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The 30th Hong Kong Medical Forum Held with Great SuccessThe 30th Hong Kong Medical Forum (HKMF) was successfully held on...
21/05/2026

The 30th Hong Kong Medical Forum Held with Great Success

The 30th Hong Kong Medical Forum (HKMF) was successfully held on May 16–17, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The forum was organized by the Department of Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. The Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and other officials attended the event, highlighting Hong Kong’s development potential as a global hub for medical innovation. The forum brought together numerous medical experts to engage in in-depth discussions and interactive workshops on the latest developments in clinical medicine, pharmacological treatments, and advancements across various specialties.

In addition, Vital Base International, a Hong Kong–based medical communications agency with over 20 years of experience, participated in the event as a sponsor, underscoring its commitment to advancing medical knowledge exchange. Its involvement formed part of a broader collaboration supporting the forum’s success. The agency also highlighted its flagship medical publication, V.Pulse, which showcases the latest developments and insights in healthcare.

Advancing the Frontiers of Medicine for Three Decades & BeyondThe Hong Kong Medical Forum (HKMF) proudly returns for its...
11/05/2026

Advancing the Frontiers of Medicine for Three Decades & Beyond

The Hong Kong Medical Forum (HKMF) proudly returns for its 30th edition, marking three decades of excellence in medical education and collaboration. Organized by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, the HKMF has become a cornerstone annual event for healthcare professionals in Hong Kong and beyond.
Taking place on May 16–17, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday) at the Convention Hall, Level 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Wan Chai, this milestone forum will feature state-of-the-art lectures delivered by distinguished local and overseas specialists. The program is designed to provide high-quality Continuing Professional Education (CPE) across a wide range of disciplines and subspecialties, fostering knowledge exchange and clinical excellence.

The forum welcomes general practitioners, family and specialist physicians, clinicians from other specialties, physician trainees, nurses, allied health professionals, and medical students. Participants will enjoy full access to keynote lectures, thematic sessions, lunch symposiums, interactive workshops, and an exhibition. A complimentary lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis (limited quota).

Conducted in English and held in a physical format, the event has received professional accreditations from various Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and other local accrediting bodies.

Join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of medicine.
Learn more at https://hkmf.hku.hk/.

Shingles Vaccination May Cut Dementia Risk Vaccination has long been a cornerstone of public health, traditionally focus...
06/05/2026

Shingles Vaccination May Cut Dementia Risk
Vaccination has long been a cornerstone of public health, traditionally focused on preventing infectious diseases and reducing child mortality, and more recently on cancer prevention. Now, growing evidence suggests vaccines may offer unexpected benefits beyond infection control. One emerging area of interest is the potential link between shingles (herpes zoster, HZ) vaccination and reduced dementia risk.
Shingles primarily affects older adults and immunocompromised individuals and involves the nervous system. Research using mouse and human tissue models has linked herpesviruses to biological processes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, including amyloid‑beta production, tau phosphorylation, and neuroinflammation. While these responses may initially protect against infection, they can become harmful when viral infections persist over time—raising the possibility that preventing shingles could reduce long‑term neurological consequences.
A recent study by Pomirchy et al. (2026) adds important evidence. Using a natural experiment in Canada, the researchers examined dementia onset among people eligible and ineligible for live, attenuated HZ vaccination. Over follow‑up, 4.3% of vaccine‑eligible individuals developed dementia compared with 5.3% of those ineligible, translating to an absolute reduction of 2.0 percentage points. Rigorous analyses found no detectable bias, and the protective association remained even after adjusting for multiple baseline health conditions.
As Hong Kong evaluates the cost‑effectiveness and public role of shingles vaccination, these findings invite a broader view of immunisation—one that considers how vaccines may help influence the trajectory of chronic diseases such as dementia, not just prevent acute infections.

Cognitive Reserve: Your Brain's Resilience Across the Lifespan Cognitive reserve reflects the brain’s remarkable ability...
06/05/2026

Cognitive Reserve: Your Brain's Resilience Across the Lifespan
Cognitive reserve reflects the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, compensate, and find alternative pathways in the face of aging, stress, or disease. Individuals with higher cognitive reserve can continue to function well—even when significant neurodegenerative changes are present—helping delay or lessen the clinical impact of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders.
First identified in the late 1980s through neuropathological research, cognitive reserve has since become a cornerstone concept in brain health and preventive neurology. Growing scientific evidence shows that cognitive reserve is not fixed—it can be built and strengthened across the lifespan. Everyday lifestyle behaviours play a powerful role, including healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, quality sleep, effective stress management, meaningful social connections, and ongoing intellectual stimulation.
This body of research highlights six key lifestyle interventions, identified by Harvard Medical School, that together support long-term cognitive fitness and resilience. These habits don’t just protect against disease; they enhance mental flexibility, independence, and quality of life.
For healthcare professionals, understanding cognitive reserve offers a valuable, non‑pharmacological framework for patient counselling. By translating these principles into practical guidance, clinicians can empower individuals to actively invest in their brain health—building resilience today that lasts well into the future.

The World Kidney Day 2026: Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet World Kidney Day 2026 marks ...
06/05/2026

The World Kidney Day 2026: Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet

World Kidney Day 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of a global movement committed to improving kidney health worldwide. This milestone year carries a powerful theme: “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.” It reminds us that human health and environmental sustainability are deeply connected.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) now affects nearly one in ten people globally, with rates rising due to factors such as environmental pollution, climate change, and unequal access to healthcare. At the same time, kidney care itself—particularly dialysis—consumes large amounts of water, energy, and materials, contributing to healthcare’s carbon footprint. Addressing kidney health therefore means not only caring for patients, but also rethinking how care is delivered.
The World Kidney Day 2026 FOCUS highlights the global burden of kidney disease, the growing impact of environmental stressors on kidney health, and the environmental footprint of current kidney care practices. Importantly, it also showcases emerging strategies for more sustainable, people‑centred kidney health systems—approaches that protect patients while safeguarding our planet.
As we mark 20 years of progress, World Kidney Day 2026 is a call to action for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities to work together. By caring for people and protecting the planet, we can ensure kidney health for all—now and for future generations.

In our Feature Story, we explore how lipid management for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention is entering a transfor...
25/02/2026

In our Feature Story, we explore how lipid management for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention is entering a transformative phase. Two converging trends are reshaping the field: earlier intervention—guided by the principle “the earlier, the better”—and broader strategies that address residual risk beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Together, these approaches signal a more proactive and comprehensive era in cardiovascular health.

Read More: https://www.vpulsehk.com/featured_detail.php?id=524&cid=4&page=1

Global HIV control is accelerating with long-acting regimens and bold steps toward cure, even as funding shocks threaten...
22/12/2025

Global HIV control is accelerating with long-acting regimens and bold steps toward cure, even as funding shocks threaten progress. We spotlight twice-yearly PrEP, real-world Cabenuva data, and cutting-edge science—from bNAbs to CRISPR.

Read More: https://www.vpulsehk.com/featured_detail.php?id=516&cid=9&page=1

The treatment of hemophilia has evolved dramatically over the past century, transitioning from rudimentary blood transf...
23/10/2025

The treatment of hemophilia has evolved dramatically over the past century, transitioning from rudimentary blood transfusions to sophisticated biologics and gene therapies. Blood transfusions are blood clotting products that replace the missing or deficient clotting proteins.

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