Most long Covid symptoms clear up in a year for mild cases: study

13 Sept 04:04 Key points summarised by AI

A large Israeli study found that most long Covid symptoms, particularly for individuals with mild initial infections, resolve within a year, offering reassuring news.
The research, analyzing nearly two million medical records, identified common symptoms like loss of smell/taste, breathing problems, and 'brain fog' that predominantly cleared within 12 months.
The study also revealed that vaccinated patients had a lower risk of breathing problems, and children experienced fewer and quicker-resolving health issues compared to adults.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.