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Clinical and radiological characteristics of COVID-19: a multicentre, retrospective, observational study.
Wang, Luo, Zhou, et al. Hong Kong Med J 2020;26:Epub 27 Aug 2020.
https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj208725

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https://www.hkmj.org/COVID-19

Demand for blood products is increasing in Hong Kong’s ageing population, and blood safety and donor issues are limiting the blood supply, leading to very low blood stocks. In this article, the Hong Kong Society of Clinical Blood Management recommends implementation of a patient blood management programme in Hong Kong.

Patterns of COVID-19 on computed tomography imaging
Early in the COVID-19 outbreak, radiological findings were pivotal in identifying affected patients. In this retrospective study, Li and colleagues report on the computed tomography findings of 19 of the earliest patients in Hong Kong to have confirmed COVID-19.

Warfarin control in Hong Kong clinical practice: a single-centre observational study
In this observational study, Lam and colleagues investigated warfarin control in terms of time in therapeutic range (TTR). The authors found that younger patients and those concurrently using furosemide, famotidine, or simvastatin were associated with worse TTR. They also found that patient knowledge of warfarin therapy was poor. The authors recommend better education for patients on potential drug-drug interactions and the consequences of missed doses.

A mind that builds; a heart that serves—An interview with Dr Ben Fong
Our Student Reporters interviewed Dr Ben Yuk-fai Fong, Associate Division Head of the Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies at PolyU SPEED. Dr Fong discusses his work with the Auxiliary Medical Service and the Hong Kong College of Community Health Practitioners, among other activities and achievements.

Course Title	Course Period in the year 2019	Registration Status	Deadline
Advanced Simulation Training in Mechanical Ventilation (ASTiM4) - 1 day	Course 1: 28 October 2020 Course 2: 29 October 2020	open	18 September 2020
Debriefing Skills for Simulation Instructor Course (DSSI) - 2-day	7-8 November 2020	open	7 October 2020
	23-24 January 2021	open	16 December 2020
Medical Moulage & Mockup (MMM) Workshop - half day	28 November 2020 (morning)	open	28 October 2020
Workplace-based Assessment (WBA) Workshop	3 October 2020	by College's nomination	-

Please visit the HKJC ILCM website for registration and course details.

Enquiries:
Tel: (852) 2871 8718
Email: [email protected]

In response to COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of typhoon and flooding, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) has taken a number of initiatives to support the community.

With over 30-year professional experience in emergency operation and management, Mr. Johnson Lo, Director, HKJCDPRI, reviewed the current situation of COVID-19 and shared his insights and experience in the webinar on Business Continuity Planning on COVID-19 for NGOs in July. Over 80 NGO practitioners and professionals from more than 50 organisations attended the event. With positive feedback received in the first webinar, one more session, incorporating more practical case studies, was held in late August.

In addition, HKJCDPRI launched a new educational drama “Preparing Kids for Disasters” with Drama Gallery, sharing disaster preparedness knowledge with 656 students from 9 primary schools via Zoom and 196 students from Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School in July.

HKJCDPRI also extended its outreach services to Yuen Long by joining the “PROJECT WINDBREAK”, organised by Government Departments to increase villagers’ awareness to the precautionary measures against typhoons and flooding. Mr. Johnson Lo delivered a talk about preparedness for typhoons and flooding in "Training on Trainers " session, followed by educational outreaches in Tai Tseng Wai, Lau Fau Shan and Lin Fa Tei, the three villages in Yuen Long of high disaster risk.

Moreover, a series “COVID-19 Practical Guide Videos for Disability Groups", presenting difficulties that the blind, deaf and physically disabled were facing during the pandemic, were produced in collaboration with Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired, Direction Association for the Handicapped and SLCO Community Resources. Interested parties can view the videos below.

Video produced with Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually
Impaired: https://youtu.be/aFASlGjSGNE

Video produced with Direction Association for the Handicapped:
https://youtu.be/CXDKVqVyLWk

Video produced with SLCO Community Resources:
https://youtu.be/Qe9M4gXIEyQ

Considering the low blood inventory level in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, as alerted by Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, the Academy appealed for blood donation and patient blood management last July.

On 14 August 2020, a media interview was organised to present a position paper on patient blood management published in August issue of Hong Kong Medical Journal, with an aim to advocate the good practice and lower the dependence of blood donation and transfusion.

The position paper’s co-writers/co-authors - Academy’s Honorary Treasurer Dr. Y.F. Chow, Dr. H.K. Cheng and Dr. Cindy Tsui were invited to outline patient blood management and its three strategies - optimising patients’ RBC mass and better managing anaemia, minimising blood loss and rationalising use of blood and blood components. Academy’s Editor Prof. Martin Wong was also on stage to introduce Hong Kong Medical Journal.

