MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'hong kong'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977682&cid=t_154875_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Freyes-syndrome-in-hong-kong%2F A single review of Reye’s syndrome in Hong Kong has been published. [1,2] 27 cases were treated at Queen Mary Hospital during 1979 to 1985 – a period of low activity for both Varicella and Scarlet Fever – see graph] Where a drug history was available, only 15% had received aspirin prior to the onset of illness, while 60% had received paracetamol. Influenza was presumed to be the underlying infection in most cases, rather than varicella. 1. Yu EC. Reye’s syndrome in Hong Kong. Aust Paediatr J. 1988 24:61. 2 Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Hong Kong, 2011. 375 pp, 107 graphs, 1229 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-hong-kong/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977682 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:53:29 +0100 4977682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4970321&cid=t_154875_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Fscarlet-fever-and-varicella-in-hong-kong%2F There is a striking similarity between reported incidence of varicella and scarlet fever in Hong Kong. [1,2] In order to present data to scale on the following graphs, I have compared numerical incidence and death statistics for scarlet fever against comparable rates per 100,000 for varicella. References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Hong Kong, 2011. 375 pp, 107 graphs, 1229 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-hong-kong/ 2. Berger SA. Varicella-Zoster: Global Status, 2011. 106 pp, 122 graphs, 328 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/disease/varicella-zoster-global-status/ (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4970321 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:38:00 +0100 4970321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954452&cid=t_154875_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fscarlet-fever-in-hong-kong%2F Rates of scarlet fever in Hong Kong declined considerably since the 1970′s, but have been increasing during the past decade. Only six fatal cases were recorded during 1946 to 2006 – the last in 1970. As seen in the following graph, scarlet fever rates in Macau have paralleled those of Hong Kong. [1-3] References: 1. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Hong Kong, 2011. 375 pp, 107 graphs, 1229 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-hong-kong/ 2. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of Macao, 2011. 311 pp, 60 graphs, 833 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-macao/ 3. Berger. SA. Rheumatic Fever and Scarlet Fever: Global Status, 2011. 96 pp, 130 graphs, 90 references. Gideon ... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954452 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:52:56 +0100 4954452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921756&cid=t_154875_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FNUIRNwzYmTg%2F Hospitals in Taiwan are suspending use of the Augmentin pediatric antibiotic made by GlaxoSmithKline after detecting high levels of DIDP, a chemical used to make plastics more flexible but was banned for use in food and drinks. And health officials in Hong Kong ordered the drugmaker to recall supplies that were made in France after testing found DIDP levels twice what they say is permitted in Europe. In Taiwan, authorities are looking at whether a strawberry-flavored version of the drug, which is often prescribed to children, might have been contaminated by artificial flavoring, since jam makers were recently under investigation for using materials containing banned chemicals as fixative agents to keep flavoring and fragrances smelling fresh, The Taipei Times writes. Kang Jaw-Jou, director... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921756 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:47:46 +0100 4921756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761400&cid=t_154875_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftoilet-themed-restaurant-funny-or-just-gross%2F We’re not sure about you guys, but we would have a pretty hard time eating chocolate ice cream out of a toilet-shaped bowl. But toilet everything is the theme of Modern Toilet, a chain-restaurant in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. In addition to the toilet-shaped bowels, restaurant-goers sit on toilets and eat off of bathtubs. So, what’s the verdict? Hilarious or stomach churning? #MicroPollDiv_266085 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } image via The Telegraph via The Telegraph Post from: BlissTree Toilet Themed Restaurant: Funny or Just Gross? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761400 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:30:48 +0100 3761400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886212&cid=t_154875_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2009%2F10%2Finfluenza-pandemic.html In the last 100 years there have been three major influenza pandemics: Spanish Flu in 1918, Asian Flu in 1957 and Hong Kong Flu in 1968. These claimed the lives of approximately 50 million, 2 million and 1 million people respectively. Added to this is the annual death toll of 250,000 to 500,000 people worldwide with a further 3 to 4 million people suffering severe illness. These statistics make influenza an extremely important pathogen. In 1997 the alarming emergence of a new, highly pathogenic subtype, H5N1, which has a 50% mortality rate, provided a major impetus for renewed influenza research. However the battle against influenza is going to be difficult. Recently another subtype, H1N1, has emerged. This subtype causes a relatively mild infection in humans, however is highly transmittab... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886212 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:28:00 +0100 2886212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473600&cid=t_154875_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FotUBjGxgNb0%2F You’ve likely heard by now. After weeks of hesitating, the World Health Organization has declared the H1N1 virus infections to be a Level 6 on the pandemic scale, which means a pandemic has been announced. The thing is, your life is still the same. My life is still the same. Nothing has changed from the five minutes before the announcement and five minutes after the announcement. That’s what people need to remember before beginning to panic. Here is some information that may help you learn more about pandemics, viruses, etc. What’s the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic? An epidemic is something that can happen anywhere, any time with just about any type of contagious situation. Last year, there were some epidemics of mumps in some universities, a few years ag... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473600 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:46:17 +0100 2473600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260777&cid=t_154875_147_f&fid=38117&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engageinhealth.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fcan_feng_shui_heal_hong_kongs.html Hong Kong is many things to many people but, for me, what I find to be the most startling of all attributes is the constant dichotomy in almost every facet of life. You find yourself one moment down a busy street in the center of the city surrounded by sprawling skyscrapers and the next, lost down a back alley where Chinese ‘wet market’ shopkeepers have to use body language to communicate the beauty of their savory pieces of meat or fresh produce. You can ride a taxi at night and watch a group of foreigners entering one of the many five star hotels for a glam gala event, but as they enter the revolving doorway you can too see them pass a group of Chinese construction workers hungrily choking down hot wonton noodles. It's east meets west, history juxtaposed with the modern and ‘la... The Health Engagement Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260777 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:13:45 +0100 2260777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192479&cid=t_154875_147_f&fid=38117&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engageinhealth.com%2F2009%2F02%2Ftrust_in_asia.html “Trust is the cornerstone for the survival of an enterprise and a society.” – China Daily This marks my second week in Hong Kong. While most of my time in Asia has been based in Korea, I am excited about the move to Hong Kong especially as it provides a new perspective on healthcare in Asia. While trying to get my way around the very dynamic city practicing what little Cantonese I know, I have been able to meet with a number of individuals all working in the Hong Kong healthcare industry. Their comments on the state of healthcare in Hong Kong and greater China have fueled considerable thought on the way forward in Asia. I asked the communications representative of one of Hong Kong’s private care providers about how the downturn in the economy has impacted business and she replie... The Health Engagement Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192479 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:56:53 +0100 2192479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1287876&cid=t_154875_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-03-08-cancer-treatment%2Flydia-shum%2F Lydia Shum Din-Ha, one of Hong Kong’s most popular comedian actress, died of liver cancer and other complications on 19 February 2008 at Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong . Hong Kong Lydia Shum has been on the front to prevent and educate about breast cancer… The actor was also known as Fei-Fei or Fatty. She was 60 years old. Shum was born to a well-of large family in Shanghai , China and she was fifth among the family’s eight children. In 1960 she made her debut as a child actor. She was survived by a daughter, Joyce Cheng Yan-Yee from her failed marriage to an actor and singer, Adam Cheng Siu Chow. They were married in 1985 after living together for 11 years. She wore a Chinese cheongsam at her wedding due to her weight and years later, she said she regretted not wearing a we... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1287876 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:50:48 +0100 1287876