A novel mutation of Arg306 of factor V gene in Hong Kong Chinese.

Evidence for genetic homogeneity in a familial platelet disorder with predisposition to acute myelogenous leukemia (FPD/AML)

APC cleavage site. The first one is a new factor V mutation associated with APC resistance (factor V Cambridge, G1091 = C mutation, Arg306 = Thr substitution). This mutation was found in a family with a strong history of thrombosis. Our group has independently described another novel mutation (A1090 = G) that results in Arg306 = Gly substitution but it is, however, not associated with APC resis...

Inorganic Arsenic Poisoning Following An Intentional Overdose Of Realgar-Containing Niu Huang Jie Du Pian: A Case report and Literature Review

Background: Niu Huang Jie Du Pian (NHJDP) is a widely used realgar-containing Chinese medicine remedy. Most brands are composed of eight ingredients: Niuhuang (Calculus Bovis), Xionghuang (realgar), gypsum (calcium sulphate), Dahuang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae), Jugeng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Bingpian (borneol), and Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis, licorice ro...

Lack of activated protein C resistance in healthy Hong Kong Chinese blood donors--correlation with absence of Arg506-Gln mutation of factor V gene.

Assessment for/as Learning in Hong Kong English Language Classrooms: A Review

Multiple conceptualizations of the interrelation between assessment and learning yield three notions of assessment: assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment as learning. This paper aims at uncovering roles and obstacles of assessment for learning and assessment as learning in English language classrooms in Hong Kong. Grounded upon the theory of constructivism and the noti...

Re-usability of traffic signs for inactive drivers with consideration of personal characteristics and sign features

There has been an increasing concern about inactive drivers who would easily lead to road accidents and fatalities once return to driving. This study investigated the re-usability of traffic signs for inactive drivers with consideration of driver factors and cognitive sign features. Fifty-seven Hong Kong Chinese, who possessed a full driving license but had not driven for an extended period, co...