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The 4th Asia Pacific Alliance for Obesity and Sarcopenia Metabolism (APAOSM) Scientific Meeting

The 4th Asia Pacific Alliance for Obesity and Sarcopenia Metabolism (APAOSM) Scientific Meeting, concurrently with the 2nd Academic Conference of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Professional Committee, was successfully held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 11 July. Co-organized by the Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) of PolyU, alongside the Hong Kong Nutrition Association and Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, the symposium gathered leading experts, clinicians, and researchers from across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia. The hybrid event, which attracted over 50,000 online and offline participants, fostered deep academic exchanges on cutting-edge topics in obesity, metabolic medicine, clinical nutrition, bariatric surgery, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Representing RISA’s core research in innovative gerontechnology, Director Professor Yongping Zheng delivered a featured presentation during the morning session on the clinical application of palm-sized ultrasound in the precise evaluation of sarcopenia and fatty liver. The symposium also featured diverse academic sessions, oral presentations, and e-poster showcases covering advanced topics such as gut microbiota, precise nutritional interventions, and the latest international guidelines. Through co-organizing this high-impact international event, RISA continues to strengthen its regional and global collaborations, driving forward multidisciplinary research, technological innovation, and practical solutions to enhance the metabolic health and well-being of the ageing population.   Online coverage: ifeng - https://polyu.me/455O0DW {"commands":[{"click":"chrome:field:editcontrol({command:\"webedit:edithtml\"})","header":"Edit Text","icon":"/temp/iconcache/office/16x16/pencil.png","disabledIcon":"/temp/pencil_disabled16x16.png","isDivider":false,"tooltip":"Edit the text","type":null},{"click":"chrome:field:execute({command:\"bold\", userInterface:true, value:true})","header":"","icon":"/temp/iconcache/office/16x16/font_style_bold.png","disabledIcon":"/temp/font_style_bold_disabled16x16.png","isDivider":false,"tooltip":"Bold","type":null},{"click":"chrome:field:execute({command:\"Italic\", userInterface:true, value:true})","header":"","icon":"/temp/iconcache/office/16x16/font_style_italics.png","disabledIcon":"/temp/font_style_italics_disabled16x16.png","isDivider":false,"tooltip":"Italic","type":null},{"click":"chrome:field:execute({command:\"Underline\", userInterface:true, value:true})","header":"","icon":"/temp/iconcache/office/16x16/font_style_underline.png","disabledIcon":"/temp/font_style_underline_disabled16x16.png","isDivider":false,"tooltip":"Underline","type":null},{"click":"chrome:common:edititem({command:\"webedit:open\"})","header":"Edit the related item","icon":"/temp/iconcache/office/16x16/cubes.png","disabledIcon":"/temp/cubes_disabled16x16.png","isDivider":false,"tooltip":"Edit the related item in the Content Editor.","type":"common"},{"click":"chrome:rendering:personalize({command:\"webedit:personalize\"})","header":"Personalize","icon":"/temp/iconcache/office/16x16/users_family.png","disabledIcon":"/temp/users_family_disabled16x16.png","isDivider":false,"tooltip":"Create or edit personalization for this component.","type":"sticky"}],"contextItemUri":"sitecore://master/{C28CA5BC-9474-4A5A-A848-CB616C285CF2}?lang=en&ver=1","custom":{},"displayName":"Description after Quote","expandedDisplayName":"Content of the Description after Quote message. Please fill in the description first as this paragraph will not load to default description in meta tag."}[No text in field]

PolyU and The George Institute Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Health and Smart Ageing

PolyU and The George Institute Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Global Health and Smart Ageing   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce the formalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The George Institute for Global Health, establishing a collaborative framework to address the evolving challenges of global ageing. The agreement was signed by Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA), and Prof. Manuela Ferreira, Program Head at The George Institute  .   This partnership brings together the multidisciplinary research strengths of RISA and The George Institute’s world-class expertise in health systems. The collaboration will focus on advancing evidence-based care for musculoskeletal conditions, such as low back pain and sarcopenia, through joint clinical trials and the development of innovative digital health solutions. By facilitating faculty exchanges and the co-supervision of graduate students, both institutions are committed to fostering an international environment of knowledge exchange that will ultimately enhance the quality of care and life for ageing populations worldwide.

