public health
No More Waiting: Tackling Viral Hepatitis In Asia
From detecting hidden cases to enabling early treatment, here’s how clinical lab diagnostics play a crucial role in overcoming the threat of viral hepatitis.
Waste Not, Want Not: Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variants In Wastewater
To better track SARS-CoV-2 variants, scientists have developed a quicker, cheaper method for detecting the virus in wastewater. Here's how they did it.
How China Beat Malaria
After four consecutive years of recording zero local cases, China is officially malaria-free—thanks to an innovative rapid reporting and response model.
Asian Scientist Magazine’s May 2021 Roundup
From ancient Indonesian caves to the unexplored Martian terrain, Asia’s scientists are making discoveries with vast implications for our world and beyond.
Dengue: A Tale Of Two Lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdown measures decreased the rate of dengue among migrant workers but raised it in Singapore’s general population.
Asian Health Leaders Recognized On BBC’s 100 Women List
For their pioneering efforts amid COVID-19, three health experts from Pakistan, Singapore and South Korea were named to the BBC’s annual 100 Women list.
Children And Superspreaders As Transmitters Of COVID-19
Most people infected with COVID-19 did not transmit the disease, but those that did tended to be superspreaders, according to a large study conducted in India.
The Curious Case Of Asia’s COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Why is the COVID-19 death rate in Asia three times lower than that of Europe? Lim XiaoZhi examines some possible reasons.
In Sickness & In Health: Married Couples Share Susceptibility To Heart Disease
Wives of men with major cardiovascular disease risk factors—namely hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia—are more likely to suffer from the same disorders.
