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Siew Ng asks why inflammatory bowel disease takes root in Asia
Lawrence Wong helps stroke patients regain upper limb mobility
Yannie Soo strikes a perfect balance between work and family
Victor Chan’s take on the less explored neurology
The medical team led by Prof. Justin Wu treats serious enteric infections with Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, in which fecal matter is collected from a healthy donor to restore the patient's internal ecology.
Prof. Jean Woo, an expert in gerontological medicine, clarifies a few myths about old age, and what her team is doing to make Hong Kong an age-friendly city.
Owen Ko finds diabetic drugs can reverse the effects of age-related deterioration
Ronald Ma maps the genetic topography for Asian-specific diabetes
Jean Woo reverses frailty with tailored intervention programme
Henry Chan did the math of liver cancer for patients and general practitioners
The Institute of Health Equity scrutinizes the disparities found in COVID-19
COVID-19 may get tough, and CUHK gets going