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Are We Doing Our Best to Reduce the Risk of HCC in HBV Patients?

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Essentially, persistent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most important risk factors for HCC1. Thus, targeted strategies to mitigate HBV ...

Feb 17, 2025
A Daily Dark Chocolate, Keeps Diabetes Away!

The global pandemic of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased noticeably over the last few dedicates with an estimated 463 million people affected globally since the 2019, which is projected to increased to 700 million by the year 2045 1 . Notably, T2D...

Feb 17, 2025
Multivitamin/Mineral Supplementation – The Key of Healthy Ageing (Part 1)

CME: 1 point
Deadline: 20 January 2025
Remark: You must complete both Part 1 and Part 2 in order to get CME 1 point  
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy ageing as the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.

Dec 19, 2024
Multivitamin/Mineral Supplementation – The Key of Healthy Ageing (Part 2)

CME: 1 point
Deadline: 20 January 2025
Remark: You must complete both Part 1 and Part 2 in order to get CME 1 point  
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy ageing as the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.

Dec 19, 2024
AQUIPTA®

AQUIPTA® (Atogepant) ABBVIE HK Reg. No. HK-68287 (03 Jul, 2024) & HK-68288 (03 Jul, 2024) Composition: 1 Aquipta® (Atogepant) is an orally administered, small molecule, selective calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist...

Oct 22, 2024
ANAGRELIDE SANDOZ®

ANAGRELIDE SANDOZ® (Anagrelide hydrochloride) NOVARTIS HK Reg. No. HK-68231 Composition: 2 ANAGRELIDE SANDOZ® (anagrelide hydrochloride) is an inhibitor of cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase III. It is available in 0.5 mg hard capsule. Indication:...

Oct 22, 2024
Thriving Beyond the Challenges of Multiple Myeloma Post- Transplantation

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal plasma cell disorder characterised by excess production of monoclonal immunoglobulins and light chains that can ultimately lead to specific end-organ damage 1 . Notably, MM is the second most common haematologic mal...

Oct 22, 2024
Ushering a New Era for Rabies Prevention

Rabies is a zoonotic, and progressive neurological infection caused by Lyssavirus, affecting both animals and humans. Notably, more than 99% of human rabies are transmitted by unvaccinated dogs, and the disease affects more than 100 countries global...

Oct 22, 2024
TARGRETIN™

TARGRETIN™ (bexarotene) MAIN LIFE HK Reg. No. HK-68294 (04 Jul, 2024) Composition: 1 Targretin™ (bexarotene) is a member of a subclass of retinoids that selectively activate retinoid X receptors (RXRs). Targretin™ is available in c...

Aug 20, 2024
LEQEMBI®

LEQEMBI® (lecanemab) EISAI HK Reg. No. HK-68289 (03 Jul, 2024) & HK-68290 (03 Jul, 2024) Composition: 3 LEQEMBI® is an amyloid beta-directed antibody with the active ingredient lecanemab-irmb. It is administered as an intravenous infusio...

Aug 20, 2024
AKEEGA™

AKEEGA™ (niraparib and abiraterone acetate) JOHNSON & JOHNSON HK Reg. No. HK-68296 (09 Jul, 2024) & HK-68295 (09 Jul, 2024) Composition: 2 AKEEGA™ is a combination of niraparib, a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, an...

Aug 20, 2024