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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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Tackling the Stigma of Chronic Illness
With sustained support and strong advocacy, patients can rise above stigma associated with chronic disease, and even reclaim their lives
May 296 min read
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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.
Apr 229 min read
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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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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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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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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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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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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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ASEAN: Bridging Gaps in Access to Healthcare with Digitalisation
Digitalisation and big data are playing an increasingly crucial role in connecting healthcare stakeholders and bridging gaps in patients'...
Jul 31, 20237 min read
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Vaccine Equity: Lessons from COVID-19
A look at factors enabling the unprecedented rapid development and subsequent rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, and lessons on improving...
Jan 27, 20238 min read
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