The ABCs of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are the make-or-break stage of a drug’s long journey from initial discovery to eventual commercialisation. What happens in clinical trials? Who are involved? Why is the failure rate...
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What’s in a Name of a Clinical Trial?
SUNRISE, BATMAN and GEMSTONE, who comes up with these names? by Lim Guan Yu Clinical trials are research studies conducted to investigate potential treatments such as a new drug compound and its...
How the Largest Birds on Earth and Their Strong Immune Systems Lead to a Breakthrough in Antibody Technology Research
Ostrich antibody may just be the breakthrough technology needed in the biotechnological world. From daily commercialised products for prevention to promising findings in diagnostic and therapeutic,...
Preparing Students for Jobs That Do Not Exist Now
In the age of artificial intelligence, how should you nurture talents for future careers that are unknown? In this article, Prof Roland Chin also shares the role of liberal arts education in...
Transitioning Between Academia and Industry in the Life Science Sector
Duke-NUS Medical School researchers say the key to transitioning successfully between academia and industry is to highlight skills in teamwork and meeting deadlines. by Lim Guan Yu One of the most...
Renal Complications of Oxalate Disorders
Improving our understanding of oxalate disorders may provide an opportunity to target the gut to treat kidney stone disease. by Dr Annamaria Kausz and Dr Zhiqun Zhang Hyperoxaluria, or excess urinary...
Patient Misconceptions About Opioids
Cancer pain is not a fatality – as long as patients don’t reject the remedy. by Dr Gouri Shankar Bhattacharyya Throughout Asia, 75 percent of cancer patients suffer from advanced cancers. Pain...
Cannabis: From Seed to Product
We take you through the various life stages of a cannabis plant from seed to harvest and post-harvest processing steps. by Lim Guan Yu The grass is greener for the cannabis market. Medical cannabis...
The Medical Cannabis Landscape
Legal cannabis is opening up but research is the key to long term earnings. by Dr Sean Hall There are some contradictory trends around increasing legalisation of cannabis around the world. Easier...
Just in Time for the New Year: Medical Marijuana
Marijuana or cannabis, most commonly referred to as weed and pot, is often associated with the unruly use of drugs. Yet, how many recognise the use of marijuana for medical purposes? We take a closer...
Taiwan Medical Tourism
Known as a popular tourist destination in Asia, Taiwan is promoting its medical tourism industry. Read on to find out two hospitals with different specialties. Taiwan is known for its popular...