FEATURES
Putting Patients First
What is an academic research organization and how does it benefit patients? We speak to Dr. Teoh Yee Leong, CEO of the Singapore Clinical Research Institute to find out more.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Aisa Mijeno
As part of our monthly Asia's Rising Scientists series, we talk to Aisa Mijeno, professor at De La Salle University—Lipa and co-founder & CEO of SALt.
Indonesia’s Biofuel Subsidies May Speed Up Forest Loss
Planned biofuel subsidies are expected to expand palm oil plantations in Indonesia, to the detriment of the country's forests.
Charging Your Mind: Electrifying Treatments For The Brain
Zaria Gorvett describes an ancient surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation that is gaining popularity as a treatment for neurologic and psychiatric disorders.
Better Devices, Big Demographics: Becton Dickinson In Asia
David Tan speaks to Mr. David Capes, vice-president of R&D for Greater Asia at Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), on the medical device giant’s expansion plans in Asia.
Six Facts About The 2015 Nepal Earthquake
Here are six facts about the Nepal earthquake which has already claimed 4,300 lives and left more than 8,500 injured.
Nepal Caught Unprepared For Disasters
A report published earlier this month showed that available seismic maps of Nepal are 20 years old.
10 Medical Devices That Changed The World
Medical devices may sound like a modern invention, but they in fact have helped us manage and treat diseases for centuries. Here are our top ten picks of medical gadgets that play a significant role in our lives, many of them so ubiquitous that we sometimes take them for granted.
Future Medicine: Healthcare In The Digital Age
From a device that beeps if it catches you slouching to the use of Google Glass during surgeries, here are the latest in wearable devices and digital healthcare.
