23L005 The Brain under Attack
Date & Time:
Date: 02.04.2023 (Sun)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Speaker:
Dr. Gary K.K. Lau (Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong; Director, HKU Stroke, The University of Hong Kong; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Suitable For:
Public
Language:
Cantonese
Stroke is currently the second most common cause of death globally and affects one in four adults. About a third of stroke survivors have significant disability and one in five will have cognitive impairment.
In this interactive lecture, the speaker will illustrate what happens to the brain during a stroke. The causes, symptoms, investigations, treatment and rehabilitation of strokes will also be discussed.
In this interactive lecture, the speaker will illustrate what happens to the brain during a stroke. The causes, symptoms, investigations, treatment and rehabilitation of strokes will also be discussed.
| Programme Type: | Online lecture |
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| Subject Area: | Medicine and Health, Science in Everyday Life |
| Photo Credit: | The University of Hong Kong |
| Organised By: | State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
| In Association With: | Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
Capacity:
300
Enrolment Period:
09.03.2023 (9:00am) - 31.03.2023 (1:00pm)
Enrolment Procedures:
Online pre-registration on a first come, first served basis. Successful registrants will be notified by email. Please click here for pre-registration
Enquiry:
Email:
Tel: 2831 5329
Tel: 2831 5329
Last updated at:
03-05-2023