RISA Seminars Highlight Academic Mentorship and Clinical Innovation with Prof. Manuela Ferreira

The Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) successfully hosted two research seminars featuring Prof. Manuela Ferreira, NHMRC Investigator Fellow and Program Head at The George Institute for Global Health, on 22 and 27 May 2026. In the first seminar, "Academic Leadership & Mentorship," Prof. Ferreira explored how inclusive and values-driven mentorship can sustain research excellence and support career progression. Drawing from her extensive leadership experience, she shared insights on navigating workload pressures and building the collaborations necessary to strengthen research capacity. The second session, "Knowledge Translation & Clinical Impacts," addressed the critical challenge of the "17-year gap" between research and practice. Leveraging her expertise in leading major clinical trials and informing international guidelines, she offered actionable strategies for bridging this gap to ensure evidence-based findings reach clinical settings effectively. These seminars served as an important platform for international knowledge exchange, sparking vibrant discussions among participants. RISA remains committed to connecting global experts to drive innovative solutions and research synergy for the ageing population. This news is available in English only.  

PolyU RISA at ISG 2026 Vancouver: Reshaping the Future of Smart Ageing with Innovative Technology

The 15th World Conference of the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG 2026) concluded successfully in Vancouver, Canada, held from March 26 to 29, 2026. Dr. Eric Tam (Director of Jockey Club Rehabilitation Engineering Clinic and Deputy Director of Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub), led team of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to join international scholars and industry leaders to explore technology-driven solutions for the global ageing population.   Academic Leadership: Pioneering Research Presentations During the conference’s oral presentation sessions, Dr. Eric Tam presented two seminal research papers on behalf of the RISA team, underscoring PolyU’s leadership in clinical application and geriatric care: "Impact on the use of gerontechnology in group activities for persons with dementia: a pilot study" This study investigates the optimization of social engagement for individuals with dementia through technological intervention, offering critical insights into enhancing activity efficacy within residential care settings. "Use of digital imagery technology for management of post-operative delirium: A feasibility study" Addressing a critical challenge in elderly surgical care, this research demonstrates the potential of digital imagery to prevent and manage post-operative delirium, establishing a new framework for smart healthcare.   Innovation Spotlight: The "Smart Companion Robot" Beyond academic discourse, RISA hosted a booth featuring the "Smart Companion Robot," a flagship development from the Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub. Specifically engineered to meet local care requirements, the robot features Cantonese language capabilities and interactive cognitive games. The exhibit garnered significant acclaim for its "human-centric" design and its ability to provide person-centered companionship in diverse care environments.   The Vancouver summit provided a vital platform for RISA to showcase PolyU’s research excellence and forge strategic international partnerships. We remain committed to the spirit of innovation, translating advanced scientific research into practical health technology to address the multifaceted challenges of an ageing society.

Prof. ZHENG Yongping and Prof. Alex Mihailidis Discuss International AgeTech Deployment in Healthcare IT News Interview

