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Challenges and opportunities of universal culture-based Group B streptococcus screening in Hong Kong -- a retrospective cross-sectional study Open

V. Chan, Shuk Yi Annie Hui, Sau Lan Mok, Diana Lee, Nga Yui Florrie Yu , et al. · 2025

Effect of invasive tests during pregnancy on perinatal transmission of hepatitis B infection: a scoping review Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Tiffany Sin-Tung Au, Ying Rong Li, Zhenyan Han, Zhu Zhang , et al. · 2025

Accelerating the momentum to achieve global elimination of hepatitis B infection: a scoping review of hepatitis B guidelines to reduce mother to child transmission Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Ying Rong Li, Minnie Au, Mimi Tin Yan Seto · 2025

Early pregnancy hyperglycaemia among pregnant women with risk factors for gestational diabetes increases the risk of pregnancy complications Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Tiffany Sin-Tung Au, Tat On Chan, Po Lam So, Felix Chi-Kin Wong , et al. · 2024

The current diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes (GDM) were based on data from women after 24 weeks of gestation, but this may not be equally applicable for earlier gestation. There is insufficient data regarding early pregnancy gl…

Multidisciplinary care to optimise pregnancy outcomes among Jehovah’s Witness: Case series over fifteen years in a tertiary teaching hospital Open

Vivian Wai Yan Ng, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ka Wang Cheung · 2024

Hemoglobin A1c in early pregnancy to identify preexisting diabetes mellitus and women at risk of hyperglycemic pregnancy complications Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Tiffany Sin-Tung Au, Chi‐Ho Lee, Vivian Wai Yan Ng, Felix Chi-Kin Wong , et al. · 2024

Clinical algorithms for monitoring and management of spontaneous, uncomplicated labour and childbirth Open

Julia Pasquale, Celina Gialdini, Mónica Chamillard, Virginia Díaz, Marcus J. Rijken , et al. · 2023

Aim: To develop evidence-based clinical algorithms for the assessment and management of spontaneous, uncomplicated labour and vaginal birth. Population: Pregnant women at any stage of labour, with singleton, term pregnancies considered to …

Maternal near miss in three tertiary-level hospitals in Hong Kong Open

Carmen Shu Man Ng, Po Lam So, Wendy Shu, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ka Wang Cheung · 2023

Background: Maternal near miss refers to women who nearly died from a complication during pregnancy.We applied the World Health Organization near miss criteria to determine the incidence and aetiologies of maternal near miss in Hong Kong.M…

Pregnancy outcomes of Jehovah’s Witnesses: case series over fifteen years in a tertiary teaching hospital Open

Vivian Wai Yan Ng, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ka Wang Cheung · 2023

Background More than 5000 Jehovah’s Witnesses resided in Hong Kong. Higher morbidity and mortality rates in pregnancy were associated with this specific group of women than the general population. We aim to assess the obstetric and neonata…

Perceptions and Challenges of Telehealth Obstetric Clinics Among Pregnant Women in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Tiffany Sin-Tung Au, Joan Kar On Wai, Mimi Tin Yan Seto · 2023

Background Integrating telehealth in an obstetric care model is important to prepare for possible infection outbreaks that require social distancing and limit in-person consultations. To ensure the successful implementation of obstetric te…

A prospective, double-blinded cohort study using quantitative fetal fibronectin testing in symptomatic women for the prediction of spontaneous preterm delivery Open

Vivian Wai Yan Ng, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Holly Lewis, Ka Wang Cheung · 2023

Characteristics of Maternal Mortality Missed by Vital Statistics in Hong Kong, 2000-2019 Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Weilan Wang, Po Lam So, Shuk Yi Annie Hui , et al. · 2023

Importance Reducing maternal mortality is a global objective. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is low in Hong Kong, China, but there has been no local confidential enquiry into maternal death, and underreporting is likely. Objective To d…

Perceptions and Challenges of Telehealth Obstetric Clinics Among Pregnant Women in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint) Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Tiffany Sin-Tung Au, Joan Kar On Wai, Mimi Tin Yan Seto · 2023

BACKGROUND Integrating telehealth in an obstetric care model is important to prepare for possible infection outbreaks that require social distancing and limit in-person consultations. To ensure the successful implementation of obstetric t…

A prospective, double-blinded cohort study using Quantitative fetal fibronectin testing in symptomatic women for the prediction of spontaneous preterm delivery Open

Vivian Wai Yan Ng, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Holly Lewis, Ka Wang Cheung · 2022

Background Quantitative fetal fibronectin (fFN) is under-utilised in Hong Kong. Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of quantitative fetal fibronectin (fFN) to predict spontaneous preterm birth in women with symptoms or signs of…

Trend and causes of maternal death, stillbirth and neonatal death over seven decades in Hong Kong Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Weilan Wang, Chi Tao Ng, William Wing Kee To , et al. · 2022

Relationship between viral load and pregnancy outcomes among hepatitis B carriers Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Weilan Wang, Po Lam So, Daniel Wong, A. Mak , et al. · 2022

Seropositive HBeAg status or a higher level of HBV DNA during pregnancy did not pose a significant negative impact to the pregnancy outcomes.

