Community Network Chronic Diseases Screening Project

Since 2003,  Our Centre was a partner of the the Community Network diabetic program of the Hong Kong Medical Association (HKMA) with the aim to improve diabetic care and treatment of diabetic kidney disease. The Centre has organised many CME courses on kidney diseases management. 

Since the majority of patients with kidney disease, diabetes mellitus and hypertension do not have symptoms, Dr Ho Chung Ping organised the HKMA community network chronic diseases screening program this year.  In the press release, Dr Ho Chung Ping, said, ‘Diabetes mellitus, hypertension and Chronic kidney diseases made up the axis of evil. Combating this is the duty of the medical profession’. 

On 24 October, 2010, there was a public education talk called  “Action for Your Health Campaign” in the Hospital Authority Building.  There were health talks on the early detection of kidney disease, treating renal failure with peritoneal dialysis and. haemodialysis.  In addition, there were medical check up stations on blood pressure, blood sugar, urine protein and abdominal circumference.   A group of specialist doctors will be available for counseling and medical advice.

In addition, doctors of Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok district were invited to join a training course. The participating doctors will check for hypertension for all patients for hypertension, diabetes mellitus and renal diseases in their clinics.  Each particpating doctor will be given 20 coupons so that the patient can have blood and urine tests for free. Dr Ho said, “these tests are shown to be very effective to detect early diseases and our program is one of the most comprehensive kidney disease screening programs in the world.  We plan to extend the program to other districts in the future.”

Public lecture on Anaemia in Kidney Failure

Anaemia is common in renal failure patients.  Correcting the anaemia is very important aspect of treatment.

On 17 April, 2010 , Dr Ho Chung Ping gave a public lecture on 'anaemial in kidney failure patients' in City Hall Lecture theatre.

To download the lecture notes, click here.

Public lecture on Proteinuria in Kidney disease

On 19 November, 2010, Dr Ho Chung Ping gave a lecture on Proteinuria in renal disease to the Alliance of Kidney Patients.

Dr Ho Chung Ping explained the importance of checking protein in the urine.  It is important in the early detection of renal disease and also a guide to the treatment. 

To view the lecture article, please  here.

Press Meeting on Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Kidney Failure Patients

Patients with kidney failure develop secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)as a complication.  Apart from its effect on the bones, it is now known that SHPT is a significant risk factor for vascular calcification and cardiac mortality.  This causes a paradigm shift from the bone to the ‘bone and blood vessels’.  Early treatment is essential for prevent of cardiac mortality. 

On 6th November, 2008, Dr Ho Chung Ping held a press conference to alert the public on the importance of SHPT and the need for early treatment.

The Diabetic Patient Meeting March 25, 2007

As partners in the Hong Kong Medical Association Community Network, the Integrated Dialysis helped in the organisation of the Diabetic Patient Meeting which was held on  Sunday 25 March 2007 in the Hospital Authority Building.  

It was attended by 230 participants and it was officiated by the Hon Dr K K Kwok.  There were 20 student volunteers from DGS, 26 from Lutheran School,  21 student nurses from the Hong Kong Baptist Hospital and 8 doctors providing medical consultation. 

After the public talks, there were medical check-ups like the blood pressure, blood glucose, the Body Mass Index and the abdominal circumference.  If there were any abnormalities detected, there were specialists there to give free advice.  To underline the importance of exercise in diabetes mellitus, there was also a tai-chi demonstration.  The function was well received by the participants.  They liked the talks, the taichi, the medical check-ups and the medical consultations by the specialists.  Many of them looked forward to the next meeting.

Public talk on Chronic Kidney Disease

On 20th November, 2004, Dr Ho Chung Ping gave a lecture on Chronic Kidney Diseases in the Hong Kong Polytech University.

Chronic Kidney Disease is defined as kidney damage >= 3 months duration, as defined by structural or functional abnormalities of the kidney, manifested by either pathological abnormalities or markers of kidney damage, including urine or blood abnormalities or abnormal radiological tests.  It also includes patients with GFR (glomerular filtration rate) <60 ml/minute/1.73 sq m for >=3 months duration with or without kidney damage.

 Adverse outcomes of chronic kidney disease, such as kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, and premature death, can be prevented or delayed.  Early and appropriate treatment can delay the progression of renal failure and cardiovascular risk can be reduced with improvement in mortality.

Click to download the blooklet.

Public talk on Hypertension Awareness 8 October, 2006

Hypertension is a common condition in Hong Kong.  It is estimated that 70% of patients over the age of 70 suffer from hypertension. It is largely asymptomatic and the family doctors play an important role in its detection and subsequent management.  It is sad to note that blood pressure control is suboptimal in a high percentage of cases and hypertensive complications are common.  With a better hypertension awareness and better control of the blood pressure, complications like stroke, cardiovascular events and renal failure can be reduced.

Dr Ho Chung Ping of our Centre attended one of the public lectures to remind the public the importance of regular blood pressure monitor.  Dr Ho appeal to all doctors in Hong Kong that they should check the blood pressure for all of their patients when they first attend their clinics.