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The University of Hong Kong

Researchers from HKUMed

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Researchers from HKUMed have uncovered a serious risk of joint infection following knee surgery, linked to allergy mislabelling. In response, HKUMed has launched a new research-focused pharmacist-led penicillin allergy assessment pilot service. Pictured from right are the research team members: Dr Henry Fu Chun-him, Dr Philip Li Hei and  Dr Steve Cheung Man-hong.

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