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Tonsils are located at the back of a child’s tongue (lingual tonsils) and on both sides of the throat (palatine tonsils). They produce lymphocytes and antibodies to help fight against bacteria and viruses entering through the upper respiratory tract like adenoids. In children’s puberty, their immune system matures, the tonsils’ immune activity decreases, and the tonsils gradually shrink and lose function, becoming less important in overall immunity.

Some experts predict that by 2050, half the world’s population will be myopic, with 10% having high myopia. Local university research shows the peak period for myopia in children is ages 6–12, and the myopia rate in Hong Kong is higher than nearby Asian cities or even Europe. Even among adults, Hong Kong has the highest myopia rate in the world.

Strabismus in children is a major concern for parents. It not only affects appearance, but if left untreated, vision can deteriorate.

The weather is getting hot, and it is also the peak season for summer travel and students going abroad for exchange. When children go out to play, parents will always be worried. Just thinking about it seems that countless accidents can happen.

A colposcopy is a non-invasive procedure that examines the cervix and the inside of the vagina. It provides a clinical diagnosis and allows for the collection of tissue samples (biopsies) for further evaluation.

As men age, the likelihood of developing prostate-related diseases significantly increases. Nearly half of men over the age of fifty may experience benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which adversely affects urinary function.