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Chan OYM, Leung TY, Cao Y, Shi MM, Kwan AHW, Chung JPW, Choy KW, Chong SC. Expanded carrier screening using next-generation sequencing of 123 Hong Kong Chinese families: a pilot study. Hong Kong Med J 2021; 27:177-183. [PMID: 33602879 DOI: 10.12809/hkmj208486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To determine the carrier frequency and common mutations of Mendelian variants in Chinese couples using next-generation sequencing (NGS). METHODS Preconception expanded carrier testing using NGS was offered to women who attended the subfertility clinic. The test was then offered to the partners of women who had positive screening results. Carrier frequency was calculated, and the results of the NGS panel were compared with those of a target panel. RESULTS One hundred twenty-three women and 20 of their partners were screened. Overall, 84 (58.7%) individuals were identified to be carriers of at least one disease, and 68 (47.6%) were carriers after excluding thalassaemias. The most common diseases found were GJB2-related DFNB1 nonsyndromic hearing loss and deafness (1 in 4), alpha-thalassaemia (1 in 7), beta-thalassaemia (1 in 14), 21-hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia (1 in 13), Pendred's syndrome (1 in 36), Krabbe's disease (1 in 48), and spinal muscular atrophy (1 in 48). Of the 43 identified variants, 29 (67.4%) were not included in the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics or American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines. Excluding three couples with alpha-thalassaemia, six at-risk couples were identified. CONCLUSION The carrier frequency of the investigated members of the Chinese population was 58.7% overall and 47.6% after excluding thalassaemias. This frequency is higher than previously reported. Expanded carrier screening using NGS should be provided to Chinese people to improve the detection rate of carrier status and allow optimal pregnancy planning.
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- O Y M Chan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Adept Medical Centre, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Baylor College of Medicine Joint Center of Medical Genetics, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Baylor College of Medicine Joint Center of Medical Genetics, Hong Kong.,Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Baylor College of Medicine Joint Center of Medical Genetics, Hong Kong
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Baylor College of Medicine Joint Center of Medical Genetics, Hong Kong.,Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Chong SC, Law LK, Hui J, Lai CY, Leung TY, Yuen YP. Expanded newborn metabolic screening programme in Hong Kong: a three-year journey. Hong Kong Med J 2017; 23:489-96. [PMID: 28862145 DOI: 10.12809/hkmj176274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION No universal expanded newborn screening service for inborn errors of metabolism is available in Hong Kong despite its long history in developed western countries and rapid development in neighbouring Asian countries. To increase the local awareness and preparedness, the Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism of the Chinese University of Hong Kong started a private inborn errors of metabolism screening programme in July 2013. This study aimed to describe the results and implementation of this screening programme. METHODS We retrieved the demographics of the screened newborns and the screening results from July 2013 to July 2016. These data were used to calculate quality metrics such as call-back rate and false-positive rate. Clinical details of true-positive and false-negative cases and their outcomes were described. Finally, the call-back logistics for newborns with positive screening results were reviewed. RESULTS During the study period, 30 448 newborns referred from 13 private and public units were screened. Of the samples, 98.3% were collected within 7 days of life. The overall call-back rate was 0.128% (39/30 448) and the false-positive rate was 0.105% (32/30 448). Six neonates were confirmed to have inborn errors of metabolism, including two cases of medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency, one case of carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency, and three milder conditions. One case of maternal carnitine uptake defect was diagnosed. All patients remained asymptomatic at their last follow-up. CONCLUSION The Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism has established a comprehensive expanded newborn screening programme for selected inborn errors of metabolism. It sets a standard against which the performance of other private newborn screening tests can be compared. Our experience can also serve as a reference for policymakers when they contemplate establishing a government-funded universal expanded newborn screening programme in the future.
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- S C Chong
- Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.,Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.,Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.,Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Centre of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.,Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Hui J, Chong SC, Law LK, Lee LK, Chang S, Yau P, Yuen YP. One too many: intellectual disability secondary to undiagnosed phenylketonuria. Hong Kong Med J 2016; 22:506-8. [PMID: 27738300 DOI: 10.12809/hkmj144500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- J Hui
- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Dietetics Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Dietetics Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Chong SC, Broekman BF, Qiu A, Aris IM, Chan YH, Rifkin-Graboi A, Law E, Chee CYI, Chong YS, Kwek KY, Saw SM, Gluckman PD, Meaney MJ, Chen H. ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION DURING PREGNANCY AND TEMPERAMENT IN EARLY INFANCY: FINDINGS FROM A MULTI-ETHNIC, ASIAN, PROSPECTIVE BIRTH COHORT STUDY. Infant Ment Health J 2016; 37:584-98. [DOI: 10.1002/imhj.21582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Shang-Chee Chong
- National University Health System
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- National University Hospital
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
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- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
- National University of Singapore
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- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
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- National University Health System
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health; National University of Singapore, National University Health System
- Singapore Eye Research Institute; and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School; Singapore
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- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
- Liggins Institute; University of Auckland
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- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, National University Health System
- Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health and Faculty of Medicine; McGill University
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- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Singapore
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Two studies explored 3- and 4-year-olds' (N = 60) understanding that the five senses can each lead to different types of knowledge. In Study 1, 40 children engaged in five scenarios in which they could only perform one sensory action to identify the property of an object (e.g., color, scent). After performing the action, children were asked how they found out the property and to show the experimenter how they had found it out. Using a Mr. Potato Head doll, children were also asked to indicate the sensory organ the doll would need to use to identify the property. In Study 2, 20 children presented with five Mr. Potato Head dolls, each sporting only one sensory organ (e.g., a nose), were asked which Mr. Potato Head could find out the property in question. The 3-year-olds performed significantly poorer than the 4-year-olds on all tasks, suggesting a marked transition in children's ability to recognize the origin of their modality-specific knowledge during the time period between 3 and 4 years of age.
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- D K O'Neill
- Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada.
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