Prof. ZHENG Yongping and Prof. Alex Mihailidis Discuss International AgeTech Deployment in Healthcare IT News Interview Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA), Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and Prof. Alex Mihailidis, Associate Vice-President, International Partnerships at University of Toronto were recently interviewed by Healthcare IT News about their landmark collaboration to establish Joint Research Centre on Healthy Ageing and AgeTech. During the interview, Prof. Zheng and Prof. Mihailidis addressed the "pilot trap," where promising innovations often fail to transition into large-scale clinical use despite significant ecosystem support. To overcome this, the partnership will establish cross-border testbeds—including hospitals, long-term care homes, and community housing—in both Hong Kong and Toronto. By linking PolyU’s strengths in engineering and prototyping with University of Toronto’s internationally recognised expertise in clinical research and health system integration, the centre will accelerate the validation of prototypes into procurement-ready and mass-production-ready solutions. A key highlight of the discussion was the centre’s focus on culturally and linguistically adaptive design, specifically for Cantonese-speaking seniors. Since Toronto hosts one of the largest Cantonese-speaking populations outside of Asia, the dual-site model offers a rare opportunity to evaluate how technologies designed in Hong Kong can be scaled for Western healthcare systems without extensive redesign. Prof. Zheng and Prof. Mihailidis noted that this bidirectional pathway is essential for creating AgeTech solutions, such as rehabilitation robotics and AI-enabled monitoring, that are globally relevant and scalable. Initial pilot deployments are expected within the first one to two years of the centre’s operation, with broader international scaling targeted within a three-to-four-year horizon. This partnership represents a significant milestone in PolyU’s mission to translate academic research into the global market, ensuring that smart ageing solutions achieve a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of seniors worldwide. Online coverage: Healthcare IT News - https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/asia/hong-kong-canada-create-testbed-agetech 鄭永平教授與 Alex Mihailidis 教授接受 Healthcare IT News 專訪，暢談樂齡科技如何走向國際   香港理工大學（理大）智齡研究院院長、梁顯利生物醫學工程教授兼生物醫學工程講座教授鄭永平教授及多倫多大學副校長（國際合作）Alex MIHAILIDIS教授，近日接受了《Healthcare IT News》專訪，分享雙方合作成立「老齡健康和技術聯合研究中心」這一里程碑式的計劃。 在訪談中，鄭教授與 Mihailidis 教授探討了「試點陷阱」（pilot trap），即許多極具潛力的創新發明儘管在實驗室測試時很成功，卻因為缺乏後續支持，無法大規模在醫院或院舍應用。為了解決這個困局，兩校將在香港與多倫多兩地建立跨境測試平台，涵蓋醫院、長期護理院舍及社區住房。透過結合理大在工程與原型開發方面的優勢，以及多倫多大學在臨床研究與醫療系統整合方面享譽國際的專長，該中心將加速原型的驗證過程，使其轉化為可供醫療體系採購、並能投入量產的解決方案。 訪談的另一大重點，是針對長者的語言和文化進行設計。多倫多擁有亞洲以外其中一個最大規模的粵語社群，為香港研發的科技（如康復機器人、AI 監控系統）提供了一個絕佳的機會評估如何在不需大幅重新設計的情況下，將於香港開發的科技擴展應用到西方醫療系統中。。這種跨國的驗證路徑，是開發全球通用科技產品的關鍵。 初步試點部署預計將在中心運作的首一至兩年內展開，並計劃在三至四年內實現更廣泛的國際化擴展。這次專訪標誌著理大的重要使命：不只專注於學術研究，更要把研發成果轉化為實際產品。透過這次跨國合作，理大希望能確保智慧養老方案能走出校園，真正改善全球長者的生活品質。 線上報導： Healthcare IT News - https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/asia/hong-kong-canada-create-testbed-agetech  

PolyU and BrainCo collaborate to empower amputees through smart prosthetics

Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) and Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, has recently entered into a deep collaboration with BrainCo to promote the deployment and application of advanced smart prosthetics. According to the latest CE policy report, the government will support via ITF funding, and the initiative aims to provide amputee subjects in Hong Kong with free smart prosthetic fitting services. The PolyU team will oversee the entire process in collaboration with BrainCo, from initial assessment and installation to precise calibration, while providing two years of complementary maintenance and repair. To make the service more sustainable and accessible, the team also aims to train professional prosthetists and orthotists, with plans to extend this training to the serving clinicians in department of prosthtics and orthotics in hospitals of Hospital Authority.This will help enhance the industry’s capacity in delivering high-end prosthetics. Prof. Zheng explained that the core technological breakthrough lies in the sophisticated interpretation of electromyography (EMG) signals. When a user intends to move, brain signals are transmitted to the muscles of the residual limb, inducing subtle EMG activity. While lower-limb prostheticsare already relatively technologically mature, the innovation of this smart hand prosthetic is its ability to achieve “individual finger control”. Equipped with eight sets of built-in electrodes,it precisely captures micro-currents generated by muscles during contraction on the skin’s surface and processes them in realtime,enabling the prosthesis to perform delicate tasks, such as drawing, playing the piano, or gripping objects of various shapes. Prof. Zheng added that despite the impressive technology, its optimal performance still relies on long-term professional calibration and consistent user training, and results may vary among individuals Prof. Zheng’s team in PolyU has been researching to convert the muscle architectural changes during contraction, captured by wearble ultrasound imaging module, into a new control signal, named as sonomyography (SMG), to control prosthesis more intuitively. Their prototype prosthesis, ProRuka, fitting into an amputee subjects’ arm has earlier won Gold Medal in the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in 2024. (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/pair/publications/issue-11/ra04---risa-develops-proruka_a-novel-prosthetic-hand-controlled-by-wireless-sonomyography/?sc_lang=en)   Online coverage: U-Beat Magazine - https://polyu.me/4kO9e0n

