Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
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To evaluate the incidence of deep venous thrombosis in critically ill, Intensive Care Unit patients of Chinese ethnicity. ⋯ In the absence of prophylaxis, the incidence of deep venous thrombosis in Chinese medical Intensive Care Unit patients is lower than that reported in similar Caucasian patients, but higher than expected. As clinical features are not able to reliably exclude the presence of deep venous thrombosis, early routine prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis in Chinese medical Intensive Care Unit patients should be considered.
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To assess the validity (face validity and criterion-related validity) and reliability (test-retest reliability and internal consistency) of a Cantonese (the Chinese dialect predominantly used in Guangdong Province) version of the Cardiff Acne Disability Index. ⋯ The Chinese Cardiff Acne Disability Index was equivalent to the original English version, and constitutes a valid and reliable tool for day-to-day clinical use.
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To describe and compare the demographic, clinical, radiological, and bronchoscopy features and outcomes of children with foreign body aspiration in early- and late-diagnosis groups, to report the reasons for delay in diagnoses, and to determine what objects are commonly aspirated. ⋯ Foreign body aspiration is difficult to diagnose in children. Misdiagnosis as asthma and respiratory infection can delay treatment and result in intrabronchial granuloma. We therefore suggest early bronchoscopy in suspicious cases. Parents should be cautious when giving peanuts and watermelon seeds to their children.
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To determine whether the Chinese version of the International Prostate Symptom Score can differentiate surgically treatable conditions from functional disorders among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. ⋯ The Chinese version of International Prostate Symptom Score is not a sensitive instrument for diagnosing surgically treatable conditions and it is not a suitable medical test to exclude patients from referrals to secondary health care services. An acceptable specificity with a score of 24 was advantageous for triaging patients to receive early specialist attention.
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To investigate the demographics and clinical outcomes of intimate partner violence victims presenting to an emergency department. ⋯ Variations in demographic data had a significant impact on future service planning and management of intimate partner violence. Accident and Emergency Department and Emergency Medicine Ward services together with extended social worker support could provide timely, multidisciplinary care to meet the various needs of victims and subsequently reduce hospital admissions.