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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 the feasibility and likely impact of the government’s announced 20-year plan...

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...

Dec 166 min read

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

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Nov 177 min read

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

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Oct 286 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.

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Oct 25 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.

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Aug 267 min read

Fatty Liver Disease: A Growing Health Crisis in Southeast Asia

Fatty liver disease in Southeast Asia

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Jul 316 min read

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.

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Jun 277 min read

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

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Jun 77 min read

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.

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May 166 min read

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

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Mar 287 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.

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Feb 298 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

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Feb 66 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

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Dec 29, 20235 min read

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...

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Nov 16, 20235 min read

How Singapore is Transforming Healthcare for the Ageing

Singapore leads the way for ASEAN in healthier ageing, with its move towards preventive healthcare

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Sep 14, 20234 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...

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Aug 24, 20235 min read

Bedside Manners in Aesthetic Practice

Effective communication is a crucial aspect of any clinical practice, especially one specialising in aesthetic medicine. While effective...

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Jul 31, 20237 min read

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'...

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Jun 30, 20236 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,...

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May 29, 20237 min read

Should Nurses Deliver Aesthetic Treatments in Asia?

Qualified nurses in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK) are permitted to perform minimally-invasive treatments on patients,...

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Apr 18, 202310 min read

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...

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