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Faculty of Medicine wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year and blissful holidays. May the New Year bring you prosperity, good health, and harmony with your family. Gong Xi Fa Cai, Xin Nian Kuai Le! #Fomum #medicineum #ServingTheNation #ImpactingTheWorld University of Malaya

🌟Research Alert! 🌟 We are excited to share a groundbreaking study published in the issue of the Journal of Advanced Research in Medical and Health Science (ISSN 2208-2425)! 📄 Title: High Power Short Duration vs. Low Power Long Duration Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation 👥 Authors: Titus Rheinhardo Lolonlun (Borong Regional General Hospital, Indonesia) and Daniel Christian Fernandez (Harapan Kita Heart and Blood Vessel Hospital, Indonesia) 🔬 Abstract: This study explores the safety and efficacy of High Power Short Duration (HPSD) catheter ablation compared to the conventional Low Power Long Duration (LPLD) method for treating atrial fibrillation (AF). With AF affecting around 33 million people globally, finding effective and safe treatments is crucial. The study reviews 10 journals and concludes that HPSD ablation offers comparable or better efficacy in maintaining long-term sinus rhythm without increasing the risk of complications. 📈 Key Findings: HPSD ablation shows promising results in maintaining long-term sinus rhythm. No significant difference in safety between HPSD and LPLD techniques. Recommends esophageal temperature monitoring to prevent esophageal injury during posterior wall ablation. 🔗 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/g6qVjNCv Stay updated with the latest advancements in medical and health science research by following our page! #MedicalResearch #HealthScience #AtrialFibrillation #CatheterAblation #HighPowerShortDuration #LowPowerLongDuration #HPSD #LPLD #AF #JournalPublication

#ResearchAchievement of School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU! Elated to share that Dr Chris KW CHAN and his team members, Professor Min Li, Professor Huang Xianzhang and Dr Haitao Lyu, PhD., FRSC have attained HK$2 million from the Health Bureau’s Chinese Medicine Development Fund (CMDF) – the maximum amount available to the Chinese Medicine Applied Studies and Research Funding Scheme (B2)! 🎉 Their project will support the clinical diagnosis, research, and guideline development for metabolic diseases, commonly seen in primary healthcare. As a bridge harmonising Chinese and Western medical terminologies, the project is looking to make waves in the field! *Link in comments 🗝 Cluster: Health and Drug Discovery #Cluster_Health_and_Drug_Discovery #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCM #ChineseMedicine #health #ResearchGrants #ChineseMedicineDevelopmentFund #CMDF #HealthBureau

🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 Our talented PhD alumna and Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Center member, Sara Almeida, along with her co-authors, delves into the cost-effectiveness of medicine sampling and quality testing, using real-world evidence from #Indonesia. 🔍 Substandard and falsified medicines (SFMs) are a significant threat to public health worldwide. While post-market surveillance through medicine sampling and quality checks is critical for preventing and detecting SFMs, little is known about the actual costs and efficiency of these interventions. How much do they cost, and are they worth it in detecting SFMs? This study sheds light on the economics of medicine quality surveillance, providing valuable insights for policy-making, particularly for regulators in #Indonesia and other low-and-middle-income countries (#LMIC). 🌍 👉 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/em28JJZv

【Award-winning #HKBU Invention: Quality Control Marker for Use in Authentication of Edible Bird’s Nest】Consuming bird's nest for health benefits is common, but counterfeit products are on the rise. To address this issue, Prof. Han Quanbin from the School of Chinese Medicine at HKBU has dedicated his efforts to developing professional authentication methods.   Prof. Han has successfully identified a series of peptide markers in edible bird's nest hydrolysates, which can improve traditional identification methods by overcoming the limitations of sialic acid markers. Traditional methods faced challenges in distinguishing between white and grass EBN, impacting quality control. Prof. Han’s invention allows qualitative and quantitative authentication of EBN, distinguishing between white and grass types. This breakthrough enhances the authentication process and safeguards EBN integrity in the market.   Prof. Han’s authentication method has clinched the Silver Medal at the 49th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.   School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU #KTO #KnowledgeTransferOffice #Geneva #Geneva2024 #GenevaInventions #GenevaExhibition #Inventions #Innovations #KnowledgeTransfer #TechnologyTranslation #AwardWinning #ResearchExcellence #BirdNest #EdibleBirdNest #Authentication #EBN #Health #Prevention #HKTech #Science #ChineseMedicine #CM   Connect with us ITPR - Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research @HKBU

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Walkabout Traditional Vietnamese Medicine in Da Nang, Vietnam

𝙆𝙀𝙒 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙚- 𝟮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗲𝘀𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘁 Dr Mark Nesbitt and Erin Messenger presented the Kew Collection of Indian Materia Medica, shedding light on its historical significance and role in 19th-century imperial projects. 1. They explored intriguing aspects like ~ Identifying medicinal plants available in South Asia 100-200 years ago, ~ The processes that introduced these drugs to Europe, and ~ The role of history in helping us understand the globalization of Indian herbal medicine today. 2. KEW led the collection and digitization efforts, providing detailed information about the specimens' names, dates, and places. TDU, on the other hand, focused on botanical identification and delved into the deep history of Indian plant-based medicines. 3. The sources of collections at KEW included the East India Company, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Kew Collections, and King's College London, totalling thousands of specimens. 4. Prof. Mark highlighted the role of individuals and institutions behind the Kew collections, showcasing a network of pioneers who contributed to this valuable repository of medicinal knowledge. 5. The presentation also touched upon emerging themes, including data assessments, interactions between Indian and British experts, and the evolving concepts of quality in Indian and European markets. Stay tuned for more discussions in the line of the KEW series premiere. TDU-The University of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology 📞 Call: 7019032418 🌐 Email: [email protected] https://www.tdu.edu.in/ [email protected] #universities #transdisciplinary #research #KEW

Proud of our dean Yap-Seng CHONG at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, strongly advocating for Geroscience and Healthy Longevity Medicine. Watch his key message!

My first master's (in Indigenous Studies, The University of Otago 2012) focused on the mispronunciation of Māori and Pacific names when accessing health services. When I presented my research to my medical tauiwi (non-Māori) colleagues at Middlemore Hospital (at the time) and advised how mispronunciation stopped accessing critical services, I was told the research was woke. The focus (they said) on patient care was on the health factors of patients, not their names. It is so good to see this attitude has changed with a recent survey I completed. I understand my research (in part) influenced this change. Feeling optimistic about change through research (albeit long-term). Masters Title: Power of my Māori name: Stories of indigenous struggles in white New Zealand https://lnkd.in/gW-qcUYn