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Saving Forests Saves Human Lives
The Orang Sungai, or River People, are not the only ones directly impacted by decades-long reforestation along Sabah's Kinabatangan...
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Challenges of the Thai Healthcare System
Examining Thailand's current healthcare infrastructure, and attempts at tackling rise of non-communicable diseases among Thais.
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How Pharma Companies can Successfully Launch New Products
Although clinical differentiation is vital, there are also other metrics which have proven to consistently improve a new drug’s...
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What Trump’s Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Would Mean for Asia
US tariffs threaten Asia’s pharma exports, but regional innovation and collaboration could offer sustainable growth alternatives.
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Healthy Longevity in Southeast Asia: Just a Utopian Dream?
Longer life expectancy in Southeast Asia drives the need for seniors to have better quality of life, vitality and independence throughout their final years.
Apr 177 min read
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Kidney Transplant Issues in Malaysia: An Overview
There is a widening gap between organ demand and availability in Malaysia, while the struggle to reduce reliance on dialysis for end-stage r
Mar 117 min read
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Bridging Cancer Gaps in Southeast Asia
Despite advancements in cancer treatment, survival rates in Southeast Asia remain lower than in high-income countries (HICs)
Feb 127 min read
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Are Cities Making Us Fat?
Are our cities making us fat? The curse of the modern obesogenic environment in Southeast Asia
Jan 65 min read
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Lessons in Healthcare Access from the HIV/ AIDS Pandemic
The HIV/AIDS pandemic exposed global health inequalities and inspired transformative strategies that continue to shape healthcare access
Dec 16, 20246 min read
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How Public-Private Partnerships Tackle Southeast Asia’s Biggest Healthcare Challenges
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) may be the answer to boosting healthcare infrastructure and medical training to cope with the rising dema
Nov 17, 20247 min read
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World Psoriasis Day - Supporting Psoriasis Patients
Strong family support can help psoriasis patients manage their disease through better adherence to treatments while improving mental health.
Oct 28, 20246 min read
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Hypertension in Asia Requires a Regional Management Approach
The differences in clinical characteristics of hypertension in Asia, demands region-specific research and management approaches.
Oct 2, 20245 min read
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Fatty Liver Disease: A Growing Health Crisis in Southeast Asia
Fatty liver disease in Southeast Asia
Aug 26, 20247 min read
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Evolution of Healthcare Communications in Southeast Asia
The democratization of healthcare information has impacted the way healthcare communicators inform and educate consumers in the region.
Jul 31, 20246 min read
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Explaining Brain Tumours - From Diagnosis to Treatments
Despite diagnostic challenges, the prognosis for brain tumour patients has improved significantly in the last decade, owing to emerging ther
Jun 27, 20247 min read
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Why Asian Hypertension Patients Don't Take Their Medication
Poor medication adherence is a critical issue among hypertension patients and must be addressed to prevent more disastrous consequences.
Jun 7, 20247 min read
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The Shifting Tides of Liver Cancer in Southeast Asia
The cause for liver cancer in Asia is undergoing a transition from viral to non-viral factors, with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease emergi
May 16, 20246 min read
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Hidden in Plain Sight: the Chronic Kidney Disease Pandemic
The rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease signals an urgent need for immediate intervention.
Mar 28, 20247 min read
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Managing Rare Diseases from Ground Up in Asia
Improving awareness and treatment of rare diseases requires concerted effort from all stakeholders, particularly patient advocacy groups, to
Feb 29, 20248 min read
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The Patient Advocacy Landscape in Asia
Patients and their healthcare practitioners (HCPs) must see each other as partners to improve healthcare design and delivery, but increasing
Feb 6, 20246 min read
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Are the Holidays Still Merry for the Elderly?
Holidays are typically a season of joyous celebrations, when relatives return from abroad and families get together. However, they can...
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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How Singapore is Transforming Healthcare for the Ageing
Singapore leads the way for ASEAN in healthier ageing, with its move towards preventive healthcare
Nov 16, 20235 min read
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Meeting the Demand for Medical & Healthcare Communications
It's a good time to be in medical and healthcare communications In recent years we have seen unprecedented advances in medicines for all...
Sep 14, 20234 min read
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