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Putting The Brakes On Myasthenia Gravis

Targeting immune checkpoint proteins could slow the progress of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes serious weakening of the muscles.

Tasuku Honjo Wins 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Professor Tasuku Honjo was recognized for his discovery of PD-1, which paved the way for modern cancer immunotherapy.

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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.

Putting The Brakes On Myasthenia Gravis

Tasuku Honjo Wins 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

EDITOR’S PICK

Can Tech Help You Sleep Better?

Amputees Get A Leg Up With New Tech

She’s Got It