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Researchers from HKUMed found that higher muscle strength was associated with over 40% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetic susceptibility. For more: hkumed.hk/d8e9fd

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…

Our Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Collaboratory recently held a Researcher Connect Workshop focusing on the role of pedagogical research in interprofessional education (IPE) and its application in primary healthcare training. For more events: cphc.hku.hk

New study highlights: Psychosocial interventions improve #mentalhealth in MSM, reducing depression, anxiety, and stress. Significant strides in self-identity and emotional regulation reported. #MSM #psychosocialintervention @HKUMed

Professor Jean Woo (CUHK Medicine) gave a talk highlighting the need for an integrated primary care model based in NGOs for promoting health span of older adults that takes into account geriatric syndromes as well as chronic diseases, and the use of the E tools app in the first

Choose to walk 🚶‍♂️ or cycle 🚲 whenever possible: It can help improve: ♥️ your heart, 😇 your mind, 🌏 and the planet. Learn more 👉bit.ly/43eExcc #RoadSafety #BeActive

Did you know❓ Cycle lanes account for just 0.2% of the current road infrastructure. It’s time to demand safer streets that put the health & safety of pedestrians & cyclists first 👉bit.ly/4jPzXsa #RoadSafety #StreetsforLife

Of the 1.3 billion people living with #hypertension, I’m one of the lucky ones, who was diagnosed early and can access good medical care. I urge ALL governments to accelerate access to adequate health care for their people. #WorldHypertensionDay

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 Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Collaboratory recently hosted a Researcher Connect Workshop on big data research in primary healthcare, focusing on the power of data integration. Keep an eye out for more events in the series: cphc.hku.hk

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

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…