Stroke is increasingly affecting younger adults. Clinical data indicate that among patients aged 18–55 who experience stroke, approximately 60% have elevated cholesterol and 40% are overweight or obese. Stroke is no longer confined to older individuals; vascular injury at any age can have devastating consequences. Cholesterol is essential for normal physiological function; the problem arises when levels are imbalanced. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) helps protec

For 70 years, even at 95 years old, Professor Yeung has continued seeing patients weekly—her lifelong dedication embodies the true heart of a healer. From groundbreaking research to mentoring generations of doctors, her spirit lives on through the HKU Stroke Team: advancing innovation in healthcare while bringing warmth to patients with compassion. Let’s carry forward this belief together—the best medicine is the perfect blend of technology and humanity. ❤️ Read more:...

HKU Stroke wishes everyone a healthy brain! Happy New Year and good health!  🐉🐴 💪🏻💪🏻 Let’s continue to protect our brain health together! ❤️🧠

“The secret to staying on the right track: follow 3 principles” 📚Dr. Gary Lau, Director of HKU Stroke , shares a golden quote for the new generation: “Pursue your dreams! Take the first step first!” 🚀   🎁 Special sharing: career advice + a hidden feel-good piece“While making good use of AI, remember to keep the warmth between people ❤️”   👉🏻 Watch the full content on the HKU Stroke YouTube channel! ➔   https://youtu.be/fInAGUhOe3k

“I’m only 20, I stay up late and don’t exercise…” 😳 Do you think stroke only happens to the elderly? 😳   Staying up late🌙, skipping exercise🏃 ♂️, eating too much salt (sodium)🧂, fat🛢️, sugar🍭, smoking🚬, or drinking🍺 can all increase your stroke risk⚠️. Prevent stroke by eating healthy🥗, exercising🏋️ ♀️, controlling weight & blood levels🩸, sleeping well😴, and avoiding smoking and drinking🚭. Small changes = big protection✅ More ways to prevent stroke can be found

⚡️ “That night when I collapsed in the ward, my faith gave me tremendous strength.” Dr. Gary Lau, Director of HKU Stroke , steps into the role of a spiritual mentor, using powerful Bible verses to help unravel stress, helplessness, and setbacks 🙌 💡 The full episode reveals: how faith empowered him to break out of conventional thinking ✨🎧 Click to listen to this real, healing story ➔  https://youtu.be/Oq5ZDGgA4Xw

Location, Location, Location (No, it’s not about real estate)! For Intracerebral Hemorrhage  🧠🩸 , our @hkustroke research group investigates how hemorrhage location shapes clinical management. In our first collaborative publication with The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, we show that location significantly influences hematoma expansion, offering new insight to refine patient selection for anti-expansion therapies.   Further details of the research article can b

We HKU Stroke are deeply honoured that our Director, Prof Gary Lau, delivered this year’s Rosie Young Lecture on “Innovations in Stroke and Medical Education”🚀.   Guided and inspired by Professor Rosie Young’s lifelong example of selfless service, curiosity and dedication, HKU Stroke will continue to foster innovation, improve stroke prevention and management, and to nurture the next generation.   🫶🏾   Our heartfelt thanks to Professor Rosie Young for her enduring legacy

We @ReMobility @HKUStroke were honoured to showcase our SmartRehab app during the visit of a high‑level delegation led by Mr Lei Haichao, Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, at HKUMed on 13 January 2026.   As part of the tour at the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, we demonstrated how #SmartRehab, our AI-powered platform for personalised home rehabilitation, can support patients beyond hospital walls and help bridge the gap between cli

Did you know? Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) increases stroke risk by 5x compared to normal heart rhythm, and 30% of patients show ZERO symptoms 😱 Even scarier? Many only discover they have AFib after diagnosing a stroke.   AFib causes irregular heartbeat ❤️🩺, leading to chaotic blood flow that can form clots 🩸. If a clot travels to the brain, it can trigger an ischemic stroke.   📌 Key Points ✅ Get regular checkups - Use home blood pressure monitors/smartwatches with heart rh