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"Man proposes, god disposes"
Prof Kelvin Tsoi & Prof Eric Lee
Self-management blood pressure for happier digital life
The team promotes digital self-blood pressure management through educational talks from professionals and trainers to increase public awareness on the importance of regular monitoring.
Prof Kelvin Tsoi & Prof Eric Lee | Faculty of Medicine
“Equip our young people to utilise AI for social good"
Prof Benny Zee & Ms Maria Lai
Youth AI health ambassador training and outreach programme for brain health
The team engages youngsters to promote brain health to the older generation, bringing the benefits of AI technology to the community.
Prof Benny Zee & Ms Maria Lai | Faculty of Medicine
"Keep our kids moving!"
Prof Stephen Wong
WHO-2025 Target to reduce children and youth physical inactivity: Impact of training workshops and evidence-based electronic portal for educators (TWEEET)
In response to the WHO-2025 Target to reduce children and youth physical inactivity, the team designs a series of training workshops and evidence-based electronic portal for educators.
Prof Stephen Wong | Faculty of Education
Prof Yang Yijian
Hip protectors to prevent hip fracture of older adults in hospitals and nursing homes
Hip fracture is a severe consequence of falls among older adults. The team’s hip protector and education programme seek to prevent hip fractures in high-risk environments – nursing homes and geriatric care.
Prof Yang Yijian | Faculty of Education
"VT for Health Improvement"
Prof Stanley Hui & Dr Jacky Chan
Virtual Trainer for improving health and fitness of middle-aged adults
The team promotes physically active lifestyles in middle-aged adults through their web-based "Virtual Trainer" programme with the integration of social media.
Prof Stanley Hui & Dr Jacky Chan | Faculty of Education
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung
Combating sarcopenia in fragility fracture patients in Hong Kong
Sarcopenia could mean fatal consequences in the elderly. The team is using a non-invasive technology to save patients from falls and fractures.
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Michael Ong & Prof Patrick Yung
“Strong Shoulders for Elderly” Campaign
Through a shoulder exercise program developed by professionals, the team raises public awareness of shoulder health by providing quality and convenient community-based shoulder exercise program to aid the management of shoulder problems for older adults in Hong Kong.
Prof Michael Ong & Prof Patrick Yung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Samuel Ling & Prof Patrick Yung
CuRE Pain: Relieve pain, Restore function, Renew hope
The team creates a smartphone app with bite-sized, customised, guided-exercise videos that tackle muscle and joint pain.
Prof Samuel Ling & Prof Patrick Yung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Iris Ng & Dr Kammy Yeung
Early Identification of Hearing Loss in Ageing Community through Hearing Screening App
Hearing impairment poses a considerable communication barrier as we age. Take action and get your hearing status checked early on with the team’s validated app.
Prof Iris Ng & Dr Kammy Yeung | Faculty of Medicine
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung
Prevention of Imminent Fragility Fractures: A Call to Action in Hong Kong
The team is running a clinic dedicated to saving patients from breaking their bones a second time, which is highly probable and extremely costly in consequence.
Prof Ronald Wong & Prof Louis Cheung | Faculty of Medicine