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New digital platform a game-changer for drug allergies
News, Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has launched "Phukphan" as a digital platform to collect the results of genetic tests that determine how people respond to drugs, in a field known as pharmacogenomics.
Committee to study impact of longer drinking hours
News, Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 20/02/2024
» The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee will set up a panel to study the proposal to extend alcohol sales hours, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Motels under strict monitoring to ensure safe Valentine's Day
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Mongkol Bangprapa and Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 14/02/2024
» Screening of people visiting motels and night-time entertainment venues will be more stringent to ensure the safety of minors on Valentine's Day, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
BioThai wary of gene-edited crops move
News, Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 11/02/2024
» BioThai is urging the government to exercise caution on any decision regarding gene-editing crops following the European Parliament decision last week to give them the green light, which also came with strict regulations.
BDMS touts AI's role in cancer treatment
News, Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 05/02/2024
» Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in reducing the mortality rate of lung cancer, according to the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS).
Fossil findings point to ancient sea
News, Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 01/02/2024
» Ancient marine animal fossils dating back more than 250 million years have been found in Phetchabun, not far from Si Thep ancient town.
Survey highlights risks of tabletop BBQ dining
Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 30/01/2024
» Public health authorities say a survey has exposed five health risks diners face when sitting down to a self-cooked restaurant tabletop barbecue.
Teachers to be trained to tackle mental illness among students
Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 21/01/2024
» The Public Health Ministry recently launched Kru Care Jai, a training programme that aims to develop and empower teachers' skills in preventing mental health problems among students, as statistics showed that Thai youth are at risk of mental illness, 17% of whom are likely to harm themselves.
Robots to speed up service at Chulalongkorn Hospital
News, Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 19/01/2024
» King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and the Thai Red Cross Society have deployed robots to speed up the administrative process in its outpatient department in an effort to improve public services.
Smoking pot ‘may require doctor’s note’
Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 17/01/2024
» Smoking cannabis is likely to require a permit from a doctor, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew, who says his new cannabis bill differs from a failed predecessor as it will be very clear on how to use the plant for medical treatment.