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Urgent treatment is offered to demonstrators, but it is for public hospitals to deal with cases involving suspected criminality, say private bosses in response to criticism.
Urgent treatment is offered to demonstrators, but it is for public hospitals to deal with cases involving suspected criminality, say private bosses in response to criticism.
Software developer says A&E program carries huge risk and was built with an ‘intentional back door’ that allows anyone to access data while leaving no trace. Hospitals in city already under fire over concerns leaks led police to arrest those injured while protesting against a contentious extradition bill
Software developer says A&E program carries huge risk and was built with an ‘intentional back door’ that allows anyone to access data while leaving no trace. Hospitals in city already under fire over concerns leaks led police to arrest those injured while protesting against a contentious extradition bill
Some arrests were made in public hospitals – sparking concern that injured protesters will skip treatment to avoid apprehension.
Some arrests were made in public hospitals – sparking concern that injured protesters will skip treatment to avoid apprehension.
Thousands remained to occupy roads after Sunday’s march and hundreds stayed overnight, but as crowds swelled again on Monday morning, no one was sure what to do next.
Thousands remained to occupy roads after Sunday’s march and hundreds stayed overnight, but as crowds swelled again on Monday morning, no one was sure what to do next.
Expat, who gave her first name as Jill, developed brain condition as side effect of anaesthetic administered before delivery at Matilda International Hospital on The Peak.
Expat, who gave her first name as Jill, developed brain condition as side effect of anaesthetic administered before delivery at Matilda International Hospital on The Peak.
The Civil Human Rights Front and pan-democratic lawmakers made it clear that delaying the bill would not be enough.
The Civil Human Rights Front and pan-democratic lawmakers made it clear that delaying the bill would not be enough.
Fifty social welfare and religious groups expected to take part in strike, as city’s largest teachers’ union urges its members to protest.
Fifty social welfare and religious groups expected to take part in strike, as city’s largest teachers’ union urges its members to protest.
A&E consultant says recording incidents could help raise care standards after previous study revealed just 2.3 per cent of city’s victims survive.
A&E consultant says recording incidents could help raise care standards after previous study revealed just 2.3 per cent of city’s victims survive.
Lucas Chong, 25, accused of two counts of arson, but three others arrested over attacks freed on bail. Trial resumes on Friday.
Lucas Chong, 25, accused of two counts of arson, but three others arrested over attacks freed on bail. Trial resumes on Friday.
Nursing experts say abuse could be wider than outlined by survey and impact on victims may be long-lasting, as trainee speaks of his experiences.
Nursing experts say abuse could be wider than outlined by survey and impact on victims may be long-lasting, as trainee speaks of his experiences.
Industry insiders say at least 30 per cent of mainland China farms that supply pigs to city have been hit by the disease, and authorities in city and across the border have yet to respond to the claims.
Industry insiders say at least 30 per cent of mainland China farms that supply pigs to city have been hit by the disease, and authorities in city and across the border have yet to respond to the claims.
Dr Pierre Chan makes recommendation after poll finds that about 60 per cent of public hospitals doctors are unhappy with workload.
Dr Pierre Chan makes recommendation after poll finds that about 60 per cent of public hospitals doctors are unhappy with workload.
Researchers reviewed 8,000 historical cases from between 1976 and 2014 involving residents aged 65 or over, and according to the study how someone died could also be linked to maximum daily temperatures.
Researchers reviewed 8,000 historical cases from between 1976 and 2014 involving residents aged 65 or over, and according to the study how someone died could also be linked to maximum daily temperatures.
Health authorities detect the virus in a dead pig at Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse.
Health authorities detect the virus in a dead pig at Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse.
British professor, who is sharing the country’s experience of genome sequencing, says the benefits of the decryption scheme could be far-reaching.
British professor, who is sharing the country’s experience of genome sequencing, says the benefits of the decryption scheme could be far-reaching.
