Publications by authors named "W Y Tsang"
Background: Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a common chronic degenerative process of the mitral valve. Thrombus formation on MAC is a rare complication that likely contributes to the increased risk of thromboembolic events. Outcomes and management strategies for this condition are unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To measure intervention fidelity of the Photo-with-Movement Program (PMP) and to report the findings of the program.
Methods: This study was a two-arm, pilot randomized controlled trial of the PMP. An intervention fidelity checklist and semi-structured interviews were utilize to evaluate the fidelity of the PMP.
Background: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is often employed to enhance improvement in inspiratory muscle strength. However, the relationship between inspiratory muscle recruitment patterns and increasing inspiratory load remains unclear. Furthermore, the effect of breathing instructions on diaphragm activity at various inspiratory loads is unknown.
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- Paracetamol is usually safe at doses of 4 g/day for adults, but cases of liver damage have been reported even at these therapeutic levels in the Hong Kong Chinese population.
- A study analyzed 76 patients from 2011 to 2022, finding that older individuals, those with lower body weights, and those taking higher doses for longer periods were more likely to experience severe liver damage.
- The findings suggest that while the standard dosage is generally safe, vulnerable individuals should consider a lower maximum dose of 3 g/day, along with regular monitoring of liver function.
Purpose: To examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary and diaphragmatic function, exercise capacity, balance and quality of life (QOL), in post-stroke individuals.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed, PEDro, Web of Science and China Biological Medicine databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a PEDro score ≥6 focusing on the effects of IMT were included.