The first meta-analysis on the association between use of sildenafil, a Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor, and risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was conducted by Singaporean researchers. MEDLINE and Embase were searched from inception to Mar...
Statins are the front-line therapeutic agents for preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and atherosclerotic disorders related to hypercholesterolemia by lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels 1 . In addition to this primary i...
Sweeteners arrived to the market as the silver-bullet alternative to the rising health risks of sugar. Companies proactively innovated and reformulated their products to offer a diet-friendly option for the health-conscious, and low and no-calorie s...
Psilocybin, a natural psychedelic found in mushrooms, is known to improve depression and anxiety. In a recent pilot trial in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, the compound has further led to improvements of motor and non-moto...
While the benefits of exercise are already recognized, a landmark randomized controlled trial has demonstrated that exercise could preserve cognitive function in sedentary elderly adults with mild cognitive impairment. Both moderate-high intensity a...
The Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a pleasant tingling sensation, typically beginning on the scalp and spreading down the neck and spine, and is elicited by a range of specific auditory, visual, or tactile stimuli, such as whispering...
Dementia affects millions of individuals globally, and prevention remains paramount. A recent systematic review which evaluated the relationship between environmental factors and cognitive decline revealed air pollutants, including particulate matte...
Case Presentation A 72-year-old man, previously diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) 10 years ago, presented with persistent end-of-dose resting tremor despite regular follow-up at a public hospital. He was partially dependent in his activi...
Case Presentation A 35-year-old male, diagnosed with generalised tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) in May 2023 following his hospitalization in China for his first seizure attack, consulted Dr. Fung’s clinic due to complaints of somnolence that has...
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...
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...
