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A promising turn in the quest to treat long Covid
News, Published on 25/01/2024
» A study published this week in Science makes a compelling case that people with long Covid have a chronic imbalance in their immune response. The findings don't explain why that immune response is out of whack, and needs confirming in larger studies. Still, this is an important new piece to the vexing puzzle that is long Covid.
Surge in cases leads to over 10 fatalities
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/01/2024
» Cases of people catching the JN.1 sub-variant of the Omicron Covid-19 variant rose last week, resulting in an increase in hospitalisations and more than 10 deaths.
NVI, Thailand clarifies Long COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine misconceptions
Published on 24/01/2024
» National Vaccine Institute (NVI) and medical experts address inaccurate understanding about Long COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine adverse effects, emphasizing the need for accurate information dissemination by scientific evidence. In response to widespread misinformation about Long COVID-19 and the effects of COVID-19 vaccines, National Vaccine Institute (NVI), along with Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, medical specialists, national immunology experts, and the World Health Organization in Thailand, have jointly addressed these issues.
Vape usage among young teens surging
Published on 19/01/2024
» A national committee on tobacco has ordered stricter enforcement of laws against e-cigarette sales after a survey revealed that vaping among younger teens has increased more than fivefold.
Revolutionising Healthcare: Portable X-Ray Units for TB Detection
Published on 18/01/2024
» The Division of Tuberculosis of the Department of Disease Control, led by Dr. Phalin Kamolwat, Physician Advisory Level, Department of Disease Control, and Ms. Chutima Siripanumas, Medical Physician, Professional Level, along with Mrs. Piriya Rientrirat, Pharmacist, Division of Tuberculosis, received 16 "FDR Xair" ultra-portable digital X-ray units from Fujifilm.
Total premiums expected to reach B1tn by 2026
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) says the insurance sector expanded by 4.5% recently, with total insurance premiums expected to reach 1 trillion baht in 2026, up from 800-900 billion baht at present, according to secretary-general Chuchatr Pramoolpol.
Korat on high alert amid concerns of Zika outbreak
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/01/2024
» Nakhon Ratchasima: The province's public health authorities are bracing for a possible Zika virus outbreak, as at least 19 people have been infected across the lower Northeast region, the Office of Disease Prevention and Control for the 9th Region said on Monday.
Democracy riddle
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/01/2024
» Re: "Déjà vu as charter court weighs MFP ban", (Opinion, Jan 12).
Stingy on students
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/01/2024
» Re: "PM pledges new drive for 'zero dropouts'", (BP, Jan 11) and "Revamping child policy", (Editorial, Jan 10).
WHO sees 'incredibly low' Covid, flu vaccination rates
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» LONDON/CHICAGO - Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) and influenza are putting pressure on healthcare systems this winter, leading public health officials told Reuters.