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Study: Tripling Tobacco Taxes Could Prevent 200m Premature Deaths
Tripling tobacco tax globally would prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers say.
Compound From Chinese Herb Fights Chronic Pain
A plant used for centuries as a pain reliever in Chinese medicine has been found effective at alleviating pain, according to researchers.
NEJM: Asia’s Share Of Global R&D Expenditure Rises
A new report in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that Asia's share of R&D spending grew from 18 percent to 24 percent from 2007 to 2012.
Gene Mutation Links Asian & European Ancestors
A new study has shown how a specific mutation in the SLC24A5 gene provides evidence of shared ancestry of Asians with Europeans.
Hepalink To Acquire Scientific Protein Laboratories
Shenzhen Hepalink Pharma is set to acquire Scientific Protein Laboratories, a manufacturer and supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Alvogen Partially Acquires Lotus Pharma For US$200 Million
Lotus Pharmaceutical has signed a deal with US-based drug maker Alvogen Group Inc, allowing Alvogen to acquire 60 percent of its shares.
Chugai Opens Sales Office In China Medical City
Chugai has opened an import, sales and marketing subsidiary in China Medical City.
Genetic Marker Predicts Severity Of H7N9 Flu, Study
Researchers have discovered a genetic marker that can accurately predict which patients will experience more severe H7N9 flu.
TaiGen’s Nemonoxacin Receives US FDA Fast Track Designation
TaiGen Biotech's nemonoxacin has received fast track designation and Qualified Infectious Disease Product status by the US FDA.