PolyU collaborates with University of Toronto to explore establishment of joint research centre, driving gerontechnology innovation in response to ageing population

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the University of Toronto signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to explore the establishment of a Joint Research Centre on Healthy Ageing and AgeTech. In response to the challenges brought about by global ageing, this initiative aims to promote the development and application of gerontechnology, and enhance the quality of life and care for older adults. The partnership will foster in-depth cooperation and exchanges between Hong Kong and Toronto in research innovation, knowledge transfer and talent cultivation in the field of gerontechnology, benefitting the elderly populations of both cities and beyond. Held on the PolyU campus, the MoU signing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation); Prof. H.C. MAN, Dean of the PolyU Faculty of Engineering; Prof. David SHUM, Dean of the PolyU Faculty of Health and Social Sciences; and Prof. ZHANG Ming, Head of the PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering. The MoU was signed by Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Director of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing, Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering of PolyU and Prof. Alex MIHAILIDIS, Associate Vice-President, International Partnerships of the University of Toronto. Under the MoU, the PolyU’s Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering will work closely with the University of Toronto Institute of Biomedical Engineering and its institutional strategic initiative, AGE-WELL National Network (AGE-WELL), to explore setting up the joint research centre. They will also jointly develop application-oriented gerontechnologies, and co-organise staff and student exchange programmes as well as international conferences to strengthen research and education. The two universities aspire to build a bridge between elderly care support in Hong Kong and Toronto through technology, with particular attention to the needs of Cantonese-speaking older adults and their families. Prof. Christopher Chao remarked, “PolyU is firmly committed to addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary innovation, with population ageing being one of the most pressing issues of our time. By joining forces with the University of Toronto – a global leader in biomedical engineering and gerontechnology – we aim to co-develop solutions that have real-world impact, enabling older adults to live longer, healthier and more independent lives. This collaboration will not only drive technological breakthroughs but also foster closer connections between Hong Kong and Toronto in advancing smart ageing, creating an influential international innovation platform.” Prof. Alex Mihailidis said, “The University of Toronto, together with AGE-WELL, has long been dedicated to developing technologies that enable older adults to age well and with dignity. This MoU with PolyU marks an important step towards a truly global ecosystem for gerontechnology innovation. By combining our complementary strengths in biomedical engineering, clinical research and community-based innovation, we will be able to accelerate the development, evaluation and deployment of technologies that support better care, independence and quality of life for diverse older populations – including Cantonese-speaking communities in both cities.” PolyU possesses strong research capabilities in smart ageing, rehabilitation technology and biomedical engineering, with multiple research and service units, including RISA, from diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds. The University of Toronto holds a leading position in gerontechnology, biomedical engineering and community-based innovation, while its AGE-WELL has a nationwide network across Canada. Their collaboration will enable development of a robust international platform for gerontechnology that will advance translation of research outcomes and nurture a new generation of talent in relevant fields. In addition, the two universities will seek support from the communities in both cities, and, through the joint research centre, continuously innovate and promote the use of gerontechnology in community, with the vision of bringing older adults a “HAPPI” life: Healthy, Active, Positive, Prepared, and Independent. Poly U Online coverage: English - https://polyu.me/4qmRrOW;  Chinese -https://polyu.me/4kmBuHa Other publisher Online coverage: The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/4kqo6C2 Mirage - https://polyu.me/4awUFuy Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/3ZUh5ja  

