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Medical Fair Thailand 2023 focuses on medical/healthcare innovations; Thai industry to top US$500 mn
Returning to the trade fair circuit after a four-year pandemic induced hiatus, the 10th edition of Medical Fair Thailand will take place in-person from 13-15 September 2023, at BITEC, Bangkok, followed by a week-long digital extension where participants can further […]
The Future of Healthcare 2030: A Revolution Driven by Technology and AI
By 2030, the world is poised for significant changes, particularly in the healthcare and medical sectors, where the impact could be monumental. The healthcare landscape of this future era is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, fueled by technological […]
Poison in a Cup: Water Intoxication and the Risks of Hydration
Reports of people becoming ill as a result of water poisoning have increased and continue to capture our attention. Recently, a 35-year-old woman from Indiana died after drinking 64 ounces (about 2 litres) of water in just 20 minutes; three […]
Hot and Healthy: The Nutritional Marvels of Spicy Foods
Spicy foods have been a staple of human diets for hundreds of years, and their popularity is growing globally. Many Asian cuisines include spices, and spicy foods are favored throughout the region. With a plethora of spices to choose from […]
ESAs: Pets that Unleash the Power of Healing
Sadness, disappointment, and other emotions can have an unfavorable effect on one’s general health, and for pet owners, their pets provide emotional consolation to help them get through the day. However, there are some situations in which companion animals are […]
Healthy brain, healthy heart: unlocking multiorgan connection
There are an estimated 620 million people worldwide living with heart and circulatory diseases, with approximately 60 million people developing a heart or circulatory disease each year: The most common cardiovascular conditions are coronary (ischemic) heart disease (global prevalence estimated […]
Perimenopause and Menopause: Knowing What to Expect
By Prof Dr Nazimah Idris, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaeocology, IMU Healthcare, and Sin Yen Suan, certified Chinese medicine practitioner, IMU Healthcare Menopause is a phase in life often shrouded in mystery, especially among younger women who usually have no […]
Healthcare inequity: bridging the gap for marginalized sectors, poor economies
Disparities in accessing healthcare and receiving sufficient medical treatment have existed throughout history. Despite the advancement of modern medicine and medical technologies, as well as emergence of new information about illnesses and medical conditions, major discrepancies depending on factors such […]
Practical solution under the sun for myopia in children
Myopia is common in Asia Getting youngsters to spend more time outdoors is not a short-sighted plan. In fact, research show that the more time children spend outside, the better their eyesight. Vision impairments were once related with aging and […]
Resilience, digital media, and parental participation in youth mental health
According to Singapore’s first nationwide epidemiology study, the NUS Youth Epidemiology and Resilience (YEAR), resilience is defined as an individual’s skill and aptitude to prepare for, tolerate, adapt to, and progress in the face of adversities. The research focuses on […]