The Academy is organising the 2020 Golf Tournament at Eden Course of Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling on 14 October 2020 (Wednesday). First tee is expected to begin at 11:40 am. However, prize presentation ceremony and buffet dinner are confirmed to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Academy Fellows, medical alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong are welcome. For more details, please visit http://page.hkam.org.hk/golf2020.

Register here now!

Application deadline: 2 October 2020
Enquiry: [email protected]

Fellows can enjoy the offers below by presenting a valid Fellowship card.

• Häagen-Dazs
• Shangri-La Group (Promo Code: HKAM)
  • Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
  • Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
  • Kerry Hotel Hong Kong

• L’hotel Island South - LIS Café
• Ovolo Southside - Komune and TQM Taqueria

• Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
• L’hotel Island South
• Ovolo Southside

• Gift Something
• Gift Flowers
• Gift Hampers

Please refer to the most recent eBlast on membership services for more details of these offers.

A brand new corporate A5 notebook, which is priced $80/pc or $150/2 pcs, is now available.

Click here to place order(s) now as stock is limited, and check out our wide range of quality gifts and accessories.

The Academy offers a wide range of venues suitable for meetings, conferences and your special occasions of different scales. Onsite logistical and technical support, event planning as well as catering services are also available.

Make a booking enquiry online now at
https://online.hkam.org.hk/form/BookingEnquiry!

The Academy is pleased to extend the use of Academy Lounge to the immediate family members of all our Fellows.

Fellows who are interested in applying a supplementary card, which is free of charge, for immediate family members may complete and return an application form to the Academy Secretariat. Application form and general conditions can be downloaded from the "Fellows" section of the Academy website.

Applications are processed in batches, and the normal lead time is one to two months. Once your application is approved, a card will be sent to you by post. For enquiries, please contact the Academy Secretariat at 2871 8888 or through email at [email protected].

The Scientific Symposium on Emergency Medicine (SSEM), organised by Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine and supported by Hong Kong Society for Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Hong Kong College of Emergency Nursing and Hong Kong Emergency Nurses Association, will be held virtually on 24 October 2020 (Saturday).

• Programme
• Register here

More information will be available at https://ssem.hk

In view of the latest situation of COVID-19 outbreak, Hong Kong College of Radiologists (HKCR) will organise the 28^th Annual Scientific Meeting virtually from 14 – 15 November this year. This virtual meeting provides a platform for the medical profession to share achievements and experience and keep promoting the interflow of knowledge and advancement in the fields of Radiology, Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine.

The programme consists of several concurrently held webinar lectures, scientific symposia, proffered paper presentations, electronic poster exhibition and online film quiz. Attendees will also be able to connect with colleagues and friends by accessing the Virtual Technical Exhibition which includes interactive sessions with industry partners and Virtual Networking Lounge.

• Sports Injury & Trauma
• Musculoskeletal/ Bone Tumours
• Medical Ethics
• Multidisciplinary Symposium: Gynaecological Malignancies

Key dates
Deadline for early bird registration: 30 September 2020

Please visit HKCR website for updated meeting programme and information.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong (CSHK) will jointly host the RCSEd/CSHK Conjoint Virtual Scientific Congress 2020 on 19 September 2020.

For details, please refer to the information below.

• Details

2020 AIRP Course in Hong Kong, jointly organised by Hong Kong College of Radiologists (HKCR) and the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP), is postponed to 3-5 September 2021. Further details will be announced in due course.

Please visit the HKCR website for updated course schedule and information:
https://www.hkcr.org/news.php/events_list/cid,1/nid,174

Due to the development of COVID-19, Research Fund Secretariat of Research Office, the Food and Health Bureau has extended the application deadline of 2019 Open Call for Investigator-initiated Projects under Health and Medical Research Fund to 30 September 2020 (18:00 HKT). Results of 2019 HMRF Open Call will be announced in March 2021.

Please note the following announcements from the Drug Office of Department of Health:

• Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, senna and sennosides, sodium picosulfate) available over-the-counter: new measures to support safe use
• Clozapine and other antipsychotics: monitoring blood concentrations for toxicity
• Baricitinib (Olumiant): increased risk of diverticulitis, particularly in patients with risk factors
• Prevymis (letermovir) concentrate for solution for infusion - Essential to administer through sterile 0.2 micron or 0.22 micron polyethersulfone (PES) in-line filter