PolyU Startups Shine at CES 2026 with Innovation Awards in Digital Health and Accessibility

PolyU Startups Shine at CES 2026 with Innovation Awards in Digital Health and Accessibility PolyU startups achieved remarkable success at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, held from 6 to 9 January. Eieling Technology Limited, co-founded by Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA), Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering, received an "Innovation Award" in the "Digital Health" category for developing FattaLab®, the world’s first intelligence-driven compact fatty liver diagnostic device. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence technology, FattaLab® offers an efficient, portable, and accurate solution for fatty liver detection. Additionally, the Powered Rehab Skateboard, developed by Prof. Kenneth Fong, Director of Research Centre for Assistive Technology, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Professor, Associate Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Management Committee member of Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things, member of Research Institute for Smart Ageing, was honoured with an "Innovation Award" in the "Accessibility and Longevity" category. The Powered Rehab Skateboard is a portable, cost-effective robotic device designed to enable stroke patients to perform personalized, home-based upper limb rehabilitation. These achievements showcase PolyU’s excellence in biomedical innovation and rehabilitation technology and highlight the university’s commitment to supporting research teams and startups in bringing Hong Kong’s cutting-edge solutions to the global stage. Both of the inventions are closely related to the challenges faced by population ageing, prevalences of fatty liver and stroke increase with age. RISA provides an interdisciplinary platform to facilitate our professors to make their research and development to achieve higher societal impacts and help more people in need.   理大初創企業於2026年CES榮獲「數碼健康」及「無障礙與長壽」創新獎 理大初創企業在2026年1月6日至9日於美國拉斯維加斯舉行的年度消費電子展（CES）上取得傑出成就。由智齡研究院 (RISA) 院長、生物醫學工程學系講座教授及梁顯利生物醫學工程教授鄭永平共同創辦的「意領科技有限公司」，憑藉全球首創智能驅動型緊湊脂肪肝診斷儀FattaLab®，榮獲「數碼健康」組別「創新獎」。FattaLab®結合先進人工智能技術，為脂肪肝檢測提供高效、便攜且準確的解決方案。此外，由輔助技術研究中心主任、理大研究生院副院長、康復治療科學系副系主任及教授、人工智能物聯網研究院管理委員會成員、智齡研究院 成員方乃權研發的「動力康復滑板車」亦於「無障礙與長壽」組別獲頒「創新獎」。「動力康復滑板車」是一款便攜且具成本效益的機械裝置，專為中風患者提供個人化的上肢家居康復訓練。這些成就展示了理大在生物醫學創新及康復科技領域的卓越表現，並突顯了大學支持研究團隊及初創企業，將香港尖端解決方案推向國際舞台的承諾。這兩項發明都與人口老齡化所面臨的挑戰息息相關，脂肪肝及中風的患病率都隨年齡增長而上升。我們智齡研究院提供跨學科平台，協助教授們的研發成果產生更大社會影響，並幫助更多有需要的人。

Tencent STEAM for Good "Love . Innovate for Happy Ageing" Design Competition Successfully Held

