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Hong Kong University launches pharmacy-based osteoporosis screening program

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A university in Hong Kong is launching a new community program to screen for osteoporosis. This initiative will utilize a screening algorithm that enables pharmacists to identify individuals at high risk during regular visits, subsequently referring them for further medical evaluation. The program aims to address the high rate of undiagnosed osteoporosis, particularly among older adults, and mitigate the severe health consequences associated with fractures. AI

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Hong Kong University launches pharmacy-based osteoporosis screening program

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    University to roll out screenings at pharmacies to uncover osteoporosis cases

    The University of Hong Kong will roll out a screening programme at pharmacies across the city early next year to identify people at high risk of osteoporosis and prevent bone fractures. The institution’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine on Thursday launched the city’s first commun…

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