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ZAI Lab Licenses Respiratory Disease Drugs From Sanofi

ZAI Lab has acquired the license for two pre-clinical drugs for chronic respiratory diseases.

Is China’s 50% C-Section Rate Too High?

A commentary examines the reasons behind China's unusually high cesarean delivery rates.

PW Medtech Acquires Tianxinfu For US$130 Million

PW Medtech expands its capabilities in medical devices with the acquisition of Beijing Tianxinfu Medical Appliance Co.

Japan’s Universities Top Asia-Pac in 2014 ARWU Rankings

The University of Tokyo and Kyoto University retain their position as top in Asia-Pacific, ranked 21st and 26th respectively.

Combined Test Detects Deadly Fungus

By combining two methods, scientists have developed a more sensitive and specific test for invasive aspergillosis.

Fosun Commits US$111 Million To Partnership With Public Hospital

The partnership between Fosun and Taizhou Muncipal Hospital will add approximately 2,000 new hospital beds to serve the residents of Taizhou.

Climate Change Could Undermine Food Security

Taking into account the effects of both climate change and air pollution, researchers predict that the resulting fall in global food production will cause a 30 percent increase in undernourishment.

Agreen Acquisition Enhances CBMG’s T-Cell Portfolio

China's Cellular Biomedicine Group acquires Agreen for US$3.38 million in cash in addition to stock units.

3SBio Licenses DiNonA’s Anti-Leukemia Treatment

3SBio and DiNonA will develop Leukotuximab, an anti JL-1 antibody indicated for the treatment of acute leukemia.