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HKU Libraries and Chamber of Young Snow sign MoU to promote Chinese cultural heritage

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Libraries and the Chamber of Young Snow (CYS) have signed a ten-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the transmission of Chinese culture, particularly among young people. The agreement was formally signed by Dr Stephen Suen, Founder of CYS, and Ms Flors Ng, Chief Information Officer and University Librarian, at the HKU Libraries 113th Anniversary Gala Dinner held in early March.

HKU signs MoU with Phoenix Yuen Foundation Fund Limited to support university development

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Phoenix Yuen Foundation Fund Limited (the Foundation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in their shared commitment to advancing education and student development.

Chaplain support at primary care buprenorphine clinic addresses mental health needs of patients

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Medication treatment with buprenorphine is widely used for opioid use disorder. Yet many people early in recovery experience emotional distress, social isolation, and difficulty finding meaning or rebuilding relationships. This report describes a team-based buprenorphine clinic within an academic family medicine residency practice that incorporated a clinically trained chaplain into patient care.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

Family medicine practice redesigns patient dismissal process

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Clinicians at an academic family medicine practice in upstate New York serving more than 25,000 patients revised their patient dismissal process after a review found that all immediate dismissals during a six-month period involved Black patients, who represent about 36% of the practice population. The clinic replaced the expedited dismissal approach with a structured review process led by an interdisciplinary Practice Concerns Review Committee.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

Integrating social risk alerts into primary care workflows may improve blood pressure control

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Screening for social risks has expanded in recent years. However, less is known about how integrating social risk information into clinical workflows influences patient outcomes. The study was conducted in the OCHIN network, a national consultancy for community health care organizations. Six clinics imple

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

Isolation and financial hardship linked with lower odds of receiving preventive health care in the U.S.

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a national telephone survey, to better understand how social isolation and physical isolation intersect with material deprivation, including financial strain and inadequate health care access. The study examined six preventive services: COVID-19, flu and pneumococcal vaccination, and breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

Beyond green tech: the real reason digital economies drive down carbon emissions

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nations around the globe are grappling with a massive dual challenge: maintaining economic momentum while drastically slashing carbon outputs. Many policymakers have placed their bets on the digital economy as a modern solution for climate change. However, the exact mechanics of how data and connectivity actually clean up our air have remained somewhat murky. Now, a comprehensive evaluation of 259 Chinese cities cuts through the noise, mapping exactly how digital transformation drives environmental progress.

Journal: Carbon Research

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