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Beyond symptom control: Redefining IMID care in Malaysia

The future of IMID management will likely be shaped by advances in biologics, personalised medicine, and digital health.

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Beyond symptom control: Redefining IMID care in Malaysia

The future of IMID management will likely be shaped by advances in biologics, personalised medicine, and digital health.

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How decentralised clinical trials can unlock Asia's research potential

For many patients across Asia, trial access has hinged on proximity, and not eligibility.

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Why health system research deserves more attention

Closing the gap between publication and implementation isn't the researcher's job alone.

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How the healthcare ecosystem is responding to change the trajectory of myopia

Across Asia and globally, stakeholders are adopting more evidence-based solutions to address childhood myopia.

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Technology’s role in making Indian healthcare truly patient-centric

By utilising digital tools, providers can strengthen the relationship between patients and doctors.

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Public health at scale: Lessons from implementing AI across government health programmes

Adoption depends on how new tools fit within existing infrastructure.

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Clearing the air: Why Singapore's haze problem is an eldercare crisis in plain sight

Eldercare operators should be building air quality into their operating environments.

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Beyond ChatGPT: The rise of multimodal AI assistants in clinical settings

AI applications interpret and integrate different data formats.

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2026 biotech playbook: Hong Kong at the centre of China’s globalisation

Hong Kong increasingly provides durable, repeat access to capital for public biotech firms.

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The shift towards cognitive healthcare platforms leveraging AI, IoT, and Blockchain

The fusion of AI, IoT, and Blockchain in healthcare is more than just a technological upgrade; it’s a reimagining of what healthcare can be.

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Biomedical textiles: Novel fabrics supporting enhanced patient care in Asia-Pacific

Textiles and fibres play an essential role in the medical and healthcare sectors; thus, textiles have witnessed rapid advancements in recent years.

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Strategic brand & design: A smart prescription to drive growth in healthcare

As global brands navigate diverse markets, it becomes deeply important to design for cultural nuances.

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Why preventing diseases through adult immunisation is essential to keeping Singaporeans healthy

Whilst progress has been achieved, Singapore must leverage opportunities to become a prevention-first nation.

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Evolving the Healthcare landscape in Singapore with Integrated Ambulatory Surgical Centres

As the healthcare needs in Singapore continue to evolve, it is essential to address the challenges posed by the rising demand for medical services and the shifting demographics of the population. Traditionally, the focus of healthcare delivery in South East Asia has been on tertiary hospitals. However, with the emergence of a super-aged population, where 21% of the population is above the age of 65, the healthcare system is being tested in terms of quality, access, and affordability.

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