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Towards Gender Parity In Asian Science & Tech

Gender imbalances in science and technology participation throughout Asia are a missed opportunity to capture the potential of the best scientists, says Ms. Danièle A. Castle.

Heart Failure Hits Asians Earlier

A study of 8,000 heart failure patients shows that heart failure occurs at a much younger age for Asians, who develop the disease a good decade before people in Western countries.

Unusual Parenting Behavior Observed In Asian Frogs

The efforts of C. hansenae in caring for their young prevent the eggs from drying out and could act as a buffer against environmental pressures.

HSA Approves Lung Cancer Drug Giotrif®

Singaporean non-small cell lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations can look forward to new treatment possibilities with Boehringer Ingelheim's Giotrif®.

Sanofi Pasteur Concludes Phase III Trial For Dengue Vaccine

The Phase III trial, which enrolled more than 10,000 children in Asia, showed that vaccination led to a 56 percent reduction in dengue cases.

Bats Could Help Protect Rice Against Pests

The wrinkle-lipped bat might be useful in protecting rice shoots against the white-backed planthopper, scientists say.

Experts Discuss Latest In Hematology Research At Suntec Singapore

Hematology experts gathered at Suntec Singapore from March 29-30, 2014 to discuss the latest in blood disorders research.

Biodiversity Loss Linked To Outbreaks Of Disease

Although high biodiversity represents a potential source of zoonotic pathogens, the loss of biodiversity is what spurs the outbreak of diseases, a study says.

Drug-Resistant Malaria Gaining Ground In SE Asia

Although malaria deaths and diagnoses have declined, a worrying drug-resistance is emerging in Southeast Asia.