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  • Diabetes Tied to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

    Diabetes Tied to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

    Adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) face substantially higher rates of sudden cardiac death (SCD) across all age groups, especially younger adults, according to findings from a Danish nationwide analysis.1

    Published in the…

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  • Jason Leow Joins FTI Consulting as Senior Managing Director

    Jason Leow Joins FTI Consulting as Senior Managing Director

    SINGAPORE, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Jason Leow as a Senior Managing Director within the firm’s Strategic Communications segment.

    Mr. Leow , who is based in Singapore, brings more than 25 years of experience in financial communications, C-suite advisory and stakeholder engagement across Asia, Europe and the United States. In his role at FTI Consulting, he will work closely with the Asia Leadership Team and the firm’s global Senior Managing Director group to drive growth across Southeast Asia and strengthen alignment within the firm’s international Strategic Communications network. His appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its strategic communications capabilities in the region, particularly in areas such as M&A, ESG, shareholder activism, crisis management and other high-stakes situations.

    “Jason’s leadership comes at a pivotal time as we accelerate our growth across Asia,” said Tom Evrard, Head of Southeast Asia Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting. “His reputation in the region is second to none, and his experience as both a journalist and an in-house communications leader gives him a unique ability to shape narratives and advise clients through complex situations. We’re thrilled to welcome him to FTI Consulting.”

    Beyond his regional leadership responsibilities, Mr. Leow will spearhead the acceleration of FTI Consulting’s insights and analytics offering in Asia, advancing data-driven strategies that enhance reputation management, executive visibility and strategic decision-making. He will also work closely with colleagues across the firm’s other business segments — including Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting and Corporate Finance & Restructuring — to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary support to clients facing critical challenges.

    Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Leow said, “Boards and CEOs in Southeast Asia are navigating an era of unprecedented scrutiny and complexity. I am excited to join FTI Consulting because of its unique ability to combine deep data analytics with strategic counsel. I look forward to deploying the firm’s full suite of capabilities to help leaders protect value during critical transitions and make confident, evidence-based decisions.”

    Mr. Leow is also the co-founder of The Doing Well Centre, a boutique advisory focused on executive coaching and organizational wellbeing. He holds multiple degrees and certifications in business, communications, ESG investing, and applied psychology, and serves on several boards including Aidha and the Arts House Group.

    About FTI Consulting
    FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of September 30, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

    FTI Consulting, Inc.
    200 Aldersgate
    Aldersgate Street
    London, EC1A 4HD

    Investor Contact:Mollie Hawkes
    +1.617.747.1791
    mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com

    Media Contact: Helen Obi
    +44 20 7632 5071
    helen.obi@fticonsulting.com

    Source: FTI Consulting, Inc.

     

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  • H5N1 outbreaks surge across the Americas – PAHO | The Transmission

    H5N1 outbreaks surge across the Americas – PAHO | The Transmission

    The Poultry Site The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported that avian influenza A(H5N1) continues to circulate in the Americas, with new outbreaks detected in birds, mammals, and sporadic human infections linked to exposure to the…

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  • Why Putin and Modi are meeting in Delhi

    Why Putin and Modi are meeting in Delhi

    Steve Rosenberg,Russia editor, in Delhiand

    Vikas Pandey,India editor

    AFP via Getty Images Russia's President Vladimir Putin (right) welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left), shaking hands, for an informal meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, 8 July 2024AFP via Getty Images

    Modi and Putin share a warm relationship

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting a two-day visit to India, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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  • Phil Upchurch, who played guitar with Donny Hathaway, dies at 84

    Phil Upchurch, who played guitar with Donny Hathaway, dies at 84

    Phil Upchurch, a prolific session musician who played guitar on records by artists such as Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway and George Benson, died Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. He was 84.

    His death was confirmed by his wife, Sonya…

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  • Doctors Guide: Psychiatrists | Tatler

    Doctors Guide: Psychiatrists | Tatler

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    Dr Jonathan Garabette

    For those navigating mood, anxiety, trauma or relationship-based issues, Dr Jonathan Garabette is the quietly brilliant psychiatrist everyone hopes to find….

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  • Doctors Guide: Allergists | Tatler

    Doctors Guide: Allergists | Tatler

    Morgan Roberts

    Dr Harsha Kariyawasam

    At the helm of the London Nose and Sinus Clinic on Weymouth Street, Dr Harsha Kariyawasam brings rare precision to the art of breathing well. One of the few UK physicians trained in Allergy, Medical Rhinology…

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  • Doctors Guide: Neurologists | Tatler

    Doctors Guide: Neurologists | Tatler

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    Prof Guy Leschziner

    A leading authority on sleep medicine and epilepsy, Prof Guy Leschziner is known for his rare ability to connect the dots between the medical, psychological and lifestyle factors that influence rest. For…

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  • Tatler Doctors Guide | Tatler

    Tatler Doctors Guide | Tatler

    Morgan Roberts

    Welcome to the Tatler Doctors Guide 2026.

    In an age where AI promises foolproof recommendations, it’s far too easy to overlook medicine’s unsung heroes. The latest algorithms won’t tell you about the modest, the discreet, and the…

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  • Children hit hardest as cases in Northern Ireland surge

    Children hit hardest as cases in Northern Ireland surge

    BBC A shot of a woman wearing navy medical scrubs. She has short black hair and has a stethoscope around her neck. She is standing in a hospital room which is out of focus behind her. BBC

    Dr Julie-Ann Maney says children are being hit hard by this year’s flu strain

    A paediatric emergency medicine consultant is seeing the “most severe influenza outbreak” she has experienced.

    Flu cases among adults and children across Northern…

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