AI in Public Hospitals: Malaysia’s Health Ministry will pilot AI tools in selected hospitals first, aiming to automate clinical documentation and upgrade digital infrastructure before scaling up nationwide. Hearing Loss Prevention: Audiologists warn that everyday habits—especially loud noise exposure—can permanently damage inner-ear hair cells, with hearing loss increasingly showing up in younger people too. Cancer Care Logistics: A new algorithm may help some cancer patients suspected of pulmonary embolism avoid CT scans, though guidelines remain cautious. Alzheimer’s Treatment Access: New data suggest a once-weekly subcutaneous lecanemab initiation could match IV exposure for early Alzheimer’s, with maintenance already approved. Weight-Loss Drug Safety: UK pharmacists caution that the new oral Wegovy pill still requires strict prescription guidance and proper assessment—“needle-free” doesn’t mean risk-free. Access Under Pressure: A study links retail pharmacy closures to worsening medication access in low-income and rural communities, raising “pharmacy desert” concerns. Healthcare Workforce & Infrastructure: Tamil Nadu appointed 2,144 healthcare professionals and inaugurated Rs 140 crore in medical infrastructure in Chennai. Infection Control at Scale: Nuffield Health pursued ANTT Gold Accreditation across 92 clinical sites to standardize infection prevention. Ebola Travel Restrictions: The US will block Americans in Congo from immediate travel home amid the widening Ebola outbreak. Post-acute Tech Deal: Frazier Healthcare Partners agreed to acquire MatrixCare from ResMed, targeting innovation in out-of-hospital EHR for post-acute care.