The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will launch its first free, district-based dementia screening programme next year, using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retinal imaging to detect early signs of cognitive decline in 2,700 older residents within two years. The programme will be implemented in Wong Tai Sin, which has the highest proportion of elderly residents among Hong Kong’s 18 districts. Participants identified as being at risk will be paired with volunteers to receive tailored...
Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free AI dementia screening to 2,700 seniors
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SCMP - Feed 91By Emily Hung
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will launch its first free, district-based dementia screening programme next year, using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retinal imaging to detect early signs of cognitive decline in 2,700 older residents within two years. The programme will be implemented in Wong Tai Sin, which has the highest proportion of elderly residents among Hong Kong’s 18 districts. Participants identified as being at risk will be paired with volunteers to receive tailored.
Key Takeaways
- Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free AI dementia screening to 2,700 seniors.
- The programme will be implemented in Wong Tai Sin, which has the highest proportion of elderly residents among Hong Kong’s 18 districts.
- Participants identified as being at risk will be paired with volunteers to receive tailored.
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