Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees

    Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees

    Hong Kong will overhaul public hospital fees from January 1 to ensure the sustainable development of its healthcare system amid challenges from an ageing population. Authorities estimate the increased fees could generate an additional HK$3 billion (US$385 million) a year, with the extra revenue earmarked to support patients facing financial hardship or critical illnesses. The…

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    New AI medical imaging ‘cuts X-ray radiation by 99%’, Hong Kong researchers claim

    New AI medical imaging ‘cuts X-ray radiation by 99%’, Hong Kong researchers claim

    Hong Kong researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that generates 3D bone and organ models for implants from X-ray images, which they claim reduces patients’ radiation exposure by up to 99 per cent compared to computed tomography (CT) scans. The team at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) said they hoped that…

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