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In this study Vincent Ka Chun Yan and colleagues investigate the prescribing trends of indapamide and the long term comparative effectiveness of modified release versus immediate release indapamide. Read the full research article here: bit.ly/4bnRjc6

Our The Lancet Healthy Longevity study finds that #Statin therapy is beneficial for #hypercholesterolemic patients with chronic #kidney disease aged 75+ against #CVD and all-cause #mortality, without posing an increased risk of major adverse events. thelancet.com/journals/lanhl…

Our Hypertension Research study evaluating #hypertension onset age and later risks of #CKD & #mortality concluded that early onset of #HT significantly affects #renal health later in life, while the contribution decreases with the onset age of HT. nature.com/articles/s4144…

Our latest work observed comparable survival benefit but significant lower health resource utilization associated with novel hormonal agents when comparing to docetaxel for the management of prostate cancer. Published at ⁦iScience journal⁩ Cell Press. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Our study used cohort and case-crossover design to investigate the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with combined use of oral anticoagulants and proton pump inhibitors using UK and HK data. Findings published in npj Journals nature.com/articles/s4432…

KDIGO is excited to see AHA spotlight the central role of the kidney in CKM syndrome and the critical importance of testing both GFR and albuminuria. Great to see the KDIGO Heat Map featured! #CKMsyndrome #CKM #HeartKidney

📢 Don’t miss our next ISCP webinar 🫀 Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist in the Art of Managing HFpEF 🗓️ May 14 | 🕛 7am EDT/ 12pm BST/ 1pm CEST 🎙️ Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP,CACP | 🧑‍⚕️ Vebiona Kartini Prima Putri 👥 Bassam Atalla & #DrLorenzVanderLinden 🔗 shorturl.at/N0eW3 #HFpEF #Cardiology #HF

Country Income, Gini Index, Disease Burden and Universal Health Coverage, which one you would expect as the driving factor for the access of WHO essential cancer medicine? Read our fresh online paper on Lancet Oncology.sciencedirect.com/science/articl… HKU Medicine HKU Pharmacy CSMPR_HKU

Our study investigated the #COVID19 pandemic effects on #CVD incidence among #hypertensive patients without SARS-CoV-2 infection by changes in CVD incidence, all-cause #mortality, #BP control, and healthcare utilization rates among this population in HK. nature.com/articles/s4144…

Our study, the largest conducted to date examining various classes of antihypertensive drugs and dementia risk. We found a lower risk of all-cause dementia with ARBs compared to ACE inhibitors. Hong Kong, UK, Sweden, and Australia data included. doi.org/10.1093/ageing…

Letter written with Dr Angel Wong on bias in a study of PCSK9 inhibitors. Read it in European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy academic.oup.com/ehjcvp/advance… HKU Medicine @hkupharm @csmpr_hkupharm #epidemiology #lipids #pharmacotherapy #cardiology

Our latest multinational study on trends in survival after #Dementia diagnosis has just been published with Springer Nature in Communications Medicine Read here: rdcu.be/eocfU Prof Ian Wong Celine Chui HKU Kenneth Man Martin Knapp Gloria Wong

Register now for the Newcomer Track for the 17th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (#ACPE2025) from 21-23 November. Present original research with expert mentorship, receive feedback and network with international leaders. Register by 13 June: hkumed.hk/af8e9e

“We are using our expertise and innovation to develop new services so other pharmacies can follow and patients can benefit,” said Professor Ian Wong on the new HKUMed Community Pharmacy, which allows students to learn alongside trained pharmacists. hkumed.hk/edd254

Our latest longitudinal study on trends in #benzodiazepines and #Z-drug prescribing in Hong Kong has just been published with Elsevier in The Lancet Reg Health-West Pacific. We found increasing trends from 2014 to 2023, with a notable increase in young adults. Esther Chan @ CSMPR HKU

My new invited commentaries in European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing argues that we need to move beyond simple interventions to improve medication adherence in cardiovascular patients. A transdisciplinary team approach is key. Read it here: academic.oup.com/eurjcn/advance…