteroid cream for chilhood atopic dermatitis: a randomized placebo-controlled parallel trial Professor Hon Kam-Lun Ellis
2012.060 The Impact of the Oncotype DX_ Breast Cancer Assay on Treatment Decisions for Women with Estrogen Receptor-Positive, Node-Negative Breast Carcinoma in Hong Kong Dr. Chan Wing Cheong
2012.059 A Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of the Co-Administration of Sitagliptin and Atorvastatin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin Monotherapy Dr. Tsang Chiu-Chi
2012.058 Mitral leaflet adaptation in ischemic functional regurgitation: A prospective clinical study using real-time 3-dimensional echocardiography Prof. LEE Alex Pui Wai
2012.057 Dexamethasone ear drop with grommet placement versus intratympanic steroid injection for patient with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. A randomized prospective clinical trial. Dr. CHANG Wai Tsz
2012.056 Genomic sequencing in familial Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Prof. TANG Nelson Leung Sang
2012.055 Wear Trial of Garment with Chinese Medicine for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis Professor Hon Kam-Lun Ellis
2012.054 Clinical Outcome of Streptococcus agalactiae or group B streptococcus (GBS) Basteremia and Invasive Diseases among Adults in Hong Kong Prof Ip Margaret
2012.053 Management of Hepatitis B in Renal Transplant Prof Kwan Bonnie Ching Ha
2012.052 An evaluation on the effectiveness, acceptability and pricing of annual complication assessment for people with diabetes mellitus in the Hong Kong Community Prof Ma Ching-wan, Ronald
2012.051 Job satisfaction, mental health wellbeing and symptom of health care workers in a regional public hospital Dr. Chan Yuen Yan
2012.050 Long-Term Outcome of Biopsy-Proven Minimal-Change Nephrotic Syndrome in Adult Prof. SZETO Cheuk Chun
2012.049 A three year review on Serotypes and In-vitro Antibiotic Susceptibilitics of Streptococcus pneumoniae from Hospitalized Adult Pateitns in a Hong Kong Hospital, 2009-2011 Prof Ip Margaret
2012.048 Long-Term Outcome of Biopsy-Proven Minimal-Change Nephrotic Syndrome in Children Prof. SZETO Cheuk Chun
2012.047 An Investigation of the Response of Keloid Scars to Corticosteroid and 5-Fluorouracil: Characterization of miRNA Expression, Histopathology and Clinical Features Professor Burd Andrew
2012.046 Serum hepatitis B surface antigen levels to guide the stopping of entecavir in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B Prof Chan Lik Yuen Henry
2012.045 Fast 3D cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Based on Compressed Sensing and Parallel Imaging Prof. WANG Defeng
2012.044 A Phase 1 Dose Escalation and Pharmacokinetic Study of Alisertib (MLN8237), an Aurora A Kinase Inhibitor, in Adult East Asian Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphomas Dr. Ma Brigette Buig Yue
2012.043 Clinical Evaluation of a Computerized Self-administered Tinnitus Measurement System Prof Kam Chi Shan
2012.042 Non-invasive prenatal detection of fetal de novo mutations Prof Lo Dennis
2012.041 A Computer-aided Mobile System for Prompt Assessment of Stroke Patients: A pilot study of telemedicine in NTEC Dr. LEUNG Thomas Wai Hong
2012.040 CQI program on nurse-initiate suture care, fast tract for minor-wounded patient for nurse wound assessment after triage, and prospective and retrospective review of door-to-suture time in AED of North Districy Hospital Miss Man Yuk-Yi,Joie
2012.039 Effect of antipsychotics on risk of pneumonia and all-cause mortality in elderly patients with dementia: a 1-year retrospective study Ms Ho_x000D_So Wing Lam_x000D_In Yung
2012.038 Modeling and Simulation on Individual Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Dr. LAM Teddy Tai Ning
2012.037 Comparison of Nasal Positive End Expiratory Pressure valve to dental device as an alternative treatment for OSA Dr. To Kin Wang
2012.036 Passive tobacco smoking exposure during pregnancy in Hong Kong Chinese Women. Does it affect baby birthweight? APN Leung Shuk Han
2012.035 Detection and Grading of Cam-type Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) from Radiological Signs Using Computerized Methods Prof. SHI Lin
2012.034 An Open-label study to investigate Deep Brain Stimulation over ventral capsule/ventral striatum area in the treatment of Resistant Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Prof. POON Wai Sang
2012.033 Assessment of knee rotational laxity using rotational meter - the normative value and its reproducibility Full-time student Liang Xiao Yun
2012.032 Whole-transcriptome analysis of material blood for identification of RNA markers for predicting spontaneous preterm birth among preterm labor women Prof. CHIM Stephen Siu Chung

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