TABLE OF CONTENTS
Volume 7, Number 4, DECEMBER 2001
 
Editorial
Evidence-based alternative medicine
PC Leung

 
Original Articles
Epidemiology and detection of human immunodeficiency virus among pregnant women in Hong Kong
KM Ho, KK Ho, WL Lim, P Li, KH Wong

 
Characteristics of workers attending the pneumoconiosis clinic for silicosis assessment in Hong Kong: retrospective study
YWS Law, MCM Leung, CC Leung, TS Yu, CM Tam

 
Diabetic foot ulcers in the Hong Kong Chinese population: retrospective study
HB Leung, YC Ho, J Carnett, PKW Lam, WC Wong 

 
Clinical efficacy of proton pump inhibitor therapy in neurologically impaired children with gastroesophageal reflux: prospective study
KM Cheung, PWT Tse, CH Ko, YC Chan, CY Leung, KH Chan 

 
Cost-effectiveness analysis of applying the Cholesterol and Recurrent Events (CARE) study protocol in Hong Kong
J Chau, BMY Cheung, SM McGhee, IJ Lauder, CP Lau, CR Kumana 

 
Seminar papers—complementary medicine
The medicinal action of androgens and green tea epigallocatechin gallate
S Liao

 
An efficacy-driven approach to the research and development of traditional Chinese medicine
JL Tang, PC Leung 

 
Acupuncture for frozen shoulder
KO Sun, KC Chan, SL Lo, DYT Fong 

 
Herbal treatment of insomnia
Y K Wing 

 
Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration—a preliminary clinical study using simple debridement and herbal drinks
MWN Wong, PC Leung, WC Wong 

 
Effects of a herbal compound containing bupleurum on human lymphocytes
LWC Chow WTY Loo, JST Sham Suen Chi Sun 

 
Review Article
Mild iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders in Hong Kong
JW Kung, TT Lao, MT Chau, SCF Tam, LCK Low, AWC Kung 

 
Medical Practice
Universal antenatal human immunodeficiency virus testing in Hong Kong: consensus statement
PL Ho, KCW Chan, SSS Chiu, TH Lam, YL Lau, CP Lee, SS Lee, PCK Li, W Lim, WL Lo, MM Morais, MH Ng, U Thisyakorn, HWK Tso, TKF Wang 

 
Case Reports
Selective foeticide in Hong Kong—lawful or not?
KY Leung, WL Lau, KM Law 

 
Isolated foetal ascites
WC Leung, YH Lam, MHY Tang

 
The monoplace hyperbaric chamber and management of decompression illness
RCT Li 

 
Diagnosis and current management of gastrojejunocolic fistula
DPC Chung, RSK Li, HT Leong 

 
Severe cow's milk protein allergy in a Chinese neonate
LY Siu, K Tse, YS Lui 

 
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Visualisation of the peritoneum during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
DWH Lee, ACW Chan

 
Letter to the Editor: Non-melanoma skin cancer in Hong Kong
SY Cheng, NM Luk, LY Chong

 
Book Review
Abdominal plain film with correlative imaging, second edition
FL Chan