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Editorial | Medical insurance review a timely move for a sector under pressure
Hong Kong's medical insurance sector is walking something of a tightrope of late, buffeted by an ageing population and increasing demands from international markets. Finding a healthy balance will be vital for the city's growth as a global…
How Compounded Medications Are Made: A Step-by-Step Guide
Compounded medications are customized medications prepared by licensed pharmacists to meet the requirements of a single patient, which cannot be met using mass-produced pharmaceuticals. It begins with an eligible prescription with special…
Malaysia's 'shielded' medical tourism sector to benefit from Iran war's impact
Malaysia 's medical tourism sector could receive a boost amid the widening conflict in the Middle East as potential patients look for safer alternatives in Asia, according to a private healthcare company. Dubai, the main medical hub in the region…
Monteris Medical wraps up US$28M in Series E funding round
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Best medical coverage insurance in India: How much cover is enough?
The most common mistake I observe among first-time health insurance buyers is this: they treat the sum insured like a target to be met rather than a shield to be tested. “I have five lakh cover. That should be enough,” they say. In my…
Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is taking steps to sharply restrict who's eligible for medical assistance in dying. Smith's United Conservative Party government introduced a bill Wednesday stipulating that only those likely to die of…
Draisaitl Injury: Medical Expert Sheds Light on Mystery Ailment
The operative word regarding the Leon Draisaitl injury is “mum.” The Edmonton Oilers have been quite skittish about revealing any sort of concrete information on the star center's actual injury situation. The official position has…
Canadian Medical Association seeking to intervene on Saskatchewan pronoun case
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has applied to intervene in the ongoing pronoun case in Saskatchewan. In a release issued on Tuesday, the CMA stated that it would like to intervene before the Supreme Court in the landmark case between the…
The Unexpected Mental Health Effect of GLP-1 Medications
By now, you can probably list off the potential perks of going on a GLP-1 receptor agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound in your sleep. These medications can support blood sugar management, weight loss, and cardiovascular health, among many other…
Merritt father warns others after medical emergency involving his young son - Okanagan
A Merritt, B.C., father is warning others about the danger of tick bites after a serious medical emergency involving his young son. “Sheer panic,” is how Jamie Stevens describes the emotion he felt at the time. The Merritt boy woke up…
Fitbit's AI Coach Improves Sleep Tracking, Can Soon Read Your Medical Records
Fitbit's AI-powered Personal Health Coach is designed to give you more personalized guidance, and various new upgrades are coming to help improve sleep and better understand your medical history. Fitbit's AI Personal Health Coach is in a public…
U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it 'unprecedented' - National
An outbreak of meningitis B in the U.K. that has killed a university and a high school student in southeast England is “unprecedented,” said Britain's chief medical advisor. The number of confirmed cases of invasive meningitis in…
Fitbit improves sleep tracking and adds an AI coach that uses your medical history
Fitbit is pushing its app closer to a full health companion. Starting next month, you'll be able to connect your medical records, giving its AI coach access to lab results, prescriptions, and past visits. The same update also improves sleep…
Match Week Is a Scam That Exploits Medical Residents
Every third Friday in March, the American medical establishment celebrates Match Day. There are media walls emblazoned with school logos, clusters of balloons, and an unseen algorithm that calculates the perfect distribution of thousands of medical…
Your medical history is coming to Fitbit whether you're ready or not
Fitbit can now tell the difference between actually sleeping and just lying awake. Google says Fitbit's sleep tracking algorithms are now 15% more accurate, with better detection of wake-ups, naps, and sleep stages. Medical records are coming to…
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