【Tencent STEAM for Good "Love . Innovate for Happy Ageing" Design Competition Successfully Held】 Organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Tencent STEAM for Good "Love . Innovate for Happy Ageing" Design Competition was successfully held on January 10, 2026. The event attracted teams from primary schools, secondary schools, and the open category. Its aim was to deepen participants’ understanding of the needs of elderly people living alone or as elderly couples in Hong Kong, and to encourage the design of age-friendly technology products tailored to their actual circumstances, helping seniors maintain physical and mental well-being. As a supporting organization, the Research Institute for Smart Ageing (RISA) also set up a booth at the venue to showcase the world’s first lightweight intelligent fatty liver detection device—FattaLab®, and provide information about swallowing difficulties. The booth recruited relevant participants and attracted many inquiries from seniors and community members. The smooth running of the event was made possible by the enthusiastic participation and support of various organizations and attendees. In the future, the organizers will continue to promote innovation in gerontechnology, working hand in hand with the community to build a healthy and friendly environment for the elderly. 【騰訊小紅花科創家之「愛。創耆樂」設計比賽圓滿舉行】 由香港理工大學生物醫學工程學系主辦的騰訊小紅花科創家之「愛。創耆樂」設計比賽於2026年1月10日圓滿舉行，活動吸引來自小學、中學及公開組的隊伍參與，旨在讓參賽者深入了解香港獨居或雙老長者的生活需要，並根據其實際情況設計友善科技樂齡產品，協助長者維持身心健康。 智齡研究院作為是次活動的支持機構，亦在場內設立展位，向公眾展示全球首款輕量化脂肪肝檢測儀FattaLab®，以及有關吞嚥困難的資訊，招募相關人士參與活動，吸引不少長者及社區人士查詢。 活動能夠順利舉行，有賴各界單位及一眾參加者的積極參與和支持。未來，主辦單位將繼續推動樂齡科技創新，攜手社區共建健康、友善的長者生活環境。

Prof. Cai Jing introduces LungRT Pro that enhances lung radiotherapy

Prof. Cai Jing introduces LungRT Pro that enhances lung radiotherapy Prof. Jing CAI, Management Committee Member of The Research Institute for Smart Ageing, Head and Professor of the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was recently interviewed by Ta Kung Pao to share his insights on the LungRT Pro: Advanced Radiotherapy Support System, developed by his research team to enhance lung radiotherapy. In the interview, Prof. Cai explained that LungRT Pro automates the analysis of patient CT images and streamlines clinical procedures. With just a few clicks, the system identifies organs and generates lung ventilation and perfusion maps, providing clinicians with a comprehensive visual representation of lung function. Prof. Cai highlighted that the reliability and safety of AI-assisted systems like LungRT Pro are built on systematic research and clinical validation, with the current system achieving an accuracy rate of 85% to 90%. He emphasized the importance of clinical trial data in verifying the system’s suitability for clinical use, and noted that established quality control measures in radiotherapy ensure the safety and reliability of the system. Prof. Cai also advised that individual patient differences should be considered, and that clinicians should combine their own expertise with the system’s recommendations to ensure optimal treatment plans. Prof. Cai’s comments shed light on the potential of AI technology to improve clinical efficiency and patient outcomes in lung radiotherapy. This innovation demonstrates PolyU’s commitment to advancing healthcare technology and fostering innovative solutions for the benefit of the community. Online coverage: Ta Kung Pao – https://polyu.me/3K9PTsG 理大蔡璟教授團隊研發LungRT Pro 助力提升肺部放射治療 香港理工大學智齡研究院管理委員會成員醫療科技、資訊學系系主任及教授 蔡璟，近日接受《大公報》專訪，分享她和團隊最新研發的「LungRT Pro先進放射治療支援系統」，為肺部放射治療帶來新突破。 蔡教授在訪問中表示，LungRT Pro能自動分析病人的電腦斷層（CT）影像，簡化臨床操作流程。醫護人員只需簡單幾個步驟，系統便能自動識別器官，並生成肺部通氣及灌注圖，讓臨床醫生能夠更全面地掌握病人的肺功能狀況。他指出，這套人工智能輔助系統的可靠性和安全性，來自嚴謹的科學研究和臨床驗證，目前系統的準確率已達85%至90%。蔡教授特別強調，臨床試驗數據對驗證系統的實用性非常重要，而現有的放射治療質量控制措施，也進一步保障了系統的安全性。 同時，蔡教授提醒，臨床應用時要考慮每位病人的個別差異，醫生應結合自身專業判斷和系統建議，為病人制定最合適的治療方案。 蔡教授的分享，讓大家看到人工智能技術在提升肺部放射治療效率和病人治療效果方面的巨大潛力。這項創新成果也展現了理大在推動醫療科技發展、造福社會方面的努力和承諾。 網上報導： 《大公報》- https://polyu.me/3K9PTsG