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New FAPI PET Scan Service Now Available \u2013 More Precise Imaging for Cancer and Inflammation<\/a><\/h3>
FAPI PET Scan is an innovative molecular imaging technique that targets Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) to detect stromal activity surrounding cancer cells. It provides remarkable advantages over conventional FDG tracers.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Beware of Gout Attack During the New Year Feasting<\/a><\/h3>
Chinese New Year<\/span> is around the corner! While celebrating with families and friends and indulging in festive meals and drinks, be cautious of consuming excessive alcoholic beverages and high-purine food which could trigger GOUT<\/span>!<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Plantar Fasciitis<\/a><\/h3>
An active runner felt pain in his heel after the Marathon.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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HK01: Breakthrough in Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Treatment<\/a><\/h3>
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Photon-Counting CT (PCCT) Symposium 2025<\/a><\/h3>
Our seasoned consultant radiologist, Dr. Gregory Antonio, was invited as one of the esteemed speakers at The Quantum Imagine Era: Photon-Counting CT (PCCT) Symposium 2025...<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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CT Brain Perfusion after Ischaemic Stroke<\/a><\/h3>
A patient suspected of stroke immediately underwent a CT brain perfusion examination in our department...<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)<\/a><\/h3>
A 61-year-old gentleman sought medical advice due to decreasing power in both right upper and lower limbs. His magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images revealed...<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Introducing the state-of-the-art PCCT scanner<\/a><\/h3>
We are excited to announce the arrival of the cutting-edge Siemens Healthineers Dual Source 288-Slice Photon Counting CT System, NAEOTOM Alpha.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Scientific Symposium 2025<\/a><\/h3>
On 27 June 2025, the Hospital and Hong Kong Neurological Society jointly organized a scientific symposium titled \u201cPrecision Medicine for Alzheimer\u2019s Disease (AD) from Accurate Diagnosis to Advanced Treatment\u201d.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Amyloid PET-Scan For Diagnosing Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/a><\/h3>
Patients suspected of dementia can proceed with an Amyloid PET-Scan in our department to assist in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Press Release from Life Molecular Imaging on [18F] Florbetaben (FBB)<\/a><\/h3>
The press release highlights the significant role of FBB in early and accurate diagnosis of Alzhemier\u2019s disease.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Advanced Imaging Technique for Hong Kong\u2019s third \u201cCancer Killer\u201d* \u2013 Liver Cancer<\/a><\/h3>
Dual-tracer PET\/CT imaging with F-18 FDG and C-11 Acetate is an advanced technique for diagnosis of liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Launch of New Radiopharmaceutical [18F] Florbetaben (FBB) for Amyloid PET Scan Services<\/a><\/h3>
This innovative radiotracer also greatly facilitates the management of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, particularly for patients eligible for the novel disease-modifying monoclonal antibody treatments recently introduced in our Hospital. <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Corporate Social Responsibilities<\/a><\/h3>
Over the years, we have been welcoming visits from various healthcare and academic institutions for observation of our department\u2019s advanced imaging scanner operations and clinical workflow.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Computed Tomography (CT): Head Injury<\/a><\/h3>
Doctors may request CT examination for patient with head trauma<\/span> to detect not only skull and facial fractures but also damage to the brain as well as the soft tissues of the head and neck. <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Jumping into Trouble \u2013 Knee Injuries<\/a><\/h3>
The 2024 Paris Olympics Games have just ended. One of the HK fencers tore her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)\u00a0<\/span> twice within two years when she was preparing for the Olympics.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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2024.08.28 Ta Kung Wen Wei: Brain Aneurysm – A Ticking Time Bomb?<\/a><\/h3>
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PET-CT Referral Discount for HA Patients – UP TO 37% OFF!<\/a><\/h3>
Patients referred by HA hospitals<\/span> can now enjoy discount up to 37% off when booking our PET-CT scanning service. <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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How to diagnose Parkinson\u2019s Disease?<\/a><\/h3>
Neurologists may arrange patients to undergo F18-FDOPA PET\/MR brain examination<\/span> to assist in the diagnosis of Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span>.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Are headaches and numbness in hands & feet the early signs of Multiple Sclerosis?<\/a><\/h3>
A 31-year-old young lady complaining of new onset of right sided headache and numbness was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Computed Tomography (CT): Bone Fractures<\/a><\/h3>
Surgeon may arrange CT scan for patient with bone fracture for making accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Scanning examinations for diagnosing prostate cancer<\/a><\/h3>
Prostate cancer<\/span> is one of the most common cancers in men in Hong Kong. With the use of PSMA, PET\/MR <\/span> shows even higher clinical diagnostic accuracy in prostate cancer detection and localization. <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Can exercising after meals cause appendicitis?<\/a><\/h3>
A 56-year-old lady came for CT examination<\/span> due to pain in her right lower abdomen<\/span>. <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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How to diagnose dementia?<\/a><\/h3>
Since 2019, our department has been providing PET scan services which can reveal any abnormal distribution of amyloid in the brain to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease<\/span>.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Upgraded Nuclear Medicine Service – New SPECT\/CT Scanner<\/a><\/h3>
Our department has installed a new state-of-the-art SPECT\/CT scanner, Siemens Healthineers Symbia Pro.specta X3<\/span>, in May 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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First private hospital sharing radiology image in eHealth<\/a><\/h3>
Following the public hospitals, we are the first private hospital to share radiology image in eHealth<\/span> since July 2021 to provide better healthcare service to patients.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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The latest model of PET-CT scanner is ready for service!<\/a><\/h3>
We are proud to announce that one of our PET-CT scanners has been upgraded to the state-of-the-art Siemens Healthineers 128-Slice PET-CT system, Biograph Vision<\/span> in April 2021.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Cyclotron Symposium in March 2019<\/a><\/h3>
This symposium was jointly organized by our Hospital and Siemens Healthineers to introduce latest development of our PET-MR imaging technique as well as the novel PET radiopharmaceuticals that are produced by our newly established in-house medical cyclotron.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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PET-MR imaging service since 2017<\/a><\/h3>
Our department is the first medical imaging centre on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong to offer this revolutionary imaging technology to the general public at an affordable price.<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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