Lancet
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The rate of increase in prevalence of childhood obesity in mainland China exceeds the trends observed in other countries. Effective, culturally appropriate prevention interventions are urgently needed to control the epidemic. However, previous programmes lacked rigorous development and evaluation. Using the framework set out by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), we developed a complex childhood obesity prevention intervention for Chinese primary school children. ⋯ University of Birmingham, Zhejiang Yong Ning Pharmaceutical.
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The term hidden elder is used in Chinese society to describe older adults who are socially isolated and refuse social participation. Substantial evidence has indicated the important role of social isolation in increasing psychiatric morbidity and mortality risks in later life. Innovative service is promptly needed to address the social and psychological health needs of hidden elders. We aimed to test the feasibility and the preliminary effectiveness of a peer-assisted tai-chi-qigong programme in strengthening social networks and enhancing psychosocial wellbeing of Chinese hidden elders. ⋯ This study was funded by the School Seeding Fund, the Nethersole School of Nursing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Despite well-established benefits of exercise in the management of metabolic syndrome, evidence to support exercise adherence after program completion is lacking. We used a smartphone-based exercise adherence intervention (Virtual Trainer; Ex-VT) for adults with metabolic syndrome in Hong Kong, China. The objectives were to measure the feasibility, potential effectiveness, and implementation of Ex-VT in sustaining prescribed exercise practice for risk reduction in metabolic syndrome. ⋯ Departmental Research Fund, Cardiac and Acute Care Research Theme Group, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (CV1502).
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The incidence rate of breast cancer has markedly increased in recent years in China, yet the association of breast cancer with dietary patterns such as a Chinese traditional diet has not been studied. We aimed to examine this association among women from the Jiangsu Province of China. ⋯ World Cancer Research Fund (2011/RFA/473).
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As life expectancy improves in patients with lung cancer and bone metastases, effective surgical treatment to relieve pain and improve quality of life and neurological function is increasingly needed. Indications for surgery in patients with bone metastases are controversial. We aimed to assess a protocol for the surgery of patients with lung cancer and bone metastases. ⋯ National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant (81201628).