Fear of Childbirth in Chinese Pregnant Women and Their Preferred Mode of Delivery: Validation Study of the Chinese Version of Wijma Delivery Expectancy/experience Questionnaire Version A Open

Theodora Hei Tung Lai, Shuk Tak Kwok, Weilan Wang, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ka Wang Cheung · 2020

Background Fear of childbirth causes significant distress and impact on women’s wellbeing. It also contributes to the rising trend of non-medically indicated Caesarean sections worldwide. The Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionna…

Early universal use of oral progesterone for prevention of preterm births in singleton pregnancy (SINPRO study): protocol of a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ernest Hung Yu Ng · 2020

Delayed interval delivery when the presenting fetus is in breech presentation Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Mark D. Kilby · 2019

What is the optimal timing of antiviral treatment in pregnant hepatitis B carriers with extremely high viral load? Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ernest Hung Yu Ng · 2019

Sir, We appreciate the comments from Vyas et al.1 Although our study demonstrated that prediction of infants’ immunoprophylaxis failure (IF) is possible in early pregnancy, whether women with extremely high viral load require earlier antiv…

Effect of delayed interval delivery of remaining fetus(es) in multiple pregnancies on survival: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Weilan Wang, Carman Wing Sze Lai, Mark D. Kilby , et al. · 2019

Optimal timing of hepatitis B virus <span>DNA</span> quantification and clinical predictors for higher viral load during pregnancy Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Po Lam So, Daniel Wong, A. Mak , et al. · 2019

Introduction Authorities publish recommendations on the hepatitis B virus ( HBV ) viral load threshold to initiate antiviral treatment but the timing of quantification during pregnancy is not well defined. HBV DNA levels in pregnancy women…

Prenatal Diagnosis, Management, and Outcome of Fetal Subdural Haematoma: A Case Report and Systematic Review Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Lee Na Tan, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Shruti Moholkar, Geraldine Masson , et al. · 2019

Background: Fetal subdural haematoma (SDH) is associated with poor prognosis. Objective: The conflicting evidence from the literature presents a challenge in prenatal counselling. We present a case study and sys…

P09.01: Two cases of internal iliac artery thrombosis following internal iliac balloon inflation in placenta accreta Open

Mimi Tin Yan Seto, K. Cheung, F.S.K. Chu, Peter Kei Tat Hui · 2018

Placenta accreta can be associated with massive obstetric hemorrhage and preoperative multidisciplinary planning is important. The role of prophylactic catheter placement for balloon occlusion remains controversial. Prophylactic internal i…

EP11.19: Prenatal diagnosis and ultrasound features of harlequin ichthyosis Open

Pui Wah Hui, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Wendy Shu, Chi‐Nam Lee · 2018

A 30-year-old lady in her first pregnancy was referred for flattened facial profile with suspected thickening of skin on prenatal scan. Anomaly scan at 20 weeks was normal. Ultrasound at 30 weeks of gestation showed retracted fetal lips wi…

EP10.28: In utero magnetic resonance imaging to assess fetal airway with suspected double aortic arch Open

Ka Shing Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Peter Kei Tat Hui · 2018

Double aortic arch (DAA) is a congenital anomaly, which can be detected by prenatal ultrasonography. We here present the use of in-utero magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in two cases of suspected fetal DAA with potential airway obstruction…

Immunoprophylaxis Failure of Infants Born to Hepatitis B Carrier Mothers Following Routine Vaccination Open

Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Anita Sik Yau Kan, Daniel Wong, K. Kou , et al. · 2017

A questionnaire study on the acceptability of self-sampling versus screening by clinicians for Group B Streptococcus Open

Jennifer K.Y. Ko, Sofie Shuk Fei Yung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Chin Peng Lee · 2015

Most women in the local population still preferred physician-collected samples for GBS screening, but they welcomed the option of self-screening in future pregnancies. Improved health education about the importance of GBS screening may imp…

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