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TKOH’s HF programme reduces rehospitalizations and improves outcomes

10 Apr 2026 by

In Hong Kong, heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospitalization with a high readmission rate. Improved HF management models are needed to ensure continuous patient monitoring and rapid uptitration of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). In an interview with MIMS Doctor, Dr Shun-Hei Wong, Specialist in Cardiology at Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH), shared details of TKOH’s new HF management programme, which has notably reduced readmissions and improved functional capacity and other outcomes in patients with acute HF.

TKOH’s HF programme reduces rehospitalizations and improves outcomes

No link between methylphenidate use and psychosis risk among children with ADHD

The use of methylphenidate in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not contribute to an increased risk of nonaffective psychosis and may even confer protection against the risk, according to a study.

No link between methylphenidate use and psychosis risk among children with ADHD

HK-Chinese model predicts 10-year ASCVD risk in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

10 Apr 2026 by

A Hong Kong–Chinese (HK-Chinese) model achieves satisfactory accuracy in predicting 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk in Chinese patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, according to a population-based cohort study.

HK-Chinese model predicts 10-year ASCVD risk in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

10 Apr 2026

Meta-analysis: Plant-based foods, fish serve up cognitive benefits for the Chinese

Eating vegetables, fruits, fish, and plant-based foods helps enhance brain function and lower the risk of cognitive impairment and decline in Chinese populations, including those from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Meta-analysis: Plant-based foods, fish serve up cognitive benefits for the Chinese

Varenicline shows promise in vaping cessation

People who wish to quit vaping may find success with the help of varenicline, which has been found in a recent study to result in numerically higher abstinence rates relative to placebo.

Varenicline shows promise in vaping cessation

Clopidogrel vs aspirin maintenance post-PCI with DES: Which reigns better?

Results from the 10-year follow-up of the HOST-EXAM* trial favour clopidogrel over aspirin as chronic maintenance therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a drug-eluting stent (DES).

Clopidogrel vs aspirin maintenance post-PCI with DES: Which reigns better?

CDI linked to adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer

For hospitalized cancer patients, contracting Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) contributes to a substantial increase in mortality and healthcare resource use, according to a cross-sectional study.

CDI linked to adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer

Finerenone protects kidneys in patients with T1D + CKD