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HKUMed finds 52% and 66% death reduction for molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir users among…
A research team comprised of members from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, School of Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong…
Jockey Club Perinatal Bereavement Care Project helps Break the Silence: Survey findings on Public…
According to the statistics provided by the Hong Kong government, it is estimated that one out of five pregnancies may end in pregnancy loss and an average of 8,000 pregnancy losses annually have been recorded in recent years. Although…
HKU launches investigation into student misbehaviour in hall
An "HKU spokeman" responds to an incident concerning student misbehaviour in hall
"The University of Hong Kong attaches great importance to an incident in which some students offended fellow hall residents with inappropriate…
Four HKU academics awarded RGC Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellows 2022/23
Four academics from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have been awarded under the Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) and Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) 2022/23 of the Research Grants Council (RGC), for their distinguished research…
Technological advances along the Silk Road Blown and Tooled: Western Asian Influences in Ancient…
The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is pleased to present an exhibition of early glass vessels that display technological and stylistic influences from countries along the Silk Road. Objects…
HKUMed research team estimates over 30% elevated risk of breast cancer among antipsychotic users
A research team from the Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research (CSMPR), Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) conducted the world’s first systematic review and…
ADB, Orbimed Sign $60 Million Deal to Support Quality Health Care Providers in India and PRC
MANILA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $60 million equity investment in OrbiMed Asia Partners V, LP (OAP V), a private equity fund managed by OrbiMed Advisors LLC (OrbiMed), to further enhance health care quality and coverage…
Southeast Asia Big Data Use to Generate Over $100 Billion in Health, Jobs, Social Protection — ADB
MANILA — Big data holds immense potential in fast-tracking post-COVID-19 economic recovery in Southeast Asia, with benefits in public health, social welfare and protection, and education valued at over $100 billion, according to an Asian…
Health District @ Queenstown honoured by S$5 million gift from the Widjaja family
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has received a generous gift of S$5 million from Mr Frankle Widjaja, his wife Mrs Jehnny Widjaja and their daughter Ms Deborah Widjaja. The gift, which will be made over five years, will…
New NUS Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming seeks high-tech solutions to boost Singapore’s…
In the face of challenges posed by climate change, population increase and potential food-chain disruptions caused by pandemics and natural calamities, ensuring an adequate supply food for the coming decades requires a significant…