Olfactory dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 patients: observational cohort study and systematic review
Background Olfactory dysfunction (OD) has been reported in coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19). However, there are knowledge gaps about the severity, prevalence, etiology …
(COVID-19). However, there are knowledge gaps about the severity, prevalence, etiology …
[HTML][HTML] Speckle tracking echocardiography in patients with septic shock: a case control study (SPECKSS)
Background Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction is a well-recognized condition and
confers worse outcomes in septic patients. Echocardiographic assessment by conventional …
confers worse outcomes in septic patients. Echocardiographic assessment by conventional …
[HTML][HTML] A retrospective cohort study on the clinical outcomes of patients admitted to intensive care units with dysnatremia
PY Ng, RYT Cheung, A Ip, WM Chan, WC Sin… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
With evolving patient characteristics and patterns of ICU utilization, the impact of
dysnatremias on patient outcomes and healthcare costs in the present era have not been …
dysnatremias on patient outcomes and healthcare costs in the present era have not been …
Sensitivity of ventricular systolic function to afterload during veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
PY Ng, TSK Ma, A Ip, MK Lee, AKY Ng… - ESC Heart …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aims Veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‐A ECMO) increases afterload
to the injured heart and may hinder myocardial recovery. We aimed to compare the …
to the injured heart and may hinder myocardial recovery. We aimed to compare the …
[HTML][HTML] The obesity conundrum in sepsis
PY Ng, M Eikermann - BMC anesthesiology, 2017 - Springer
While the long-term negative effects of obesity on health is a well-studied phenomenon, its
effects on acute illnesses seem to be the contrary. Several studies have indicated the …
effects on acute illnesses seem to be the contrary. Several studies have indicated the …
[HTML][HTML] An appraisal of respiratory system compliance in mechanically ventilated covid-19 patients
Background Heterogeneous respiratory system static compliance (C RS) values and levels
of hypoxemia in patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) requiring mechanical …
of hypoxemia in patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) requiring mechanical …
Restrictive and liberal transfusion strategies in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective observational study
Background To compare the outcomes of patients requiring extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) support who had a restrictive transfusion strategy with those who had a …
oxygenation (ECMO) support who had a restrictive transfusion strategy with those who had a …
Early treatment of high-risk hospitalized Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients with a combination of Interferon Beta-1b and remdesivir: a phase 2 Open …
AR Tam, RR Zhang, KC Lung, R Liu… - Clinical Infectious …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Early antiviral therapy was effective in the treatment of coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19). We assessed the efficacy and safety of combined interferon beta-1b and …
2019 (COVID-19). We assessed the efficacy and safety of combined interferon beta-1b and …
[HTML][HTML] Population sepsis incidence, mortality, and trends in Hong Kong between 2009–2018 using clinical and administrative data
Background Sepsis surveillance using electronic health record (EHR)-based data may
provide more accurate epidemiologic estimates than administrative data, but experience …
provide more accurate epidemiologic estimates than administrative data, but experience …
Fulminant myocarditis proven by early biopsy and outcomes
F Huang, E Ammirati, M Ponnaiah… - European heart …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Aims While endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is recommended in
adult patients with fulminant myocarditis, the clinical impact of its timing is still unclear …
adult patients with fulminant myocarditis, the clinical impact of its timing is still unclear …