Brian Ho

ORCID: 0000-0002-9893-1326
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Research Areas
  • Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
  • Urinary Tract Infections Management
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
  • Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
  • Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
  • Reproductive tract infections research
  • Cancer survivorship and care
  • Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
  • Restraint-Related Deaths
  • Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
  • Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

Queen Mary Hospital
2015-2024

University of Hong Kong
2015-2022

Chinese University of Hong Kong
2022

University of California, San Diego
2016-2020

University of Florida
2017

Children's Mercy Hospital
2008-2011

Regional Urology
2010

Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common reproductive disorder in women, is characterized by hyperandrogenemia, chronic anovulation, cystic ovarian follicles, and luteinizing hormone (LH) hyper-pulsatility, but the pathophysiology isn’t completely understood. We recently reported novel mouse model of PCOS using letrozole (LET; aromatase inhibitor). Letrozole-treated females demonstrate multiple PCOS-like phenotypes, including polycystic ovaries, elevated circulating testosterone...

10.1210/endocr/bqaa018 article EN Endocrinology 2020-02-07

Background: Small-diameter hamstring tendons are frequently encountered during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions in patients with short stature or those who skeletally immature. The role of augmenting these small-diameter autografts allograft is unclear. Purpose: To assess clinical outcomes and failure rates adolescent small tendon (<7 mm) that were either augmented soft tissue accepted “as is” not augmented. Study Design: Cohort study; Level evidence, 3. Methods: A...

10.1177/0363546516677545 article EN The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2016-12-22

Objectives To report the clinical experience with a second‐generation of temporary implantable nitinol device (iTIND; Medi‐Tate Ltd, Or‐Akiva, Israel) for treatment lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) after 1 year follow‐up. Patients and Methods In all, 81 patients LUTS, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥10, maximum flow rate (Q max ) ≤12 mL/s, prostate volume <75 mL, were enrolled in this prospective Research Ethics Committee‐approved...

10.1111/bju.14608 article EN BJU International 2018-11-01

The diagnosis of vocal fold paralysis in an infant is a devastating finding that may require permanent tracheotomy. incidence congenital unknown, but it thought to be more common infants with anatomic anomalies the aero-digestive system. Vocal after surgical repair esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula rare often diagnosed multiple failed extubations. Currently do not routinely undergo documentation motion prior repair. We report here on our experience this complication. A...

10.1055/s-0031-1291269 article EN European Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2011-12-01

Background The status of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is unclear in China. Evidence regarding the optimal frequency and interval serial for prostate cancer (PCa) disputable. Objective This study aimed to depict PSA explore PCa Methods A 13-year prospective cohort was conducted using Chinese Electronic Health Records Research Yinzhou study’s data set. total 420,941 male participants aged ≥45 years were included between January 2009 June 2022. Diagnosis PCa, cancer-specific death,...

10.2196/47161 article EN cc-by JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 2024-01-18

To investigate the role of Prostate Specific Antigen density (PSAD) in selecting prostate cancer patients for active surveillance (AS) and to determine a cutoff PSAD identifying adverse pathological outcomes.Data from 287 who underwent radical prostatectomy were retrospectively reviewed. Six different AS protocols, University Toronto; Royal Marsden; John Hopkins; California San Francisco (UCSF); Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) Research International: Active Surveillance...

10.1016/j.prnil.2018.03.002 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Prostate International 2018-03-18

The HydroSoft coil was developed as a finishing coil, ideally to be placed along the aneurysm neck enhance intracranial healing. GEL THE NEC (Gaining Efficacy Long Term: Hydrosoft, an Emerging, New, Embolic Coil) multicenter registry assess safety and efficacy of coils in treating aneurysms. We report angiographic clinical results this prospective registry.GEL performed at 27 centers five countries. Patients aged 21-90 years with ruptured or unruptured 3-15 mm size were eligible for...

10.1136/neurintsurg-2016-012915 article EN Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2017-01-30

Urine culture is time consuming, which may take days to get the results and impede further timely treatment. Our objective evaluate whether fast urinalysis bacterial discrimination system called Sysmex UF-5000 predict urinary tract infections (UTIs) (within minutes) compared with clinical routine test in suspected UTI patients. In addition, we aimed explore accuracy of microbiologic information by UF-5000.Consecutive patients who were admitted from emergency department at Queen Mary Hospital...

