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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...


Challenges of the Thai Healthcare System
Examining Thailand's current healthcare infrastructure, and attempts at tackling rise of non-communicable diseases among Thais.


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...


Why it Matters Who Gets GLP-1 Based Receptor Agonists in Southeast Asia
Uneven access to GLP-1 agonists risk widening existing health gaps unless a balance is struck between affordability, clinical need and responsible prescribing.
Dec 9, 20256 min read


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 17, 20257 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Best Practices in Pain Management from Singapore
Emulating countries like Australia, pain specialists in Singapore are adopting a more comprehensive framework for effectively triaging,...
Jun 30, 20236 min read


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


What the Boom in Aesthetic Medicine Means for Young Doctors
The aesthetic medicine market in Asia-Pacific is poised for accelerated growth in the coming decade, so how can young physicians thrive...
Nov 23, 20224 min read


Don't Give in to Despair - Restore Rainforests Now
The devastating effects of rapid and uncontrolled deforestation can be reversed, but only if we start now. According to the World...
Sep 13, 20226 min read


It Takes a Village - The Future of Youth Mental Health
Experts say it takes a village to normalise conversation on mental health issues and improve youths' access to mental health support....
Sep 7, 20226 min read


Is it Business as Usual for Post-Pandemic MICE?
How the adoption of digital technology and inflation is expected to shape and affect the MICE industry as travel restrictions ease up. As...
Aug 23, 20225 min read


Science-based Medicine & its Link to Rainforests
As human beings evolve, we have become more and more removed from the very means that sustain us. And we’re suffering for it. When...
Jun 24, 20225 min read


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


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


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


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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