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“Magic mushroom” for medical, research use gets green light
Thailand has authorized the medical and research use of opium and psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms. This change was formalized in a directive by Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and became effective in April, following its publication in […]
Global Health Sector Strategies to Mitigate HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs Risks, Prevalence – Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its inaugural biannual report for the 2022-2030 Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made, as well as […]
Elon Musk, Indonesian Health Minister Launch Starlink for Healthcare
Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin recently launched SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, aiming to enhance healthcare access in Indonesia’s remote regions. According to reports, Musk, who heads SpaceX and Tesla, arrived in Bali for the event […]
Groundbreaking SMART study reveals how malaria parasites develop drug resistance
Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), and Nanyang Technological […]
Slightly High BP Doubles Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure – Japanese Study
People with slightly high blood pressure (BP) are at twice the risk of developing cerebral and cardiovascular diseases, including strokes and heart failures, as those with normal BP, according to a new study by Yokohama City University. The research team […]
PH Startup Launches New App for Managing Children’s Healthcare
A Filipino startup, Mila Business Solutions Corp, has launched a new application aimed at helping parents to effectively manage their children’s healthcare records. The Mila app offers features like digital vaccination records, medication reminders, and personalized health notes. According to […]
Climate Change Taking Toll on Workers’ Health – Report
The International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report highlighting the significant health risks climate change poses to workers worldwide. More than 70% of the global workforce, about 2.4 billion people, are expected to face health hazards related to climate change, […]
Historic Patient Safety Charter Spotlights Global Advocacy for Patient Safety
Patients in peril Patient safety is vital in healthcare, aiming to prevent patients from experiencing unnecessary harm throughout their treatment journey. Medical errors can occur at various stages, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, particularly in today’s increasingly complex healthcare […]
Breakthrough Discovery of Key Enzyme’s Role in RNA Modification and Cancer
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have uncovered the inner workings of a novel RNA-modifying enzyme known as ZCCHC4. This enzyme, crucial for protein synthesis, holds promise for targeted cancer therapies and sheds light on fundamental biological mechanisms. ZCCHC4, […]
Wipro GE Healthcare bets on India’s medtech growth with INR 8000 Cr investment
Wipro GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, is making a significant investment of over INR8000 Crores in manufacturing output and local R&D over the next five years. According to the company, this investment […]
