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In a horrifying occurrence, an angry mob allegedly assaulted Dr Raj Nayan Sinha, a medical professional at Bhabanipur CHC in Purnia, following the death of a pregnant woman. The mob, fuelled by grief, assaulted the doctor resulting in severe head injuries and fractures. As reported, the woman had been admitted for delivery, which occurred without initial complications. However, her condition quickly deteriorated due to post-delivery bleeding. The doctor referred her to another hospital, but tragically, she died en route.

A new study revealed that a diagnosis of depression in adulthood can more than double the risk of dementia in later life. Read more

Singapore’s Changi General Hospital (CGH) initiated a unique trial in April. Three autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were deployed to the hospital’s emergency department (ED) in an effort to optimise efficiency and productivity.

Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has unveiled a pioneering heat stress advisory offering real-time information on heat stress risks in various regions of the island. Developed with the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) heat stress guidelines expert panel, this advisory is designed to help the public adapt to escalating temperatures.

Addressing the Unprecedented Challenge of Long-COVID in Malaysia with a Nutritional Medicine Approach. Read more

New research links chronic constipation to higher risk of cognitive decline, raising concerns about the ageing brain.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will look at healthcare improvements in the region.

A new study introduces the “Monotropism Questionnaire” as a potential diagnostic tool for autism, sparking widespread debate and interest.

Sanofi and AstraZeneca have scored FDA approval of their novel respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) preventive treatment, Beyfortus. 

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