Publications by authors named "B Yeung"

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  • Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is an esophageal disorder with a high integrated relaxation pressure, and while symptoms are usually self-limiting, this study investigates factors that affect symptom resolution.
  • A cohort study of 53 patients revealed that while dysphagia and atypical chest pain were common symptoms, obesity was a significant risk factor for persistent symptoms, with only 37.5% of obese patients seeing resolution compared to 87.2% of non-obese patients.
  • The study emphasizes that addressing obesity may be crucial for improving outcomes in patients with functional EGJOO, as it significantly impacts the likelihood of symptom resolution.
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Background: The slit-mesh technique for laparoscopic groin hernia repair remains controversial. We present the largest cohort of patients to date that have undergone laparoscopic hernia repair with this technique and aim to evaluate the impact of both techniques on postoperative recurrence and other secondary outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective, single-institution cohort study of patients who underwent a laparoscopic groin hernia repair over a 5.

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  • The US "Ending the HIV Epidemic" initiative targets four counties in the Atlanta area to significantly decrease HIV cases by 2030, necessitating a closer look at local resources and needs related to HIV services.
  • A mixed-methods study was conducted using 2021 data to identify disparities in HIV prevalence and service distribution, including an online survey of local health stakeholders to measure service availability and organizational readiness.
  • The results highlighted significant racial and geographic inequities, particularly in HIV testing and PrEP access, with several counties not prioritized by the initiative reporting high unmet needs for various HIV-related services.
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Aims: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are known to have poor oral health and complex dental needs requiring treatment under general anesthesia (GA). This retrospective chart review aimed to provide information on the oral health status and treatment needs of adults with ID in Auckland.

Methods And Results: Data on 1075 adult patients with ID seen through the Auckland public dental service during the period June 2016 to April 2020 were drawn from electronic notes.

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Introduction: Gonorrhoea, the sexually transmissible infection caused by , has a substantial impact on sexual and reproductive health globally with an estimated 82 million new infections each year worldwide. antimicrobial resistance continues to escalate, and disease control is largely reliant on effective therapy as there is no proven effective gonococcal vaccine available. However, there is increasing evidence from observational cohort studies that the serogroup B meningococcal vaccine four-component meningitis B vaccine (4CMenB) (Bexsero), licensed to prevent invasive disease caused by , may provide cross-protection against the closely related bacterium .

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