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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Surviving serious brain and bodily injury, Takalah Tan finds purpose in being a beacon to others

CNA938 Rewind

A near-fatal road accident left Takalah Tan with severe brain and bodily injuries in the prime of his life. At 24, the former fitness buff and commando officer lost his memory and sense of who he was. But a re-discovered a poem he wrote when he was a teenager came back to save him from despair. Despite his memory deficits and physical challenges, Takalah built a new life for himself, one that has a more profound purpose — to be an inspiration to others going through their own adversities.

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CNA938 Rewind - Emergency or not, why do patients head straight to hospitals’ emergency departments?

Emergency departments at three public hospitals in Singapore reported longer waiting times, due to a high number of patients on Wednesday. The news came a day after health authorities said they were monitoring a rise in Covid-19 cases. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at the possible reasons patients are more inclined to visit emergency departments at hospitals despite the longer waiting times relative to the GP clinics even in non-emergency situations with Dr Ian Mathews, Senior Consultant, National University Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine 

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Bonds tumble, weaker US dollar, US-China trade relations

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Heron Lim, Assistant Director and Economist, Moody's Analytics

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CNA938 Rewind - Is the US$96 billion Qatar Airways deal the much-needed lifeline for beleaguered Boeing?

American plane maker Boeing has landed its largest-ever aircraft deal with Qatar Airways. The deal is a rare bright spot for the company who has not posted a profit since 2018. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out how much the record US$96 billion will help the beleaguered aerospace with Ellis Taylor, Asia Editor, Cirium

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How Sabrina Anis' ALS diagnosis helped her experience love more deeply

Sabrina Anis was in university when she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a condition that gradually affects a person's physical functions, including the ability to move, speak, eat and breathe. Sabrina, now in her-mid twenties, shares how she continues to find purpose and value in her journey, through the love she has experienced from her family and friends — and the care and concern she chooses to share with others around her. For more information about support resources for individuals with ALS and their families, you can visit www.mnda.org.sg

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: More than rhythm, dancing gave Lavania Rosie resilience and realness

Lavania Rosie says she's an introvert, but watching her dance, you wouldn't believe it. The founder of Dance Embassy has been using the activity to help build communities and empower individuals since 2012. Her own personal journey, since her youngest years, has been defined by dance — and it's seen her through some especially challenging periods in life. Lavania shares the most valuable lessons she's gained from her journey. 

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