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TAp63: A Novel Drug Target Candidate for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Upon understanding the mechanism behind the current MTX treatment commonly used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, researchers discovered another potential treatment option using TAp63 protein as a drug target. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune...

A New Hope for Those With Rare Type of Lung Cancer

An interview with Dr Lim Hwee Yong, specialist medical oncologist with Novena Cancer Centre. Asia is a diversified and densely populated region with around 4.75 billion people. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the leading cause...

The Shape of Your Wound Can Affect Healing

Recently published research uncovered that wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds due to certain cell dynamics and movement patterns. Wound healing—the process of repairing destroyed or damaged tissues—is of special interest to the medical...

Developing High-Resistant Starch for a Healthier Diet

Using biotechnology, scientists were able to develop healthier rice that could be essential in the diet of Type 2 diabetics. Rice is a major staple food for half of the world’s population, providing up to half of one’s daily energy intake....

Healthcare Week Boon for Medical Industry

Two flagship events attract global healthcare elites, affirming confidence in Hong Kong’s stronger role in the medical and healthcare sector in the region. Global healthcare sector leaders streamed into Hong Kong for the second International...

Asia Summit on Global Health Gathers 90+ Global Elites

The Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair showcases state-of-the-art healthcare solutions from 300 exhibitors. The second International Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), kicked off...

Advancing Research Needs to Enable a Hydrogen Economy

Climate change has been one of the constant challenges faced by the world today. World leaders and organisations are facing increasing pressure to fulfil global agreements on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 to mitigate the crisis. On that...

Learning From Bats to Fight Inflammation in Humans

A protein that helps bats survive viral diseases might offer lessons for developing new anti-inflammatory treatments. By studying the unusual ability of bats to host viruses without significant illness, scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have...

A New Technique to Better Diagnose Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy

By incorporating a combination of different fractal analysis methods, clinical diagnosis can be made more reliable and efficient. In India, there are currently about 76 million people with diabetes, and this number is expected to rise to over 132...

CPHI & PMEC China 2023 to See Surge From Pent up International Ingredients Demand

China recorded unprecedented improvement in its API manufacturing score in the 2022 end of year CPHI Survey. CPHI & PMEC China will open in June (19-21st) at the Shanghai New International Expo Center as international audiences return in search...

Fluorescence Imaging Unveils New Insights into Brain Cancer

A new study using advanced imaging technique sheds light on the role of neurons and immune cells in cancer growth and offers potential novel strategies for cancer therapy. Glioma is a common, highly aggressive brain cancer with low survival rate....

International Healthcare Week Returns to Showcase Hong Kong’s Strengths in Healthcare Innovation and Investment

The Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair help set new levels of collaboration for global healthcare industry. The second International Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the Hong Kong Trade...

Improving Prevention and Control of Raised Cholesterol

While there have been ongoing conversations around high blood cholesterol and cholesterol management over the last few years, progress has been slow in tackling this health issue. According to HPB’s National Population Health Survey 2020,1 high...

Record-Breaking Success at analytica Vietnam 2023 – Return of the Event Draws Largest Ever Crowd of Attendees and Participants.

The event hosted 582 conference delegates, plus tailored laboratory tours, and exhibitor forum workshops on the show floor. Messe München announces the successful conclusion of analytica Vietnam 2023, the premier international trade fair for...

Potential of Biotech in Transforming Cancer Therapeutics

Global biotech entrepreneur Vishal Doshi explores the potential of biotechnology in transforming cancer therapeutics. Moving beyond conventional cancer therapies, Vishal believes that innovations in precision oncology therapeutics can bridge the...

The Importance of Innovation to Improve Vaccine Equity and Access for Future Pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown science at its best as we witnessed the rapid development of vaccines, but it also spotlighted the challenges of inequity and the deployment of these vaccines to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As we enter...

analytica Vietnam 2023: The Largest Gathering of Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology Professionals in Southeast Asia

The three-day event will consist of exhibits, a world-class conference, forums and tutorials, a pre-event laboratory tour, a buyer-seller program, a networking night and hosted buyer delegations from Laos and Cambodia. The 7th analytica Vietnam 2023...

Valorisation of Spent Barley Grains Project in Singapore Adopted as Part of APEC Working Group Plans – APEC POLICY PARTNERSHIP ON FOOD SECURITY (PPFS)

Singapore startup, KosmodeHealth's valorisation of Spent Barley Grains (SBG) into functional foods to address the issue of food sustainability & security was recently adopted into the work plan of PPFS WG1, albeit a reference project amongst 21...

It’s Time We Talk About Gender Inequality in AFib in Asia-Pacific!

Atrial Fibrillation is a growing epidemic in Asia Pacific. A recent report by Biosense Webster, endorsed by the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), has revealed a gender-based disparity in AFib. Women with AFib suffer a greater burden of...

Medtec China Brings Together 850 Suppliers and 40,000+ Buyers for Every Part of the Medical Device Development Cycle

According to a report released by Roland Berger, the medical device market in China was expected to reach RMB 958.2 billion in 2022, with a compound growth rate of 17.5% in the past 7 years. The rapid and vigorous development of the medical device...

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TAp63: A Novel Drug Target Candidate for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Upon understanding the mechanism behind the current MTX treatment commonly used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, researchers discovered another...

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A New Hope for Those With Rare Type of Lung Cancer

An interview with Dr Lim Hwee Yong, specialist medical oncologist with Novena Cancer Centre. Asia is a diversified and densely populated region with...

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The Shape of Your Wound Can Affect Healing

Recently published research uncovered that wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds due to certain cell dynamics and movement patterns. Wound...

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Developing High-Resistant Starch for a Healthier Diet

Using biotechnology, scientists were able to develop healthier rice that could be essential in the diet of Type 2 diabetics. Rice is a major staple...

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