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Health Matters
Coverage of Health Matters in the Nexus archive.
- How can Alzheimer’s patients in Hong Kong buy ‘more golden hours’ with family?
The article discusses how early screening and new drug therapies offer hope for Alzheimer’s patients in Hong Kong, while experts emphasize the need for expanded support. Retiree Mary Chan shares her concerns about a family history of dementia and occasional memory lapses.
- Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake
Hong Kong doctors emphasize that cancer development requires more than a single mistake, highlighting the roles of genetics, lifestyle, and chance. A Hong Kong-based business director, Tom Hutchins, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 30 after noticing an unusual skin dot, underscoring the importance of early detection.