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Radiotherapy is effective in increasing local control in pediatric tumors, but it is often associated with severe late effects, including secondary malignancy and neuro-cognitive impairment. The physical advantages of protons, compared with conventional photons, decrease radiation dose to healthy ti...

Medical education (undergraduate education for future doctors and postgraduate training thereafter) must be fit for purpose equipping a workforce, which is capable of meeting the healthcare needs of the community they serve now and beyond. Doctors belong to a caring profession so from selection, cur...

This session will explore the important link between sustainability and patient safety, focusing on how healthcare operations impact environmental health. As climate change progresses, the resilience of healthcare providers becomes increasingly important. This session will provide insights into why...

This presentation will address the importance of accreditation and the rational for countries adapting international standards to national custom and practice.The World Health Organization's (WHO's) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) has mandated that we achieve universal health coverage (UHC), for ...

Indocyanine Green (ICG) binds to albumin and is metabolized by the liver. It absorbs near-infrared light and emits fluorescence, making it valuable in high-definition imaging systems. In upper gastrointestinal surgery, ICG is primarily used for tissue perfusion assessment (angiography), anatomical v...

Since the birth of the worlds first IVF baby in 1978, assisted reproductive technologies have advanced dramatically. The following are now well-established clinical standards:   Conventional IVF，Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) ，Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Oocyte and Embry...

网络药理学是大数据、人工智能与中西医药相结合的一个交叉学科，为解析中医药复杂体系、阐释中医药科学原理提供了新方法。本次报告主要介绍中医药网络药理学相关的"网络靶标"理论、赋能中医药研发的网络药理学智能与�...

Preoperative anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon experienced by patients awaiting surgery. Forty-seven percent of patients experienced certain level of preoperative anxiety, with common causes including fear of death, unexpected results of the operation, fear of complications, fear of anest...

Urology is the first surgical specialty to adopt widespread use of robotic surgery, and robotic radical prostatectomy is one of the most commonly performed robotic surgery worldwide. Besides prostatectomy, robotic surgery is also commonly performed in nephrectomies, cystectomies, pyeloplasties and o...

The application of AI in sports and exercise medicine is transforming the field by enhancing injury prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. For injury Prevention & risk assessment, AI algorithms analyze motion data from wearables, cameras, or sensors to assess biomechani...

The healthcare sector is experiencing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. One such technology in the field of Orthopaedics is the application of 3D printing. These advancements can be appreciated in a regional hospital in Hong Kong.Application of 3D printing in prosthetic...

In this presentation, I will showcase four digital health solutions recently developed at the Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), an InnoHK research center led by HKUMed.The first solution is a user-centric pharmacy chatbot, developed in collaboration with the HA Chief Pharmacist Office....

The origin of healthcare accreditation can be traced more than 100 years back, and accreditation has been a cornerstone of quality assurance for 50-70 years in some countries. ISQua established its International Accreditation Programme (IAP) in 1999, thus setting the global benchmark for high qualit...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Diagnostic Radiology is both promising and uncertain. In Radiology Department of Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH), we piloted a vendor AI solution, focusing on two modules: lung nodule detection in CT thorax and pulmonary embolism (PE) detection in ...

BackgroundSpinal deformity represents one of the most challenging and complex domains in spinal surgery. Over recent decades, substantial progress has been achieved through advancements in internal fixation systems, osteotomy techniques, and navigation technologies, significantly extending the bound...

The advances in biomarker discovery for Alzheimer's disease (AD) revolutionize the clinical practice and patient management. In the revised criteria for diagnosis and staging of AD from Alzheimer's Association published last year, AD is defined by its biological process. As a disease continuum, ...

Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare, and has immense potential in anaesthesia and perioperative care. This talk aims to recap some of the latest updates regarding application of artificial intelligence in anaesthesia and perioperative care, and discuss how the po...

We discuss how humanoid robots may be able to ease the increasing demands for efficiency and patient engagement faced by healthcare systems in Hong Kong and worldwide. We focus on their potential role in patient and care giver interactions, but also discuss broader healthcare scenarios. Drawing on r...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated a huge potential to transform the real-world practice of gastrointestinal endoscopy: i) improved quality metrics and reduced lesion miss rate in AI-assisted colonoscopy, ii) guided anatomical structure recognition and lesion segmentation in hepatobiliary...

Hip fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, posing a major health challenge in aging populations such as Hong Kong. Accurate and timely detection is critical to saving lives and preserving patient independence. Despite advancements in medical imaging, X-rays remain the pri...

Thirty years ago the Hospital Authority started developing its in-house electronic medical record system, the Clinical Management System, or CMS. Today this system has evolved into a sophisticated and comprehensive digital health platform, featuring the HA's digital front door, "HA Go",  dozens...

In this presentation, I will showcase four digital health solutions recently developed at the Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), an InnoHK research center led by HKUMed.The first solution is a user-centric pharmacy chatbot, developed in collaboration with the HA Chief Pharmacist Office....

Approximately three billion individuals worldwide suffer from iron deficiency and anaemia, while an additional 600 million experience acute or chronic blood loss and/or bleeding disorders. These conditions are significant contributors to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare resource utilization. Mor...

The rapid advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the field of radiotherapy, offering opportunities to enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcome. AI-driven technologies, including machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms, have been integrated...

Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary pancreatic (HBP) cancers, comprising liver, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers, are crucial as their incidence continues to rise globally. Historically, progress in treating HBP cancers lagged behind other common cancers such as breast and lung...

The presentation will explore the evolution and current state of medical surgical robots and AI technologies. Surgical robots have progressed from ancient practices and open surgeries to minimally invasive operations and, more recently, embodied AI-driven robot-assisted procedures, enhancing precisi...

Preoperative anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon experienced by patients awaiting surgery. Forty-seven percent of patients experienced certain level of preoperative anxiety, with common causes including fear of death, unexpected results of the operation, fear of complications, fear of anest...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery locally and globally. Enhancing diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes are the common primary objectives. Current applications in the Hospital Authority include AI-powered tools for CT brain imaging for he...

In this presentation, I will discuss the transformative impact of AI on ophthalmology, tracing the journey from initial research concepts to practical clinical applications. We will delve into the specific barriers, such as technical, economic, and logistical challenges, that hinder clinical adoptio...

Retirement is often viewed through a predominantly financial lens. However, a truly effective retirement planning strategy goes beyond numbers, incorporating mental well-being and social engagement. This presentation showcases how employers can redefine retirement planning by adopting a comprehensiv...