Publications by authors named "Yueqi Ge"
Background: Domiciliary spirometry (DS) is a novel tool that is widely employed in the assessment of respiratory disease. We assessed real-world feasibility, effectiveness and value of a physiologist-led home spirometry programme in patients with treatment-refractory severe asthma.
Methods: Patients were referred and provided with a hand-held DS device.
Prevalence of occult hepatitis B virus infection in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, despite its significance in public health, has been largely overlooked in efforts to eliminate hepatitis worldwide.
- A systematic review analyzed data from various studies to estimate the prevalence of this infection among adults, revealing that while it is relatively rare in the general population, it is more common in high-risk groups and blood donors, with varying rates based on the region's HBV endemicity.
- The findings highlighted a lack of comprehensive studies in the general population, indicating a need for better detection methods and increased awareness about occult HBV infection.