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Professor Zheng Zongli has said the new treatment could offer a permanent solution. Photo: Silvia Siu
The new treatment, which would be delivered directly into corneal cells, is designed to tackle the disease at its genetic source. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong science and tech

How could a single gene-editing injection treat inherited eye diseases?

Hong Kong start-up GenEditBio is testing a one-shot gene-editing therapy for TGFBI-related corneal dystrophies, inherited conditions that can progressively damage sight.

Hong Kong weather

El Nino, weak monsoon behind Hong Kong’s warmest October since records began

Hong Kong society

10,000 Hong Kong homes left without water as burst pipe hits Shau Kei Wan again

Hong Kong economy

Do Hong Kong’s cardboard grannies have a future making just HK$30 for day’s work?

New policy rolled out this month to support Tuen Mun pulp facility and curb export of paper recycling services leaves downstream operators reeling.

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Poon Chau-li, 73, recalls the days when she could earn HK$200 a day from selling recycled cardboard boxes, but a new policy has caused her modest earnings to dip even further. Photo: Elson Li
A policy that kicked in on October 1 has meant that all of Hong Kong’s waste paper is handled by a centralised paper mill in Tuen Mun. Photo: Emond So
Hong Kong

Head of Hong Kong’s new drug regulator pledges to build trust, push innovation

Li Zili, controller of Centre for Medical Products Regulation, says body will use strategic edge to assess and bring Chinese drugs to the world.

Hong Kong society

Louie Shum’s death: heart disease in Hong Kong and what to do in an emergency

Stock commentator’s death draws focus to heart disease as health expert shares key symptoms, preventive steps and emergency response tips.

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Hong Kong science and tech

‘Really terrified’: how a blood test could spare cancer patients an agonising wait

Hong Kong researchers are testing a next-generation PCR system that can analyse blood samples and deliver cancer test results within three to four hours.

Researcher Sia Zhang operates precision laboratory equipment at the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre in Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Silvia Siu
Researcher Henley Cheung (front) and Sigrid Chen, head of business development at the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre in a laboratory at Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Silvia Siu
Audrey Kwan has described a frustrating wait for biopsy results after a painful tumour grew in her neck. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong marks hottest ‘Frost’ solar term on record at 32.3 degrees Celsius

Observatory warns of a very dry weekend and a wide day-night temperature gap, while an expert expects El Nino to prolong warm weather.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levels

Pollution reaches ‘very high’ risk level on Thursday, with experts warning condition is likely to persist over the next few days.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Falling child vaccination rates raise concern as Hong Kong flu deaths rise

Edwin Tsui says the season is likely to last longer than last year’s, with uptake among children aged two to 11 down five percentage points.

A senior Hong Kong health official has warned of a higher risk of influenza infection as vaccination rates fall. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

What is the ‘cadaver skin jab’ beauty trend and does it really work?

The human-tissue injection is being promoted online as an anti-ageing treatment, but Hong Kong experts question its safety and effectiveness.

Hong Kong health authorities seized 20 vials of Elravie Re2O during raids on four premises offering beauty services over last week. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong health authorities seized 20 vials of Elravie Re2O during raids on four premises offering beauty services over last week. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong raids spark health warning over beauty jabs using dead people’s skin

Treatment attracting attention online, but health official warns product lacks clinical safety data and could pose risks.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Unvaccinated girl, 12, becomes Hong Kong’s second child flu death this season

Centre for Health Protection warns that local influenza activity remains at a high level.

Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Nothing is set in stone’: Peak lighting project suspended amid tree damage fears

Project’s future remains uncertain as residents question its impact, visitors doubt its appeal and lawmaker says district councillor was not consulted.

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A security guard at the site told an SCMP reporter that installation work had been suspended for three days from Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Chau Tin-yu’s father hits out at last-minute delay to doctor’s hearing

Eddie Chau says family left in limbo after watchdog adjourns hearing pending coroner’s inquest, with no date set for either proceeding.

Chau Tin-yu was four when she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Photo: Handout
Chau Tin-yu was four when she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Why is Hong Kong so hot in October and will winter be warmer than usual?

Climate expert Amos Tai says Hong Kong’s autumn heat stems from three factors, with above-normal temperatures likely to persist.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong excels at medical research. So what is holding it back?

Hong Kong’s biomedical ambitions face hurdles beyond research funding, experts say, pointing to limited industry investment, production capacity and specialist talent.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

20 restaurants prosecuted for allowing dogs without permits since scheme launched

Seven diners were also prosecuted, with authorities urging owners to check restaurant permits before dining out with their dogs ahead of Halloween.

Hong Kong residents planning to dine out with their dogs are urged to check in advance whether an establishment was permitted to admit them. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong residents planning to dine out with their dogs are urged to check in advance whether an establishment was permitted to admit them. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Shisha smoking will cause 1 million new lung cancer cases globally by 2050: WHO

Western Pacific region will bear the brunt of such cases, says Dr Mahdi Sheikh of International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Private healthcare providers back proposed rules to make fees more transparent

New rules could apply from August next year, requiring bilingual price lists, budget estimates and explanations for bills at least 20 per cent higher.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority appeals for liver donor for boy, 13

Boy is suffering from severe liver failure and urgently needs a transplant.

The boy is being treated at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Karma Lo
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

The Environment and Ecology Bureau says 617 unattended dogs have been euthanised since 2021, while fewer captured dogs are being reclaimed or rehomed.

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A total of 617 unattended dogs had been euthanised between 2021 and May this year. Photo: Kit Lai
A total of 617 unattended dogs had been euthanised between 2021 and May this year. Photo: Kit Lai
Mainland China

Hong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s death

Health officials order expanded surveillance at airport after researcher at anti-plague institute in Siberia dies from pneumonia of unknown origin.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Co-care scheme may help prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases in next decade

Over 200,000 Hongkongers in co-care scheme as of January, with 40 per cent of those screened diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension or pre-diabetes.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies

The teenager was airlifted to hospital after falling ill during a hike with two friends, while the man was certified dead.

The man was unconscious when airlifted to hospital and certified dead at about 5pm. Photo: Handout
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