News & Updates

Hearing loss appears to raise the risk of later development of Parkinson’s disease (PD), and this risk may be attenuated by hearing aid use, according to a study.

Infants born to mothers who are very young or those with advanced age are at increased risk of nonchromosomal congenital anomalies (NCAs), according to the results of a meta-analysis.

A digital, self-guided mental health self-help intervention reduces psychological distress and improves overall functioning among refugees, according to a study in Egypt.

People with long-term exposure to PM2.5 and its chemical constituents appear to be at greater risk for elevated blood pressure (BP), suggests a study.

Smoking appears to contribute to an increased prevalence of cataracts as well as a higher incidence of cataract surgery, according to a study.

Paracetamol at normal therapeutic doses may induce hepatotoxicity in high-risk individuals, data from the Hong Kong Poison Information Centre (HKPIC) have shown. Identification of risk factors for significant clinical outcomes based on the HKPIC data has enabled experts to provide practical recommendations relevant to the Hong Kong Chinese population.