A joint study by Hong Kong universities HKUST and CUHK found that infection with COVID-19 may lead to complications in late pregnancy and significantly alter the regulation of gene expression of the placenta. The findings have been published in the scientific journal Nature Cell Biology. Previous studies have shown that infection with COVID-19 can increase…
HKUST and CUHK Study: Infection With COVID-19 May Cause Complications in Late Pregnancy
CUHK Discovers New Genetic Marker to Predict Heart Disease Risk in Patients with Type II Diabetes
The research team of The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has discovered a genetic marker that can predict the risk of heart disease in patients with Type 2 diabetes, which will help to develop personalized treatments for them. The study details were published in the authoritative diabetes journal Diabetes…
CUHK Develops Oral Capsule Formula to Help Alleviate Long COVID Symptoms
On May 22, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) released a research report stating that the risk of long COVID sequelae is related to an imbalance in gut bacteria. The university has developed an oral probiotic capsule formula that helps improve the symptoms of long COVID. Previous research conducted by CUHK’s medical school revealed…
CUHK and Tongji University Collaborate to Invent an Aerial-Aquatic Hybrid Drone With Diverse Applications In Search-and-Rescue Operations
CUHK and Tongji University have joined forces to develop a prototype aerial-aquatic hybrid drone capable of operating in air and water, offering great potential for various underwater operations. Named “TJ-FlyingFish,” this amphibious drone is a collaborative effort between the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering (MAE) at CUHK and Tongji University’s Shanghai Research Institute for…
World’s First Non-Invasive Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscope to Benefit Patients With Lung Metastasis
When cancer cells metastasize from malignant tumors in different parts of the human body, they often transfer to the lungs. The main treatment modality for lung metastases is surgical resection. Removing these tumors using traditional surgery not only increases trauma, but can inadvertently remove adjacent healthy lung tissue and diminish a patient’s lung function. The Chinese University…
Chinese University of Hong Kong Uses School Event and Anti-Communist Founder to Promote CCP Propaganda
On Feb. 20, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held a patriotic event at the New Asia College Plaza. During the program, the university organized a performance with artificial intelligence to show its loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party and stirred controversy in the education and academic industry. Using artificial intelligence, holographic projection, and…
Prediabetic Youth Have Nearly 70 Percent Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Study
Pre-diabetes is a common health problem that is often overlooked or underdiagnosed due to a lack of public awareness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the approximately 96 million people living with the condition, more than 80 percent are unaware they have it. A study in Hong Kong conducted by the…
Hong Kong Children Perform Badly in Overall Physical Activity, Scores Below Global Average
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) released a report which showed that Hong Kong’s children and adolescents perform poorly in overall physical activity and obesity compared to those from other locations worldwide. Children and adolescents’ development is always a hot issue of global concern. The three-year pandemic has especially made a significant impact on…
CUHK Medical Researchers Develop World’s First AI Retinal Imaging Analysis to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease
In Hong Kong, one in 10 elders aged 70 or more suffers from a cognitive disorder; more than half of the patients have Alzheimer’s disease. A medical team of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine has recently developed the world’s first artificial intelligence model using photographs of the fundus (back interior…
Students’ Demonstration During Graduation Ceremony of CUHK Interfered With by Security Guards and Police
During the graduation ceremony on Nov 24, some students from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held an artistic demonstration expressing opinions for discussion about the CUHK. Some campus security guards tried to stop the presentation, claiming no unauthorized slogans are allowed on campus. As reported by the University Community Press (CUHK student media),…
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