Publications by authors named "L A Yam"
Background: Despite its heterogeneity, there is currently limited data in pleural infection phenotyping. Using pleural fluid characteristics, pleural infection can be classified into microbiological-positive pleural infection (MPPI) and microbiological-negative pleural infection (MNPI). This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of microbiological positivity in pleural infection, and to evaluate the performance of RAPID (renal, age, purulence, infection source, dietary factor) score in these subgroups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- After the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a push for better pandemic preparedness through initiatives like the WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund, particularly benefiting nations like Cambodia transitioning to higher income status.
- A study examined the relationship between universal health coverage (UHC) and global health security (GHS) in Cambodia, utilizing policy reviews and stakeholder consultations, revealing both synergies and dis-synergies in health strategies.
- Key suggestions include fostering collaboration within the Ministry of Health and training programs to enhance awareness of how UHC and GHS can work together to improve health outcomes in Cambodia.
Bochdalek hernia (BH) is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia which rarely presents in adulthood. We report on a 25-year-old man admitted with 3-year recurrent and self-limiting abdominal pain and vomiting. Chest radiograph showed left pleural opacity which shifted position in the decubitus film suggesting pleural effusion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Persistent air leak (PAL) is common in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP), with risk factors only been determined for post-pulmonary resection PAL. Information about its risk factors and long-term outcome is, however, necessary to enable selection of treatment modalities for elderly SSP patients with comorbid conditions.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was performed on chest drain-treated SSP patients from 2009 to 2018.
Introduction: To investigate the vaccination rate, reported side effects, and patient concerns for COVID-19 vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases.
Methods: A multicentre cross-sectional study from rheumatology clinics in two major hospitals in Hong Kong was conducted between June 3, 2021 and October 8, 2021. Patient interviews for demographics, clinical characteristics, vaccination status, reported side effects, and factors influencing decisions about vaccination were supplemented with structured questionnaires.