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Exclusive: Zac Hollis Resigns as VinFast Executive in Short Tenure
Three months into joining Vietnamese EV major VinFast, Zac Hollis, Sales Operations Director for Asia region has resigned from the company. This was his second short stint at a global car company in less than two years. Sources say Hollis resigned from the company citing personal reasons. Before joining VinFast,…
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Ensuring Access: The Right to Newborn Hearing Screening
To our valued readers, this article continues and expands our ongoing series dedicated to exploring the critical issues surrounding auditory health. In our previous instalments, we delved into noise-induced hearing loss, its impact on early childhood development, and the significant strides made in diagnostic and intervention strategies. Building on that…
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Poliovirus Nearing Extinction in Pakistan and Afghanistan, Health Specialists Report
Global eradication efforts have “cornered” polio in a “few pockets” of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two countries where the virus continues to paralyze children. Experts hailed the progress being made in tackling the “outbreak-prone” disease during a virtual briefing last week to mark a decade since India was…
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The Rise of Plant-Based Protein: Exploring Its Growing Popularity
No matter what diet you’re on, protein is one of the most important parts. And with the popularity of vegan lifestyles at an all time high, people sometimes wonder if it’s possible to have a protein-rich vegan diet. According to Dr Nikita Suresh, nutrition consultant at Fast&Up, a leading homegrown…
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Eyestem Set to Commence Clinical Trials for Groundbreaking Eye Disorder Therapy
Eyestem, a cell therapy company, on Tuesday announced that it has received approval from India’s Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) to commence human trials for Eyecyte RPE. According to the company’s press statement, the therapy is aimed at combating geographic atrophy arising from dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “The…
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Assessing the Safety of Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries
Stem cell therapy can be a safe option for people suffering from hard-to-treat traumatic spinal cord injuries, according to results of a phase 1 clinical trial revealed on Monday. The trial, published by the Mayo Clinic in the US, showed that stem cells that are derived from a patient’s own…
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The Potential of Acupuncture in Slowing Down the Ageing Process
Ageing is an unavoidable change in life and its connection with acupuncture has been talked about for a while. Acupuncture is a system of medical treatment based on applying small thin needles or pressure to specific points in the body to treat pain. It is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine.…
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First Glimpse: Human Brain Captured in World’s Most Powerful MRI Scans
‘Iseult’, the world’s most powerful MRI scanner, is expected to provide a better understanding of its functioning and of certain diseases. The world’s most powerful MRI scanner has delivered its first images of human brains, reaching a new level of precision that is hoped will shed more light on our…
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Contrast Injection Lines Market Size to Worth USD 10.27 Bn By 2033
The global contrast injection lines market size was valued at USD 5.93 billion in 2023 and is expected to be worth around USD 10.27 billion by 2033, notable at a CAGR of 5.70% from 2024 to 2033. Key Takeaways North America contributed more than 38% of market share in 2023.…
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