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Region 'must tackle ageing population'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/09/2024
» Bali - Governments of Asia-Pacific countries are being urged to come up with plans to cope with their rapidly ageing populations, as older people are expected to comprise nearly 20% of the regional population by 2050.
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
5 Facts About Non-Surgical Hair Transplant by Dr. Piya
Published on 07/09/2024
» Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind Cosmetic Surgery By Dr. Piya where we delve into the fascinating world of cosmetic surgery and answer all your pressing questions with the guidance of our esteemed expert, Dr. Piya Rungruxsiri,MD. Known affectionately as ‘Dr. Piya,’ he is not just a well-recognized name in the field of cosmetic surgery but also a board-certified plastic surgeon who has earned his credentials from the prestigious International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Siriraj Hospital Partners with Novo Nordisk for Chronic Disease Research
Published on 28/08/2024
» Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The aim is to promote collaboration in the study and research of medications for diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. This collaboration will also provide opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research and offers researchers more options in clinical studies. Additionally, this partnership also aims to facilitate training, joint research projects, and the exchange of innovative information and knowledge.
Siriraj and MIT Host Southeast Asia's First Aged Care Hackathon
Published on 23/08/2024
» Following two successful hackathons in the past two years, Siriraj Hospital is set to make history by collaborating with MIT Hacking Medicine, a student-led initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that has helped launch over 100 companies since its founding in 2010, for the third edition of its annual hackathon event.
Making roads healthier for travel
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» The world's cities are growing, and their roadways are becoming overwhelmed. Motor vehicles are the world's leading cause of death for people between the ages of 2 and 29, killing 1.2 million people and injuring up to 50 million annually, according to the World Health Organization's update on Dec 13, 2023.
Just not feasible
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/07/2024
» Re: "Chemical solution", (PostBag, July 25) and "Halting tilapia invasion 'a priority'", (BP, July 23).
NSTDA reveals crucial future technologies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2024
» Artificial muscles, engineered microbes and security robotics are among the top 10 technological advances to watch out for this year, as they will make an impact over the next 5-10 years, according to the National Science Technology and Development Agency (NSTDA).
Is cannabis a viable health option?
Oped, Published on 17/07/2024
» Cannabis has been known as a herbal plant with psychoactive effects for thousands of years. The herb has been used for both medical and recreational purposes. As the plant is addictive, several countries have categorised it as a narcotic drug.
Super-agers retain cognition through lifestyle, genetics
Life, Published on 16/07/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I keep hearing the term "super-ager", but the meaning isn't clear. I've heard it used about older adults who stay physically healthy, who live to be 100 or who have a good memory. Is there a definition? Is someone a super-ager because of lifestyle or genetics?