Publications by authors named "Yui-Shing Cheung"
Diagnostics (Basel)
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Menstrual blood (MB) can be easily self-collected by women, and this study explored its potential for diagnosing genital tract infections (GTIs) and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections.
- The researchers used advanced genomic techniques to analyze MB samples from women with conditions like CIN and HPV, finding a detection sensitivity of 66.7% for high-risk HPV.
- The study concluded that MB is a promising non-invasive diagnostic specimen for monitoring women's health by detecting HPV and diagnosing GTIs through specific genomic sequencing methods.
Article Synopsis
- - Familial hCG syndrome is a rare condition that causes high levels of beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood, and the case discussed is the first documented instance in a Chinese family.
- - A 38-year-old woman had persistently elevated hCG levels discovered incidentally, which were verified through both urine and blood tests, with no signs of pregnancy or cancer found during thorough medical investigations.
- - Further testing of a symptom-free family member showed elevated hCG levels as well, helping to confirm the familial nature of the syndrome, highlighting the need for clinicians to be aware of this condition to prevent unnecessary tests and treatments.
