diabetes
Tweaking The Specificity Of Economically Important Enzymes
The synthesis of chiral amines, building blocks of several pharmaceutical drugs, could be made easier with a better understanding of the enzymes involved.
3SBio Acquires Zhejiang Wansheng For US$85 Million
The acquisition of Zhejiang Wansheng expands 3SBio's product offerings in the dialysis, diabetes and dermatology markets.
Mini-Pig Study: Inflammation May Drive Diabetic Kidney Injury
A study in pigs has uncovered the mechanistic link between diet, diabetes and kidney failure.
Taxing By The Pound
As Asia transitions from battling infectious microbes to battling the bulge, can a controversial 'fat tax' in Japan keep waistlines under control?
Diabetes Screening In India Predicted To Be Ineffective
Large-scale diabetes screening would be hampered by a high false positive rate if glucometer-based screening tools are used, according to simulations.
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.
Stem Cell-Based Drug Granted Chinese Patent
The bone marrow-based drug is indicated for the treatment of critical limb ischemia, a common complication of diabetes.
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.
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.
