Healthcare
Dr. So Wing-yee named hospital chief executive of North District Hospital
Dr. So Wing-yee named hospital chief executive of North District Hospital
She brings extensive experience in healthcare management at corporate and cluster levels.
Gov’t to roll out new dental queuing system
This will begin June 11.
New Frontier acquires Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre
HKIOC offers cancer treatment, TomoTherapy, and mammography services.
CUHK study finds cognitive activities benefit older adults' brain health
It also decreases the risk of dementia in older people.
Govt signs pact to promote innovation of Chinese medicines
The partnership will utilise talent and technical exchanges.
Gov’t OKs Pfizer’s dual indication vaccine vs. respiratory syncytial virus
This is the first bivalent, single-dose vaccine against RSV.
Health Bureau renews drug regulation agreement
The government will also establish a clinical trial facility in Hetao this year.
CUHK develops tool for early hypoglycemia warnings amongst high-risk adults
The faculty analysed a dataset from the HADCL from 2013 to 2018.
Swire Pacific acquires controlling stake in DeltaHealth
The company signed definitive agreements to increase its stake in March.
Health department greenlights Nefecon for adult IgAN Patients
Hong Kong is the fourth jurisdiction that approved the use of Nefecon.
Hong Kong and Shanghai eye stronger healthcare collaboration
The two will push forward the “Healthy China” initiative.
Mong Kok health check centre faces investigation over professional standards
Authorities reinforce healthcare regulatory rules after suspected medical ordinance violation.
PolyU partners with ZEISS for myopia control tech advancement
The partnership focuses on developing myopia control and other ophthalmic technologies.
Quality HealthCare to explore eHealth’s features for health record management
The healthcare provider has partnered with the platform since 2023.
Hong Kong updates growth charts for children and adolescents
Four sets of gender-specific growth charts were developed for children under 18.
Dentistry graduates to undergo mandatory internship programme
The mandatory internship programme will start in 2025.
Targeted agent and radiotherapy possible solutions to immunotherapy resistance in liver cancer — study
The trial showed that targeted treatment and radiotherapy can potentially help liver cancer patients.
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