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Riceberry could help restore hair
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2025
» Researchers from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University are expanding a joint study into the use of Riceberry-derived compounds to address hair loss and premature greying, with a full clinical trial expected to begin early next year.
Ministry signs contract to buy long-acting antibody drug
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/07/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday signed a procurement agreement with AstraZeneca for 257,500 doses of the long-acting antibody drug Evusheld, which boosts Covid-19 immunity in patients with low immunity levels.
UHC adds gene test for breast cancer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2022
» Now that the cost of testing for an inherited gene variant that significantly increases a woman's risk of breast cancer is covered under the universal health coverage (UHC) scheme, the country's ability to detect the disease earlier will improve vastly, health experts claim.
Govt to boost medical arsenal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/11/2021
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to procure two types of oral Covid-19 antiviral medicine for use in Thailand to fight Covid-19 along with other treatments and vaccines.
Dept backs pulled green chiretta study
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/08/2021
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine defended its study on the use of Andrographis paniculata, also known as green chiretta, to treat Covid-19 patients -- saying the herb can help patients with mild symptoms recover, despite the study's authors deciding not to publish it due to a statistical error.
Next-level noodles
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/06/2019
» A staple for millions of Asian workers, students and many others living abroad, instant noodles are the region's favourite comfort food. In the cupboards of shacks and mansions alike, you'll find cups and pouches ready to be mixed with water and served. And competition in the market is fierce.