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Scientists Find Common Genetic Loci For Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder

An international study has shown that common genetic loci contribute to a person’s risk of suffering from two mental illnesses: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Health

Doctors Manage Asthma In Pregnancy With Algorithm Against Inflammation Marker

An Australian-designed asthma management program has the potential to halve asthma attacks in pregnant women, the most common chronic medical disorder experienced by this group.

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Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Asia is going through a sleep crisis, worse than anywhere else in the world, leading to a growth in the market of sleep wearables. But how much do they help?
Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

Researchers and clinicians in Asia continue to advance prosthetic limb technology to make it more effective and accessible for patients in the region.
She’s Got It

A growing FemTech market in Asia is empowering women to manage their reproductive health.

Scientists Find Common Genetic Loci For Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder

Doctors Manage Asthma In Pregnancy With Algorithm Against Inflammation Marker

EDITOR’S PICK

Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

She’s Got It