Return of the Hong Kong Pharmacy Conference

May PS Lam



Editorial
HKPharm J Volume 30 (1), Jan-Apr-2023 (2023-10-06): P.3

Return of the Hong Kong Pharmacy Conference

 

The Hong Kong Pharmacy Conference, which was stopped after the one in 2019 due to the outbreak of COVID-19, was recently held successfully. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the healthcare systems worldwide, including Hong Kong. The pandemic has also led to changes in the way healthcare services are provided and has created new opportunities in various aspects of healthcare. The resumption of the conference is an important milestone for the pharmacy profession in Hong Kong, as it provides a platform to share the experiences and lessons learnt from the pandemic and to discuss the challenges that the profession is facing under the “new normal”. The success of the conference is a testament to the resilience and commitment of the pharmacy community in Hong Kong to advancing the profession and improving patient care.

 

IU, Pui Chinga and CHONG, Donald Wing Kit wrote an article on “The trend to watch – real-world data & real-world evidence” on page 7. This article provided an overview of real-world data and real-world evidence and its applications. Real world data is becoming increasingly important in pharmacy as it provides valuable insights into the safety and effectiveness of drugs and other healthcare interventions in real-world settings. Pharmacists can play a significant role in the era of real-world data and real-world evidence. Pharmacists can leverage their expertise in medication management to help identify and collect relevant real-world data and real-world evidence, as well as analyze it to generate insights that can improve patient care. In addition, pharmacists can work with other healthcare providers to identify gaps in patient care and develop interventions to address them.

 

ZHENG, Sin-Man Michelle wrote an article on “Overview of the drug therapy of psoriasis” on page 16. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the skin. It can cause a range of physical and emotional distress and has a significant impact on quality of life on patients with psoriasis. Although psoriasis cannot be cured, it can be managed with a variety of treatments. This article provided an overview of treatment therapies of psoriasis that can help to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for patients with psoriasis.

 

I hope that you enjoy this issue. As always, your suggestions on any part of the Journal is valuable and can send the comments to me or other members of the Editorial Committee.

 

May PS Lam

Editor-in-Chief

02 May 2023


2023-10-06 於2021月03月11日

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