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Medication & Drugs

Thailand PM Vows Tighter Medical Cannabis Control amidst Sprouting Dispensaries

In a bold move, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, announced a resolve to revise the country’s cannabis policy. Thavisin intends to move the country towards only allowing medical cannabis use within six months. This comes after a surge of nearly 6,000 cannabis dispensaries sprouted across the nation following its groundbreaking decriminalisation of cannabis a year ago, making it the first in Asia to do so.

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Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock – Still Valid?

Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death amongst patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction. Immediate revascularization of the culprit lesion is the only treatment available but mortality still remains high. The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS), which enables full circulatory and respiratory support, have increased with the aim to achieve haemodynamic stabilization in patients with severe or rapidly deteriorating infarct-related cardiogenic shock. 

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Digestive System

“Fried Rice Syndrome” Alert: Experts Warn Against Reheating Leftovers

A TikTok trend called #friedricesyndrome went viral recently. It is linked to the rising threat of a deadly food poisoning outbreak termed ‘Fried Rice Syndrome’. This issue has gained recent notoriety after the tragic death of a young student in Belgium due to improper food storage.

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Technology

New AI Helps Doctors Spot High Calcium

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by the National University Health System (NUHS) can flag high calcium levels in the blood to doctors in real-time, prompting faster patient care.

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Mental Health

Asia’s Workplace Mental Health Crisis: Alarming Rise in Productivity Impact

The recent pan-Asia TELUS Mental Health Index report, a collaborative endeavour by AON and TELUS Health, brings alarming figures to light. Across 12 Asian nations, 82% of workers experience moderate to high mental health risks, underscoring the urgency of addressing workplace well-being in the region.