A research team led by the Department of Medicine, under the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has synergised impacts of worldwide clinical trial data through a series of meta-analyses on GLP‑1 receptor agonists, an emerging cardiometabolic drug, offering in-depth insights into its safety profile and novel therapeutic potential in treating cardiovascular diseases. The study found that there was no definite risk of ischaemic optic neuropathy associated with GLP-1 agonist use in patients with diabetes or heart diseases. It also revealed that cardiac patients with obesity may improve the long-term success rate of curative catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation by adopting various weight-control measures, along with appropriate medication. These findings will help frontline clinicians perform more comprehensive risk‑benefit assessments before prescribing medications.

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has collaborated with the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL, Acting Director Park Jaehun) to develop a diatomite-based Certified Reference Material (CRM) that enables accurate measurement of hexavalent chromium concentrations in environmental samples. This CRM is the first in the world to apply synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) to analyze hexavalent chromium in environmental samples without the need for sample pre-treatment, a key innovation that ensures accurate measurements and eliminates species transformation that could otherwise lead to biased results. The new CRM is expected to enhance the accuracy and reliability of hazardous substance testing by providing an objective benchmark for evaluating and calibrating measurement results produced by environmental analysis laboratories.

Dr. Byeongock Kim, Principal Researcher at the AX Convergence Research Center of the Virtual Engineering Platform Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM, President Seog-Hyeon Ryu), under the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST; Chairman Young-Sik Kim), in collaboration with P&S Co., Ltd. (CEO Bong-Soo Park), has developed the core technology for a high-precision automated balancing machine. This technology is the outcome of two projects which have been supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) since 2020.

Researchers and surgeons at Florida International University (FIU) are helping turn the tide on cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, through early detection, advanced surgery and collaborative innovation. 

In a world still feeling the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, news of a potential new viral threat can quickly raise alarm. That was the case following reports in India of a recent outbreak of Nipah virus, which causes an often-fatal disease with no approved vaccines or treatments.

A breakthrough method from the 1990s is now being transformed into an AI-powered tool to help doctors diagnose cerebral palsy.

Aarathi Devakumar is weaving a unique narrative in the world of engineering. With a lifelong love of creativity and technology, she has found her perfect fit in the trendsetting area of design called fashioneering. 

Nuclear power has been proposed as a solution to meet the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence. But what if AI could return the favor and help propel the development and deployment of nuclear energy?