10.3389/fcimb.2022.936854 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology 2022-09-27

You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction: Peyronie's Disease (MP33)1 Apr 2020MP33-12 PREVALENCE OF PEYRONIE′S DISEASE AND ITS PSYCHOSEXUAL IMPACT IN THE CHINESE POPULATION: A LARGE COHORT POPULATION-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Albert Wong*, Sunny S.L. Tsang, Ray Y.M. O, Stacia Chun, Chiu-Fung Brian S.H. Ho, Ada T.L. Ng, James H.L. Tsu, and Wayne Lam Wong*Albert Wong* More articles by this author , TsangSunny Tsang ORay O ChunStacia Chun TsangChiu-Fung HoBrian Ho NgAda Ng...

10.1097/ju.0000000000000877.012 article EN The Journal of Urology 2020-04-01

Penile fractures are an uncommon urological emergency. Typically, penile involve the corpus cavernosum and sometimes associated with urethral injury. Isolated spongiosum injuries without concomitant injury are, however, rare. With proper knowledge of management injuries, this distinct entity can be diagnosed, assessed managed successfully complications.

10.1016/j.ajur.2015.06.006 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Asian journal of urology 2015-07-01

Abstract Objectives Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally in 2018 with an estimated 9.6 million deaths. The costs managing malignant ureteric obstruction (MUO) a significant burden to any healthcare system. However, management MUO has long been challenge for urologists. standard options percutaneous nephrostomy or polymer double J stents are fraught problems. We report large patient series long‐term follow‐up use Resonance metallic relieve MUO, and identification risk factors...

10.1002/bco2.14 article EN cc-by BJUI Compass 2020-04-22

Introduction Pelvic hematomas are a rare complication of prostatic urethral lift. We would like to report the first case massive pelvic hematoma after lift that was successfully managed by selective angioembolization. Case presentation An 83‐year‐old gentleman with benign hyperplasia underwent Although procedure uneventful, he developed shock while in recovery room. Urgent contrast computed tomography scan showed large heterogenous at right pelvis extending retroperitoneum extravasation...

10.1002/iju5.12590 article EN cc-by-nc IJU Case Reports 2023-05-09

Objective: We are reporting the management outcome of a prospective cohort patients from dedicated centre treating ketamine-associated uropathy.Patients & Methods: All who attended our for ketamine related urological problems were recruited.Management includes 4-tier approach, namely anti-infl ammatory drug/anticholinergic, opioid analgesic/pregabalin, intravesical hyaluronic acid, and surgical intervention.Outcome was assessed with functional bladder capacity (FBC), pelvic pain...

10.1111/bju.13028 article EN BJU International 2015-02-01

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP77-07 CAUSAL EFFECTS OF MODIFIABLE BEHAVIORS ON PROSTATE CANCER IN EUROPEANS AND EAST ASIANS: A COMPREHENSIVE MENDELIAN RANDOMIZATION STUDY Yongle Zhan, Xiaohao Ruan, Pei Wang, Da Huang, Jingyi Jinlun Tsun Chun, Brian Ho, Ada Ng, James Tsu, and Rong Na ZhanYongle Zhan More articles by this author , RuanXiaohao Ruan WangPei Wang HuangDa Huang HuangJingyi HuangJinlun ChunTsun Chun HoBrian Ho NgAda Ng TsuJames Tsu NaRong View All Author...

10.1097/ju.0000000000003351.07 article EN The Journal of Urology 2023-03-23

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP44-19 EFFECTS OF PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN SCREENING ON PROSTATE CANCER INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY: A POPULATION-BASED COHORT STUDY IN CHINA Yongle Zhan, Xiaohao Ruan, Da Huang, Jingyi Jinlun Tsun Chun, Brian Ho, Ada Ng, James Tsu, and Rong Na ZhanYongle Zhan More articles by this author , RuanXiaohao Ruan HuangDa Huang HuangJingyi HuangJinlun ChunTsun Chun HoBrian Ho NgAda Ng TsuJames Tsu NaRong View All Author...

10.1097/ju.0000000000003290.19 article EN The Journal of Urology 2023-03-23

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The status of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is unclear in China. Evidence regarding the optimal frequency and interval serial for prostate cancer (PCa) disputable. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed to depict PSA explore PCa <title>METHODS</title> A 13-year prospective cohort was conducted using Chinese Electronic Health Records Research Yinzhou study’s data set. total 420,941 male participants aged ≥45 years were included between...

10.2196/preprints.47161 preprint EN 2023-03-10
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