Publications by authors named "F K M Wong"

Background: Telecare may provide an alternative to maintaining post-acute stroke care services in making benefit to both the providers and the stroke survivors, although study is needed to investigate its feasibility and effectiveness in integrating this innovative delivery mode into a routine.

Objectives: The objectives of this study are to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of telecare consultations in a nurse-led post-acute stroke clinic.

Methods: A pre- and post-test one group quasi-experimental design was adopted.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of alfapump for controlling ascites and improving patients' quality of life.
  • Results showed a significant reduction in the need for therapeutic paracentesis (TP) after implanting alfapump, with most patients experiencing over a 50% decrease in sessions.
  • While some complications led to device removal, overall, the alfapump improved symptoms and physical health, suggesting it could be a viable option for patients with refractory ascites.
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Inhibitory killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (iKIRs) are a family of inhibitory receptors that are expressed by natural killer (NK) cells and late-stage differentiated T cells. There is accumulating evidence that iKIRs regulate T cell-mediated immunity. Recently, we reported that T cell-mediated control was enhanced by iKIRs in chronic viral infections.

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