Review Article
Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in Hong Kong
In 1997, Hong Kong became reputed by identifying the first instance of human infection with avian influenza H5N1. A total of 18 cases occurred...
Towards Mutual Trust, Transparency and Equity in Virus Sharing Mechanism: The Avian Influenza Case...
Since July 2005 to December 2007, Indonesia has reported the highest number of influenza A (H5N1) human cases in the world, i.e., 116 cases...
A Global Perspective on Avian Influenza
The world is confronted by many important public health challenges, some of which constitute potentially devastating global threats. Prime among these is the threat...
Twentieth Century Influenza Pandemics in Singapore
Tropical countries such as Singapore, although without well-defined influenza seasons, are also affected by influenza epidemics and pandemics. Twenty per cent of Singapore’s population...
Biomarkers of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of age-related dementia in the modern society. Other than symptomatic treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors at its...
Human Thermoregulation and Measurement of Body Temperature in Exercise and Clinical Settings
The ability to sense and regulate body temperature is a key feature of human survival. A deviation of ± 3.5°C from the resting temperature...
Hamstring Injuries: Risk Assessment and Injury Prevention
The aim of this article is to outline the factors involved with, and a potential strategy for preventing, one of the most common injuries...
Isokinetic Dynamometry in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction
Of all the ligaments of the knee joint, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured despite its structural proficiency and its...
Knee and Ankle Ligaments: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings of Normal Anatomy and at Injury
Ligamentous injuries of the knee and ankle are a common entity among athletes. Knee sprains can account for up to 30% of injuries in...
Care of Women in Menopause: Sexual Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutic Modalities
Menopause is a life change described by biological alterations occurring in the context of important social changes. There is an increasing appreciation for the...