Obesity is linked to accelerated cardiovascular aging, but the role of different fat distribution patterns remains unclear. Using machine learning and whole-body imaging in 21,241 participants, researchers predicted cardiovascular age and analyzed b...
Dr. Leung Ka Chun Resident Specialist, Tuen Mun Hospital, New Territories West Cluster, Hospital Authority Dr. Cheung Cheuk Yiu Ben Associate Consultant, Yan Chai Hospital, Kowloon West Cluster, Hospital Authority Dr. Lau Lik Fung Sam Associate Cons...
In a groundbreaking study from Osaka University, researchers report that tricaparin, a common dietary supplement, has led to remarkable clinical improvements in two patients with triglyceride deposit cardiomyovasculopathy (TGCV), a rare form of coro...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a persistent state of hyperglycaemia and glucose intolerance that occurs when the body cannot effectively respond to insulin. 14% of adults aged 18 or older were living with diabetes globally in 2022, whereas that ...
The disease burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is significant, accounting for approximately 400 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in 2019 globally. Despite multinational and multipronged cardiovascular preventative strategies, the...
Heart diseases such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is among the leading cause of death and affects around 3 million individuals globally 1 . AMI is driven by atherosclerotic plaque, and post-myocardial infarction (pMI), the risk of developing ...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant health challenge, imposing substantial burdens on individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. Notably, in Hong Kong, 1.6% of those aged 15 or above are reported as doctor-diagnosed CAD, with a higher ...
The hottest love has the coldest end.” Facing a romantic relationship breakup can be devastating, overwhelming and heart-wrenching. There has been an increasing trend of divorce over the last 3 decades in Hong Kong, with the crude divorce rate...
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: An Evil Pairing Currently, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is approximately 463 million, which is equivalent to 9.3% of the world’s population. The global pandemic of DM is expected to r...
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) has traditionally been categorised into acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) 1 . With a better understanding of Cardiology and therapeutic advancement, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)...
