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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of the most common causes of viral hepatitis globally. The infection is particularly severe in immunocompromised persons such as transplant recipients in whom infection can turn chronic. Fortunately, chronic hepatitis E is treatable with oral ribavirin. In 2018, we dis...

Healthcare systems around the world are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to climate change, accounting for an estimated 4 to 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In France, this figure rises to nearly 8% of the national carbon footprint, as estimated by the think tank The Shift ...

We are in an exciting time in medicine. Many new medications will become game-changers, and more and more technologies are allowing miracles to be performed, in the dark, through keyholes. These medications and technologies alone however will not be enough to fully curb the global burden of disease,...

In this presentation, Dr Lai will give an overview on the legal framework and interdepartmental procedures involved in the investigation of Coroner's cases in Hong Kong, with special reference to sudden death cases. The work of forensic pathologists at the scene, post-mortem examination, post-mortem...

Apart from providing unparalleled operation and maintenance service to public venues and healthcare facilities, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the HKSAR Government, has consistently applied innovative technologies, aiming to shorten the downtime, improve operational effi...

This presentation will explore the significant potential of AI and deep learning (DL) technologies in screening for diabetic retinal disease (DRD) through ophthalmic imaging modalities such as fundus photography (FP) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). I will share findings from our previous res...