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“Brain encodes the unique identity of each human being. As brain cells stop dividing after birth, lifelong brain health maintenance and protection against neurological diseases and degeneration are thus imperative. With the collaborative effort amongst neurologists, neuroscientists, specialty nurses and allied healthcare professionals, we endeavour to advance in the knowledge of understanding and treating neurological diseases. We are also devoted to providing expert patient care and promotion of brain health for the citizens of Hong Kong. We strive to bring hope, courage, and quality of life to our patients. Please join hands and find out more of our Division on this website.”

Prof. Thomas WH LEUNG
Head of Division (Academic Affairs)

2024

Dr Owen Ko was awarded the London Ball Foundation Outstanding Alumni Award 2024

London Ball Foundation
2023

Dr Bonaventure Ip was awarded the Distinguished Research Paper Award for Young Investigators 2023

Hong Kong College of Physicians
2023

Dr Owen Ko was selected as one of Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2023

Junior Chamber International Hong Kong

Research Highlights

Optimal antithrombotic strategy for preventing stroke in AF patients

In Hong Kong, atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke constitutes almost 30% of all ischemic stroke cases. Although oral anticoagulation effectively reduces ischemic stroke risk by 60-70% in AF patients, a significant proportion of them may still suffer from ischemic stroke despite DOACs. CUHK Neurology conducted the world’s first population-based study to evaluate the impact of different antithrombotic approaches on patient outcomes after the first episode of ischemic stroke despite taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). It revealed an elevated risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients on alternative oral anticoagulants.
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A New Tissue Imaging Technique for Studying Brain Diseases

Margaret K.L. Cheung Research Centre for Management of Parkinsonism at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Has developed a fast, user-friendly technique to make chemically stabilised antibodies for rapid labelling and imaging of molecules in biological tissues. The research findings have been selected as the cover story by the Nature Methods.
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Stroke incidence and recurrence trends in Hong Kong

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Hong Kong. While stroke was thought to be a disease of the elderly, alarming trends of young stroke had been reported. Evaluating the age-specific trends of stroke may inform healthcare resource allocation on stroke prevention and treatment. The research article has been selected as Editor's choice 2022 by International Journal of Stroke.
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Risk factors for delayed-onset dementia after stroke or transient ischemic attack

Stroke not only substantially increases the risk of incident dementia early after stroke but also the risk remains elevated years after. CUHK Neurology conducted an annual neuropsychological assessment for five years and investigated over 750 stroke and TIA patients without early-onset dementia. The research article has been selected as Editor's choice 2022 by International Journal of Stroke.
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Charles Kao CUHK BEAT AD Charity Gala Dinner

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CU Medicine and PWH pioneer low-field MRI technology to launch Hong Kong’s first one-stop acute stroke management model

10 October 2024
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CU Medicine completes world’s first study evaluating intracerebral hemorrhage treatments for Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation

22 July 2024
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