Medical experts have issued updated stroke first-aid advice alongside warnings that extreme heat can increase stroke risk. The guidance stresses recognising symptoms quickly using FAST or BE FAST ...

A research team from Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong ...

A stroke is a medical emergency where every second matters. Quick recognition and immediate action can mean the difference between recovery, disability, or even death. With rising cases globally, ...

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong said on Tuesday they have, in collaboration with InnoHK, developed the world's first nasal spray for patients suffering from the most common type of stroke ...

HKUMed has developed the world’s first nasal spray as prehospital emergency aid for ischemic stroke. The project was led by Professor Aviva Chow Shing-fung (right) from the Department of Pharmacology ...