Can Hong Kong become a new centre for frontier medicine?

The human touch behind the virtual technology for preparing child cancer patients

Hong Kong Polytechnic University professor Shara Lee Wee-yee has been using a mixed reality programme to reduce the fear and uncertainty children face before radiotherapy, with personalised rehearsals that allow families to experience the treatment journey before entering hospital. The simulation programme, HEROCARE, was also a tool that helped carers understand what to expect and for future radiotherapists to develop the empathy and communication skills that patient care required, she...

Lula and Bolsonaro trade barbs in fiery Brazil run-off debate

Brazil’s Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva traded barbs in ⁠their first face-to-face presidential debate on Sunday in a contentious back-and-forth just one week before the election’s run-off. Polls before the debate suggested Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, would enter the October 25 vote as the favourite after finishing nearly two points ahead of Lula in the election’s first round earlier this month. But surveys have also shown a..

'Salman Khan apologise to Lawerence or ...': After firing at Tiger Shroff’s BMW, a chilling audio surfaces

An audio recording linked to Anil Pandit has emerged, threatening Salman Khan over an apology. Pandit warned against the safety of Khan's family if he does not comply. The threats follow a recent shooting targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area. Shroff was unharmed, while his driver sustained injuries during the incident. Police are investigating the claims made in the audio and social media posts.

Russian PM to take part in SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Tajikistan

The heads of government will discuss issues related to the development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation

Left paralysed after crash, Hong Kong Keeta rider caught in insurance limbo

After a traffic accident on a delivery run for Keeta left courier Joe* paralysed, his world has shrunk to the view of the ceiling above his hospital bed in Hong Kong. The tragedy took place in May when the 54-year-old motorcyclist was momentarily distracted on the road by a notification from the Keeta app reminding him to accept an order, and he collided with a car in front. Despite undergoing major surgery, Joe sustained irreversible neck injuries that left his body and limbs paralysed,...

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