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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.
2 days ago9 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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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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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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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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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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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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World Immunisation Week: Anti-Vaccine Misinformation
Anti-vaccine misinformation, the viral threat confounding medical science Vaccines and vaccination programmes have been one of the most...
Apr 18, 202310 min read
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World Kidney Day - Chronic Kidney Disease & Kidney Cancer in Southeast Asia
On World Kidney Day, we examine the diseases that impair the function of the kidneys such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney...
Mar 10, 20236 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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The Myopia Epidemic - What it Means for Asia
A minimum standard of care is expected to be implemented around the globe for myopia, a condition which is projected to affect more than 50%
May 18, 20227 min read
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Prioritising on Pandemic Preparedness
COVID-19 social-distancing and travel restrictions have begun to ease or lift in some countries, but the scientific and medical...
Apr 19, 20226 min read
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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.
Jul 15, 202115 min read
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The Impact of Ageing Populations on Economies and Healthcare Systems
The difference between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, and why it is important to reduce the burden of cardiovascular...
Jun 7, 20215 min read
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Rethinking Healthcare for 21st Century Challenges
How to prepare for 21st century challenges for healthcare systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
May 18, 20213 min read
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