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Francis K.L. Chan is affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong in China and has made significant contributions to the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology through a substantial body of work.

Their research primarily focuses on several specialized subfields including Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Surgery, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. The main topics explored in their publications cover:

  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

Chan's recent papers reflect a concentration on gut microbiota and COVID-19, including:

  • Alterations in Gut Microbiota of Patients With COVID-19 During Time of Hospitalization (2020, Gastroenterology)
  • Gut microbiota composition reflects disease severity and dysfunctional immune responses in patients with COVID-19 (2021, Gut)
  • Gut microbiota dynamics in a prospective cohort of patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (2022, Gut)
  • Depicting SARS-CoV-2 faecal viral activity in association with gut microbiota composition in patients with COVID-19 (2020, Gut)
  • Screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for gastric cancer prevention: the Taipei global consensus (2020, Gut)

Their frequent co-authors include researchers such as Siew C. Ng, Joyce Wing Yan Mak, Paul K.S. Chan, Chun Pan Cheung, and Hein M. Tun, suggesting collaborative efforts in overlapping research areas.

Publications by Francis K.L. Chan appear predominantly in highly specialized venues, with the most frequent being:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Gut
  • Gut Microbes
  • Digestive Endoscopy
  • Digestion

Best Publications

  • Worldwide incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in the 21st century: a systematic review of population-based studies

    Siew C Ng;Hai Yun Shi;Hai Yun Shi;Nima Hamidi;Fox E Underwood

  • Global Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    James K.Y. Hooi;Wan Ying Lai;Wee Khoon Ng;Wee Khoon Ng;Michael M.Y. Suen

  • Alterations in Gut Microbiota of Patients With COVID-19 During Time of Hospitalization.

    Tao Zuo;Fen Zhang;Grace C.Y. Lui;Yun Kit Yeoh

  • Peptic ulcer disease

    Peter Malfertheiner;Francis K L Chan;Kenneth E L McColl

  • Rome IV - Gastroduodenal Disorders.

    Stanghellini;Talley Nj;Chan F;Hasler Wl

  • Gut microbiota composition reflects disease severity and dysfunctional immune responses in patients with COVID-19.

    Yun Kit Yeoh;Tao Zuo;Grace Chung Yan Lui;Fen Zhang

  • Metagenomic analysis of faecal microbiome as a tool towards targeted non-invasive biomarkers for colorectal cancer

    Jun Yu;Qiang Feng;Sunny Hei Wong;Dongya Zhang

  • Guidelines for prevention of NSAID-related ulcer complications

    Frank L Lanza;Francis K L Chan;Eamonn M M Quigley

  • Effect of intravenous omeprazole on recurrent bleeding after endoscopic treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers.

    James Y.W. Lau;Joseph J.Y. Sung;Kenneth K.C. Lee;Man Yee Yung

  • Clopidogrel versus aspirin and esomeprazole to prevent recurrent ulcer bleeding.

    Francis K L Chan;Jessica Y L Ching;Lawrence C T Hung;Vincent W S Wong

  • Preventing Recurrent Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients With Helicobacter Pylori Infection Who Are Taking Low-Dose Aspirin or Naproxen

    Francis K.L. Chan;S.C. Sydney Chung;Bing Yee Suen;Yuk Tong Lee

  • Incidence and phenotype of inflammatory bowel disease based on results from the Asia-pacific Crohn's and colitis epidemiology study.

    Siew C. Ng;Whitney Tang;Jessica Y. Ching;May Wong

  • ACCF/ACG/AHA 2008 Expert Consensus Document on Reducing the Gastrointestinal Risks of Antiplatelet Therapy and NSAID Use: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Task Force on Clinical Expert Consensus Documents

    Deepak L. Bhatt;James Scheiman;Neena S. Abraham;Elliott M. Antman

  • Celecoxib versus diclofenac and omeprazole in reducing the risk of recurrent ulcer bleeding in patients with arthritis.

    Francis K L Chan;Lawrence C T Hung;Bing Y Suen;Justin C Y Wu

  • Endoscopic retreatment compared with surgery in patients with recurrent bleeding after initial endoscopic control of bleeding ulcers.

    James Y.W. Lau;Joseph J.Y. Sung;Yuk-hoi Lam;Angus C.W. Chan

  • Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced fibrosis in Hong Kong Chinese: a population study using proton-magnetic resonance spectroscopy and transient elastography

    Vincent Wai-Sun Wong;Winnie Chiu-Wing Chu;Grace Lai-Hung Wong;Ruth Suk-Mei Chan

  • Randomised trial of eradication of Helicobacter pylori before non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy to prevent peptic ulcers

    Francis K L Chan;Joseph J Y Sung;S C Sydney Chung;K F To

  • Alanine aminotransferase-based algorithms of liver stiffness measurement by transient elastography (Fibroscan) for liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B.

    H. L.-Y. Chan;G. L.-H. Wong;P. C.-L. Choi;A. W.-H. Chan

  • Continuation of Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy in Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: A Randomized Trial

    Joseph J Y Sung;James Y W Lau;Jessica Y L Ching;Justin C Y Wu

  • Factors predicting progression of gastric intestinal metaplasia: results of a randomised trial on Helicobacter pylori eradication

    W K Leung;S-R Lin;J Y L Ching;K-F To

Frequent Co-Authors

Joseph J.Y. Sung
Joseph J.Y. Sung Nanyang Technological University
Justin C.Y. Wu
Justin C.Y. Wu Chinese University of Hong Kong
Siew C. Ng
Siew C. Ng Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jun Yu
Jun Yu Chinese University of Hong Kong
James Y.W. Lau
James Y.W. Lau Chinese University of Hong Kong
Wai K. Leung
Wai K. Leung University of Hong Kong
Vincent Wai-Sun Wong
Vincent Wai-Sun Wong Chinese University of Hong Kong
Grace Lai-Hung Wong
Grace Lai-Hung Wong Chinese University of Hong Kong
Henry Lik-Yuen Chan
Henry Lik-Yuen Chan Chinese University of Hong Kong
Paul K.S. Chan
Paul K.S. Chan Chinese University of Hong Kong

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