Price of fresh pork jumps by as much as 50 per cent after butchers reopen, but customers appear willing to pay extra.
Price of fresh pork jumps by as much as 50 per cent after butchers reopen, but customers appear willing to pay extra.
Food bosses said workers at privately owned Tsuen Wan slaughterhouse would start killing animals from the early hours. But it later transpired that no one had ordered slaughtered pigs from the facilities.
Food bosses said workers at privately owned Tsuen Wan slaughterhouse would start killing animals from the early hours. But it later transpired that no one had ordered slaughtered pigs from the facilities.
In the 73 cases recorded in the city so far this year, 29 were related to the airport outbreak.
In the 73 cases recorded in the city so far this year, 29 were related to the airport outbreak.
General Administration of Customs says farm the pig came from has suffered no recent abnormal animal deaths.
General Administration of Customs says farm the pig came from has suffered no recent abnormal animal deaths.
Health officials list the extraction as a bungled procedure, but the under-fire urologist insists: ‘I knew what I was doing’.
Health officials list the extraction as a bungled procedure, but the under-fire urologist insists: ‘I knew what I was doing’.
The Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating three separate cases, each involving an elderly man with underlying liver function issues and in different districts.
The Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating three separate cases, each involving an elderly man with underlying liver function issues and in different districts.
The portal, which allows patients to access their health records online and input health data, will be trialled in the fourth quarter of this year. Some members of the public are worried about privacy in the e-health record system while some doctors say it is time-consuming.
The portal, which allows patients to access their health records online and input health data, will be trialled in the fourth quarter of this year. Some members of the public are worried about privacy in the e-health record system while some doctors say it is time-consuming.
Slaughter of about 6,000 pigs in Sheung Shui, sparked by African swine fever case, gets under way. Traders hope the smaller Tsuen Wan slaughterhouse might restart fresh pork supplies later this week.
Slaughter of about 6,000 pigs in Sheung Shui, sparked by African swine fever case, gets under way. Traders hope the smaller Tsuen Wan slaughterhouse might restart fresh pork supplies later this week.
Medical Council set to vote on May 8 on how to relax an internship requirement for doctors who were trained overseas.
Medical Council set to vote on May 8 on how to relax an internship requirement for doctors who were trained overseas.
Ip compares scenes on Sunday to campaign 16 years ago against a national security law that ultimately forced her to quit.
Ip compares scenes on Sunday to campaign 16 years ago against a national security law that ultimately forced her to quit.
Official figures show the numbers sleeping rough have risen from 780 in 2013 to 1,297 this year.
Official figures show the numbers sleeping rough have risen from 780 in 2013 to 1,297 this year.
Environmental Protection Department said it had cooperated with US authorities and provided evidence to help in successful prosecution of Brian Brundage, 47.
Environmental Protection Department said it had cooperated with US authorities and provided evidence to help in successful prosecution of Brian Brundage, 47.
Lawmaker says her condition was discovered after a medical check-up as she was expecting a long jail term and wanted to reassure mother she was healthy. Diagnosis on whether growth is cancerous can only be made during open-brain surgery.
Lawmaker says her condition was discovered after a medical check-up as she was expecting a long jail term and wanted to reassure mother she was healthy. Diagnosis on whether growth is cancerous can only be made during open-brain surgery.
Politician accuses companies of misleading clients and breaching trade ordinance. The tests, ranging from HK$4,000 to HK$81,640, are said to be able to identify traits and talents in children.
Politician accuses companies of misleading clients and breaching trade ordinance. The tests, ranging from HK$4,000 to HK$81,640, are said to be able to identify traits and talents in children.
Philip Morris opened Wong Chuk Hang facility last July after the previous administration laid out proposals to regulate new smoking products. But government is now planning a full ban on e-cigarettes and similar devices.
Philip Morris opened Wong Chuk Hang facility last July after the previous administration laid out proposals to regulate new smoking products. But government is now planning a full ban on e-cigarettes and similar devices.