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7 Must-Read Stories In October 2013
Seven interesting and captivating articles from the October 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
A*STAR, NUS Launch S$148m Center For Nutrition Research
NUS and A*STAR have launched the S$148 million Singapore Center for Nutritional Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Human Development.
Dextrose Gels To Help Prevent Brain Damage In Newborns
A New Zealand study has found that cheap dextrose gels could be used to treat low blood sugar in newborns.
WHO Report: One In Five Chinese Adults Have Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious public health problem in China affecting at least one in five adults, says a new WHO report.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2013
Here are seven must-read articles from the September 2013 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine.
China’s Pharma Scandal And The Ethics Of The Global Drug Market
Scientists, clinicians and regulators are worried that tainted and counterfeit medicines are potentially being manufactured in China.
Norgine, Takeda Receive NDA Approval For OBLEAN Tablets 120mg In Japan
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved an NDA for OBLEAN® Tablets 120mg for the treatment of obesity with complications.
Brain Atrophy Linked With Cognitive Decline In Diabetes
Cognitive decline in people with Type 2 Diabetes is likely due to brain atrophy like that seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
The Danger Of Having Too Few Gut Bacteria
An international team of scientists have found that having too few gut bacteria is associated with increased risk of obesity and diabetes.
