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Prehospital ECG diagnostic algorithm for STEMI in HK: High sensitivity, fair specificity
A rule-based prehospital electrocardiogram (PHECG) algorithm universally utilized in Hong Kong for diagnosis of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) should not be solely relied on for primary diversion of patients with chest pain to centres capable of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), as the algorithm is highly sensitive but only fairly specific, a study has shown
Prehospital ECG diagnostic algorithm for STEMI in HK: High sensitivity, fair specificity
25 Sep 2024
Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu
The risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) is significantly higher in critically ill patients with influenza A than those with COVID-19, a study by researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has found.
Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu
25 Sep 2024
Long-term benefits with molnupiravir modest at best in COVID-19 treatment
The antiviral molnupiravir confers continued but modest benefits in terms of reducing COVID-19–related symptoms up to 6 months after the index infection in a vaccinated population, according to a secondary analysis of the PANORAMIC trial.
Long-term benefits with molnupiravir modest at best in COVID-19 treatment
24 Sep 2024
Surgery, mechanical aspiration do not prevent death in tricuspid valve infective endocarditis
Valve surgery or percutaneous mechanical aspiration, in combination with medical therapy, fall short of providing survival benefits to patients with isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis, results of a study have shown. However, addiction medicine consultation appears to be protective against the risk of death at 1 year in this population.
Surgery, mechanical aspiration do not prevent death in tricuspid valve infective endocarditis
24 Sep 2024
Laughter is ‘best’ medicine for dry eye disease
A recent study has found that laughing can be as effective as artificial tears (ie, 0.1% sodium hyaluronic acid eye drop) in relieving ocular surface discomfort in patients with dry eye disease (DED) with limited corneal staining.
Laughter is ‘best’ medicine for dry eye disease
24 Sep 2024
Women with asthma more likely to need fertility treatment
Women with asthma have a higher likelihood of necessitating fertility treatment, according to a Danish nationwide historical cohort study presented at ERS 2024.
Women with asthma more likely to need fertility treatment
24 Sep 2024
Maternity leave extension in HK lowers postnatal depression rate by 22 percent
Paid maternity leave extension to 14 weeks in Hong Kong led to a 22 percent reduction in the rate of probable postnatal depression, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have reported.