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When we were children, if we fell while learning to walk, it seemed that mothers only had to rub the painful spot and whisper 'pain, pain, fly away' for the physical hurt to magically vanish. MIT neuroscientists have now identified the precise neural mechanism behind this phenomenon.
The Central Epidemic Command Center of the Republic of China announced today (the 28th) that, considering the slowing of the domestic epidemic and the stable prevalence of respiratory infectious diseases, and to balance epidemic prevention, the economy, and social operations while maintaining domestic epidemic prevention capacity and effectively controlling risks, after a comprehensive assessment of the epidemic situation, it will moderately relax epidemic prevention measures such as mask-wearing starting December 1.
Recently a palm-sized sleep aid device (sleep aid machine) has appeared on the market, claiming to use the CES microcurrent recommended by medical experts, allowing users to shake off insomnia troubles, enhance sleep quality and fall asleep faster, even making people look better and feel full of energy all day.
On September 16, ROC year 111, the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China issued a "Recall Classification Level 2" drug recall notice regarding the Japanese-specific intestinal and diarrhea medicine "DOKUYU SEIROGAN" sold by "Dokuyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." and "'KYOKUTO' SEIROGAN" (also called 征露丸) sold by "Chung Jung Trading Co., Ltd." Because the main ingredient content of the drugs in the batches listed deviated from specifications, a recall was initiated.
Stiff shoulders and neck from sitting too long and lower back soreness are common complaints of modern people. This article deeply analyzes the medical principle by which TENS units block pain signals through gate control theory, and covers the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "recognize, check, use" principle, electrode pad selection, and the 12 major absolutely contraindicated groups such as pacemaker wearers and pregnant women.
People who have received the Medigen vaccine and have an urgent need to travel abroad may bring relevant supporting documents in person to a contracted hospital designated by their county or city government health bureau that provides vaccination services, and book an appointment to receive AZ, BNT (Comirnaty) or Moderna.
The worst part of traveling during consecutive holidays is motion sickness by car, boat and plane. The FDA of the Ministry of Health and Welfare reminds us: motion sickness medicine only works if taken at the right time! An in-depth analysis of the pharmacology of antihistamines and scopolamine patches, the golden time to take medicine before departure, contraindications for glaucoma and prostate enlargement, and four major safety rules to avoid combining with cold and sleeping medicines.
Feeling dizzy and nauseous when traveling by car, boat or plane? How to help yourself during pregnancy morning sickness or gastrointestinal discomfort? An in-depth analysis of the anti-vomiting neural principle of the "Neiguan acupoint" on the Pericardium Meridian of Hand Jueyin, with a step-by-step guide to the three-finger precise point-location method and 5-minute deep-pressing technique — relieve motion sickness and nausea quickly without drugs.
Hair dyeing has become a fashion trend, but how do you balance a brilliant look with scalp health? This article deeply deconstructs the FDA-announced verification regulations for 116 hair dye ingredients, the "5 Steps for Hair Dyeing," the standard procedure for the 48-hour skin allergy test before dyeing, as well as scalp isolation and the 3-month safety interval!
As the COVID-19 alert level rises to Level 3 and possibly Level 4, many companies have begun split-shift controls or launched work-from-home (WFH) arrangements and other epidemic-prevention measures.
The New Taipei City Government conducted a special "lockdown simulation" war game in April last year. Once large-scale community transmission occurs in the city, a Level 4 alert will be activated. At that time, residents in the area will need to isolate at home for at least 21 days, and outings will be controlled by the last digit of their ID number, with each person allowed to go out to buy daily necessities only 3 times a week. At the same time, the 136 external bridges, important roads, and stations will be controlled around the clock, in the hope of minimizing the spread of the virus through "high control, low activity."
In response to the massive spread of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (abbreviated as COVID-19) in the Taiwan region, even the Kinmen area autonomously set up rapid test stations at the airport, and the whole country has entered a Level 3 alert state.
On May 15, 1933 (ROC year 22), The New York Times published an obituary titled "CHINA: Tortoise-Pigeon-Dog" introducing the Chinese longevity elder Li Ching-Yuen.
On February 26 of the 110th year of the Republic of China (2021), the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China announced the latest list of recipients for the publicly funded vaccine that can prevent infection with COVID-19. Based on occupational risk needs and the public's health status, they are divided into ten priority tiers.
On January 5, 2021 (ROC year 110), the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China issued a "Class II recall" drug recall notice concerning "Kespol 75% Ethanol Solution," a skin and hand cleaning, disinfection and sterilization product (200 ml bottle) sold by Golden Spirit Enterprise Co., Ltd. exclusively through medical institution channels. After the manufacturer voluntarily reported that the drug in the affected batch was found in its 12th-month ongoing stability test to have impurity levels exceeding the originally approved specification, the product was voluntarily recalled following evaluation.
Mt. Jade (Mt. Yu-Shan) is the highest peak on the island of Taiwan within the territory of the Republic of China, and also the highest peak in East Asia. Whenever humans climb mountains above 2,000 meters in elevation, they may experience dangerous altitude sickness reactions. How to avoid altitude sickness is one of the essential pieces of knowledge every climber needs.
On December 4, 2020 (ROC year 109), the Food and Drug Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare issued a Class 2 drug recall notice for 'SYMITEC F.C. TABLETS 10MG,' a rhinitis and allergy medication sold by S.D. Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The manufacturer voluntarily reported that during the 24-month stability testing of the batch in aluminum foil packaging, related degradation substances exceeded the originally approved specifications, and the product was voluntarily recalled after evaluation.
The Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China issued a "Class II Recall" drug recall announcement on December 4, 2020, regarding the cough and asthma medication "Asthlax Tablets 'H.S.'" sold by "Hwa Hsing Chemical Pharmaceutical Works Co., Ltd." Following the manufacturer's proactive report that the tablets of the batch in question had spots on their appearance, the drug was proactively requested for recall after evaluation.
As the peak infectious period of COVID-19 returns, the Central Epidemic Command Center has ruled that from December 2020 people entering eight categories of venues, including medical care, public transport, retail, education, spectator venues, leisure and entertainment, religious sites, and government offices, must wear a mask. Failure to comply is a violation punishable by a fine of up to NT$15,000.
